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IT-1054 | Certified Kubernetes Application Developer (CKAD) Complete Guide
Course Sector : Information Technology
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| 5 Days | 2025-05-19 | 2025-05-23 | Dubai | $4,250 | Book now |
| 5 Days | 2025-07-27 | 2025-07-31 | Online | $2,150 | Book now |
| 5 Days | 2025-11-16 | 2025-11-20 | Riyadh | $4,250 | Book now |
Course Introduction
Certified Kubernetes Application Developer (CKAD) Complete Guide
Welcome to "Certified Kubernetes Application Developer (CKAD) Complete Guide," a five-day course designed to prepare professionals for the CKAD exam. This course focuses on Kubernetes application development, covering topics such as pod design, configuration, observability, and application lifecycle management. By mastering these skills, you will be equipped to design, build, and deploy cloud-native applications on Kubernetes.
Through hands-on labs and real-world scenarios, you will gain practical experience developing and deploying applications in Kubernetes clusters. You will explore key topics such as pod scheduling, networking, and storage, ensuring that you are well-prepared to handle real-world challenges. Additionally, the course emphasizes best practices for designing scalable, resilient, and secure Kubernetes environments, making it ideal for both beginners and experienced practitioners.
By the end of this course, you will have the skills and confidence to pass the CKAD exam while also contributing effectively to your organization's Kubernetes initiatives. Whether you are a developer, DevOps engineer, or cloud architect, this course equips you with the expertise needed to excel in Kubernetes-based projects and drive innovation within your team.
Course objective
- Understand Kubernetes application development principles.
- Design and deploy cloud-native applications on Kubernetes.
- Configure networking, storage, and security policies.
- Troubleshoot common Kubernetes issues.
- Prepare for the CKAD certification exam.
Course Outline | Day 01
Foundations of Kubernetes Application Development
Introduction to Kubernetes Application Development
- Definition and importance of cloud-native applications.
- Key components: Pods, Deployments, Services, and ConfigMaps.
Setting Up Kubernetes
- Installing Kubernetes locally using Minikube.
- Exploring managed Kubernetes services (GKE, EKS, AKS).
Interactive Session
- Hands-on exercise: Deploy a simple application on Kubernetes.
Course Outline | Day 02
Pod Design and Configuration
- Understanding Pod Design
- Single-container vs. multi-container pods.
- Configuring environment variables and secrets.
Managing Configurations
- Using ConfigMaps and Secrets for application configuration.
- Injecting configurations into pods.
Practical Exercise
- Deploy an application with multiple containers and configurations.
Course Outline | Day 03
Networking and Observability
Kubernetes Networking
- Service types: ClusterIP, NodePort, and LoadBalancer.
- Ingress controllers for external access.
Observability
- Using logs, metrics, and tracing for application monitoring.
- Tools like Prometheus and Grafana for observability.
Role Play
- Set up an Ingress controller and monitor application performance.
Course Outline | Day 04
Storage and Security
Persistent Storage
- Configuring PersistentVolumes (PVs) and PersistentVolumeClaims (PVCs).
- Using storage classes for dynamic provisioning.
Securing Applications
- Implementing Role-Based Access Control (RBAC).
- Securing pods with security contexts and network policies.
Group Activity
- Secure an application and configure persistent storage.
Course Outline | Day 05
Advanced Topics and Exam Preparation
Advanced Deployment Strategies
- Blue-Green deployments and canary releases.
- Autoscaling with Horizontal Pod Autoscaler (HPA).
Troubleshooting
- Debugging pods, nodes, and services.
- Common Kubernetes errors and resolutions.
Final Project Presentation: Comprehensive Kubernetes Application Deployment
- Closing Remarks
BOOST’s Professional Attendance Certificate “BPAC”
BPAC is always given to the delegates after completing the training course,and depends on their attendance of the program at a rate of no less than 80%,besides their active participation and engagement during the program sessions.
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