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Join Quest 4 and get a free 1-month access to a CloudFolks Workstation.
Duration: 8 hours
4 Sundays
70% labs
Starts: 10 May 2026
Kubernetes Fundamentals + CKA Confidence (Hands-on)
A lab-first Kubernetes quest designed to make students feel confident from day one: “Cluster is ready, I can control it.” Build core CKA skills through 28 aligned labs across four focused Sundays.
CKA aligned • Command-focused • Troubleshooting mindset
Session Breakdown Strategy
Built for learning momentum: quick theory to unlock labs, then repeated practice until students feel comfortable operating the cluster independently.
Time split (8 hours)
Theory + LabsWhat students will feel
Confidence outcome- “Cluster is ready, I can control it.”
- Understands core Kubernetes objects (Pod, Deployment, Service).
- Can configure apps using ConfigMaps and Secrets.
- Comfortable with kubectl workflows and basic troubleshooting.
4 Sundays Plan (CKA-aligned)
Each day is designed as a tight loop: short concepts → guided labs → repeated practice. Total: 28 labs.
Day 1 — Foundation + Environment Confidence
2 hours • 30% theory / 70% lab
Day 1 — Foundation + Environment Confidence
2 hours • 30% theory / 70% lab
Objective: students should feel “Cluster is ready, I can control it.”
Theory (30 min)
- What is Kubernetes (simple)
- Cluster, node, control plane (basic idea)
- What is kubectl
- How Kubernetes works internally (very high level)
Labs (7)
- Lab 1: Verify cluster access
- Lab 2: Explore Kubernetes components
- Lab 3: First workload (simple run)
- Lab 4: Check running workload
- Lab 5: Delete workload
- Lab 6: YAML basics intro
- Lab 7: Create using YAML
kubectl get nodes kubectl cluster-info kubectl get pods -n kube-system kubectl run nginx --image=nginx kubectl get pods kubectl describe pod nginx kubectl delete pod nginx kubectl run nginx --image=nginx --dry-run=client -o yaml kubectl apply -f nginx.yaml
Day 2 — Core Objects (CKA Base)
2 hours • 30% theory / 70% lab
Day 2 — Core Objects (CKA Base)
2 hours • 30% theory / 70% lab
Objective: understand workloads properly.
Theory (30 min)
- What is a Pod (clear introduction)
- What is a Deployment
- Imperative vs declarative
Labs (7)
- Lab 8: Create Pod using YAML
- Lab 9: Multi-container Pod (sidecar concept)
- Lab 10: Create Deployment (
kubectl create deployment) - Lab 11: Scale Deployment (
kubectl scale) - Lab 12: Update Deployment (rolling update) (
kubectl set image) - Lab 13: Rollback Deployment (
kubectl rollout undo) - Lab 14: Labels & selectors (filtering workloads)
Day 3 — Networking + Configuration
2 hours • 25% theory / 75% lab
Day 3 — Networking + Configuration
2 hours • 25% theory / 75% lab
Objective: “Application is accessible + configurable.”
Theory (30 min)
- Service (ClusterIP, NodePort)
- ConfigMap & Secret (basic)
- Why networking matters
Labs (7)
- Lab 15: Create ClusterIP Service
- Lab 16: Create NodePort Service
- Lab 17: Access application via NodePort
- Lab 18: Create ConfigMap
- Lab 19: Use ConfigMap in Pod
- Lab 20: Create Secret
- Lab 21: Use Secret in Pod
Day 4 — CKA Core + Troubleshooting
2 hours • 20% theory / 80% lab
Day 4 — CKA Core + Troubleshooting
2 hours • 20% theory / 80% lab
Objective: “Student is ready for CKA practice.”
Theory (20 min)
- Namespace
- Basic troubleshooting mindset
- Why CKA is command-focused
Labs (7)
- Lab 22: Create Namespace
- Lab 23: Deploy app in Namespace
- Lab 24: Resource limits (CPU/Memory)
- Lab 25: Logs & debugging (
kubectl logs) - Lab 26: Exec into container (
kubectl exec) - Lab 27: Fix broken Deployment (real scenario)
- Lab 28: Mini CKA challenge lab
Mini challenge combines: Deployment + Service + ConfigMap.
28 Labs (CKA aligned)
Designed for repeated practice. Students move from guided steps to exam-style challenge tasks.
Command confidence
kubectl first- Cluster checks: nodes, cluster-info, kube-system components
- Workloads: run, inspect, describe, delete
- YAML: generate, apply, declarative workflows
- Deployments: scale, update, rollout, rollback
- Debugging: logs, exec, troubleshooting scenarios
CKA base topics
core objects- Pods, multi-container patterns (sidecar basics)
- Services: ClusterIP and NodePort access
- ConfigMaps and Secrets usage in workloads
- Namespaces for clean organization
- Resource limits (CPU/Memory)
Bonus USP: 3 Lab Modes in Playground
The same labs delivered in three ways so students can progress fast and retain more.
Guided mode
step-by-stepClear instructions and commands for first-time confidence and smooth onboarding.
Practice mode
task onlyOnly the task statement, no steps — ideal for muscle memory.
Challenge mode
exam styleCKA-like prompts with troubleshooting and time pressure patterns.
Market-ready outcome
final result- Understands Kubernetes practically
- Can handle core CKA topics
- Comfortable with kubectl
- Ready for advanced CKA training