CKAD : Certified Kubernetes Application Developer

Course Level: Beginner
Duration: 4 Hrs 1 Min
Total Videos: 68 On-demand Videos

Master Kubernetes and enhance your skills in cloud-native application development with our comprehensive Certified Kubernetes Application Developer (CKAD) Certification course. Perfect for developers, system administrators, DevOps engineers, and IT professionals, this course provides in-depth understanding of Kubernetes and prepares you for the CKAD exam, boosting your career prospects in the ever-evolving field of cloud technology.

Learning Objectives

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Understand the fundamental concepts of Kubernetes and container technology.

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Become familiar with the structure and domains of the CKAD exam.

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Learn how to create and inspect pods in a Kubernetes environment.

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Gain knowledge on configurations, including Configmaps, Security Contexts, and Service Accounts.

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Design and implement multi-container pods using various design patterns.

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Master observability techniques including container health probes, logging, and resource monitoring.

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Understand and apply concepts of pod design, deployments, and scalability options.

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Get hands-on practice on CKAD exam questions, focusing on pod creation, readiness, and log inspection.

Course Description

Master the world of container orchestration with our detailed and comprehensive Certified Kubernetes Application Developer (CKAD) course. Designed to provide in-depth knowledge and understanding of Kubernetes and its core concepts, this course is your key to unlocking the power of Kubernetes. Whether you’re a developer looking to containerize applications, a system administrator managing Kubernetes clusters, a cloud engineer working on cloud-native applications, or an IT professional seeking to enhance your skills, this course is tailored to meet your needs. Our curriculum covers a wide range of topics, from Kubernetes and Container Fundamentals, Configuration, Multi-Container Pods, Observability, Pod Design, to Services and Networking, and State Persistence. By the end of the course, you’ll have a solid foundation in Kubernetes, equipping you with the knowledge and skills to manage and maintain Kubernetes clusters confidently.

But this course offers more than just knowledge. It’s a pathway to becoming a certified expert in Kubernetes, opening the door to new career opportunities in the ever-evolving landscape of cloud-native application development. With our detailed modules, expert instruction, and practical exercises, you’ll be well-prepared to take the CKAD certification exam. We also provide comprehensive exam preparation, including a dedicated module on CKAD practice exams, to ensure you’re ready for the real thing. Our course doesn’t just prepare you for the exam; it prepares you for real-world challenges, giving you the confidence to tackle any task in your Kubernetes career.

So why wait? Enroll in our Certified Kubernetes Application Developer (CKAD) course today and take the first step towards a promising career in Kubernetes and cloud-native application development. Boost your skills, enhance your career prospects, and become a certified expert in Kubernetes with our comprehensive course. Your journey to mastering Kubernetes starts here.

Who Benefits From This Course

  • Software developers looking to enhance their containerization skills
  • IT professionals interested in learning about Kubernetes and container orchestration
  • Cloud engineers seeking to understand and implement Kubernetes in their infrastructure
  • DevOps practitioners who want to streamline application deployment and management
  • System Administrators aiming to expand their knowledge of containerized environments
  • Professionals preparing for the CKAD certification exam

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the role of a Certified Kubernetes Application Developer (CKAD)?

A Certified Kubernetes Application Developer (CKAD) is a professional who demonstrates the skills required to design, build, configure, and expose cloud native applications for Kubernetes. They are capable of defining application resources and using core primitives to build, monitor, and troubleshoot scalable applications and tools in Kubernetes. The role involves working with Pods, Services, and Network Policies, and the ability to determine when to use the appropriate object or method based on certain requirements.

What are the advantages of being a CKAD?

Being a CKAD offers numerous benefits. It validates your skills and knowledge in one of the most in-demand technologies today - Kubernetes. With the shift towards cloud-native applications, having a CKAD certification can significantly boost your job prospects. It also provides recognition for your skills and experience, and signals to employers that you are up-to-date with the latest industry trends and practices. Furthermore, CKAD certification can often lead to higher salary prospects due to the high demand for skilled Kubernetes professionals.

What are the prerequisites for the CKAD exam?

There are no specific prerequisites for taking the CKAD exam. However, it is recommended that candidates have a good understanding of Kubernetes and its core concepts, and hands-on experience with Kubernetes whether through a cloud provider or in an on-premises environment. Familiarity with cloud-native application concepts and architectures, container runtimes, and the Linux command line is also beneficial. It's also advisable to take a course or training program, like the Certified Kubernetes Application Developer (CKAD) Certification course, to help prepare for the exam.

