Cloud Native Computing Kubernetes Application Developer Cert

Overview

This accelerated Certified Kubernetes Application Developer course, certifies that users can design, build, configure, and expose cloud native applications for Kubernetes.

The certification program allows users to demonstrate their competence in a hands-on, command-line environment. The purpose of the Certified Kubernetes Application Developer (CKAD) program is to provide assurance that CKADs have the skills, knowledge, and competency to perform the responsibilities of Kubernetes application developers.

In just 4 days, you’ll be competent at:

Working with (OCI-compliant) container images
Applying Cloud Native application concepts and architectures
Working with and validating Kubernetes resource definitions

At the end of this course, you’ll sit the Cloud Native Computing exam, and achieve your Certified Kubernetes Application Developer certification. Through Firebrand’s Lecture | Lab | Review methodology, you’ll get certified at twice the speed of the traditional training and get access to courseware, learn from certified instructors, and train in a distraction-free environment.

Audience

This course is ideal for:

Kubernetes engineers, cloud engineers and other IT professionals responsible for building, deploying, and configuring cloud native applications with Kubernetes.

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Benefits

Seven reasons why you should sit your course with Firebrand Training

Two options of training. Choose between residential classroom-based, or online courses
You'll be certified fast. With us, you’ll be trained in record time
Our course is all-inclusive. A one-off fee covers all course materials, exams**, accommodation* and meals*. No hidden extras.
Pass the first time or train again for free. This is our guarantee. We’re confident you’ll pass your course the first time. But if not, come back within a year and only pay for accommodation, exams and incidental costs
You’ll learn more. A day with a traditional training provider generally runs from 9 am – 5 pm, with a nice long break for lunch. With Firebrand Training you’ll get at least 12 hours/day of quality learning time, with your instructor
You’ll learn faster. Chances are, you’ll have a different learning style to those around you. We combine visual, auditory and tactile styles to deliver the material in a way that ensures you will learn faster and more easily
You’ll be studying with the best. We’ve been named in the Training Industry’s “Top 20 IT Training Companies of the Year” every year since 2010. As well as winning many more awards, we’ve trained and certified over 135,000 professionals

* For residential training only. Doesn't apply for online courses
** Some exceptions apply. Please refer to the Exam Track or speak with our experts

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Curriculum

Module 1: Application Design and Build
Define, build and modify container images
Understand Jobs and CronJobs
Understand multi-container Pod design patterns (e.g. sidecar, init and others)
Utilize persistent and ephemeral volumes

Module 2: Application Deployment
Use Kubernetes primitives to implement common deployment strategies (e.g. blue/ green or canary)
Understand Deployments and how to perform rolling updates
Use the Helm package manager to deploy existing packages

Module 3: Application observability and maintenance
Understand API deprecations
Implement probes and health checks
Use provided tools to monitor Kubernetes applications
Utilize container logs
Debugging in Kubernetes

Module 4: Application Environment, Configuration and Security
Discover and use resources that extend Kubernetes (CRD)
Understand authentication, authorization and admission control
Understanding and defining resource requirements, limits and quotas
Understand ConfigMaps
Create & consume Secrets
Understand ServiceAccounts
Understand SecurityContexts

Module 5: Services & Networking
Demonstrate basic understanding of NetworkPolicies
Provide and troubleshoot access to applications via services
Use Ingress rules to expose applications

Exam Track

At the end of this accelerated course, you’ll sit the following exam at the Firebrand Training centre, covered Certification Guarantee:

Certified Kubernetes Application Developer exam#

Duration: 2 Hours
Format: online, proctored, performance-based test consists of a set of performance-based items (problems) to be solved in a command line
Passing score: 66% or more
Domains:
- Application Design and Build 20%
- Application Deployment 20%
- Application Observability and Maintenance 15%
- Application Environment, Configuration and Security 25%
- Services and Networking 20%

What's Included

Your accelerated course includes:

Accommodation *
Meals, unlimited snacks, beverages, tea and coffee *
On-site exams **
Exam vouchers **
Practice tests **
Certification Guarantee ***
Courseware
Up-to 12 hours of instructor-led training each day
24-hour lab access
Digital courseware **

* For residential training only. Accommodation is included from the night before the course starts. This doesn't apply for online courses.
** Some exceptions apply. Please refer to the Exam Track or speak with our experts
*** Pass first time or train again free as many times as it takes, unlimited for 1 year. Just pay for accommodation, exams, and incidental costs.

Prerequisites

There are no prerequisites for this accelerated course.

Unsure whether you meet the prerequisites? Don’t worry. Your training consultant will discuss your background with you to understand if this course is right for you.

Reviews

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"I had a great time. The instructor is very knowledgeable and his training is on point. Two exams in 2 days is a lot. But he makes it doable."
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"It was a tough but interesting 5 days. Learnt new skills and have a better understanding of the tools that can be used by a Business Analyst. Met new people from different companies with different expertise."
Neil Wyborn. (8/1/2024 (Monday) to 12/1/2024 (Friday))

"Great residential place of study. Great tuition with a great Trainer. Great facilities to learn. Looking forward to the next residential!! Looking forward to applying knowledge gained!"
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"Very organised and clear. Enjoyed the teaching. Excellent standard."
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"Detailed and thorough training in a great environment."
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Course Dates

Start	Finish	Status	Location
19/2/2024 (Monday)	22/2/2024 (Thursday)	Finished - Leave feedback	-
24/6/2024 (Monday)	27/6/2024 (Thursday)	Wait list	Nationwide
5/8/2024 (Monday)	8/8/2024 (Thursday)	Limited availability	Nationwide
16/9/2024 (Monday)	19/9/2024 (Thursday)	Open	Nationwide
28/10/2024 (Monday)	31/10/2024 (Thursday)	Open	Nationwide
9/12/2024 (Monday)	12/12/2024 (Thursday)	Open	Nationwide

Cloud Native Computing Foundation (CNCF) - Certified Kubernetes Application Developer | CKAD