kubernetes
01 Certified Kubernetes Administrator (CKA)
Master Kubernetes administration and pass the CKA exam on your first attempt
5 days Intermediate CKA
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View Course Kubernetes Fundamentals
Your first steps into container orchestration done right
3 days (21h)
Beginner
On-site
Remote
Max 12 participants
Starting from
€1500
/person
- Pre-provisioned lab environment
- Course materials included
- Certificate of completion
- Post-course support
Custom quotes available for teams
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Who Is This For
Who Is This For
This course is designed for:
- Developers new to container orchestration
- Operations staff transitioning to Kubernetes
- Technical managers needing hands-on understanding
- Anyone preparing for CKA/CKAD certification paths
This course is NOT for:
- Those already comfortable with Kubernetes basics
- Experienced K8s users (see CKA, CKAD, or CKS instead)
What You'll Learn
What You'll Learn
By the end of this course, you will be able to:
- 1 Understand Kubernetes architecture and core concepts
- 2 Deploy and manage containerized applications
- 3 Configure services and expose applications
- 4 Implement basic storage and configuration management
- 5 Troubleshoot common deployment issues
Prerequisites
Before attending, you should have:
- Basic understanding of containers (what Docker does)
- Comfort with command-line interfaces
- No prior Kubernetes experience required
Course Outline
3-Day Course Outline
What you'll cover each day
Day 1 Core Concepts & First Deployments
6 topics • 7h
Day 1
Core Concepts & First Deployments
6 topics • 7h
Morning
- What is Kubernetes and why use it
- Architecture overview (control plane, nodes, pods)
- kubectl basics and cluster interaction
Hands-on Lab: Deploy your first application to Kubernetes
Afternoon
- Pods in depth
- ReplicaSets and Deployments
- Labels and selectors
Hands-on Lab: Scale applications and handle pod failures
Day 2 Networking & Configuration
6 topics • 7h
Day 2
Networking & Configuration
6 topics • 7h
Morning
- Services (ClusterIP, NodePort, LoadBalancer)
- Service discovery and DNS
- Basic Ingress concepts
Hands-on Lab: Expose a multi-tier application
Afternoon
- ConfigMaps for application configuration
- Secrets for sensitive data
- Environment variables and volume mounts
Hands-on Lab: Externalize application configuration
Day 3 Storage & Troubleshooting
6 topics • 7h
Day 3
Storage & Troubleshooting
6 topics • 7h
Morning
- Persistent Volumes and Claims
- Storage Classes basics
- Volume types and use cases
Hands-on Lab: Add persistent storage to a stateful application
Afternoon
- Basic troubleshooting techniques
- Reading logs and events
- Common issues and fixes
Hands-on Lab: Diagnose and fix intentionally broken deployments
Our Approach
Not Just Another Video Course
Every participant gets a pre-provisioned cloud environment with real-world tools and instructor assistance.
Real Environments
Work on actual cloud infrastructure, not sandboxed simulators. Kubernetes clusters, VMs, databases—all production-grade.
Remote Desktop Access
Your instructor can join your session instantly when you're stuck—see exactly what you see and guide you through.
Zero Setup Time
No "let's spend the first hour installing tools." Environments are pre-configured—you start learning immediately.
60% Hands-On Time
Most of each day is hands-on labs. The rest? Live demos, slides, and insider tips from your trainer.
training-lab-01
$ kubectl get pods -n training
NAME READY STATUS AGE
webapp-6d9f7b5c4-x2kl9 1/1 Running 2m
api-7f8d9c6b5-m3nj8 1/1 Running 2m
db-5c4d3b2a1-p4qr7 1/1 Running 2m
$ _
60%
hands-on practice
100%
real environments
Instructor can join your session
FD
CKA
CKAD
Your Instructor
Francesco Donzello
Lead Instructor & Founder
Francesco is a software engineer and certified Kubernetes administrator with over 10 years of experience building production systems. He founded Fraway in 2016 and has since trained 1000+ professionals across Europe in Kubernetes, Go, Flutter, and LLM development. His training approach emphasizes hands-on practice with real environments—not simulators—ensuring participants can apply skills immediately in their work.
CKA & CKAD certified instructor
1000+ professionals trained since 2016
Active practitioner building production systems
Delivered training at KPMG, Unicredit, Almaviva
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Professionals Trained
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FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about this course
01Is this course enough to get CKA certified?
Is this course enough to get CKA certified?
This course covers fundamentals—it's a great first step but not sufficient for CKA on its own. After this course, you'll have the foundation to pursue CKA or CKAD certification training.
02Do I need Docker experience?
Do I need Docker experience?
Basic awareness of what containers do is helpful, but deep Docker expertise isn't required. We briefly cover container basics before diving into Kubernetes.
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