Our Kubernetes administration training, available at a fixed price of €2,800 p.p., plus VAT , provides you with the best possible preparation for the CKA exam.
In-depth knowledge of Kubernetes administration is not just a “nice-to-have” for software developers, but is increasingly becoming a decisive competitive advantage. Our Kubernetes certified administrator training is specifically aimed at IT administrators who want to prepare for the internationally recognized Certified Kubernetes Administrator (CKA) exam.
Our training offers a mix of theoretical knowledge and direct application in realistic scenarios, allowing you to put what you have learned into practice right away. Taking into account official exam requirements and Kubernetes standards, we not only prepare you optimally for the Certified Kubernetes Administrator exam, but also for all potential challenges in your everyday work.
The most important information about Kubernetes Administration Training at a glance
In short, our Certified Kubernetes Administrator (CKA) training course will teach you how to build and operate a Kubernetes cluster. The detailed agenda with all training content and FAQs about our course can be found further down this page.
Training format
Our practical CKA training is spread out over four days and can be booked as a remote online training or on-site in your office or in one of our offices.
Target group
IT engineers with basic Linux knowledge who want to prepare for the internationally recognized Certified Kubernetes Administrator (CKA) exam. More information about who the training is particularly suited for can be found here.
Language
We offer our Certified Kubernetes Administrator training course and all associated training materials in English.
Certification
Upon completing our training, you will receive a certificate of participation. The exam for Certified Kubernetes Administrator (CKA) certification must be taken separately.
What does the Kubernetes administrator course prepare me for?
Certified Kubernetes Administrator (CKA)
Our Kubernetes Administration Training course optimally prepares you for the official Certified Kubernetes Administrator (CKA) exam. It is specifically aimed at IT engineers with basic Linux knowledge who want to prepare for this internationally recognized exam. By obtaining this certification, you can officially prove your skills, increase your career opportunities, and gain a decisive competitive advantage in the IT industry.
Your advantages at a glance
How you benefit from our training
In addition to the optimal preparation for the Certified Kubernetes Administrator exam, our practical training course will help you acquire many other skills and knowledge for your everyday work.
Kubernetes expertise
In-depth knowledge of Kubernetes cluster management
IT infrastructure expertise
Practical experience in networking, storage, security, and troubleshooting
Practical training
Preparation for real-life IT scenarios by our experienced trainers
Cloud-native basics
The best way to get started with cloud-native technologies
Kubernetes Administration Training by inovex
Our Kubernetes Administration Training is based on the official exam curriculum and thus provides excellent preparation for the CKA certification. The training is very practice-oriented and consists of more than 50% exercises. Our participants benefit from elaborately designed practice environments in the inovex cloud, where they get to work on real clusters.
Our trainers all have practical experience and work as Kubernetes experts in customer projects. To fully convey their technical knowledge to our participants, they participate in a “train-the-trainer” program. This ensures that our trainers are know how to pass on their knowledge to others in the best possible way. The face-to-face training courses take place in our modern, comfortable inovex offices, which gives the whole experience a much more pleasant atmosphere than a sterile training center. On request, we can also organize the training at your offices.
Agenda: Contents and schedule of the CKA training course
In our Kubernetes Administration Training, we combine theoretical knowledge transfer with practical exercise scenarios to optimally prepare you for certification and future projects. It is based on the official content of the CKA certification exam very closely. In the following section, you will learn which specific topics are covered in our training. Simply click on the + symbol to get more information on each topic.
Containerization and deployment of a sample application
You will learn how containerized applications are built, managed, and deployed in a Kubernetes cluster. The training also covers the creation and use of YAML files for resource descriptions.
Fundamentals of multi-container pod design
This part of the training focuses on designing pods with multiple containers. You will learn when and how sidecars, adapters, or ambassador patterns can be used.
Deployment management (Helm, rollback, rolling upgrades)
You will work with Helm charts to package applications and learn how to perform version-safe deployments using rollbacks and rolling upgrades for uninterrupted updates.
