Kubernetes and Gitlab Training Course

This instructor-led, live training in New Zealand (online or onsite) is designed for intermediate to advanced professionals who wish to apply GitLab for advanced CI/CD workflows, project structuring, and collaborative development using the Free edition of GitLab.

By the end of this training, participants will be able to:

• Implement advanced GitLab CI/CD pipelines using custom runners and reusable templates.
• Organise projects effectively with groups and namespaces.
• Collaborate on code, issues, and documentation using Markdown and GitLab tools.
• Apply GitLab Pages, release workflows, and secure configurations in real-world projects.

This instructor-led, live training in New Zealand (online or onsite) is designed for advanced-level platform engineers and DevOps professionals seeking to master scaling applications using microservices and Kubernetes.

By the end of this training, participants will be able to:

• Design and implement scalable microservices architectures.
• Deploy and manage applications on Kubernetes clusters.
• Utilise Helm charts for efficient service deployment.
• Monitor and maintain the health of microservices in production.
• Apply best practices for security and compliance within a Kubernetes environment.

Kubernetes is a container orchestration platform widely used for managing distributed applications at scale.

This instructor-led, live training (online or on-site) is aimed at advanced-level practitioners who wish to apply AI and machine learning techniques to optimise Kubernetes resource usage, scheduling decisions, and autoscaling strategies.

Upon completion of this program, participants will be able to:

• Apply AI/ML models to improve workload scheduling decisions in Kubernetes.
• Use predictive analytics to optimise CPU, GPU, and memory allocation.
• Implement intelligent autoscaling using reinforcement learning and metric forecasting.
• Reduce infrastructure costs and latency through automated resource optimisation.

Course Format

• Instructor-led technical presentations and in-depth discussions.
• Hands-on lab work using real Kubernetes clusters.
• Practical exercises applying AI models to real operational scenarios.

Course Customisation Options

• To tailor this course to your platform setup or operational requirements, please contact us for customisation.

The Certified Kubernetes Administrator (CKA) programme was created by The Linux Foundation and the Cloud Native Computing Foundation (CNCF).

Kubernetes is now a leading platform used for container orchestration.

NobleProg has been delivering Docker & Kubernetes training since 2015. With more than 360 successfully completed training projects, we have become one of the best-known training companies worldwide in the field of containerisation.

Since 2019, we have also been helping our customers confirm their performance in k8s environments by preparing them and encouraging them to pass the CKA and CKAD exams.

This instructor-led, live training (online or on-site) is aimed at System Administrators and Kubernetes users who wish to confirm their knowledge by passing the CKA exam.

On the other hand, the training is also focused on gaining practical experience in Kubernetes Administration, so we recommend taking part in it, even if you do not intend to take the CKA exam.

Course Format

• Interactive lecture and discussion.
• Plenty of exercises and practice.
• Hands-on implementation in a live-lab environment.

Course Customisation Options

• To request customised training for this course, please contact us to arrange.
• To learn more about CKA certification, please visit: https://training.linuxfoundation.org/certification/certified-kubernetes-administrator-cka

The Certified Kubernetes Application Developer (CKAD) programme has been developed by The Linux Foundation and the Cloud Native Computing Foundation (CNCF), the host of Kubernetes.

This instructor-led, live training (online or onsite) is aimed at developers who wish to confirm their skills in designing, building, configuring, and exposing cloud-native applications for Kubernetes.

Furthermore, the training is also focused on gaining practical experience in Kubernetes application development, so we recommend taking part even if you do not intend to sit the CKAD exam.

NobleProg has been delivering Docker & Kubernetes training since 2015. With more than 360 successfully completed training projects, we have become one of the best-known training companies worldwide in the field of containerisation. Since 2019, we have also been helping our customers confirm their performance in k8s environments by preparing them and encouraging them to pass CKA and CKAD exams.

Course Format

• Interactive lecture and discussion.
• Abundant exercises and practice.
• Hands-on implementation in a live-lab environment.