What is the format of the CKAD exam?

The CKAD exam is a hands-on, practical exam. Candidates are provided with a set of performance-based tasks to be performed on a command line and are evaluated on their ability to solve these tasks in a real-world Kubernetes environment. The exam lasts for 2 hours and is delivered online. To pass the CKAD exam, candidates must demonstrate their competence in designing, building, and configuring cloud-native applications using Kubernetes.

What skills are required to become a CKAD?

Becoming a CKAD requires a solid understanding of Kubernetes and its core concepts. This includes knowledge of how to design and deploy scalable, highly available applications on Kubernetes, how to configure network policies, how to use Kubernetes APIs, and how to manage application state persistence. Practical skills are also important, including how to create and configure basic Pods, and how to use Kubernetes' networking and storage features. Additionally, a CKAD should have strong problem-solving skills, a good understanding of cloud-native application architectures, and familiarity with the Linux command line and container runtimes.

Included In This Course

Module 1: Course Overview

  •    1.1 Course Overview
  •    1.2 Course PreReqs

Module 2: Kubernetes and Container Fundamentals

  •    2.1 Core Concepts
  •    2.2 What is the CKAD Exam
  •    2.3 Why Get Certified
  •    2.4 CKAD Exam Domains
  •    2.5 APIs
  •    2.6 Demo - Explore APIS
  •    2.7 Pods
  •    2.8 Whiteboard - Pod Creation Workflow
  •    2.9 Create a Pod
  •    2.10 Lifecycle Status
  •    2.11 Inspecting Pods
  •    2.12 Demo - Create a Pod and Inspect

Module 3: Configuration

  •    3.1 Configuration
  •    3.2 Understand Configmaps
  •    3.3 Understand Security Contexts
  •    3.4 Demo - Create a Security Context
  •    3.5 Create and Consume Secrets
  •    3.6 Understand Service Accounts
  •    3.7 Demo - Create a Pod to Use a Secret
  •    3.8 Demo - Define a Service Account

Module 4: Multi Container Pods

  •    4.1 Multi Container Pods
  •    4.2 Multi Container Pods Design and Patterns
  •    4.3 Ambassador Containers
  •    4.4 Connecting to Pods
  •    4.5 Side Cars
  •    4.6 Demo - Create an Init Container

Module 5: Observability

  •    5.1 Observability
  •    5.2 Container Health
  •    5.3 Probes
  •    5.4 Logging
  •    5.5 Monitor Resources and Apps
  •    5.6 Monitoring Pods
  •    5.7 Demo - Monitoring and Logging

Module 6: Pod Design

  •    6.1 Pod Design
  •    6.2 Deployments
  •    6.3 Rolling Updates
  •    6.4 Pod Changes
  •    6.5 Jobs and Crons
  •    6.6 Labels and Annotations
  •    6.7 Demo - Define and Query Labels
  •    6.8 Scalability Options

Module 7: Services and Networking

  •    7.1 Services and Networking
  •    7.2 Understanding Networking, Routing and Services
  •    7.3 Network Policies
  •    7.4 Namespaces
  •    7.5 Demo - Networking

Module 8: State Persistence

  •    8.1 State Persistence
  •    8.2 Storage Options
  •    8.3 Volume Storage
  •    8.4 Configure Pod Volumes
  •    8.5 Configure Persistent Volumes
  •    8.6 Whiteboard - Persistent Volumes

Module 9: CKA Practice Exams

  •    9.1 CKAD Practice Preparation
  •    9.2 Exam Prep Need to Know
  •    9.3 Question 1 - Create a Pod and Inspect
  •    9.4 Question 2 - Define a Pods Readiness
  •    9.5 Question 3 - Create a Pod with a Secret
  •    9.6 Question 4 - View Pods logs in Real Time
  •    9.7 Question 5 - Define and query labels
  •    9.8 Additional Questions

Module 10: Course Closeout

  •    10.1 Course Closeout
  •    10.2 Course Summary Review
  •    10.3 Kubernetes Certifications
  •    10.4 Additional Resources
  •    10.5 Exam Review
  •    10.6 Course Closeout