Kubernetes and Gitlab Training Course

This instructor-led, live training in South Africa (online or onsite) is aimed at intermediate to advanced professionals who wish to apply GitLab for advanced CI/CD workflows, project structuring, and collaborative development using the Free edition of GitLab.

By the end of this training, participants will be able to:

• Implement advanced GitLab CI/CD pipelines with custom runners and reusable templates.
• Organize projects effectively using groups and namespaces.
• Collaborate on code, issues, and documentation with Markdown and GitLab tools.
• Apply GitLab Pages, release workflows, and secure configurations in real-world projects.

This instructor-led, live training in South Africa (online or onsite) is aimed at advanced-level platform engineers and DevOps professionals who wish to master scaling applications using microservices and Kubernetes.

By the end of this training, participants will be able to:

• Design and implement scalable microservices architectures.
• Deploy and manage applications on Kubernetes clusters.
• Utilize Helm charts for efficient service deployment.
• Monitor and maintain the health of microservices in production.
• Apply best practices for security and compliance in a Kubernetes environment.

Kubernetes serves as a robust container orchestration platform, extensively utilised for managing distributed applications at scale.

This instructor-led, live training (available online or onsite) is designed for advanced practitioners aiming to leverage AI and machine learning techniques to optimise Kubernetes resource usage, refine scheduling decisions, and enhance autoscaling strategies.

Upon completing this programme, participants will be able to:

• Apply AI/ML models to enhance workload scheduling decisions within Kubernetes.
• Utilise predictive analytics to optimise CPU, GPU, and memory allocation.
• Implement intelligent autoscaling through reinforcement learning and metric forecasting.
• Reduce infrastructure costs and latency via automated resource optimisation.

Course Format

• Instructor-guided technical presentations and in-depth discussions.
• Practical lab work using live Kubernetes clusters.
• Practical exercises applying AI models to real-world operational scenarios.

Course Customisation Options

• To tailor this course to your specific platform setup or operational requirements, please contact us for customisation.

The Certified Kubernetes Administrator (CKA) programme was established by The Linux Foundation and the Cloud Native Computing Foundation (CNCF).

Kubernetes is currently the leading platform for container orchestration.

NobleProg has been delivering Docker and Kubernetes training since 2015. Having successfully completed over 360 training projects, we have established ourselves as one of the world's most recognised training providers in the field of containerisation.

Since 2019, we have also been assisting our customers in validating their performance in Kubernetes environments by preparing them to sit and pass the CKA and CKAD exams.

This instructor-led, live training (available online or onsite) is designed for System Administrators and Kubernetes users who wish to validate their knowledge by passing the CKA exam.

Furthermore, the training focuses on gaining practical experience in Kubernetes Administration; therefore, we recommend participation even if you do not intend to take the CKA exam.

Format of the Course

• Interactive lecture and discussion.
• Ample exercises and practice.
• Hands-on implementation in a live-lab environment.

Course Customization Options

• To request a customized training for this course, please contact us to arrange.
• To learn more about CKA certification, please visit: https://training.linuxfoundation.org/certification/certified-kubernetes-administrator-cka

The Certified Kubernetes Application Developer (CKAD) programme was created by The Linux Foundation and the Cloud Native Computing Foundation (CNCF), the custodians of Kubernetes.

This instructor-led, live training (available online or on-site) is designed for developers who wish to validate their skills in designing, building, configuring, and exposing cloud-native applications on Kubernetes.

Furthermore, the training focuses on gaining practical experience in Kubernetes application development; therefore, we recommend participation even if you do not intend to sit for the CKAD exam.

NobleProg has been delivering Docker and Kubernetes training since 2015. With over 360 successfully completed training projects, we have established ourselves as one of the most recognised training providers globally in the field of containerisation. Since 2019, we have also assisted our customers in validating their performance in Kubernetes environments by preparing them and encouraging them to pass the CKA and CKAD exams.

Course Format

• Interactive lectures and discussions.
• Ample exercises and practice sessions.
• Hands-on implementation within a live-lab environment.

Course Customisation Options

• To request customised training for this course, please contact us to arrange it.
• To learn more about CKAD, please visit: https://training.linuxfoundation.org/certification/certified-kubernetes-application-developer-ckad/

This instructor-led, live training in South Africa (online or onsite) is designed for Kubernetes practitioners who wish to prepare for the CKS exam.

