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Kubernetes Fundamentals

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Gain insight into a topic and learn the fundamentals.
4.1

27 reviews

Beginner level

Recommended experience

6 hours to complete
Flexible schedule
Learn at your own pace

What you'll learn

  • Understand how Kubernetes works and learn what keeps containerized applications running reliably so you can work with any cluster

  • Build a real Kubernetes environment from scratch and deploy applications using Pods, Deployments, and Replica Sets

  • Make applications communicate correctly inside and outside your cluster by setting up Pod, Service, Ingress, and Egress networking

  • Manage how application data is stored using Kubernetes Volumes, so nothing is lost when containers stop or restart unexpectedly

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8 assignments

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This course is part of the Certified Kubernetes Application Developer Exam Prep Specialization
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There are 2 modules in this course

When deployments crash and failures go undetected, Kubernetes is what keeps production workloads running.

This course takes you from zero to running production-grade containerized applications with complete confidence. Here is what you will build skills in: • Kubernetes Architecture You will understand how a cluster operates so you can set up, manage, and troubleshoot any Kubernetes environment without getting lost. • Cluster Setup You will get a real Kubernetes environment running using Minikube, VirtualBox, and Kubectl from day one. • Deployments and Scaling You will deploy, scale, and monitor real applications using YAML, Pods, Replica Sets, and the Kubernetes Dashboard. • Application Networking You will ensure external traffic reaches your app and internal services communicate reliably using Pod-to-Pod, Pod-to-Service, Ingress, and Egress. • Persistent Storage You will ensure no data is lost when containers crash or restart by managing Volumes, Persistent Volumes, and the storage lifecycle. Ideal for anyone looking to build job-ready Kubernetes skills. Rated 4.1 stars by 27 learners. Over 200,000 learners trust LearnKartS on Coursera. Enroll now and become container-native ready.

This module covers Kubernetes fundamentals, including its architecture and the relationship between Kubernetes and containers. By the end of this module, learners will grasp Kubernetes basics, facilitating efficient deployment and management of containerized applications through orchestration.

What's included

12 videos4 readings4 assignments

12 videos•Total 89 minutes
  • Introduction to Kubernetes•5 minutes
  • Relationship between Kubernetes and Containers•2 minutes
  • Kubernetes Architecture•6 minutes
  • Kubernetes Master Components•14 minutes
  • Kubernetes Node Components•13 minutes
  • Deployment Using Pod or Container•4 minutes
  • VirtualBox•8 minutes
  • Ubuntu VM on Oracle VirtualBox•7 minutes
  • Minikube•6 minutes
  • Kubectl•3 minutes
  • Dashboard•3 minutes
  • DEMO: Kubernetes Deployment•19 minutes
4 readings•Total 10 minutes
  • Introduction and Syllabus•2 minutes
  • Everything New with Kubernetes 1.30•3 minutes
  • K8s Commands List•3 minutes
  • Kubernetes Case Studies•2 minutes
4 assignments•Total 68 minutes
  • Kubernetes Architecture and Container Connection•9 minutes
  • Kubernetes Setup with VirtualBox•15 minutes
  • Kubernetes Dashboard for Monitoring•20 minutes
  • Kubernetes Fundamentals and Its Deployment•24 minutes

This module covers Kubernetes configuration and management, including YAML, pod, deployment, and replica set management, as well as networking, service, and storage management. By the end of this module, the learners will configure and manage Kubernetes objects effectively.

What's included

15 videos2 readings4 assignments

15 videos•Total 101 minutes
  • YAML•6 minutes
  • Imperative Management of Kubernetes Objects•5 minutes
  • Kubernetes Pods•9 minutes
  • Kubernetes Deployments•7 minutes
  • Kubernetes Replica Sets•3 minutes
  • Demo : Kubernetes Setup, kubectl Basics & Pod Creation•5 minutes
  • Demo : Pod Inspection, YAML Creation & Management •9 minutes
  • Demo : Deployment, Scaling, ReplicaSets & Services•14 minutes
  • Kubernetes Services•3 minutes
  • Kubernetes Networking•3 minutes
  • Kubernetes Networking Architecture: Container-to-Container, Pod-to-Pod, Pod-to-Service Networking•10 minutes
  • Kubernetes Networking Architecture: External-to-Service, Egress, Ingress Networking•6 minutes
  • Volumes•7 minutes
  • Persistent Volumes•8 minutes
  • Persistent Volume Life Cycle•7 minutes
2 readings•Total 5 minutes
  • Music Streaming Company Architecture Using K8s•3 minutes
  • Course Synopsis•2 minutes
4 assignments•Total 65 minutes
  • Kubernetes YAML Configuration and Management•20 minutes
  • Kubernetes: Services and Networking•15 minutes
  • Managing Storage with Kubernetes Volumes•12 minutes
  • Kubernetes Pods, Deployments, Replica Sets, Networking and Storage•18 minutes

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Great way of explaining the Kubernetes from scratch.

Frequently asked questions

No prior Kubernetes experience is needed at all. A basic familiarity with the Linux command line and a general understanding of what containers do is sufficient. The course walks you through the full environment setup from the very beginning.

Free tutorials give you isolated commands with no context. This course gives you a structured path from architecture to deployment to networking to storage with hands-on practice and an applied project at every stage. That progression is what makes the difference between knowing Kubernetes and actually being able to use it.

You build throughout. You set up a live cluster, write YAML, create and scale deployments, configure networking, manage persistent storage, and complete a full applied project designing a music streaming infrastructure on Kubernetes.

Yes, Kubernetes is one of the most in-demand cloud skills globally right now. Roles like DevOps Engineer, Cloud Engineer, and Site Reliability Engineer list it as a core requirement in job postings across India, the US, the UK, and remote-first companies worldwide.

Yes, the course runs entirely at your own pace with no fixed deadlines. You can start and stop whenever suits you and pick up exactly where you left off. It is available on any device, so you can learn whenever your schedule allows.

Yes, the course is rated beginner-level and starts from the ground up. You do not need cloud experience or a DevOps background. Everything from setting up your environment to deploying and managing applications is covered step by step.

To access the course materials, assignments and to earn a Certificate, you will need to purchase the Certificate experience when you enroll in a course. You can try a Free Trial instead, or apply for Financial Aid. The course may offer 'Full Course, No Certificate' instead. This option lets you see all course materials, submit required assessments, and get a final grade. This also means that you will not be able to purchase a Certificate experience.

When you enroll in the course, you get access to all of the courses in the Specialization, and you earn a certificate when you complete the work. Your electronic Certificate will be added to your Accomplishments page - from there, you can print your Certificate or add it to your LinkedIn profile.

Yes. In select learning programs, you can apply for financial aid or a scholarship if you can’t afford the enrollment fee. If fin aid or scholarship is available for your learning program selection, you’ll find a link to apply on the description page.

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