Docker
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KubernetesGuaranteed to runOnly 2 spots left!
20. – 22. Juli 2026
09:00 - 16:00
Online🇩🇪Deutsch
1.665,00 €
per person · plus 19% VAT
Introduction to Kubernetes
Learn to use Kubernetes confidently in three days. From Pods and Deployments to Storage and deployment strategies. You work hands-on in your own cloud environment with kubectl, K9s, and Helm.
Workshop levelNo prior knowledge needed
Satisfied participants2340+
Days3
Workshop codeDW2
Workshop Details
What makes this workshop stand out
What you will learn and take away
After three days of Kubernetes training, you will deploy and manage applications confidently in a cluster. Here is what you take home:
- Create and configure Pods, Deployments, Services, and Namespaces, and understand how they work together
- Roll out applications with rolling updates and rollbacks with zero downtime
- Experience how Kubernetes automatically restarts failed containers and scales under load
All exercises run in a real Kubernetes cluster in the cloud. No local setup, no simulations.
Want to continue? Our Kubernetes Advanced Workshop (DW3) and certification workshops (CKAD Exam Prep (DW5), CKA Exam Prep (DW6)) build directly on this.
Why the investment pays off
Without Kubernetes expertise, your team loses time on manual deployments and error-prone processes. This Kubernetes training changes that:
- Faster releases: Standardized deployment processes reduce manual steps and accelerate delivery
- More stable applications: Self-healing, automatic rollbacks, and health checks improve availability
- Better collaboration: Development and operations work with the same tools and processes
Small groups of up to 8 participants, so we can address questions from your specific project context.
Prerequisites
Required:
- Basic Linux knowledge and experience with the terminal
- Comfortable working in a text editor or IDE
Recommended:
- Some experience with Docker or Podman, e.g. familiarity with Dockerfiles
No container experience yet? Our Docker fundamentals training is the perfect starting point.
Workshop Agenda
Your Agenda at a Glance
Hands-on and structured. Every participant works in their own cloud environment. The agenda shows you what to expect each day.
09:00 - 10:00💬 Introduction Round
10:00 - 11:30
What is Kubernetes?
You will learn where Kubernetes comes from, what problems it solves, and how the architecture of Control Plane and Worker Nodes is structured. By the end of this block, you will understand why Kubernetes has become the standard for container orchestration.
11:30 - 12:00
What does Kubernetes do for me?
You will compare different Kubernetes distributions (managed services like EKS, AKS, GKE vs. self-hosted options like k3s, kubeadm) and evaluate which approach fits which scenario. Afterwards, you can choose the right Kubernetes variant for your project.
12:00 - 13:00🥪 Lunch Break
13:00 - 13:30
First steps with the Kubernetes CLI
You will set up kubectl, connect to your cluster, and run your first commands. By the end, you will navigate resources confidently, read logs, and understand the output of kubectl get, describe, and explain.
13:30 - 14:30
Additional tools for kubectl
You will install Krew as a plugin manager and extend kubectl with useful plugins. Then you will set up K9s, a terminal UI that lets you visually monitor your cluster, debug Pods, and manage resources in real time.
14:30 - 15:30
Working with Pods
You will create your first Pod, observe its lifecycle, and understand why Pods are the smallest deployable unit in Kubernetes. Then you will deploy multi-container Pods and learn when the sidecar pattern makes sense, including the native sidecar support available since Kubernetes 1.33.
15:30 - 16:00
Self-Healing in Kubernetes
You will configure LivenessProbes, ReadinessProbes, and StartupProbes on a running Pod. Then you will simulate a failure and watch how Kubernetes automatically restarts the unhealthy container. This gives you a hands-on understanding of self-healing in practice.
16:00 - 16:30💭 Questions & Answers
Our Benefits
All from one hand!
With our high-quality trainings and workshops, you can bring yourself and your team up to date. All this with many benefits that you get from us.
- High Practical Content
- 70% hands-on, 30% theory. You work continuously with real scenarios and take working code home with you. No PowerPoint battles, but directly applicable knowledge for your projects.
- Cloud Learning Environment
- DevNinjas Dojo: Your own Kubernetes clusters and VMs for each participant in the browser. No installation, works despite VPN/proxy/firewalls. You work with dedicated resources, not in shared environments.
- Experienced Trainers
- Full-time DevOps engineers and consultants from DevNinjas lead the workshops. Not external trainers, but specialized employees actively working on client projects and sharing real-world experience.
- Small Groups
- Maximum 8 participants per workshop. Everyone gets individual support from the trainer. Your specific questions and use cases get answered, not passed over in anonymous crowds.
- Real-World Scenarios
- No toy examples or hello-world demos. You work with production-grade setups: multi-container applications, CI/CD pipelines, monitoring stacks. Directly transferable to your production environments.
- Certification
- You receive an official certificate of attendance as PDF and a verified LinkedIn badge. Document your professional development for your employer, HR, and recruiters professionally.
Testimonials
How participants experience our trainings
4.9/ 5.0
Based on 1047+ participant reviewsacross all DevNinjas trainings
Content
4.8
Trainer
5.0
Hands-on
4.8
Including BMW, Bundeswehr, Deutsche Bahn and many more.
"The "Docker & Kubernetes Bundle" training provided me with solid, practical knowledge for everyday work and enabled me to handle Docker and Kubernetes professionally. The excellently structured material offers real added value, even beyond the workshop. The combination of technical depth and interactive delivery by the trainer rounded off the whole experience. An experience that continues to help me even after the training."
Swen Strangfeld
@Bundesdruckerei GmbH
"From my perspective, the workshop had the right speed and an appropriate level of challenge. The subject matter was explained clearly by the instructor and practically consolidated with well-distributed exercises. Adjusting the workshop focus to the participants wishes was not a problem. Valuable practical experiences were shared, and even more specific questions were gladly answered. The instructor's professional expertise and extensive practical experience on the subject gave this workshop a special quality."
S. Kaiser
@forcont business technology GmbH
"The workshop gave me a very good insight into Kubernetes and made working with containers much clearer. Nico delivered the content in a practical and well-structured way, so I could quickly find my way around. The hands-on exercises in particular helped me apply what I learned directly. For anyone looking for a solid introduction to Kubernetes, this workshop is definitely recommended."
Daniel Hagen
@DKB Service GmbH
"I liked it very much!"
Schmidt
@RODIAS GmbH
"Very competent, very pleasant teaching style."
Pascal Knöll
@Bundeswehr
"Great workshop, great trainer!"
M. Bell
@Emons Spedition GmbH
"All expectations met. Good technical expertise."
Manuel Köhn
@Mercedes-Benz Tech Innovation
"I really enjoyed the Docker & Kubernetes workshop at DevNinjas. Nico explained the complex topics around containers and orchestration in a very understandable and practical way. The mix of theory and hands-on exercises was perfect for being able to apply everything directly. I was able to take a lot away for my everyday work and now feel significantly more confident working with Docker and Kubernetes."
Dominik Kneissl
@Siemens Healthineers
"The advanced Kubernetes workshop at DevNinjas really helped me grow professionally. The content was practical and excellently prepared, so even complex topics like RBAC, network policies and Ingress were conveyed in an understandable and directly applicable way. The deep expertise of the trainer was especially impressive and noticeable in every session. I can recommend this workshop to anyone who wants to use Kubernetes in production!"
Marius Büttner
@Siemens AG
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