Kubernetes Certified (KCNA) + Hands On Labs + Practice Exams

[CNCF Endorsed]

Student Testimonials –

★★★★★ “Just passed the KCNA exam! James’ course is a fantastic tool for hands on learning while preparing you for the certification. Highly recommended!“

★★★★★ “This course is excellent resource for anyone who wants to start their journey with Cloud Native and Kubernetes. This course will be not only help anyone to PASS the certification exam but also explain all of the core concepts very nicely with proper Hands ON. I have passed KCNA last week. Thank you James Spurin for such an excellent course. Keep it up“

★★★★★ “Excellent course! I recently passed with a high score. My favourite part about the course is the lab which allowed me to learn hands on. James is a great presenter and overall the course is well thought out”

★★★★★ “This course is amazing! James is really clear and very thorough in the way that everything is explained. He covers whats needed to pass the Certification exam, but also delves deeper into the subject matter. The web-based multi-node Lab means that you can literally try everything out and follow along with the course with your own kubernetes cluster. The lab even synchronises to the right part of the course at the click of one button, so you know you are starting with a clean cluster at the right starting point for that lesson. Love it!!!“

★★★★★ “It is a phenomenal course. Well explained with beautiful diagrams that help the content sink in“

★★★★★ “I truly love the content of the lessons, the pace, and the way the instructor presents each lesson. Not to mention that the illustrations are really great“

Achieve the Kubernetes and Cloud Native Associate (KCNA) certification with the only course you’ll ever need – Complete coverage with Hands-On Browser Based Labs, Quizzes and Practice Exams included. Eliminating the need for other resources or additional purchases. Recognised and endorsed by the CNCF themselves, the organisation that maintains and manages Kubernetes.

Dive Into the world of Kubernetes with the most thorough, current, and detailed course available today. Whether you’re starting from scratch or aiming to secure the prestigious Kubernetes and Cloud Native Associate (KCNA) Certification, you’ve discovered the ultimate toolkit to propel your expertise and career to new heights!

Kubernetes is one of the most in-demand and highest-paying skills in the tech industry today.

With an unmatched array of resources, expert instruction from a CNCF Ambassador /Docker Captain and Kubestronaut Certified Professional (awarded to those who hold every Kubernetes Certification) – Embark on an educational adventure that promises not just knowledge, but an opportunity for achieving the Kubernetes KCNA Qualification!

Included in this course:

• Full Docker Introductory Course (Learn Docker from a Docker Captain)

• Cloud Native Architecture (16% of the Exam)

• Container Orchestration (22% of the Exam)

• Kubernetes Fundamentals (46% of the Exam)

• Cloud Native Observability (8% of the Exam)

• Cloud Native Application Delivery (8% of the Exam)

• Study Tips before lessons

• Quizzes after each lesson

• Hands on Lab Environments (Local – Windows/Mac/Linux & Cloud Based at no cost)

• Practice Exams (3x)

• Learning Community

• And more!

Why Choose Our KCNA Certification Course?

• Comprehensive Curriculum: Meticulously crafted to cover every aspect of the CNCF’s latest curriculum guidelines, our course ensures you grasp the fundamentals and advanced concepts including Containers, Docker, Kubernetes and Cloud Native technologies. From the basics all the way through to advanced topics, every area is covered

• Dynamic Learning Experience: Engage with our dynamic educational content, including:

  • In-Depth Video Tutorials: Learn through visually engaging and detailed video lessons, created to the highest level of quality. Clarify complex topics and demonstrate real-world applications

  • Interactive Browser-Based Labs: Get hands on with our interactive labs that run directly in your browser. Practice as you learn with real Kubernetes environments for every topic, no need to waste time setting up environments yourself. You’ll be learning in the same environment that I use in the instructional videos

  • Quizzes: Test your knowledge and reinforce learning with targeted quizzes after every lesson, designed to boost your retention and confidence

  • Study Tips: Before each video, receive targeted study tips that highlight crucial topics and exam essentials. These guidelines ensure you focus on the most important concepts, optimising your study time and boosting your exam performance

  • Further Study: Go beyond the course and dive deeper into specific areas with recommended readings, online resources, and community contributions that will enhance your learning journey

  • Optional Challenges: Push your limits with optional challenges that encourage you to apply your knowledge. These challenges help to deepen your understanding and use of Kubernetes

• Full-Length Practice Exams: Simulate the actual KCNA exam with 3 x Comprehensive Practice Exams that are fully included in the course at no extra cost. Experience the types of questions you’re likely to face, ensuring you’re prepared on exam day

• Expert Guidance: Benefit from the wisdom of your expert instructor, a recognised and respected Kubernetes expert who is a CNCF Ambassador (the CNCF maintain and manage Kubernetes), a Docker Captain and an ARM Ambassador. James Spurin has also been a speaker at events including KubeCon and DockerCon and has supported over 50 Cloud Native/Kubernetes Projects with their KubeCon KeyNote Presentations

