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WSQ - Certified Kubernetes Administrator (CKA) Training (Synchronous e-Learning)

Immerse yourself in the transformative power of Kubernetes with our WSQ Certified Kubernetes Administrator (CKA) Exam Prep course. This course is meticulously designed to imbue learners with a strong foundational knowledge and practical skills necessary for developing a Kubernetes architectural proof of concept. The journey through this course will enable learners to identify the technical and practical requirements in a Kubernetes setup and subsequently develop a solution architecture within Kubernetes. As learners delve deeper, they will also prepare a technical blueprint for a Kubernetes-based solution focusing on crucial aspects like security and storage, ensuring a comprehensive understanding of deploying and managing applications within a Kubernetes environment.

Transitioning to real-world application, this course emphasizes on demonstrating a Kubernetes solution for a specific business problem, thereby allowing learners to apply their acquired knowledge in practical scenarios. Additionally, the course covers the implementation of regular monitoring of the Kubernetes system and performing necessary troubleshooting, which are essential skills for maintaining a robust and efficient Kubernetes environment. Through a blend of theoretical learning and practical exercises, learners will not only be well-prepared for the Certified Kubernetes Administrator exam but also be empowered with the ability to leverage Kubernetes for solving complex business problems and significantly contribute to their organization's technological advancements.

Learning Outcomes

By end of the course, learners should be able to:

  • Develop a Kubernetes architectural proof of concept.
  • Identify the technical and practical requirements in a Kubernetes setup.
  • Develop a solution architecture within Kubernetes.
  • Prepare a technical blueprint for a Kubernetes-based solution for security and storage.
  • Demonstrate Kubernetes solution for a specific business problem.
  • Implement regular monitoring of the Kubernetes system and perform necessary troubleshooting.

Course Brochure

Download WSQ - Certified Kubernetes Administrator (CKA) Exam Prep (Synchronous e-Learning) Brochure

Skills Framework

This course follows the guideline of Solution Architecture ICT-DES-4006-1.1 under ICT Skills Framework

Certificate

  • Certificate of Completion from Tertiary Infotech - Upon meeting at least 75% attendance and passing the assessment(s), participants will receive a Certificate of Completion from Tertiary Infotech.

  • OpenCerts from SkillsFuture Singapore - After passing the assessment(s) and achieving at least 75% attendance, participants will receive a OpenCert (aka Statement of Achievement) from SkillsFuture Singapore, certifying that they have achieved the Competency Standard(s) in the above Skills Framework.

Disclaimer

Note that we are not affiliated with Linux Foundation. To get the official certification, please register your certification exam at Linux Foundation Official Site below.

Certification Exam at Pearson Vue

Once you are prepared for the exam, you can register for the certification here.We are Authorised Pearson Vue Testing Center. You can take the certification exam at our test center. Note that the course fee does not include the certification exam fee.

WSQ Funding

WSQ funding is only applicable to Singaporeans and PR. Subject to eligibility, the funding support is subjected to funding caps.

Effective for courses starting from 1 Jan 2024
Full Fee GST Nett Fee after Funding (Incl. GST)
Baseline MCES / SME
$2,500 $225.00 $1,475.00 $975.00

Baseline: Singaporean/PR age 21 and above
MCES(Mid-Career Enhanced Subsidy): S'porean age 40 & above

Upon registration, we will advise further on how to tap on the WSQ Training Subsidy.


You can pay the nett fee (after the WSQ training subsidy) by the following :

SkillsFuture Enterprise Credit (SFEC)

Eligible Singapore-registered companies can tap on $10000 SFEC to cover out-of-pocket expenses.Click here to submit SkillsFuture Enterprise Credit

SkillsFuture Credit (SFC)

Eligible Singapore Citizens can use their SFC to offset course fee payable after funding but the $4,000 Additional SFC (Mid-Career Support) cannot be used. Click here for SkillsFuture Credit submission

UTAP

Eligible NTUC members can apply for 50% of the unfunded fee from UTAP, capped up to $250/year and for members aged 40 and above, capped up to $500/year. Click here to submit UTAP

PSEA

Eligible Singapore Citizens can use their PSEA funds to offset course fee payable after funding.