Traffic control and load balancing (ingress, services, TLS)
This adresses the secure and efficient control of traffic within and outside the cluster. You deploy ingress controllers and configure services and TLS encryption.
Application monitoring and resilience (metrics, logging, probes)
You will implement monitoring and logging solutions for your Kubernetes environment and learn how to ensure the stability of your applications with liveness and readiness probes.
Persistence and configuration (ConfigMaps, Secrets, PersistentVolumes)
In this module, you will securely manage configuration data and sensitive information and use persistent storage solutions to preserve data across pod restarts.
Insight into security: API, runtime, and network (RBAC, security contexts, and network policies)
You will gain a solid understanding of the security aspects of Kubernetes. From role-based access, continuing with runtime security, up to network segmentation.
Installing Kubernetes clusters using kubeadm and static pods
You will install a Kubernetes cluster with kubeadm and configure static pods manually. This is an essential skill for anyone who wants to operate clusters independently as a Kubernetes administrator.
Cluster upgrades & database (etcd) backups
A key part of the Kubernetes administration training content is learning how to securely update a cluster and reliably protect the central database with etcd backups.
Highly available Kubernetes API
An important topic for the stable operation of productive systems is knowing how to achieve high availability for the Kubernetes API layer.
Troubleshooting at the node level (Linux, Systemd)
You analyze and resolve problems at the operating system level to ensure the integrity of your cluster. This can start with Systemd services and extend to container runtime processes.
Who is the Kubernetes administrator course suitable for?
Our course is aimed at all IT professionals who already have basic Linux skills and want to deepen and expand their knowledge of Kubernetes. This training is particularly valuable if you work with cloud infrastructures and are aiming to pass the Certified Kubernetes Administrator (CKA) exam.
The training is particularly suitable for people in the following professional fields:
IT administrators with practical experience in system administration (ideally Linux-based) who want to use Kubernetes professionally.
DevOps engineers who are responsible for deploying, scaling, and managing containerized applications.
System engineers who want to plan, implement, and operate Kubernetes clusters in production.
IT professionals who want to obtain recognized certification as a Kubernetes administrator and develop their career in a targeted manner.
Software developers who deal more intensively with the infrastructure side of applications as part of their work and want to gain a better understanding of operations in Kubernetes environments.
Prior knowledge and initial experience with Kubernetes are helpful, of course, but not a prerequisite for participating in the training. Our training offers you a practical introduction to Kubernetes – even without specific prior knowledge of Kubernetes! Our qualified trainers will teach you all the relevant content, preparing you optimally for the Certified Kubernetes Administrator exam.
What specific challenges can be solved through our training?
Work on tasks and projects in a more structured and professional manner in order to increase efficiency, make optimal use of resources, and ultimately improve the quality of work results.
Strengthening the development teams: Developers can be provided with a platform that allows them to take on many tasks themselves. This improves teamwork, speeds up processes, and reduces the workload for IT administrators.
Operating larger and scalable clusters to ensure high availability, flexibility, and performance while optimizing resource utilization and minimizing maintenance costs.
Increased responsiveness: With the knowledge gained from our Kubernetes administrator training, you will be able to respond more quickly and competently to requests from specialist and development departments.
Price and booking options
Kubernetes Administration Training
€2,800.00 (per person, plus VAT)
If none of the current dates suit you, you can also request an individual appointment at any time. You can register as an individual, a group, or a team. We are happy to tailor our training courses to your specific needs, specific questions you might have, and the infrastructure of your company. The format, course language (German or English), and location where the training takes place (if not remote) are also selectable.
Upcoming public training dates
Here are the upcoming dates for the Kubernetes Administration Training at a glance.
Date guaranteed
27.01.2026 - 30.01.2026
English Cologne
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19.05.2026 - 22.05.2026
German
remote
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21.09.2026 - 24.09.2026
English Berlin
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All of our trainers have practical experience and work daily as Kubernetes experts on customer projects. In order to be able to pass on their knowledge to our participants in its entirety, they undergo train-the-trainer training. This means they are proven to be qualified to lead our training courses.
