CN120: Kubernetes Application Essentials (OD) Beginner
CN120: Kubernetes Application Essentials (OD) by Mirantis equips developers, DevOps engineers, and cloud architects with foundational Kubernetes skills to deploy and manage containerized applications effectively. It solves the critical industry challenge of application portability and scalability in hybrid cloud environments, where 95% of new IT workloads are expected to run on containers by 2025 according to Gartner. Learners gain hands-on expertise in pod architecture, Helm charts, workload deployment, and runtime configuration.
This course prepares learners for the Certified Kubernetes Administrator (CKA) exam, enhancing career advancement in cloud-native roles. Koenig Solutions provides official vendor-authorized courseware and 30-day lab access, ensuring practical mastery. Graduates emerge ready to design scalable applications and contribute immediately to enterprise Kubernetes initiatives.
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Course Overview
CN120: Kubernetes Application Essentials (OD) by Mirantis is a foundational course designed to equip IT professionals with core Kubernetes container orchestration skills essential for modern cloud-native development and infrastructure management. While it does not directly align with a proctored certification exam like CKA or CKAD, the CN120 curriculum prepares learners for real-world Kubernetes application deployment and supports pathways toward broader cloud certifications. Targeted at roles such as application developers, DevOps engineers, and cloud architects, this course addresses critical industry demand—over 80% of enterprises now run containers in production, according to the CNCF 2023 report, making Kubernetes expertise a high-value skill. Participants gain practical knowledge for designing, deploying, and managing containerized applications across distributed environments.
The course covers key technologies including Kubernetes pods, controllers, services, ConfigMaps, PersistentVolumes, and Helm charts, providing a comprehensive view of application lifecycle management on Kubernetes. Students engage in hands-on labs delivered through the Strigo.io cloud-based learning platform, which offers an interactive, browser-accessible environment with full command-line access to live Kubernetes clusters. During lab exercises, learners build multi-container applications, configure networking between pods using native Kubernetes services, provision persistent and highly available storage, and package applications using Helm for repeatable deployments. One key project involves deploying a resilient microservices-based application that integrates configuration management, service discovery, and stateful storage, simulating real-world cloud deployment challenges.
By completing CN120: Kubernetes Application Essentials (OD), students earn a Mirantis-issued certificate of completion, recognized within enterprise cloud circles for validating practical Kubernetes skills. Professionals with these competencies see strong career outcomes, with DevOps engineers earning median salaries of $120,000–$150,000 in North America, according to 2024 compensation data from Glassdoor. Koenig Solutions enhances this learning experience with Guaranteed-to-Run batches, official Mirantis courseware, and flexible 1-on-1 training options, ensuring personalized attention and maximum knowledge retention. Graduates are well-positioned to advance into cloud engineering, platform management, or Kubernetes specialization roles within high-growth technology organizations.
What You'll Learn
Prerequisites
- Understanding of Docker image layers and container runtimes
- Familiarity with kubectl for cluster interaction and resource management
- Familiarity with Linux command line and shell scripting on Linux kernel 4.x+
- Experience navigating and managing files using command line tools
- Proficiency with text editors like vim or nano in terminal environments
- Knowledge of network troubleshooting tools such as curl, wget, and ping
- Understanding of data formats like YAML 1.2 syntax and JSON for configuration management
Certification Exam
Everything you need to know about the CN120 certification exam
Course Curriculum
Structured learning with hands-on labs and real-world scenarios
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Day 1– CN120 Kubernetes Architecture and Pod Design
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Day 2– Workload Orchestration and Helm Packaging
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 CN120 certified professionals report career advancement within 6 months
Salary Impact
Average salary increase reported after obtaining the CN120 certification
*Source: Glassdoor / LinkedIn 2025
Job Roles
- Kubernetes Application Engineer
- Cloud Native Developer
- DevOps Engineer
- Platform Engineer
- Application Operator
- Helm Chart Developer
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and 5,000+ organizations worldwide seeking CN120 certified professionals
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