Modern applications often span dozens of microservices, each requiring precise configuration and version control across multiple environments. Managing this complexity manually can quickly lead to errors, downtime, and deployment drift.
In this course, you will learn how to simplify and standardize Kubernetes application management using Helm Charts which is the industry’s go-to tool for packaging, deploying, and maintaining Kubernetes applications. You’ll explore Helm’s core components, work hands-on with public and custom charts, and practice customizing, upgrading, and automating deployments.
Participants should have a foundational understanding of Kubernetes and containerization concepts, along with hands-on experience using kubectl and writing YAML configuration files. They must also have access to a running Kubernetes cluster to practice deployment and management tasks throughout the course.
By the end of this course, you’ll be able to confidently deploy and manage containerized applications at scale using Helm. You’ll understand how to streamline Kubernetes operations, ensure consistency across environments, and apply best practices for security, automation, and lifecycle management in real-world production scenarios.
This module introduces Helm and its architecture, demonstrating how it integrates with Kubernetes clusters. Learners will understand charts, releases, and values, and gain hands-on experience installing Helm, configuring repositories, and deploying a simple app to a local Kubernetes cluster. The module establishes a foundation for the customization and lifecycle management covered in later modules.
What's included
4 videos2 readings1 peer review
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4 videos•Total 22 minutes
Welcome to Deployment and Management of Apps with Helm on Kubernetes•3 minutes
Helm Architecture Overview•6 minutes
Configuring Helm Repositories•7 minutes
First Helm Deployment•6 minutes
2 readings•Total 10 minutes
Welcome to the Course: Course Overview•5 minutes
Helm CLI Quick Reference Guide•5 minutes
1 peer review•Total 25 minutes
Hands-On-Learning: Deploy Your First Helm Chart •25 minutes
Deploying and Customizing Applications with Helm Charts
Module 2•1 hour to complete
Module details
This module builds on Helm fundamentals to show learners how to deploy both public and custom charts, customize applications using values.yaml and command-line overrides, and create their own charts for internal applications. Learners gain practical experience deploying multi-component apps in a repeatable, version-controlled way, and preparing them for lifecycle management.
What's included
3 videos1 reading1 peer review
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3 videos•Total 17 minutes
Deploying Public Helm Charts•5 minutes
Exploring Chart Structure and Templates•6 minutes
Creating a Custom Helm Chart•5 minutes
1 reading•Total 5 minutes
Helm Chart Anatomy and Values•5 minutes
1 peer review•Total 25 minutes
Hands-On-Learning: Deploy and Customize Your App•25 minutes
Helm Lifecycle Management & Best Practices
Module 3•2 hours to complete
Module details
This module equips learners with skills to manage the full lifecycle of applications deployed via Helm. It covers upgrades, rollbacks, uninstalls, version control, security best practices, and automation through CI/CD or GitOps. Learners apply their knowledge in realistic production-style scenarios and integrate lifecycle management into end-to-end workflows.
What's included
4 videos1 reading1 assignment2 peer reviews
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4 videos•Total 22 minutes
Upgrading and Rolling Back Helm Releases•6 minutes
Tracking and Managing Versions•6 minutes
Automating Helm Workflows•7 minutes
Course Wrap-Up & Next Steps•3 minutes
1 reading•Total 5 minutes
Helm Best Practices for Production•5 minutes
1 assignment•Total 20 minutes
Kubernetes with Helm Charts: Deploy & Manage Apps•20 minutes
2 peer reviews•Total 85 minutes
Hands-On-Learning: Manage and Secure Your Helm Deployments •25 minutes
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