Course Customisation Options

• To request a customised training session for this course, please contact us to arrange.
• To learn more about CKAD, please visit: https://training.linuxfoundation.org/certification/certified-kubernetes-application-developer-ckad/

This instructor-led, live training in New Zealand (delivered online or on-site) is designed for Kubernetes practitioners seeking to prepare for the CKS exam.

By the end of this training, participants will know how to secure Kubernetes environments and container-based applications throughout the various stages of an application's lifecycle: build, deployment, and runtime.

This intensive 7-day programme delivers a comprehensive, hands-on exploration into the design, deployment, and operation of cloud-native applications through modern DevOps methodologies.

Attendees will learn to architect scalable microservices solutions, optimise container environments, and manage production workloads using Kubernetes. The curriculum encompasses advanced deployment techniques, GitOps-driven automation, and observability frameworks designed to guarantee system reliability and performance.

A significant emphasis is placed on addressing real-world operational challenges, such as incident response, failure simulation, and root cause analysis. The programme concludes with the integration of AI-powered tools to streamline troubleshooting and expedite operational decision-making.

Upon completion, participants will possess a solid grasp of how to build, deploy, monitor, and maintain resilient distributed systems within a Kubernetes ecosystem.

Learn the fundamentals of containers, Kubernetes and OpenShift in a practical, hands-on training designed for developers, DevOps engineers and IT professionals. Participants will learn how to build containerized applications, deploy workloads, manage Kubernetes resources and use OpenShift to streamline modern application delivery in cloud and hybrid environments.

Learn how to build, deploy and administer containerised environments using Docker, Kubernetes, and OpenShift. This five-day, hands-on training covers container images, Kubernetes workloads, cluster networking, storage, security, monitoring, and practical OpenShift administration. Participants gain the skills needed to operate modern container platforms and troubleshoot applications across development and production environments.

This instructor-led, live training in New Zealand (onsite or remote) is aimed at developers who wish to set up and use GitLab for version control and continuous integration.

By the end of this training, participants will be able to:

• Install and configure GitLab.
• Understand how to implement an alternative to GitHub.
• Use GitLab to manage a DevOps lifecycle.
• Use GitLab for Continuous Integration / Continuous Delivery.
• Efficiently develop, release and test software using GitLab.

GitLab Self-Managed is the on-premises deployment of GitLab's complete DevSecOps platform, including source code management, CI/CD, container registry, security scanning, and monitoring. It is the gold standard for organizations that want the full GitLab feature set without SaaS dependency or data leaving their network.

This instructor-led, live training in New Zealand (online or onsite) is aimed at engineers who wish to use Helm to streamline the process of installing and managing Kubernetes applications.

By the end of this training, participants will be able to:

• Install and configure Helm.
• Create reproducible builds of Kubernetes applications.
• Share applications as Helm charts.
• Run third-party applications saved as Helm charts.
• Manage releases of Helm packages.

This instructor-led, live training in New Zealand (online or on-site) is designed for beginner to intermediate-level software developers and DevOps professionals who want to learn how to set up and manage a local Kubernetes environment using Minikube.

By the end of this training, participants will be able to:

• Install and configure Minikube on their local machine.
• Grasp the core concepts and architecture of Kubernetes.
• Deploy and manage containers using kubectl and the Minikube dashboard.
• Set up persistent storage and networking solutions for Kubernetes.
• Leverage Minikube for developing, testing, and debugging applications.

This instructor-led, live training in New Zealand (online or on-site) is designed for intermediate-level developers and DevOps engineers who wish to incorporate Minikube into their development workflows.

By the conclusion of this training, participants will be able to:

• Set up and manage a local Kubernetes environment using Minikube.
• Understand how to deploy, manage, and debug applications on Minikube.
• Integrate Minikube into their continuous integration and deployment pipelines.
• Optimise their development processes by leveraging Minikube's advanced features.
• Apply best practices for local Kubernetes development.