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Certified Kubernetes Administrator (CKA) Training

CertOcean's Certified Kubernetes Administrator (CKA) training is a live, instructor-led online course that prepares you for the Certified Kubernetes Administrator (CKA) certification exam. You learn in 10 live sessions (21 hours in total) with an expert instructor, work through 7 curriculum modules and keep lifetime access to the class recordings.

  • 21 hoursLive training
  • 10 sessionsWith an instructor
  • 7 modules45 topics
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Course overview

About the Certified Kubernetes Administrator (CKA) training

CKA training prepares you for the Certified Kubernetes Administrator exam, the leading certification for engineers who run Kubernetes in production. The course covers every exam area: cluster architecture, installation and configuration, workloads and scheduling, services and networking, storage, and troubleshooting.

Kubernetes is the standard for container orchestration, and every major cloud, including AWS, Azure, Google Cloud and Oracle Cloud, offers a managed Kubernetes service. Kubernetes skills are in high demand, and the CKA helps you stand out for DevOps, platform engineering and cloud roles.

This course includes

  • Instructor-led sessions21 hours of live online classes. Weekend batch: 7 sessions of 3 hours each. Crash course: 9 sessions.
  • AssessmentsRegular quizzes and assessments to check your learning.
  • Lifetime accessKeep lifetime access to the LMS, including slides, quizzes, setup guides and class recordings.
  • 24/7 expert supportGet help with technical questions any time from our 24x7 support team.
  • CertificationComplete the course to receive a CertOcean certificate. You earn the CKA certification itself by passing the CNCF Certified Kubernetes Administrator exam.
  • Learner communityJoin our learner community to learn through peer discussion and knowledge sharing.

What you'll learn in this course

  • Set up Kubernetes clusters and configure cluster networking
  • Deploy and schedule workloads with pods, deployments and services
  • Route traffic into the cluster with Ingress
  • Use persistent storage for stateful applications
  • Secure the cluster with RBAC and monitor it with logs and metrics
  • Troubleshoot cluster, node and network problems for the CKA exam

What is the Certified Kubernetes Administrator (CKA) course?

The CKA course is live online training for people who build and run Kubernetes environments. It prepares you for the Certified Kubernetes Administrator exam, which proves you have the skills to perform the duties of a Kubernetes administrator. You learn Kubernetes core concepts, networking, pod scheduling, logging and monitoring, cluster security and troubleshooting in depth.

Who should take CKA training?

This Kubernetes administrator course is designed for:

  • Anyone preparing for the CNCF Certified Kubernetes Administrator exam
  • DevOps engineers and people moving into DevOps
  • Professionals who want recognized Kubernetes administration skills
  • Principal and senior software engineers
  • Cloud professionals and technical leads

How long is the CKA certification valid, and how do you renew it?

The CKA certification is valid for two years. To renew it, you take and pass the current CKA exam again before your certification expires.

Why earn the Certified Kubernetes Administrator certification?

Kubernetes is the most widely used container orchestration platform, and organizations of every size now run their applications in containers on it. The CKA certification proves you can administer Kubernetes clusters in real situations, which makes you more valuable to employers and helps your organization run containers reliably.

What does the CKA exam cover?

The CKA training prepares you for every area of the CKA exam:

  • Cluster architecture, installation and configuration
  • Workloads and scheduling
  • Services and networking
  • Storage
  • Troubleshooting applications and clusters

Along the way you also cover application lifecycle management, security, cluster maintenance and logging and monitoring.

Is the CKA training live or pre-recorded?

All CKA classes are live and online. The interactive sessions let you ask questions and join discussions during class, and you keep access to all study material after the course ends.

Curriculum

Certified Kubernetes Administrator (CKA) course syllabus

7 modules · 45 topics · 21 hours of live training

Core Concepts and Networking 7 topics
  • Learning goal: Learn the basic concepts of Kubernetes and configure cluster networking with Calico.
  • Kubernetes core concepts
  • Common kubectl commands
  • Understanding pods
  • Configuring the network on cluster nodes
  • Pod networking concepts
  • Setting up a cluster and Kubernetes certificates
Kubernetes Services and Scheduling 8 topics
  • Learning goal: Understand how services work and how pods are scheduled in your cluster.
  • Services and controllers
  • Service networking
  • Deploying and configuring a network load balancer
  • Building blocks for self-healing applications
  • How resource limits affect pod scheduling
  • Configuring the Kubernetes scheduler
  • Running multiple schedulers
Kubernetes Controllers 7 topics
  • Learning goal: Learn the main Kubernetes controllers and set up traffic routing rules with Ingress.
  • ReplicaSets
  • DaemonSets
  • Deployments
  • Rolling updates and rollbacks
  • Scaling applications
  • Ingress
Persistent Storage in Kubernetes 7 topics
  • Learning goal: Learn persistent storage for stateful applications and how to keep sensitive data safe with ConfigMaps and Secrets.
  • Persistent volumes and persistent volume claims
  • Volume access modes
  • Storage classes
  • Secrets and ConfigMaps in pods
  • Headless services
  • StatefulSets
Securing the Cluster 6 topics
  • Learning goal: Secure the cluster with role-based access control (RBAC) and custom network policies for your pods.
  • Authentication
  • Authorization and RBAC
  • Kubernetes security primitives
  • Network policies
  • Security contexts
Logging and Monitoring the Cluster 6 topics
  • Learning goal: Monitor clusters with Prometheus and view cluster logs with the EFK stack, run jobs, manage etcd, and deploy with Helm charts.
  • Monitoring with Prometheus
  • Viewing cluster logs with the EFK stack
  • Jobs
  • etcd operations, backup and restore
  • Helm charts
Troubleshooting the Cluster 4 topics
  • Learning goal: Learn how to find and fix common application, cluster and network failures.
  • Troubleshooting application failures
  • Troubleshooting cluster and node failures
  • Troubleshooting networking

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  • Certificate of completionIssued by CertOcean when you finish the training and assignments.
  • Official Linux Foundation certificationAwarded by Linux Foundation when you pass the exam. The course is built to get you there.
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How much does the Certified Kubernetes Administrator (CKA) course cost?

The Certified Kubernetes Administrator (CKA) training costs $399, down from the regular $449 (you save 11%). It is a one-time payment in US dollars, and you can pay securely by card or PayPal.

What are the system requirements for CKA training?

Any computer running Windows, macOS or Linux works. CertOcean provides the software environment you need, with setup guides that walk you through it.

What are the prerequisites for CKA training?

To get the most from this course, you should have:

  • A good understanding of containers, especially Docker
  • Comfort working in a Linux shell
  • Some experience with virtual machines in cloud environments
How long is the CKA certification valid?

The CKA certification is valid for two years. To keep it, you take and pass the exam again before it expires.

What is the passing score for the CKA exam?

You need a score of 66% or more to pass the CKA exam. It is a 2-hour, performance-based exam taken online with a remote proctor, so you solve real tasks on live Kubernetes clusters instead of answering multiple-choice questions.

Will I get a certificate after the Certified Kubernetes Administrator (CKA) training?

Yes. You receive a CertOcean certificate of completion when you finish the training. The official Linux Foundation certification is awarded by Linux Foundation when you pass the exam, and this course prepares you for it.

What if I don't pass the Certified Kubernetes Administrator (CKA) exam?

Your enrollment is covered by CertOcean's pass or full refund guarantee. If you don't clear the exam, you can claim a full refund under the guarantee terms.

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