Kubernetes Foundation to Intermediate Training in Cork

Kubernetes Foundation to Intermediate Training in Cork, Ireland

Build a strong foundation in Kubernetes and advance to intermediate-level orchestration skills. This training equips you to deploy, manage, and scale containerized applications with confidence.

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Kubernetes Foundation to Intermediate Training is a professional training program delivered by ProgNXT in Cork, Ireland. ProgNXT, a globally recognized corporate training provider in 55+ countries, offers this Kubernetes Foundation to Intermediate Training course with hands-on, instructor-led sessions. Kubernetes Foundation to Intermediate Training provides a comprehensive path from core container orchestration concepts to advanced operational...

Course Code: HAC82
21Hrs
Last Updated: September 2026

Course Rating5/5

Kubernetes Foundation to Intermediate Training provides a comprehensive path from core container orchestration concepts to advanced operational practices. Participants begin with the fundamentals of Kubernetes architecture, cluster setup, and workload management, then progress to intermediate topics such as networking, storage, security, and observability. The training emphasizes hands-on learning, enabling participants to deploy, scale, and troubleshoot real-world applications in a Kubernetes environment. By the end of the program, learners will have the practical skills needed to manage production-grade Kubernetes clusters and support cloud-native initiatives within their organizations.

Welcome to the official Kubernetes Foundation to Intermediate Training certification program in Cork, Ireland. This comprehensive training is designed to elevate your professional skills and provide you with practical, industry-relevant knowledge locally. As a globally recognized corporate training provider operating in 55+ countries, ProgNXT ensures that our curriculum meets the highest standards of excellence.

Whether you are looking to upskill your team or advance your personal career, our expert-led sessions will guide you through the core concepts of this domain. Upon successful completion of the 21Hrs program, participants will receive a globally accepted certification, demonstrating their proficiency and readiness to tackle complex challenges in the field.

Basic understanding of Linux command line and file system
Familiarity with containerization concepts and Docker
Experience with application development or system administration
Knowledge of networking fundamentals such as IP, DNS, and load balancing
Comfortable using a text editor and terminal

Upon completion, participants will be able to confidently deploy and manage Kubernetes clusters in production environments. They will possess the skills to orchestrate containerized applications, implement networking and storage solutions, enforce security policies, and monitor cluster health. Participants will also be prepared to troubleshoot common issues and perform cluster maintenance tasks. This training empowers individuals to drive cloud-native adoption and improve operational efficiency within their teams.

Deploy and manage Kubernetes clusters
Create and manage Pods, Deployments, and Services
Configure persistent storage and networking
Implement security best practices using RBAC and Secrets
Monitor and troubleshoot cluster and application issues
Perform rolling updates and rollbacks
Scale applications manually and automatically
Use kubectl and YAML manifests effectively

Kubernetes architecture and core components
Pods, ReplicaSets, and Deployments
Services and Ingress networking
Persistent storage and volume management
Configuration management with ConfigMaps and Secrets
Role-Based Access Control and security contexts
Resource management and autoscaling
Monitoring, logging, and troubleshooting
Upgrades and cluster maintenance

Participants who successfully complete the training will receive an ProgNXT Certification in Kubernetes Foundation to Intermediate Training, validating their expertise in Kubernetes orchestration, deployment, security, and operations.

Globally recognized certification
Demonstrates proficiency in Kubernetes fundamentals and intermediate practices
Enhances career prospects in cloud-native roles
Provides a competitive edge in the job market

Introduction to Kubernetes and Container Orchestration

Evolution from monolithic to microservices and containers
Kubernetes architecture: control plane and worker nodes
Core objects and API primitives
Installing and configuring a Kubernetes cluster
Using kubectl for cluster interaction

Hands-on exercises

Workload Management: Pods, Deployments, and ReplicaSets

Pod lifecycle and multi-container patterns
ReplicaSets and Deployments for scaling and updates
Rolling updates and rollbacks
DaemonSets and StatefulSets
Jobs and CronJobs

Hands-on exercises

Networking and Service Discovery

ClusterIP, NodePort, and LoadBalancer services
Ingress controllers and resources
Network policies for traffic control
DNS and service discovery
CNI plugins overview

Hands-on exercises

Storage and Persistence

Volumes and volume types
Persistent Volumes and Persistent Volume Claims
StorageClasses and dynamic provisioning
Stateful application storage considerations

Hands-on exercises

Configuration and Secrets Management

ConfigMaps for application configuration
Secrets for sensitive data
Environment variables and volume mounts
Best practices for managing configuration

Hands-on exercises

Security and Access Control

Authentication and authorization overview
Role-Based Access Control (RBAC)
Service accounts and security contexts
Pod security standards and policies
Network security and TLS

Hands-on exercises

Resource Management and Autoscaling

Resource requests and limits
Horizontal Pod Autoscaler
Vertical Pod Autoscaler
Cluster Autoscaler
Quality of Service classes

Hands-on exercises

Observability and Troubleshooting

Monitoring with metrics and dashboards
Logging aggregation and analysis
Debugging pods and nodes
Common failure scenarios and remediation
Health probes and readiness checks

Hands-on exercises

Cluster Maintenance and Upgrades

Node management and draining
Kubernetes version upgrades
Backup and restore of etcd
High availability considerations
Disaster recovery basics

Hands-on exercises

Intermediate Kubernetes Patterns and Best Practices

Multi-container pod patterns
Init containers and sidecars
Operators and custom resources
Helm package management
CI/CD integration with Kubernetes

Hands-on exercises

Participants will receive course materials, slides, reference materials, exercises and access to resources for further learning.

Target Audience

System administrators and DevOps engineers
Cloud engineers and architects
Software developers interested in container orchestration
IT professionals seeking to enhance Kubernetes skills
Technical leads managing containerized deployments

Evaluation

Continuous assessment through hands-on exercises
Final practical assessment to demonstrate skills
Participation in discussions and problem-solving activities
Quizzes to reinforce key concepts

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September 2026

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26th Sep 2026→28th Sep 2026

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4th Oct 2026→6th Oct 2026

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25th Nov 2026→27th Nov 2026

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Kubernetes Foundation to Intermediate Training in Cork