AZ-1001: Deploy and Manage Containers Using Azure Kubernetes Service
AZ-1001: Deploy and Manage Containers Using Azure Kubernetes Service equips cloud engineers and Azure administrators with hands-on skills to deploy, secure, and scale containerized applications on AKS—addressing the industry’s urgent need for cloud-native expertise, with 78% of enterprises now running containers in production (Microsoft, 2023). You’ll master cluster deployment, Azure Container Registry integration, policy-driven configuration, and autoscaling—solving real-world challenges in application portability and infrastructure consistency.
This course prepares learners for the Microsoft Applied Skills credential in Azure Kubernetes Service. Koenig Solutions delivers official vendor-authorized courseware with 30-day lab access, ensuring mastery through real-world practice. Graduates gain the confidence to deploy production-grade Kubernetes solutions on Azure, accelerating cloud operations and career advancement.
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Course Overview
AZ-1001: Deploy and Manage Containers Using Azure Kubernetes Service by Microsoft is a hands-on learning path designed for IT professionals aiming to validate skills in container orchestration on Azure. This course prepares learners for the Applied Skills assessment: Deploy containers by using Azure Kubernetes Service, targeting roles such as Cloud Administrator, DevOps Engineer, and Kubernetes Operator. With 95% of Fortune 500 companies adopting cloud container technologies and Azure Kubernetes Service (AKS) powering over 2 million clusters worldwide, mastering AKS is critical for modern cloud infrastructure management. The curriculum focuses on real-world deployment scenarios, equipping administrators with the expertise to manage scalable, secure container environments in enterprise settings.
The course covers core Microsoft Azure services including Azure Kubernetes Service (AKS), Azure Container Registry (ACR), Microsoft Entra ID, Azure Policy, Virtual Networks, and Azure CLI. Through immersive labs in the Azure Portal, students build and configure a production-grade AKS cluster, integrate ACR for private image management, deploy both Linux and Windows containerized applications, and enforce security policies using Azure Policy. A key hands-on project involves provisioning an AKS cluster within a hub-spoke network topology, creating custom namespaces, configuring persistent storage with StorageClasses, and implementing horizontal pod autoscaling. Learners also integrate virtual nodes with Azure Container Instances (ACI) to enable rapid scaling, simulating real-world hybrid orchestration strategies used by cloud-native enterprises.
This training supports preparation for Microsoft’s Applied Skills credential in deploying containers using Azure Kubernetes Service, recognized by employers like Accenture, Infosys, and Deloitte for cloud infrastructure roles. Certified professionals report average salary increases of 20–30%, with Azure Kubernetes experts commanding annual salaries between $110,000 and $145,000 in North America. Koenig Solutions enhances this learning experience with Guaranteed-to-Run batches, official Microsoft courseware, and optional 1-on-1 mentoring to ensure mastery. Completing AZ-1001 positions learners to lead containerization initiatives, drive cloud migration projects, and advance into senior cloud architect or platform engineering roles.
What You'll Learn
Skills You'll Gain
Prerequisites
- Recommended: Completion of AZ-104 (Azure Administrator Associate) or equivalent experience
- Hands-on experience with the Azure portal and proficiency in Azure CLI or PowerShell for resource management
- Working knowledge of security principles including Azure RBAC, managed identities, and data encryption
- Working knowledge of networking concepts including virtual networks, subnetting, and load balancing within Azure
- Hands-on experience with the kubectl command-line tool for cluster interaction
- Working knowledge of Azure Kubernetes Service (AKS) architecture and Azure Policy
- Working knowledge of Kubernetes core concepts including pods, deployments, and services
- Hands-on experience with Docker containers and image management
Certification Exam
Everything you need to know about the AZ-1001 certification exam
What's Included in Your Training
Every enrollment comes packed with resources to maximise your learning and exam success
Exam Preparation Materials
Practice Test Questions (200+)
Certificate of Completion
Post-Training Support (30 days)
Session Recording Access
Free Rescheduling (7+ days notice)
Career Outcomes
of AZ-1001 certified professionals report career advancement within 6 months
Salary Impact
Average salary increase reported after obtaining the AZ-1001 certification
*Source: Glassdoor / LinkedIn 2025
Job Roles
- Azure Kubernetes Service (AKS) Administrator
- Cloud Container Engineer
- Azure DevOps Engineer
- Cloud Infrastructure Specialist
- Kubernetes Operations Engineer
Companies Hiring
and 5,000+ organizations worldwide seeking AZ-1001 certified professionals
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