Microsoft Certified Training Program

Docker & Certified Kubernetes Administrator (CKA) Program

Get certified and advance your career in Kubernetes and DevOps. Our certification programme offers hands-on labs and expert guidance, preparing you for the CKA certification with 13 modules, 50+ lessons, 30+ hands-on labs, and full exam preparation for the Certified Kubernetes Administrator (CKA) certification!

12 Weeks

Intensive Training

Live Sessions

Expert Instructors

CKA Certification Exam Preparation

Exam Support

4.5 ( 141 Ratings )
Learners
40000 +

About Our Course

The Docker & Certified Kubernetes Administrator (CKA) Program is your complete roadmap to mastering Kubernetes administration and becoming job-ready in the cloud-native ecosystem. Over 12 weeks of intensive, hands-on training, you’ll learn Kubernetes fundamentals, cluster architecture, scheduling, networking, storage, and troubleshooting—directly aligned with real-world DevOps and production use cases.

You’ll work on live practical labs designed to simulate industry scenarios, preparing you to confidently deploy, manage, and secure Kubernetes clusters. By the end of the programme, you’ll not only be fully prepared for the CKA certification exam, but also possess the skills and confidence to excel in roles such as Kubernetes Administrator, DevOps Engineer, Cloud Engineer, or Site Reliability Engineer (SRE)

Who Should Enroll in This Program?

IT Professionals

Looking to enhance their containerisation and orchestration skills to advance into roles like DevOps Engineer, Cloud Engineer, or Kubernetes Administrator.

Software Developers

Who want to containerise applications using Docker and efficiently deploy, manage, and scale them with Kubernetes in production environments.

Aspiring DevOps & Cloud Engineers

Who want to build a strong foundation in modern DevOps tools, container technologies, and Kubernetes administration.

System & Network Administrators

Aiming to strengthen their expertise in cloud infrastructure, automation, and container orchestration using Docker and Kubernetes.

Fresh Graduates & Career Switchers

Eager to enter the high-demand DevOps and cloud-native ecosystem with hands-on, job-oriented training and globally recognised certification.

Tools Covered

Key Outcomes of This Program

Globally Recognised Certification

Prepare and qualify for the Certified Kubernetes Administrator (CKA) exam—an industry-recognised credential that validates your skills in Kubernetes cluster management and DevOps automation.

Hands-On Experience

Gain practical expertise by working directly with Kubernetes, Docker, and Helm. Deploy, manage, and troubleshoot real Kubernetes clusters in simulated production environments.

Job-Ready Skills

Master high-demand DevOps and Kubernetes administration skills such as cluster setup, networking, resource management, monitoring, and security, preparing you for roles like Kubernetes Administrator, DevOps Engineer, or Site Reliability Engineer (SRE).

Career Support & Extras

Get personalised support, including resume building, LinkedIn profile optimisation, mock interviews, and job placement guidance, helping you confidently transition into top DevOps and cloud-native roles.

Course Access & Flexibility

Enjoy one-year access to course materials and recorded sessions, allowing you to learn at your own pace and revisit lessons anytime. Stay updated with the latest Kubernetes features and best practices with continuous mentor support.