Feedback from our graduates and insights into the training
Reasons for participation and use cases
First and foremost, our course participants choose our Certified Kubernetes Administration Training to prepare for the Certified Kubernetes Administrator (CKA) certification exam. However, the following reasons also play a role:
Reasons for participation
Kubernetes had been newly introduced in your department and they wanted to learn the basics
they familiarized themselves with the basics of Kubernetes on their own, but recognized the complexity of the topic in the process.
they looked for tips and tricks from experts and had specific questions about upcoming projects.
Use cases
fail-safe and scalable operation (platform for developers) of applications for more efficient work
automation of recurring tasks for more efficient workflows
Positive feedback
Our training graduates particularly liked these aspects:
Highly competent trainers with extensive expertise and practical experience.
The training provides sufficient time for practical exercises and places a strong emphasis on practical content.
The exercises are really well structured, fun, and you learn a lot easily!
The training materials are very well structured and clearly laid out.
(...) Die umfangreichen Übungen werden immer auch durch Erfahrungsberichte aus dem Praxisalltag abgerundet. Sehr empfehlenswert!
Dr. Tammo Krüger
Senior Analyst, Zalando
Die Abstimmung und Begleitung von inovex war von Erstkontakt bis Durchführung perfekt und das gesamte Trainingsteam hat durch Professionalität geglänzt. Wir sind mehr als zufrieden und können inovex jedem weiterempfehlen.
Andreas Bohnert und Julian Rombach
borisgloger consulting GmbH
FAQ: Frequently asked questions about Kubernetes Administration Training
What can I learn in the Kubernetes Administration training course?
In our four-day training course, participants learn the core concepts for creating and managing Kubernetes clusters in production environments. The training covers:
Create clusters and determine network configuration
Expand clusters and deploy applications
Manage storage and security configurations
The focus is not on specific vendor tools; instead, we use kubeadm for cluster deployment and employ generally compatible tools. This training provides the necessary skills to effectively manage Kubernetes in production environments and optimally prepares participants for the Certified Kubernetes Administrator (CKA) exam.
What are the benefits of inovex's Kubernetes Administration Training?
The CKA training course from inovex offers you a wide range of benefits that will greatly enhance your continuing education in Kubernetes administration:
Practical training: You will learn from real-world use cases that are specifically tailored to the challenges of Kubernetes administration.
Expert knowledge: Our subject matter experts provide you with valuable insights into current best practices and effective methods of Kubernetes administration.
Networking opportunities: Take advantage of the opportunity to network with other professionals in the industry. This promotes the exchange of ideas and experiences and expands your professional network.
These advantages make the CKA training at inovex an excellent opportunity to deepen your knowledge and skills in Kubernetes administration.
What certification will I receive after completing the Kubernetes Administration training?
After successfully completing our training, participants receive a certificate confirming their skills in Kubernetes administration. The training also provides optimal preparation for the Certified Kubernetes Administrator (CKA) exam.
Who is the CKA training course from inovex suitable for?
Our Kubernetes Administration Training is primarily aimed at IT administrators who have Linux knowledge, want to expand their skills in using Kubernetes, and/or want to prepare optimally for the Certified Kubernetes Administrator certification exam.
On what basis was the training content designed?
The training content was developed by us. It reflects the latest developments in the Kubernetes ecosystem and prepares participants for the separate Certified Kubernetes Administrator exam offered by the Linux Foundation.
How can I prepare for training?
Good Linux skills (command line usage, software installation, etc.) are required for the training. The training takes place on the inovex infrastructure. All you need to access it is SSH and web browser access.
When does training start?
Our training sessions start at 9:00 a.m. Central European Time.
Will I receive an invitation to training, and when?
Yes, the trainer will send out invitations approximately one week before the training begins. In addition to the agenda and schedule, the invitation will also provide detailed information about any necessary preparations (installation of software, etc.).
What is the difference between CKA and CKAD training?
Our CKA training, which prepares you for the Certified Kubernetes Administrator (CKA) exam, covers the core concepts typically used to create and manage a Kubernetes cluster in production environments.
