How to Start Learning Kubernetes: A Custom Course Guide

Kubernetes is an open-source platform designed to automate deploying, scaling, and operating application containers. As a pivotal technology in the cloud infrastructure landscape, learning Kubernetes equips you with the skills to manage containerized applications efficiently across various environments.

Whether you’re a developer, a system administrator, or a cloud specialist, you can use this guide to select the Kubernetes learning path tailored to your career aspirations and existing skills. If you're ready to build your skills, consider enrolling in the Architecting with Google Kubernetes Engine Specialization, where you'll learn how to implement solutions using Google Kubernetes Engine.

Goal-oriented learning routes for how to learn Kubernetes

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Step 1: Determine Your Primary Goal

What's your primary reason for learning Kubernetes?

• Enhancing Cloud Operations: Continue to Question 2A

• Orchestrating Container Environments: Continue to Question 2B

• Automating Deployment and Scaling: Continue to Question 2C

Step 2A: Enhancing Cloud Operations Path

Do you have prior experience with cloud platforms?

• Yes: Continue to Question 3A

• No: Recommended Starting Point: Introduction to Cloud Computing

Step 3A: Cloud Operations + Experience

Are you interested in multi-cloud environments?

• Yes: Recommended Starting Point: Multi-Cluster, Multi-Cloud with Anthos

• No: Focus on mastering Kubernetes on a single cloud provider.

Step 2B: Orchestrating Container Environments Path

Do you have experience with Docker or other container technologies?

• Yes: Continue to Question 3B

• No: Recommended Starting Point: Introduction to Containers w/Docker, Kubernetes, & OpenShift

Step 3B: Container Orchestration + Experience

Which aspect of orchestration are you most interested in?

•  Security: Recommended Starting Point: Securing, Monitoring, and Scaling Kubernetes Clusters

• Efficiency: Recommended Starting Point: Fundamentals of Kubernetes Deployment

Step 2C: Automating Deployment and Scaling Path

Are you familiar with CI/CD tools?

• Yes: Continue to Question 3C

• No: Recommended Starting Point: Kubernetes Basics for DevOps

Step 3C: Automation + CI/CD Experience

Which CI/CD integration with Kubernetes are you interested in?

• Jenkins: Recommended Starting Point: Setting up Jenkins on Kubernetes Engine

• GitLab: Recommended Starting Point: Kubernetes Integration and Advanced Orchestration Techniques

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