30+ Labs

Practice Labs

100+ Videos

Video Course

13 Projects

Projects Course

250+ QA's

Q&A Exams

Course Break-Down

Lessons:
  • Lesson 1: Monolithic Application Overview
  • Lesson 2: Microservices Application Overview
  • Lesson 3: Virtual Machine vs Containers
  • Lesson 4: Docker & Containers Overview
  • Lesson 5: Docker Overview & Architecture
  • Lesson 6: Install Docker on Ubuntu in Azure
  • Lesson 7: Docker Deep Dive: Daemon, Client, Hub, Image
  • Lesson 8: Working with Containers, Lifecycle & Commands
  • Lesson 9: Docker Images: Layers, Registry & Commands
  • Lesson 10: Storing Image In Registry
  • Lesson 11: How Docker Containers Run on Host Machine (Advanced)
Lessons:
  • Lesson 1: Docker Installation Overview Options: Windows/Mac/Linux
  • Lesson 2: Register Free Azure Trial Account
  • Lesson 3: Create and Configure Ubuntu Machine on Azure Cloud
  • Lesson 4: Connect Azure Ubuntu Machine From MAC
  • Lesson 5: Install and Configure Docker on Ubuntu Machine
  • Lesson 6: Docker Container Images
  • Activity Guide: Register For Azure Cloud Account & Accessing Console
  • Activity Guide: Create & Connect To Ubuntu 20.04 Server On Azure Cloud Account
  • Activity Guide: Create & Manage Docker on Ubuntu (Container, Image, Networking, Volume, Dockerfile, Compose)
  • Activity Guide: Create AWS Account
  • Activity Guide: Register for AWS Free Tier Account and Login to AWS Console
  • Activity Guide: Install Ubuntu on AWS
  • Activity Guide: Creating & Connect to Ubuntu EC2 Instance
  • Activity Guide: Install Docker Desktop on Windows
Lessons:
  • Lesson 1: Bridge Network
  • Lesson 2: Host Network
  • Lesson 3: macvlan Network
  • Lesson 4: Docker Storage & Bind Mount
  • Lesson 5: Storage Volume & tmpfs
  • Lesson 6: DNS in Docker
Lessons:
  • Lesson 1: Networking Bridge
  • Lesson 2: Networking Custom Bridge & Host
  • Lesson 3: Storage: Host Path Mounting
  • Lesson 4: Storage: Volume & tmpfs
  • Activity Guide: Create & Manage Docker on Ubuntu (Dockerfile, Compose)
Lessons:
  • Lesson 1: Automate Image Creation Using Dockerfile
  • Lesson 2: YAML Basics for Docker
  • Lesson 3: Docker Compose & YAML
  • Activity Guide: Create & Manage Docker on Ubuntu (Dockerfile, Compose)
Lessons:
  • Lesson 1: Kubernetes Introduction
  • Lesson 2: Kubernetes Architecture
  • Lesson 3: Kubernetes Building Blocks
  • Lesson 4: Kubernetes Installation Concepts
  • Lesson 5: Create & Connect 3 Linux VM (Ubuntu) Machines on Azure Cloud To Set Up Kubeadm Cluster
  • Lesson 6: Create & Connect 3 Linux (Ubuntu) EC2 Instances on AWS Cloud To Set Up Kubeadm Cluster
  • Lesson 7: Install & Configure 3 Node Kubernetes Cluster Using Kubeadm
  • Lesson 8: YAML Basics for Kubernetes
  • Lesson 9: Install and Configure Minikube in AWS EC2
  • Activity Guide: Create & Connect 3 Linux VM (Ubuntu) Machines on Azure Cloud To Set Up Kubeadm Cluster
  • Activity Guide: Create & Connect 3 Linux (Ubuntu) EC2 Instances on AWS Cloud To Set Up Kubeadm Cluster
  • Activity Guide: Install & Configure 3 Node Kubernetes Cluster Using Kubeadm
  • Activity Guide: Install and Configure Minikube in AWS EC2
Lessons:
  • Lesson 1: Networking Label Service Overview
  • Lesson 2: Networking Service Types
  • Lesson 3: Kubernetes Networking, Service, Cluster IP & DNS
  • Lesson 4: Kubernetes Deployment Demo
  • Lesson 5: Ingress Controller
  • Activity Guide: Deploy an App on Pod & Basic Networking
  • Activity Guide: Deploy Kubernetes Ingress Controller
Lessons:
  • Lesson 1: K8S HA Stateless App Deployment Rolling Update Rollback
  • Lesson 2: Deploy Scalable Stateless Application and AutoHeal Rolling Update
  • Lesson 3: Autoscaling Horizontal Pod Autoscaler HPA
  • Lesson 4: Autoscaling Metric Server HPA
  • Lesson 5: Persistent Storage Volume Types Lifecycle
  • Lesson 6: Persistent Storage NFS Server Pod Using PV and PVC
  • Lesson 7: Dynamic Storage
  • Activity Guide: Deploy Scalable Stateless Application & Configuring Autoscaling For Stateless Application
  • Activity Guide: Configuring NFS Storage Persistence Volume
  • Activity Guide: Configuring Dynamic NFS Storage Provisioning Persistence Volume
Lessons:
  • Lesson 1: Advanced Scheduling – Node selector
  • Lesson 2: Advanced Scheduling – Node Affinity & Anti-Affinity
  • Lesson 3: Advanced Scheduling – Node Anti-Affinity
  • Lesson 4: Taint and Tolerations
  • Lesson 5: Multi-Container Sidecar
  • Activity Guide: Node Selector, Node Affinity & Anti Affinity, Taint & Toleration
  • Activity Guide: Multi-Container Pattern – Sidecar
Lessons:
  • Lesson 1: Namespace
  • Lesson 2: Security RBAC
  • Lesson 3: Network Policy
  • LESSON 4: CONFIGMAP
  • LESSON 5: RESOURCE QUOTA
  • ACTIVITY GUIDE: AUTHENTICATION & AUTHORIZATION USING RBAC
  • ACTIVITY GUIDE: SECRETS & CONFIGMAP
  • ACTIVITY GUIDE: KUBERNETES NETWORK POLICIES: CONTROLLING INBOUND AND OUTBOUND POD TRAFFIC
  • ACTIVITY GUIDE: RESOURCE MANAGEMENT IN KUBERNETES WITH RESOURCE QUOTAS
Lessons:
  • Lesson 1: Node Maintenance
  • Lesson 2: Troubleshooting Application & Control Plane Failure
  • Activity Guide: Cluster Node Maintenance, Debugging, Application Failure, and Troubleshooting Cluster
Lessons:
  • LESSON 1: STATEFULSET
  • LESSON 2: DAEMONSET
  • LESSON 3: CLUSTER HIGH AVAILABILITY
  • LESSON 4: CLUSTER BACKUP & UPGRADE
  • ACTIVITY GUIDE: DEPLOYING STATEFUL APPLICATION WITH STATEFULSET CONTROLLER
  • ACTIVITY GUIDE: Using DaemonSet to Deploy FluentD Application
  • ACTIVITY GUIDE: UPGRADE KUBERNETES CLUSTER [MASTER & WORKER NODES]
  • ACTIVITY GUIDE: BACKUP & RESTORE ETCD CLUSTER
Lessons:
  • Lesson 1: Helm & Helm Charts
  • Lesson 2: Kustomize
  • Lesson 3: Custom Resource Definition (CRDs)
  • Activity Guide: Installing Helm and Deploying a Web Application Using a Helm Chart
  • Activity Guide: Create & Develop Helm Chart
  • Activity Guide: Customizing Kubernetes Deployments with Kustomize
  • Activity Guide: Creating a CRD for Managing Custom Configurations in Kubernetes

