Training Course

This course provides an overview of cloud native technologies and how container orchestration systems like Kubernetes can help to implement and maintain them.

The course, along with real-world experience and study, will provide the skills and knowledge also tested by the Linux Foundation’s Kubernetes and Cloud Native Associate (KCNA) exam.

You have three ways to purchase!

1. Course only – $99
2. Interested in KCNA? Bundle with a THRIVE-ONE Annual Subscription (includes LFS250 + unlimited access to all e-Learning courses, SkillCreds, and premium Microlearning content) – $495
3. Course + Kubernetes and Cloud Native Associate (KCNA) certification exam – $299

Who Is It For

This course is designed for existing and aspiring developers, administrators, architects and managers who are new to the world of cloud native technologies and container orchestration.

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What You’ll Learn

This course will give you an overview of cloud native technologies, and then dives into container orchestration. You will review the high-level architecture of Kubernetes, understand the challenges of container orchestration and how to deliver and monitor your applications in distributed environments. The course will also discuss how container orchestration differs from legacy environments and much more.

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What It Prepares You For

The course, along with real-world experience and study, will provide the skills and knowledge also tested by Kubernetes and Cloud Native Associate (KCNA) exam.

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Course Outline

Chapter 1. Course Introduction

Chapter 2. Cloud Native Architecture

Chapter 3. Container Orchestration

Chapter 4. Kubernetes Fundamentals

Chapter 5. Working with Kubernetes

Chapter 6. Cloud Native Application Delivery

Chapter 7. Cloud Native Observability

Gain your certification after this course with our KCNA Exam

Bundle this course and the exam to save $50

Prerequisites

Before starting this course, you should be familiar with:

Linux concepts and command line – We recommend the free course Introduction to Linux
Package managers
Git and GitHub
We recommend the free course Introduction to Cloud Infrastructure Technologies for an overview of the cloud landscape
We recommend the free course Introduction to Kubernetes as a good start for your Kubernetes journey

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Reviews

Mar 2025

It is well written, easy to comprehend, and provides a good overview of the topic. It is not in-depth, but this was not the goal. My impression is that I now have a good understanding of the bigger picture regarding the k8s ecosystem.

Sep 2024

Good balance of beginner-level information and slightly deeper dives. I am experienced in IT/cybersecurity but new to this area, and I learned a lot.

Jun 2024

The course has a great mix of written and visual content, as well as knowledge checks. Feels very well balanced.

Jun 2024

Yes, it met my expectations, and exceeded them. It is a course with very valuable, up-to-date, and very intuitive material.

May 2024

The information was well structured and neat. Easy to navigate and switch from subject to subject. I really love the external links for further research!

Apr 2024

I like the fact that it helped me glue together concepts that I already knew, but gave order and hierarchy in my mind.

Mar 2024

I liked that real scenarios were shown, and that real platforms were presented (like OPA, Prometheus, Linkerd, etc).

Mar 2024

I liked that the different topics were covered in a very concise way.

Mar 2024

Well structured, the narration was great, and further readings were carefully selected.

Feb 2024

The course gave me a new perspective from the legacy "thoughts" still used today in infrastructure management, application delivery, cost management.

Jan 2024

Very concise, great material, the images presented were very descriptive, videos were conducted at a great pace.

Jan 2024

This resource is suitable for newcomers to Kubernetes and Cloud Native applications, offering a foundational understanding. Additionally, it provides valuable insights into concepts, tools, and standards that can benefit individuals with prior container experience, like myself, who have worked with Docker and containers, but are new to Kubernetes.

Sep 2023

The course was set up in an appropriate way, while still remaining precise with thorough instructions.

Sep 2023

It really does break down not just how to use Kubernetes, but the different pieces that go into it. As a beginner, I feel that the explanation of how it works is much more meaningful than how it can be used; that understanding always makes me more inclined to see how to perform advanced commands and functions in the future.

Sep 2023

The presentation of the course material was superb.

May 2023

Good use of real world examples or analogies to explain concepts.

May 2023

Great course to master the fundamentals.