By the end of this training, participants will understand how to secure Kubernetes environments and container-based applications across the various stages of an application’s life cycle: build, deployment, and runtime.

This intensive 7-day programme delivers a comprehensive, hands-on experience in designing, deploying, and operating cloud-native applications through contemporary DevOps methodologies.

Participants will delve into the design of scalable microservices architectures, optimise container environments, and effectively manage production workloads using Kubernetes. The curriculum encompasses advanced deployment strategies, GitOps-driven automation, and robust observability practices to guarantee system reliability and peak performance.

The programme places significant emphasis on real-world operational challenges, such as incident response, failure simulation, and root cause analysis. It concludes with the application of AI-powered tools to enhance troubleshooting capabilities and expedite operational decision-making.

Upon completion, participants will possess a clear understanding of how to build, deploy, monitor, and maintain resilient distributed systems within a Kubernetes-based environment.

DO180 serves as an introductory course covering container technologies, core Kubernetes principles, and Red Hat OpenShift platform concepts, with a strong emphasis on practical, hands-on skills.

This instructor-led, live training (available online or onsite) is designed for technical professionals ranging from beginner to intermediate levels who wish to master container workflows, understand Kubernetes primitives, and learn how to deploy and manage applications on OpenShift.

Upon completion of this training, participants will be able to:

• Build and manage container images and registries following best practices for reproducibility and security.
• Deploy and manage Kubernetes objects such as pods, deployments, and services within OpenShift.
• Utilise OpenShift features, including routes, BuildConfigs, and the web console, to streamline application delivery.
• Implement persistent storage, configuration management, and secret handling for stateful workloads.
• Apply fundamental security, RBAC, and monitoring practices to maintain healthy clusters and applications.

Format of the Course

• Interactive lectures and discussions.
• Daily hands-on labs in a live OpenShift environment.
• Scenario-driven exercises and troubleshooting workshops.

Course Customization Options

• To request a customized training for this course, please contact us to arrange.

In this instructor-led, live training in South Africa, participants will learn how to manage Red Hat OpenShift Container Platform.

By the end of this training, participants will be able to:

• Create, configure, manage, and troubleshoot OpenShift clusters.
• Deploy containerized applications on-premise, in public cloud or on a hosted cloud.
• Secure OpenShift Container Platform
• Monitor and gather metrics.
• Manage storage.

This instructor-led, live training in South Africa (onsite or remote) is aimed at developers who wish to set up and use Gitlab for version control and continuous integration.

By the end of this training, participants will be able to:

• Install and configure Gitlab.
• Understand how to implement an alternative to Github.
• Use Gitlab to manage a DevOps lifecycle.
• Use Gitlab for Continuous Integration / Continuous Delivery.
• Efficiently develop, release and test software using Gitlab.

GitLab Self-Managed provides an on-premises deployment of GitLab's comprehensive DevSecOps platform, including source code management, CI/CD, container registry, security scanning, and monitoring. It is the gold standard for organisations desiring the full GitLab feature set without SaaS dependency or data leaving their network.

This instructor-led, live training in South Africa (online or onsite) is designed for engineers seeking to utilise Helm to streamline the installation and management of Kubernetes applications.

Upon completion of this training, participants will be able to:

• Install and configure Helm.
• Create reproducible builds of Kubernetes applications.
• Share applications as Helm charts.
• Run third-party applications saved as Helm charts.
• Manage releases of Helm packages.

This instructor-led, live training in South Africa (online or onsite) is designed for beginner to intermediate software developers and DevOps professionals who want to learn how to set up and manage a local Kubernetes environment using Minikube.

By the end of this training, participants will be able to:

• Install and configure Minikube on their local machine.
• Understand the basic concepts and architecture of Kubernetes.
• Deploy and manage containers using kubectl and the Minikube dashboard.
• Set up persistent storage and networking solutions for Kubernetes.
• Utilise Minikube for developing, testing, and debugging applications.

This instructor-led, live training in South Africa (online or onsite) is designed for intermediate developers and DevOps engineers who wish to integrate Minikube into their development workflows.

By the conclusion of this training, participants will be able to:

• Set up and manage a local Kubernetes environment using Minikube.
• Understand how to deploy, manage, and debug applications on Minikube.
• Integrate Minikube into their continuous integration and deployment pipelines.
• Optimize their development process using Minikube's advanced features.
• Apply best practices for local Kubernetes development.