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Kubernetes Fundamentals Including Security

Master Kubernetes Fundamentals for Modern Cloud-Native Environments

Learn how Kubernetes orchestrates containers, manages workloads, enables scalability, and powers modern cloud-native applications. This program is designed for working professionals who want to build practical Kubernetes skills through hands-on labs and real-world scenarios.

Starts 20 August 2026. Live online, weekend batches on Saturday and Sunday, 2 hours per session, running from 23 August to 11 October 2026. Batches are capped at 10 students, and all sessions are delivered in English.

Ideal For

  • DevOps Engineers
  • Cloud Engineers
  • Platform Engineers
  • Site Reliability Engineers (SREs)
  • System Administrators
  • IT Professionals transitioning into Kubernetes and Cloud-Native technologies

What You'll Learn

Eight modules across 8 weeks. Modules 5 to 8 focus on security, marked below.

Module 1: Kubernetes Foundations and Architecture
Module 2: Workloads: Pods, Deployments and StatefulSets
Module 3: Networking: Services, Ingress and DNS
Module 4: Configuration and Storage
Module 5: RBAC and Access ControlSecurity Module
Module 6: Pod Security, Network Policies and Secrets HardeningSecurity Module
Module 7: Runtime Security, Autoscaling and Production PatternsSecurity Module
Module 8: Capstone Project and CKA Exam PreparationSecurity Module

What Every Student Gets

16 live sessions (32 hours total)
Recordings within 24 hours
Private Discord community
Hands-on labs every session
Notion resource library
CKA and CKS exam guidance
Friday office hours (30 minutes)
Certificate on capstone completion

Hands-On Labs

Participants will gain practical experience through guided exercises and lab environments.

Lab Activities

  • Deploying Applications on Kubernetes
  • Creating and Managing Pods
  • Managing Deployments and Services
  • Configuring ConfigMaps and Secrets
  • Implementing RBAC
  • Exposing Applications Using Ingress
  • Scaling and Updating Applications
  • Troubleshooting Common Kubernetes Issues

Learning Outcomes

By the end of this program, participants will be able to:

  • Understand Kubernetes architecture and core concepts
  • Deploy and manage containerized applications
  • Configure services and networking components
  • Implement Kubernetes security controls
  • Manage access using RBAC
  • Troubleshoot common Kubernetes workloads
  • Apply Kubernetes best practices in real-world environments

Prerequisites

Minimum requirements for professionals joining this program:

  • Basic Linux knowledge
  • Basic Docker and containerization knowledge
  • Familiarity with command-line operations
  • Basic understanding of networking concepts, such as IP addressing, DNS and ports
  • Familiarity with YAML syntax
  • A laptop capable of running local labs, 8 GB RAM recommended

No prior Kubernetes experience is required.

Learning Experience

Live Instructor-Led Sessions

Interactive live sessions with discussions and Q&A.

Hands-On Labs

Practical exercises designed around real-world scenarios.

Small Batch Learning

Personalized learning experience with limited seats per batch.

Community Access

Join a community of professionals learning and growing together.

Session Recordings

Access recordings for 90-120 days after completion.

Certificate of Completion

Receive a SWQ IT Academy Certificate upon successful completion.

What Makes This Program Different?

Practical Learning Approach

Focus on hands-on implementation rather than theory alone.

Industry-Relevant Curriculum

Learn Kubernetes concepts that are commonly used in modern engineering environments.

Practitioner-Led Training

Programs are delivered by experienced industry professionals.

Real-World Use Cases

Work through scenarios inspired by real production environments.

Community Driven Learning

Continue learning through discussions, webinars, and peer collaboration.

Pricing

Choose the tier that fits you best. Prices are in Indian Rupees, and seats are limited to 10 students per batch.

Best Value

Early Bird

5,999

First 5 seats only, valid until 10 August 2026.

  • All 16 live sessions
  • Recordings within 24 hours
  • Private Discord community
  • Resource library access
  • Certificate of completion
  • Friday office hours

Standard

6,999

Seats 6 to 10.

  • All 16 live sessions
  • Recordings within 24 hours
  • Private Discord community
  • Resource library access
  • Certificate of completion
  • Friday office hours

Pro

9,999

Full support tier.

  • All 16 live sessions
  • Recordings within 24 hours
  • Private Discord community
  • Resource library access
  • Certificate of completion
  • Friday office hours
  • 2 mock interviews
  • CV and LinkedIn review
  • CKA exam guidance
  • 3 months of post-course support
  • Priority responses

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