Skills You Need to Get Started

No Prior Experience Required

A basic understanding of Linux commands and system administration is helpful but not mandatory.

Cloud Basics First

Interest in containerisation and cloud-native technologies, especially Kubernetes and Docker.

Step-by-Step Learning

A desire to upskill in DevOps and cloud infrastructure management to advance your professional career.

Hands-On Tools

A problem-solving and analytical mindset to troubleshoot and optimise containerised environments.

Job-Ready Skills

No programming experience is required; however, familiarity with YAML, shell scripting, or basic networking concepts is an advantage.

Why You Should Enroll

Globally Recognised Certification

Prepare for the Certified Kubernetes Administrator (CKA) exam and earn a credential that validates your Kubernetes and DevOps expertise across the global cloud industry.

Hands-On Experience

Work on real-world 30+ Kubernetes and Docker labs, covering cluster setup, deployment, networking, scaling, and troubleshooting—building practical, job-ready skills.

Career Support

Receive personalised career guidance, including resume building, interview preparation, and job placement assistance to accelerate your journey into DevOps and cloud roles.

Higher Earning Potential

Boost your career with one of the most in-demand certifications, opening doors to high-paying roles such as Kubernetes Administrator, DevOps Engineer, or SRE.

Flexible Learning

Learn at your own pace with 1-year access to all course materials, hands-on labs, and recorded sessions—perfect for working professionals and learners with busy schedules.

Why Choose Us for the Docker & Certified Kubernetes Administrator (CKA) Programme?

Hands-On Learning

We prioritise practical, real-world experience with 30+ labs and 300+ exam questions—no repetitive theory, just hands-on implementation.

Query Support Anytime

Get your questions resolved quickly through WhatsApp, the ticketing system, or live Q&A sessions with our expert mentors.

Weekly Live Interactive Sessions

Learn directly from certified Kubernetes professionals, interact in real-time, and clarify concepts as you progress.

Proven Roadmap

Structured by Atul, a cloud expert with 20+ years of IT experience, our roadmap takes you from Docker fundamentals to advanced Kubernetes administration and certification readiness.

Ongoing Guidance

Even after completing the course or landing a job, you’ll continue to receive career mentorship and project support to help you excel in real-world DevOps environments.

Course Validity

Enjoy 1-year unlimited access to all course materials, recorded sessions, and lab environments. Learn at your own pace and revisit topics anytime.

Testimonials/Feedback

Join 45,000+ learners globally who have transformed their careers with us. Hear from professionals who transitioned into DevOps, SRE, and Cloud Engineer roles after mastering Docker and Kubernetes.

