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Certified Kubernetes Administrator (CKA) Specialization

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Certified Kubernetes Administrator (CKA) Specialization

Your Ultimate Resource for Acing the CKA Exam. Deploy, manage, and troubleshoot Kubernetes and prepare for CKA certification.

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Get in-depth knowledge of a subject
Intermediate level

Recommended experience

4 weeks to complete
at 5 hours a week
Flexible schedule
Learn at your own pace

What you'll learn

  • Build, configure, and manage Kubernetes clusters, including node maintenance, networking, storage, and security best practices.

  • Deploy, scale, and troubleshoot Kubernetes applications using deployments, services, Helm, and advanced scheduling and networking techniques.

  • Prepare for and practice the CKA exam with hands-on labs and two full-length, graded practice exams to validate your readiness.

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September 2025

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Specialization - 6 course series

What you'll learn

  • Understand Kubernetes architecture, node roles, and ecosystem integration for both cloud and on-premises deployments.

  • Build and configure Kubernetes clusters using kubeadm, including networking and client setup.

  • Perform essential cluster management and node maintenance tasks, including monitoring, upgrades, and high availability.

  • Implement robust security settings, including API access controls, security contexts, and RBAC for users and service accounts.

Skills you'll gain

Category: Infrastructure Security
Category: Role-Based Access Control (RBAC)
Category: Cloud-Native Computing
Category: Command-Line Interface
Category: Servers
Category: Containerization
Category: Application Programming Interface (API)
Category: System Monitoring
Category: Data Storage Technologies
Category: Infrastructure Architecture
Category: Linux Administration
Category: Kubernetes

What you'll learn

  • Deploy and manage applications using deployments, daemonsets, and statefulsets.

  • Automate complex application deployments with Helm and Kustomize.

  • Control workload scheduling using labels, affinity/anti-affinity, taints, tolerations, and priorities.

  • Apply resource quotas and scaling strategies to optimize application performance.

Skills you'll gain

Category: Kubernetes
Category: Scalability
Category: Package and Software Management
Category: Configuration Management
Category: Containerization
Category: Application Deployment
Category: YAML

What you'll learn

  • Configure Kubernetes services, ingress controllers, and the Gateway API to manage application access.

  • Understand and manage cluster-level networking with CNI and CoreDNS.

  • Implement network policies to control traffic between pods and namespaces.

  • Gain hands-on experience with practical labs for real-world networking scenarios.

Skills you'll gain

Category: Containerization
Category: Cloud-Native Computing
Category: Network Security
Category: Microservices
Category: System Configuration
Category: Network Infrastructure
Category: Service Management
Category: Network Architecture
Category: Software-Defined Networking
Category: Network Administration
Category: Application Deployment
Category: API Gateway
Category: Kubernetes

What you'll learn

  • Configure and manage pod volumes, persistent volumes, and persistent volume claims in Kubernetes.

  • Set up and use storage classes for automatic storage provisioning.

  • Implement volume reclaim policies and manage data lifecycle.

  • Securely handle configuration and sensitive data with config maps and secrets.

Skills you'll gain

Category: Kubernetes
Category: Cloud Storage
Category: Configuration Management
Category: Containerization
Category: YAML
Category: Command-Line Interface
Category: Data Storage Technologies
Category: Data Storage

What you'll learn

  • Monitor and analyze Kubernetes resources using logging and event tracking.

  • Troubleshoot issues with nodes, services, ingress, and cluster components.

  • Diagnose and resolve cluster access problems efficiently.

  • Apply troubleshooting skills in practical, hands-on lab scenarios.

Skills you'll gain

Category: System Monitoring
Category: Service Level
Category: System Support
Category: Debugging
Category: Network Troubleshooting
Category: Event Monitoring
Category: Technical Support and Services
Category: Kubernetes
Category: Servers

What you'll learn

  • Gain hands-on experience with realistic, full-length Kubernetes practice exams.

  • Learn how to use grading scripts to assess your performance and progress.

  • Identify strengths and areas for improvement through detailed solution walkthroughs.

  • Build confidence and exam readiness with practical, scenario-based tasks.

Skills you'll gain

Category: Scripting
Category: Containerization
Category: Solution Design
Category: Scenario Testing
Category: Test Case
Category: Linux Commands
Category: Kubernetes

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