Advanced Kubernetes

Advanced Kubernetes

This course is part of Certified Kubernetes Application Developer Exam Prep Specialization

Instructor: LearnKartS

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5 modules

Gain insight into a topic and learn the fundamentals.

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Intermediate level

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4 hours to complete

Flexible schedule

Learn at your own pace

5 modules

Gain insight into a topic and learn the fundamentals.

20 reviews

Intermediate level

Recommended experience

4 hours to complete

Flexible schedule

Learn at your own pace

What you'll learn

Launch and organize Kubernetes apps using namespaces like a pro
Streamline scheduling with powerful tools like labels, selectors, and DaemonSets
Handle configs, secrets, storage, and tasks with real-world Kubernetes tool
Scale with confidence using rollouts, rollbacks, and smart resource management

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Assessments

5 assignments

Taught in English

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There are 5 modules in this course

Want to create production-grade Kubernetes applications that grow seamlessly and perform consistently? This Advanced Kubernetes course will help you grasp real-world deployment and cluster optimization.

This comprehensive course goes beyond the fundamentals, covering namespaces, labels, selectors, volumes, DaemonSets, ConfigMaps, Secrets, Jobs, and CronJobs. You will learn how to safely configure and scale applications with Advanced Kubernetes techniques such as autoscaling, resource reservation, rolling updates, and rollbacks. From engaging demos to real-world assignments, each module is intended to increase your confidence in orchestrating durable Kubernetes applications. You'll learn critical information about workload management, secure settings, and automation techniques that power modern, cloud-native infrastructures. By the end, you'll have a solid understanding of Advanced Kubernetes principles and be able to deploy, optimize, and manage them in complex production situations with ease. Whether you're a Developer, DevOps engineer, or Cloud Practitioner looking to earn the Certified Kubernetes Application Developer (CKAD) certification, or simply want to advance, this course is your ticket to Kubernetes success. Build smarter. Deploy better. Scale quicker with Kubernetes. Enroll now!

This module covers the fundamentals of deploying applications in Kubernetes. Learners will explore Kubernetes architecture, create and manage deployments, use namespaces for environment isolation, and apply labels and selectors to organize and manage workloads effectively through hands-on demonstrations.

What's included

6 videos1 reading1 assignment

6 videosTotal 42 minutes

Deploying Kubernetes Application9 minutes
Hands-On Demo: Creating and Managing a Deployment6 minutes
Understanding Kubernetes Namespaces for Environment Isolation7 minutes
DEMO: Namespace PodInNamespace5 minutes
Kubernetes Labels and Selectors9 minutes
DEMO: Labels and SELECTORS7 minutes

1 readingTotal 10 minutes

Kubernetes Official Docs - Deployments10 minutes

1 assignmentTotal 12 minutes

Checkpoint Quiz12 minutes

This module covers Kubernetes workload and storage management. Learners will deploy and manage DaemonSets, Jobs, and CronJobs, while gaining an understanding of Kubernetes storage concepts and persistent data management through practical demonstrations.

What's included

6 videos2 readings1 assignment

6 videosTotal 32 minutes

Managing Node-Level Workloads with DaemonSets4 minutes
Hands-On Demo: Deploying and Managing a DaemonSet6 minutes
Managing Persistent Storage with Kubernetes Volumes7 minutes
Kubernetes Jobs and Cron Jobs8 minutes
Hands-On Demo: Creating and Executing a Kubernetes Job4 minutes
Hands-On Demo: Scheduling Tasks with CronJobs4 minutes

2 readingsTotal 20 minutes

Mind Map: Kubernetes Storage and Workload Architecture10 minutes
Kubernetes Storage — Official Concepts Guide10 minutes

1 assignmentTotal 12 minutes

Proficiency Quiz12 minutes

This module focuses on application configuration, security, and deployment strategies in Kubernetes. Learners will manage ConfigMaps and Secrets, explore deployment approaches such as Blue-Green and Canary releases, practice incident response scenarios, and understand access control and permissions for securing Kubernetes environments.

What's included

3 videos1 reading1 assignment

This module covers Kubernetes scaling and performance optimization. Learners will explore autoscaling techniques, understand scaling best practices, and gain hands-on experience in managing cluster resources and workload scaling to ensure efficient application performance.

What's included

3 videos2 readings1 assignment

This module focuses on Kubernetes application lifecycle and resource management. Learners will perform rolling updates and rollbacks, manage CPU and memory allocations, and explore scheduling and resource control mechanisms to ensure reliable, efficient, and highly available deployments.