AKS for Beginners and Advanced Intermediate
The AKS for Beginners and Advanced course by the cloud training provider Open Source equips cloud engineers and DevOps professionals with end-to-end Azure Kubernetes Service expertise, solving the critical industry challenge of managing scalable, secure containerized applications. With 83 percent of enterprises now running containers in production, this training delivers hands-on skills in AKS cluster deployment, GitOps, security, monitoring, and disaster recovery across 40 hours of intensive modules. This course prepares learners for the Certified Kubernetes Administrator (CKA) exam, ensuring practical mastery. Graduates gain the confidence to deploy production AKS environments and advance into platform engineering roles.
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Course Overview
The AKS for Beginners and Advanced course by Open Source provides a comprehensive introduction and deep dive into Azure Kubernetes Service (AKS), designed for developers, DevOps engineers, and platform operators seeking to master container orchestration on Azure. While not tied to a single certification exam, the curriculum aligns closely with skills assessed in the Microsoft Applied Skills credential AZ-1001: Deploy containers by using Azure Kubernetes Service. With over 85% of Fortune 500 companies adopting Kubernetes in production, and Azure Kubernetes Service powering more than 25% of public cloud Kubernetes workloads, expertise in AKS is in high demand across industries ranging from fintech to healthcare.
This course emphasizes hands-on learning through real-world scenarios using core tools including Azure Kubernetes Service (AKS), Azure Container Registry (ACR), Azure Monitor, Kubernetes CLI (kubectl), Helm, and ArgoCD for GitOps workflows. Students gain practical experience in the Azure Portal and Azure Cloud Shell by building and deploying containerized applications, configuring persistent storage with PersistentVolumes and StorageClasses, implementing network policies and ingress controllers, and securing workloads using Azure Key Vault and workload identity. A key project involves deploying a multi-tier retail application using blue/green deployment strategies, monitoring performance with Azure Managed Prometheus and Grafana, and automating scaling with KEDA and the cluster autoscaler in a fully configured AKS environment.
Graduates of the AKS for Beginners and Advanced program are well-prepared for the AZ-1001 Applied Skills assessment and gain foundational knowledge applicable to Kubernetes certifications like the Certified Kubernetes Application Developer (CKAD). Professionals with AKS and Kubernetes expertise command average salaries between $135,000 and $188,000 annually, with certified roles seeing up to 25% higher compensation. Koenig Solutions enhances this learning with Guaranteed-to-Run batches, official Microsoft-aligned courseware, and optional 1-on-1 mentoring, ensuring students gain both technical mastery and practical confidence. Upon completion, learners are positioned to advance into senior DevOps, platform engineering, or cloud architecture roles, driving scalable, secure, and resilient cloud-native solutions in enterprise environments.
Skills You'll Gain
Prerequisites
- Basic understanding of Docker containerization concepts
- Familiarity with Kubernetes architecture and core components such as pods, services, and deployments
- Hands-on experience using the Azure portal to create and manage cloud resources
- Knowledge of Azure networking fundamentals including virtual networks, subnets, and network security groups
- Understanding of Azure identity and access management principles such as managed identities and role-based access control
- Ability to use Azure CLI for basic resource management and workflow automation
- Prerequisites for the AKS for Beginners and Advanced course provided by our training partner
Certification Exam
Everything you need to know about the AKS for Beginners and Advanced certification exam
Course Curriculum
Structured learning with hands-on labs and real-world scenarios
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Day 1– Kubernetes Fundamentals & AKS Introduction
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Day 2– Cluster Setup & Configuration
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Day 3– Networking & Security
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Day 4– Observability & Scaling
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Day 5– Storage & CI/CD Operations
What's Included in Your Training
Every enrollment comes packed with resources to maximise your learning and exam success
Official Courseware
Hands-On Lab Environment (30 days)
Exam Preparation Materials
Practice Test Questions (200+)
Certificate of Completion
Post-Training Support (30 days)
Session Recording Access
Free Rescheduling (7+ days notice)
Hands-On Lab
Live Lab Sandbox
Real EnvironmentPractice in a real lab environment with full access to the tools and services covered in the course.
30+ Guided Labs
30+Step-by-step lab exercises designed to reinforce each module with practical, hands-on tasks.
Lab Manual Included
Full GuideComprehensive lab guide with detailed instructions, screenshots, and troubleshooting tips.
Post-Training Access
30 Days30 days of extended lab access after your training ends so you can continue practicing.
Career Outcomes
of AKS for Beginners and Advanced certified professionals report career advancement within 6 months
Salary Impact
Average salary increase reported after obtaining the AKS for Beginners and Advanced certification
*Source: Glassdoor / LinkedIn 2025
Job Roles
- Azure Kubernetes Engineer (AZ-305/CKA aligned)
- AKS Platform Engineer (AZ-305/CKA aligned)
- Kubernetes DevOps Engineer (CKA aligned)
- Cloud Container Architect (AZ-305 aligned)
- Senior Azure Cloud Engineer (AZ-305 aligned)
- Platform Operations Engineer (CKA aligned)
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and 5,000+ organizations worldwide seeking AKS for Beginners and Advanced certified professionals
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