• Certified Instructor: James Spurin has also achieved the Kubestronaut recognition meaning that he is actively certified in all of the Kubernetes Certifications (KCNA, CKA, CKAD, KSCA & CKS). You’ll be learning from a seasoned expert with knowledge that spans Containers, Docker, Kubernetes and best practices with modern computer architectures

• Lifetime Access & Updates: Enrol once and receive lifetime access to all course materials, including all future updates. The cloud-native landscape evolves and so does our content, ensuring you stay at the forefront of your field

• Instructor and Community Support: Join a vibrant community of fellow Kubernetes enthusiasts. Exchange ideas, solve challenges together, and network with peers and professionals in our exclusive communities
  

Why should you learn from James Spurin:

Embark on your KCNA journey with guidance from a distinguished professional with over 25 years of rich experience across the tech landscape, from leading global engineering teams in prestigious financial services organisations to pioneering developments in Software Development, DevOps, Storage Engineering, and Internet Services.

James’s expertise is not just recognised but celebrated within the tech community. As a CNCF Ambassador, he is recognised by the Cloud Native Computing Foundation itself – the authority that maintains and manages Kubernetes. This recognition is a testament to his profound understanding and commitment to the cloud native ecosystem.

James is also recognised as a Docker Captain, known for his influential sessions at DockerCon, insightful blogs, and educational videos featured on the official Docker website.

As an ARM Ambassador, James champions best practices in container technologies and multi-architecture patterns, ensuring his teachings are at the forefront of technological innovation.

James has achieved the Kubestronaut recognition and actively holds all of the recognised Kubernetes Certifications – (KCNA, CKA, CKAD, KSCA & CKS).

With a passion for education that matches his technical prowess, James has successfully instructed thousands of students across more than 130 countries. His dedication to making high-quality education accessible is evident in his approach to teaching where he prides himself on crafting content that is inclusive and supportive for learners at any level of expertise.

As you dive into the world of Kubernetes with James Spurin, you’re not just gaining an instructor – you’re gaining a mentor whose experience, accolades, and genuine enthusiasm for teaching will inspire and propel you towards achieving your KCNA certification. Join James and step into a learning experience where expertise meets passion, leading you to mastery in Kubernetes and Cloud Native technologies.

What you will learn on this course:

• Learn all about the Cloud Native Ecosystem and how you can make use of this yourself to propel your career, you’ll gain comprehensive insights in Cloud Native – a leading-edge technology domain embraced and respected by industry giants such as Google, Meta, and Microsoft

• Understand the history of containers and the key ingredients in Linux that make containerisation possible. You’ll use Docker to run containers, you’ll understand the internals of containers and you’ll learn how to build your own container images following best practices including multi-stage builds, and building containers that can run across different architecture profiles such as x86 and arm

• You’ll learn Kubernetes from the ground up, you’ll build your own Kubernetes multi-node cluster and will learn concepts from fundamentals to advanced, you’ll learn and understand the Kubernetes Architecture, you’ll make use of Pods, Namespaces, Deployments & ReplicaSets, Services, Jobs, ConfigMaps, Secrets, Labels, the Kubernetes API, RBAC, Scheduling, Storage, StatefulSets, NetworkPolicies and Security

• Install, manage and configure applications using the Helm Package manager, we’ll even explore building our own Helm charts

• We take this even further with hands-on experience of Cloud Native & Kubernetes Telemetry and Observability. We’ll make use of the incredible Prometheus and Grafana toolsets within our Kubernetes cluster

• You’ll learn about Cloud Native GitOps and will explore this yourself with the use of ArgoCD in your Kubernetes Cluster

Bonus outcomes with this course:

• As you complete each topic, you’ll be challenged with extensive quizzes that support and reinforce your knowledge. These quiz questions have a crossover with the KCNA examination, therefore by completing these quizzes you’ll also be preparing yourself for the Kubernetes and Cloud Native Associate Exam

• You’ll use the same environment as I use in the course to learn yourself with our interactive hands on labs. No need to waste time building or replicating environments, you’ll have the same setup and all of this is provided with a friendly and convenient user interface that will walk you through each of the lab based topics as per the video lesson

• Further study provides the opportunity to explore the Kubernetes and Cloud Native ecosystem even further with curated guidance

• At the end of the course we have 3 practice exams that provide questions and answers that cross over with those you’re likely to encounter in the KCNA examination. If you’re able to successfully complete these exams with a score of 75% or more, you’ll be confident in acing the Kubernetes and Cloud Native Associate certification

After taking this course you will be able to:

• Embark on the Kubernetes and Cloud Native Associate Certification with complete confidence

• Understand, make use of and build your own Container Images across multiple architectures. You’ll have the confidence to host your own containers on registries such as Docker Hub

• Use Kubernetes, you’ll be able to run and develop your own applications that make use of advanced Kubernetes components

• You’ll be confident in using Kubernetes and will be able to manage users, groups and even service accounts through the use of Role Based Access Control

• Your knowledge of Kubernetes will surpass basic usage, you’ll also be confident making use of the Cloud Native Ecosystem and running more complex applications such as Prometheus, Grafana and ArgoCD

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• 5 stars: 169 votes

Frequently Asked Questions

How long do I have access to the course materials?

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