Quick Start with Kubernetes Course Syllabus

This course is a concise, interactive launchpad for anyone new to Kubernetes looking to build foundational knowledge fast. Over six modules, you'll gain hands-on experience with core Kubernetes concepts and tools, using practical exercises to deploy, manage, and scale containerized applications. With approximately 1-2 hours of learning per module, this beginner-friendly course is designed for quick onboarding into cloud-native environments.

Module 1: Introduction to Kubernetes

Estimated time: 2 hours

• What is Kubernetes
• Why use Kubernetes
• Key concepts overview
• Kubernetes architecture overview

Module 2: Pods, Containers & Labels

Estimated time: 2 hours

• Understanding Pods
• Multi-container Pods
• Using Labels
• Working with Selectors

Module 3: Deployments & ReplicaSets

Estimated time: 2 hours

• Introduction to Deployments
• Managing application updates
• Rolling back deployments
• Scaling applications with ReplicaSets

Module 4: Services & Networking

Estimated time: 2 hours

• ClusterIP service type
• NodePort and LoadBalancer services
• Service discovery in Kubernetes
• Exposing applications via services

Module 5: ConfigMaps & Secrets

Estimated time: 2 hours

• Managing environment variables
• Injecting configuration with ConfigMaps
• Securing sensitive data using Secrets

Module 6: Namespaces & Resource Quotas

Estimated time: 2 hours

• Understanding multi-tenancy in Kubernetes
• Creating and managing Namespaces
• Setting resource quotas and limits

Prerequisites

• Familiarity with Docker and container basics
• Basic command-line knowledge
• Understanding of cloud computing concepts

What You'll Be Able to Do After

• Explain Kubernetes fundamentals and architecture
• Deploy and manage containerized applications on a cluster
• Use kubectl and YAML to control Kubernetes resources
• Configure services, deployments, and networking for applications
• Manage configurations and secrets securely in Kubernetes