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Learn Kubernetes with Pluralsight

Build your Kubernetes skills with our constantly updated library of Kubernetes and containerization training and courses. Whether you’re just finding your footing and figuring out what Kubernetes is or looking to go deep into advanced containerization topics, we’ve got you covered.

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Why learn Kubernetes with Pluralsight?

We believe people learn best by doing. Our courses use engaging video lessons led by seasoned cloud pros to teach you core concepts, then put you in the cloud driver’s seat with interactive labs set in real, live cloud environments where you can build hands-on experience with EKS, AKS, and AKE. This learn-by-doing approach reinforces concepts, helps you retain information better, and gives you valuable experience building and breaking things in the cloud, so you’re better prepared to bring your new skills to bear in your day-to-day work.

Learn by doing

85%

of learners say they retain more with hands-on learning

Work better

84%

of our learners report improved job performance

Advance your career

94%

of our learners say our content and tools directly helped in their careers

Find the right Kubernetes courses

What would you like to learn? At Pluralsight, we’ve got courses for everyone from newcomers to seasoned cloud pros, covering a huge range of Kubernetes topics. Prep for your Certified Kubernetes Administrator, Certified Kubernetes Security Specialist, or other certification exam, get an intro to Kubernetes and containers, learn how to use third party services like Terraform, OpenShift, and Prometheus. Pluralsight courses combine engaging video lessons with interactive hands-on labs that drop you into real-world scenarios where you can learn by doing in real cloud environments.

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Get hands-on with a Kubernetes lab

When it comes to learning, there’s no substitute for doing. Whether piloting a massive container ship, herding sheep, or building in the cloud, nothing beats hands-on experience. That’s where our Kubernetes hands-on labs come in. Fire up real-world scenarios and build skills in real cloud environments. Work through labs as part of a course, or use them as on-demand K8s tutorials when you need to skill up for a work project. With hundreds of labs covering all different facets of Kubernetes and containerization, Pluralsight lets you search and learn the exact skills you need, exactly when you need them.

FAQs

What is Kubernetes? And where can I find the best Kubernetes training? Get answers to these and other frequently asked questions.

What is Kubernetes?

Kubernetes is an open source system for managing containers: pieces of software, plus all the stuff it needs to run, gathered up in a lightweight package. Containers support microservices by breaking larger applications into smaller, more manageable bits. With this modular approach, containers let DevOps teams divide and conquer, shrinking development and testing times.

Pluralsight Skills offers a comprehensive, hands-on Kubernetes training library covering top-paying certifications and deep dives into the most in-demand Kubernetes skills. New to Kubernetes? Get a broad overview of the topic in our Getting Started with Kubernetes course. Ready to prep for a certification? We recommend our Certified Kubernetes Administrator (KA) learning path.

Our courses combine engaging video components to help you learn core concepts and hands-on labs to build experience working with real Kubernetes environments. 

What’s the best Kubernetes training for beginners?

If you’re a newcomer to Kubernetes and containers, our Introduction to Kubernetes course is a great place to start. It’ll get you grounded in the core concepts and prepare you to advance to the next level of courses, including Kubernetes Essentials and Kubernetes Quick Start.

Who should learn Kubernetes?

Anybody working in DevOps or managing containers in the cloud will benefit from learning Kubernetes.

Is there free Kubernetes training available?

Get Kubernetes training free with Pluralsight Skills. Start a free trial now to dig into our full catalog of Kubernetes and containers training.

What prerequisites do I need to learn Kubernetes?

You don’t need any prerequisites to learn Kubernetes, but a working knowledge of cloud concepts is helpful.

Set sail with our Kubernetes blog

Trying to keep up with the latest in Kubernetes and containers? Our blog is a great place to read up on the new and notable, go deep on nuanced topics, and get tips and insights from leading DevOps experts.