Kubernetes and Gitlab Training Course

This instructor-led live training in the Netherlands (online or onsite) is designed for intermediate to advanced professionals aiming to utilize GitLab for complex 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 the Netherlands (online or on-site) 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 is a widely adopted container orchestration platform designed for managing large-scale distributed applications.

This instructor-led live training (available online or onsite) targets advanced practitioners looking to leverage AI and machine learning techniques to optimize resource usage, scheduling decisions, and autoscaling strategies within Kubernetes.

Upon completing this program, participants will be able to:

• Utilize AI/ML models to enhance workload scheduling efficiency in Kubernetes.
• Apply predictive analytics to refine CPU, GPU, and memory allocation.
• Deploy intelligent autoscaling mechanisms using reinforcement learning and metric forecasting.
• Lower infrastructure costs and reduce latency through automated resource optimization.

Course Format

• Instructor-led technical presentations coupled with in-depth discussions.
• Practical lab exercises conducted on real Kubernetes clusters.
• Hands-on exercises that apply AI models to genuine operational scenarios.

Customization Options

• To adapt this course to your specific platform configuration or operational needs, please contact us for customization details.

The Certified Kubernetes Administrator (CKA) credential was established by The Linux Foundation in partnership with the Cloud Native Computing Foundation (CNCF).

Kubernetes has emerged as the leading platform for container orchestration.

Since 2015, NobleProg has specialized in delivering Docker and Kubernetes training. With over 360 successfully completed training projects, we have established ourselves as one of the globally recognized leaders in containerization education.

Since 2019, we have further supported our customers by helping them validate their expertise in Kubernetes environments through rigorous preparation for the CKA and CKAD examinations.

This instructor-led live training (available online or onsite) is designed for System Administrators and Kubernetes practitioners seeking to validate their skills by passing the CKA exam.

Additionally, the course emphasizes gaining practical experience in Kubernetes administration. Therefore, we recommend participating even if you do not plan to sit for the CKA exam.

Course Format

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

Customization Options

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

The Certified Kubernetes Application Developer (CKAD) certification is administered by The Linux Foundation and the Cloud Native Computing Foundation (CNCF), which hosts Kubernetes.

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

Additionally, the course emphasizes practical experience in Kubernetes application development. We recommend participating even if you do not plan to take the CKAD exam.

NobleProg has been delivering Docker & Kubernetes training since 2015. With over 360 successful training projects completed, we have become one of the most recognized training providers globally in the field of containerization. Since 2019, we have also helped our customers validate their performance in k8s environments by preparing them to pass the CKA and CKAD exams.

Course Format

• Interactive lectures and discussions.
• Extensive exercises and practice sessions.
• Hands-on implementation in a live laboratory environment.

Course Customization Options

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

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

By the end of this training, participants will know how to secure Kubernetes environments and container-based applications throughout the different stages of an application's life cycle: build, deployment and runtime.

This 7-day programme provides a comprehensive, hands-on journey into designing, deploying, and operating cloud-native applications using modern DevOps practices.

Participants will explore how to design scalable microservices architectures, optimise container environments, and manage production workloads using Kubernetes. The course covers advanced deployment strategies, GitOps-based automation, and observability practices to ensure system reliability and performance.

A strong focus is placed on real-world operational challenges, including incident response, failure simulation, and root cause analysis. The programme concludes with the use of AI-powered tools to support troubleshooting and accelerate operational decision-making.

By the end of the training, participants will have a clear understanding of how to build, deploy, monitor, and maintain resilient distributed systems in a Kubernetes-based environment.

Master the fundamentals of containers, Kubernetes, and OpenShift in a practical, hands-on training designed for developers, DevOps engineers, and IT professionals. Participants will learn how to build containerized applications, deploy workloads, manage Kubernetes resources, and utilize OpenShift to streamline modern application delivery in cloud and hybrid environments.

Learn how to build, deploy, and administer containerized environments using Docker, Kubernetes, and OpenShift. This five-day, hands-on training covers container images, Kubernetes workloads, cluster networking, storage, security, monitoring, and practical OpenShift administration. Participants gain the skills needed to operate modern container platforms and troubleshoot applications across development and production environments.

This instructor-led, live training in the Netherlands (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 is the on-premises deployment of GitLab's complete DevSecOps platform, including source code management, CI/CD, container registry, security scanning, and monitoring. It is the gold standard for organizations that want the full GitLab feature set without SaaS dependency or data leaving their network.

This instructor-led, live training in the Netherlands (delivered online or on-site) is designed for engineers looking to utilize Helm to simplify the installation and management of Kubernetes applications.

Upon completion of this training, participants will be capable of:

• Installing and configuring Helm.
• Generating reproducible builds for Kubernetes applications.
• Distributing applications as Helm charts.
• Executing third-party applications packaged as Helm charts.
• Administering releases of Helm packages.

This instructor-led, live training in the Netherlands (online or onsite) targets 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.
• Utilize Minikube for developing, testing, and debugging applications.

This instructor-led live training the Netherlands (online or onsite) targets intermediate-level developers and DevOps engineers eager to integrate Minikube into their development workflows.

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

• Establish and manage a local Kubernetes environment using Minikube.
• Gain insights into deploying, managing, and troubleshooting applications on Minikube.
• Integrate Minikube seamlessly into continuous integration and deployment pipelines.
• Enhance their development process by leveraging Minikube’s advanced features.
• Adopt best practices for local Kubernetes development.