Certified Kubernetes Administrator (CKA)

Duration: 20 - 25 Hrs

Why Learn CKA?

1. Become proficient in managing Kubernetes clusters.
2. Most enterprises rely on Kubernetes for container orchestration.
3. Gain in-demand skills for cloud and DevOps roles.
4. Advance your career in infrastructure and cloud administration.

About the Course

Certified Kubernetes Administrator (CKA) is a globally recognized credential that validates your skills in managing Kubernetes clusters effectively.

It covers cluster architecture, installation, configuration, networking, storage, security, troubleshooting, and much more.

This certification ensures you are capable of handling production-grade Kubernetes environments with confidence.

Who Should Do CKA?

The CKA Certification is designed for professionals involved in infrastructure management and Kubernetes operations:

  • Infrastructure / Platform Engineers – who design, deploy, and maintain Kubernetes clusters.
  • Infrastructure Support Teams – handling daily operations, upgrades, and troubleshooting.
  • System Administrators – managing on-premise or cloud Kubernetes environments.
  • DevOps / Cloud Engineers – automating deployments, scaling, and CI/CD pipelines.
  • Site Reliability Engineers (SREs) – ensuring workloads are resilient, monitored, and highly available.
  • IT Operations Teams – supporting enterprise applications running on Kubernetes clusters.

🚫 Not suitable for developers go for CKAD .

Course Content: Certified Kubernetes Administrator (CKA)

This course is aligned with the latest CNCF CKA exam curriculum.

Module 1: Cluster Architecture, Installation & Configuration (25%)
  • Kubernetes Architecture (Master & Worker Nodes)
  • Installing Kubernetes (kubeadm, kubelet, kubectl)
  • Cluster Certificates & kubeconfig
  • Upgrading & Managing Clusters
  • Backup & Restore (etcd)
Module 2: Workloads & Scheduling (15%)
  • Pods, ReplicaSets, Deployments
  • DaemonSets, StatefulSets & Jobs
  • Labels, Selectors & Annotations
  • Scheduling & Affinity Rules
  • Taints & Tolerations
Module 3: Services & Networking (20%)
  • Cluster Networking Basics
  • Service Types: ClusterIP, NodePort, LoadBalancer
  • CoreDNS & Service Discovery
  • Ingress Controllers & Ingress Resources
  • Network Policies
Module 4: Storage (10%)
  • Volumes & Persistent Volumes (PV)
  • Persistent Volume Claims (PVC)
  • Storage Classes & Provisioning
  • Volume Access Modes
Module 5: Security (15%)
  • Role-Based Access Control (RBAC)
  • Service Accounts & Secrets
  • Security Contexts
  • Pod Security Policies & Standards
  • TLS & API Server Security
Module 6: Logging & Monitoring (10%)
  • Accessing Logs with kubectl
  • Monitoring Cluster Components
  • Metrics Server & Resource Metrics
  • Health Checks & Alerts
Module 7: Troubleshooting (15%)
  • Pod & Node Troubleshooting
  • Debugging Deployments
  • Logs, Events & kubectl exec
  • Identifying & Fixing Common Issues
Module 8: Exam Preparation
  • CKA Exam Format & Strategy
  • kubectl Productivity Shortcuts
  • Hands-on Labs & Practice Tests
  • Time Management Tips
Learning Outcomes
  • Install & configure Kubernetes clusters
  • Deploy & manage workloads effectively
  • Secure clusters with RBAC & policies
  • Monitor & troubleshoot Kubernetes environments
  • Confidently prepare for and pass the CKA exam