Certified Kubernetes Administrator (CKA) with Practice Tests
Certified Kubernetes Administrator (CKA) with Practice Tests is an online course from Udemy in DevOps. It is structured in 18 modules with 8 stated learning outcomes, over 26 hours. It costs ₹549, certificate included. Learners rate it 4.7/5 from 94.2K ratings on Udemy, with 455.9K enrolled.
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Course highlights
| Provider | Udemy |
| Duration | 26 hours |
| Level | All Levels |
| Mode | Self-paced |
| Language | English |
| Certificate | Yes — shareable certificate |
| Instructor | Mumshad Mannambeth |
| Rating | 4.7★ (94.2K reviews) |
| Learners | 455.9K |
| Price | ₹549 ₹3,779 |
About this course
This course prepares you for the Certified Kubernetes Administrator (CKA) certification. It covers how to administer a Kubernetes cluster, design one from scratch using kubeadm, and test it end-to-end. You will also learn troubleshooting, security, storage and network configuration.
The syllabus moves from core concepts through scheduling, logging and monitoring, application lifecycle management and cluster maintenance. Security modules cover cluster hardening, storage configuration and network setup. The later sections include Helm and Kustomize for application deployment, troubleshooting patterns and two mock exams that mirror the CKA format.
By the end you can create a multi-node cluster from the ground up, configure storage and networking, upgrade a cluster without downtime and troubleshoot common failures. The practice tests let you verify readiness before booking the official exam.
This course suits developers and sysadmins who already know basic Linux and container concepts. It does not cover Kubernetes security at the network-policy level in depth, or advanced service-mesh setups. Learners looking for those topics may prefer the DevOps MasterClass: Terraform Kubernetes Ansible Docker, which includes service-mesh modules and a longer 76.5-hour syllabus.
Free options include the Kubernetes official documentation and the CNCF CKA curriculum, both of which provide hands-on labs at no cost.
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What this course covers
18 modulesThe 18-part outline Udemy publishes for this course, across 26 hours.
Module 1 · Introduction
Module 2 · Core Concepts
Module 3 · Scheduling
Module 4 · Logging & Monitoring
Module 5 · Application Lifecycle Management
Module 6 · Cluster Maintenance
Module 7 · Security
Module 8 · Storage
Module 9 · Networking
Module 10 · Design and Install a Kubernetes Cluster
Module 11 · Install "Kubernetes the kubeadm way"
Module 12 · (2025 Updates)Helm Basics
Module 13 · (2025 Updates)Kustomize Basics
Module 14 · Troubleshooting
Module 15 · Other Topics
Module 16 · Lightning Labs
Module 17 · Mock Exams
Module 18 · Bonus Section
What learners rate it
Rated 4.7/5 by 94.2K learners on Udemy (checked 6 Oct 2026).
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Common questions
How much does Certified Kubernetes Administrator (CKA) with Practice Tests cost?
It is listed at ₹549 on Udemy, last checked 6 October 2026. Course prices change and providers run discounts, so treat this as the list price and confirm on the provider page.
Does Certified Kubernetes Administrator (CKA) with Practice Tests come with a certificate?
Yes — Udemy lists a certificate on completion. It is a course certificate, not a formal qualification or university credit.
How long does Certified Kubernetes Administrator (CKA) with Practice Tests take?
Udemy lists it at 26 hours. It is self-paced, so that is the volume of material rather than a deadline — how long it actually takes depends on the hours you put in each week.
Is Certified Kubernetes Administrator (CKA) with Practice Tests suitable for beginners?
Udemy lists it as suitable for all levels, so beginners and people brushing up work through the same material.
What does Certified Kubernetes Administrator (CKA) with Practice Tests cover?
It is organised into 18 modules, starting with Introduction and going on to Core Concepts, Scheduling, Logging & Monitoring, Application Lifecycle Management, among others. The full outline is on this page.
Who teaches Certified Kubernetes Administrator (CKA) with Practice Tests?
Mumshad Mannambeth, as listed by Udemy.