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FAQs – Frequently Asked Questions

Who is the Instructor?

Our instructors are Certified Kubernetes Administrators and DevOps professionals with years of hands-on experience in managing real-world Kubernetes environments. They are passionate about mentoring learners and helping them become job-ready.

Yes! This programme is designed for both beginners and experienced IT professionals. Even without prior experience, you’ll gain the practical knowledge and hands-on skills required to land your first DevOps or Kubernetes-related role.

Absolutely! You’ll get 1-year access to all course materials, labs, and recorded sessions. Learn at your own pace, revisit topics anytime, and attend live sessions whenever you’re available.

We offer flexible payment plans to make it easier to enrol. You can also schedule a free consultation call with our career advisors to understand how this programme can help you achieve your career goals.

Yes, definitely! Many of our learners have successfully re-entered the job market after a gap. The programme helps you rebuild confidence, refresh your technical skills, and showcase hands-on Kubernetes projects on your resume.

No, you don’t need coding experience. However, basic knowledge of Linux, YAML, and scripting can be helpful. The course covers everything from the fundamentals to advanced Kubernetes concepts in a structured, easy-to-follow way.

You’ll have 24/7 support through our community, WhatsApp groups, and ticketing system. Plus, you can interact directly with instructors during live Q&A sessions for personalised guidance.

Many of our past students have secured roles as DevOps Engineers, Kubernetes Administrators, and SREs at top companies like Microsoft, Accenture, Deloitte, and TCS. You can read their success stories on our website.

After completing this programme, you’ll be well-prepared for:

  • Certified Kubernetes Administrator (CKA)
  • Docker Certified Associate (DCA) (optional)
  • You can also progress towards CKAD (Certified Kubernetes Application Developer) for advanced learning.

While certifications aren’t mandatory, they significantly strengthen your resume and validate your expertise in Kubernetes administration—helping you stand out in the competitive DevOps job market.

Don’t worry! The course begins with Docker and Kubernetes basics, gradually building up to advanced topics like cluster management and troubleshooting. You’ll learn step by step with guidance from certified experts.

Yes! The programme is beginner-friendly. We start from scratch, helping you understand containers, Kubernetes, and DevOps fundamentals—making it suitable even for learners from non-technical backgrounds.

Yes! You’ll work on hands-on Kubernetes projects that mirror industry environments, such as deploying multi-container applications, managing clusters, and integrating CI/CD pipelines. These projects will help build your professional portfolio.

You’ll receive mock interview sessions, common CKA interview questions, and resume-building support. We’ll also help you optimise your LinkedIn profile and apply to relevant DevOps and Kubernetes roles.

While job placement isn’t guaranteed, the CKA certification and hands-on project experience will equip you with the skills required to secure higher-paying roles in DevOps and cloud-native engineering.

Our programme includes 100% job placement support, covering interview preparation, resume optimisation, and practical Kubernetes experience. Many learners have successfully transitioned into DevOps, Cloud, and SRE roles after completing this programme.

6 Months Money Back Guarantee

When you join the K21Academy, you are fully protected by our 100% Money back guarantee.

We strive to provide the best training programs, but if you don’t get the desired results even after following every step of our learning style, you can claim your money back! 100% money-back guarantee covers the price of online training.

You have 6 Months from the date of the original purchase, to claim a refund. All you will be required to do is, show us the proof that you took action and attended sessions, completing the hands-on labs, Projects & applying to at least 50 jobs & get CV Reviewed (share proof) & you feel that the program is not worth the money you invested, you will receive a full refund.

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I started my IT career in 2000 as an Oracle DBA/Apps DBA. The first few years were tough (<$100/month), with very little growth.

In 2004, I moved to the UK. After working really hard, I landed a job that paid me £2700 per month.

In February 2005, I saw a job that was £450 per day, which was nearly 4 times of my then salary.

So I looked at training from Oracle for 5 days. In November, I successfully transitioned to Oracle Security & IAM, and my career took off.

Around 2012–13, Cloud, DevOps & Cloud Automation were gaining popularity & there were many job opportunities in these fields.

So, I decided to make a change in my career path, and I transitioned from working on On-premises (Security, Infrastructure & Databases) to focusing on Cloud & DevOps.
Learning Cloud & DevOps gave me the opportunity to work with some of the world’s largest and most prestigious clients.

I then used the same roadmap with 45,000+ individuals (like you) to help them get their dream jobs.

If they can do it, you can do it too!