Course spotlight — CNCF Certified Kubernetes Application Developer (CKAD)
Achieve your CNCF CKAD in just 4 days with Firebrand Training. Could this accelerated course be for you?
Bob Armstrong
08 October, 2024
According to a 2024 report by Ascent Cloud Solutions, 26% of all UK businesses are projected to use hybrid multi-cloud environments by 2027. If you're looking for the next step in your cloud career or are building a team, you will want to ensure you can attest your competence in this area.
One of the courses that could be very helpful is the Certified Kubernetes Application Developer (CKAD).
What is this course about? Could it be right for you? Let's take a closer look.
What is the CNCF Certified Kubernetes Application Developer (CKAD)?
This certification was developed by the Cloud Native Computing Foundation (CNCF), a US-based company that foster an ecosystem of open-source, vendor-neutral projects accessible to everyone. Their courses help IT professionals develop the skills to build and run scalable applications in modern, dynamic environments such as public, private, and hybrid clouds.
The Certified Kubernetes Application Developer (CKAD) certifies that users can design, build, configure, and expose Cloud Native applications for Kubernetes. Achieving the official CKAD examination attests that learners have the skills, knowledge, and competency to perform the responsibilities of Kubernetes Application Developers.
Who is CKAD for?
CKAD is designed for professionals who build, deploy, and configure Cloud Native applications with Kubernetes, including Kubernetes Engineers and Cloud Engineers.
There are no prerequisites to attend this course; anyone can come.
How long does CKAD take?
At Firebrand, we specialise in accelerated courses. This course takes only 4 days.
Where is the course delivered?
You can take this course online, through live instructor-led training, or at our distraction-free training centre in Germany (accommodations & meals included).
What will you learn?
The course curriculum consists of 5 modules:
- Application Design and Build
- Application Deployment
- Application Observability and Maintenance
- Application Environment, Configuration and Security
- Services and Networking
Does this course include an exam?
Yes. At Firebrand, the exam is included in the course fees, so delegates can sit the official Certified Kubernetes Application Developer exam at the Firebrand Training Centre and return to work certified!
Interested?
Achieve your CKAD with Firebrand
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