Certified Kubernetes Application Developer (CKAD) Exam Prep Course

Excel in Kubernetes with CKAD prep.

This course is offered through a partnership between the UW–Madison Division of Continuing Studies and Clarusway, an IT training company which specializes in preparing students for IT careers. Join this CKAD certification course to master Kubernetes for modern enterprises. Learn industry best practices, hands-on techniques and gain the certification to excel in the world of containerized application development.
Next start date:
Feb 3rd, 2025

Time to complete:
4 weeks (part-time)

Price:
$1,650

Weekly schedule (CT):
Tue, Thu 6 p.m. to 9 p.m.
Sat 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Live online classes:
9 hours per week
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Overview

  • Our four-week part-time program offers the flexibility to enhance your skills while balancing your current employment. Learn through live online classes, hands-on activities and real-world projects three days per week.
  • Kubernetes is the most popular tool for container orchestration. Most companies have been adopting this tool. The need for IT professionals who know Kubernetes is higher than ever.
  • Gain new skills by earning a certificate and strengthen your skill set! Give yourself a competitive advantage in the demanding, ever-changing IT market. A CKAD certificate can help you land a new role or provide increased job security with your current employer.
  • Don’t miss this incredible opportunity to become a certified Kubernetes application developer and unlock endless career possibilities in the world of cloud-native applications!

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  • Expert-led training: Learn online from industry-leading professionals with extensive experience in Kubernetes and containerized application development. Our instructors are Kubernetes certified application developers. When you learn from professionals currently working in the industry, you receive the highest level of guidance and current knowledge-based instruction.
  • Comprehensive curriculum: Our course is carefully crafted to cover all aspects of the CKAD exam syllabus. From core concepts to advanced techniques, you’ll gain hands-on experience in deploying, managing and scaling applications on Kubernetes.
  • Practical approach: We believe in learning by doing. Through a series of practical exercises, real-world scenarios and interactive labs, you’ll gain the practical skills and confidence to tackle any Kubernetes challenge that comes your way.
  • Exam preparation: Our course is specifically designed to prepare you for the CKAD certification exam. We’ll provide you with valuable tips and tricks to ensure you’re fully prepared to ace the test and earn your CKAD certification.
  • Networking opportunities: Connect with a vibrant community of like-minded IT professionals, developers and Kubernetes enthusiasts. Expand your professional network and engage in knowledge-sharing sessions to further enhance your learning experience.
  • Flexible learning options: We understand your busy schedule. That’s why we offer flexible learning options with online learning. Start your CKAD journey with a team of experts to guide you every step of the way!

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Learning objectives

  • Master core concepts and architecture of Kubernetes
  • Understand how to deploy, configure and manage containerized applications within Kubernetes clusters
  • Learn best practices for designing and building applications that run on Kubernetes
  • Develop skills in troubleshooting, debugging and optimizing Kubernetes workloads
  • Gain proficiency in using Kubernetes resources such as Pods, Deployments, Services and PersistentVolumes
  • Explore advanced topics such as security, networking and scalability in Kubernetes environments
  • Practice with hands-on labs and real-world scenarios to prepare for the CKAD certification exam effectively

Chart your new course!

You’ll be ready to confidently pass your industry certification for a new career!

Earn your certificate from the Division of Continuing Studies at the University of Wisconsin–Madison and Clarusway.
Certificate received for passing our non-credit program will arm you with real-world skills and the capability to successfully pass industry certification. Our hands-on training, mentoring sessions, and workshops will help get you to the finish line. An amazing job offer awaits!
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Innovative curriculum

  • Introduction to Kubernetes Basic Operations – nodes, pods, deployments, namespaces, replicasets, rollback deployments in Kubernetes.
  • Networking – Sevice & Ingress.

  • Network Policy & Blue/Green & Canary Deployment Strategy.
  • Application Build and Design – volumes, args & commands.
  • Multi Container Pods & Jobs & Cron Jobs, DaemonSets.

