Learning Journey | Cloud-Native Kubernetes

Your Kubernetes Learning Path

This interactive guide provides a structured learning path from beginner to advanced Kubernetes skills. Each stage builds upon the previous one, with curated resources, practical exercises, and key concepts to master. Follow this journey to become proficient in container orchestration and cloud-native architecture.

Beginner

Foundation: Container & Kubernetes Basics

Weeks 1-4 | 20-30 hours

Start your cloud-native journey by understanding containerization and Kubernetes fundamentals. Learn core concepts like pods, services, and deployments.

Prerequisites

Basic Linux command line knowledge
Understanding of Docker containers (basic)
Familiarity with YAML syntax

20-30 hours

5-6 modules

Getting Started Installation & setup Glossary 100+ K8s terms Best Practices Industry standards

Key Skills to Master

Pod Management Deployments Services ConfigMaps Namespaces

Intermediate

Advanced: Networking, Storage & Security

Weeks 5-12 | 40-50 hours

Deepen your knowledge with networking policies, persistent storage, and cluster security. Learn to design resilient, production-ready clusters.

Prerequisites

Completion of Beginner stage
Understanding of RBAC concepts
Basic networking knowledge (DNS, IP, ports)

40-50 hours

8 modules

Security Index Hardening & RBAC Network Policies Pod communication Architecture Design patterns

Key Skills to Master

RBAC Network Policies Storage Classes Pod Security Monitoring

Expert

Expert: Cloud-Native & Ecosystem

Weeks 13-20 | 50+ hours

Master advanced topics including operators, service mesh, CNCF tools, GitOps, and production deployment strategies. Design and implement enterprise-grade solutions.