  • Application Environment, Configuration, and Security – secrets and config maps, managing resources for containers, service accounts, rbac authorization, and admission controllers, and security contexts.
  • Pod Scheduling, custom resource definitions, implementing probes and health checks, understanding API deprecations.
  • Tools to monitor Kubernetes applications.
  • Application Deployments – basic operations of Helm.

  • Lab (Sample Questions Solutions Based on Scenarios)
  • Exam tips and advices for CKAD

Weekly schedule

Day
Time (CT)
Class
Monday
Tuesday
6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.
Live Class (Online)
Wednesday
Thursday
6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.
Live Class (Online)
Friday
Saturday
10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.
Live Class (Online)
Sunday

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  • Cutting-edge curriculum
  • Innovative teaching model
  • IT pros – upskill for career boost
  • Our IT alumni – your network support
  • Outstanding reviews & success stories
  • Easy payment plan options

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Our vast network of Clarusway graduates are successfully working in the IT industry around the world. Gain access to a thriving alumni network as you interview and start your new career (and beyond)! Meet our alumni online and hear their success stories. Learn how you can become a member of the Clarusway family and get the career you’ve always dreamed of – it’s your turn to shine!

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Frequently asked questions

The Certified Kubernetes Application Developer (CKAD) exam certifies that users can create and expose cloud-native applications for Kubernetes. A CKAD can describe app resources and utilize fundamental primitives to build, monitor, and troubleshoot scalable apps and tools in Kubernetes.
We have a comprehensive approach for students to learn smoothly. We have a proprietary LMS (Learning Management System) – it’s a user-friendly, all-in-one online platform. We designed our LMS to allow students to start learning before class with helpful pre-class activities. You can also watch the recordings of in-class sessions whenever you want. It’s a great reinforcement tool! You will have access to LMS content for up to three months after the course ends. You can ask questions to instructors during in-class sessions through our dedicated Slack channel. Similarly, there is a dedicated Q&A channel where you can send your questions 24/7 to be answered as soon as possible.
The Kubernetes Course prepares you to be a Kubernetes professional who manages the orchestration of multiple containers from within a DevOps team. In this role, you can work in a company that uses a DevOps model (or plans to adopt DevOps) and uses Kubernetes on the premises or in any cloud system. You may also have a job as an AWS engineer who builds a primary set of services to support the cloud customers in running and operating Kubernetes at scale on AWS.
You should be familiar with containerization technologies such as Docker. You should know the basics of Linux and YAML data serialization language.

IT Professionals who are responsible for building, deploying, and configuring cloud-native applications with Kubernetes and need to set up and maintain K8s clusters. Such as the following:

  • Kubernetes Engineers
  • Site Reliability Engineers
  • DevOps Engineers
  • Cloud Engineers
  • System Administrators
  • Software Developers
  • Those who want to become a K8s Application Developer and want to pass the CKAD certificate exam successfully.

Students can access live online sessions, hands-on projects, and office hours. Our instructors are committed to guiding the course.
Learning new skills can feel daunting. We understand and support our students every step of the way – at every skill level! With our innovative program, learning support is built-in. By design, practical hands-on activities enhance classroom instruction for maximum impact. Meaningful learning is essential for mastery – we unlock the key to your complete understanding of the material! We understand your busy life! We realize most of our students will be juggling numerous obligations. We’ve tailored our curriculum to flatten the learning curve. We’re ready to coach you through the process!
The course is delivered through live online sessions, with a mix of lectures, hands-on projects, and interactive discussions. This format allows students to engage with the material actively and apply what they’ve learned immediately.
You need to have a smartphone, a laptop with a minimum of 8 GB of RAM, an i5 processor, Windows, Mac, or Ubuntu, and an extra monitor. Instructional materials through the Learning Management System (LMS) are included when you send the enrollment deposit.
All live sessions are recorded and students will have access to these recordings. They can review the material at their own pace and reach out to instructors during office hours for additional support.
During the program, plan to allocate at least 9 hours a week (excluding self-studies) for classroom work and additional projects. Personal discipline, time management, and adequate preparation are the keys to ANY life goals. Are you ready to level up?

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