To check for Post-Secondary Education Account (PSEA) eligibility for this course, Visit SkillsFuture (course code: TGS-2023039343)
  • Scroll down to “Keyword Tags” to verify for PSEA eligibility.
  • If there is “PSEA” under keyword tags, the course is eligible for PSEA.
Course Code: TGS-2023039343

Course Booking

The course fee listed below is before subsidy/grant, if applicable. We will apply for the grant and send you the invoice with nett fee.

$2,500.00 (GST-exclusive)
$2,725.00 (GST-inclusive)

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Post-Course Support

We provide free consultation related to the subject matter after the course. Please email your queries to enquiry@tertiaryinfotech.com and we will forward your queries to the subject matter experts and get back to you asap.

Course Cancellation/Reschedule Policy

We reserve the right to cancel or re-schedule the course due to unforeseen circumstances. If the course is cancelled, we will refund 100% to participants.
Note the venue of the training is subject to changes due to class size and availability of the classroom.
Note the minimal class size to start a class is 3 Pax.


Course Details

Topic 1: Core-Concepts

  • What is Kubernetes
  • Installing & Configuring kubectl for Linux
  • Configuring Kubernetes in Minikube in Windows
  • Configuring Kubernetes in Minikube in Linux
  • Understanding PODS
  • Creating First POD Configuration in YAML
  • Understanding Commands and Arguments in Kubernetes
  • Exposing Ports for PODS
  • Generating Pod Manifests via CLI

Topic 2: Workloads & Scheduling 

  • Implementing Labels and Selectors
  • Creating our first ReplicaSet
  • Creating our first Deployment
  • Rolling Back Deployments
  • maxSurge and maxUnavailable
  • Important Pointers - Deployments
  • Generating Deployment Manifests via CLI
  • Understanding DaemonSets
  • Overview of NodeSelector
  • Understanding Node Affinity
  • Resource Limits
  • Scheduling Pods without a Scheduler
  • Taints and Tolerations
  • Adapter Pattern

Topic 3: Services and Networking 

  • Creating Service and Endpoints
  • Using Selectors in Service
  • Service Type: NodePort
  • Service Type: Load Balancer
  • Generating Service Manifest via CLI
  • Installing Helm
  • Deploying our first Helm Chart
  • Creating Ingress Resource
  • Deploying Ingress Controller
  • Kubernetes Namespace
  • Overview of Service Accounts
  • Service Accounts - Points to Note
  • Service Accounts- Practical Scenerios
  • Named Port

Topic 4: Security 

  • Authenticating with K8s using Tokens
  • Overview of Authorization
  • ClusterRole and ClusterRole Bindings
  • Creating TLS Certificate for Authentication
  • Kubernetes Secrets
  • Mounting Secrets Inside Pods

Topic 5: Storage

  • Storage-Section-Introduction
  • Introduction-to-Docker-Storage
  • Storage-in-Docker
  • Volume-Driver-Plugins-in-Docker
  • Container.Storage-Interface
  • Volumes
  • Persistent-Volumes
  • Persistent-Volume-Claims
  • Using-PVC-in-PODs
  • Storage-Class

Topic 6: Cluster Architecture, Installation & Configuration 

  • Configuring Cluster with kubeadm
  • Upgrading kubeadm Clusters
  • Steps to install and configure Kubernetes
  • Breakdown Learning
  • ETCD Backup and Restore
  • Understanding Network Policies

Topic 7: Logging and Monitoring 

  • Kubernetes Events
  • Field selectors
  • Deploying Metric Server

Topic 8: Troubleshooting

  • Application-Failure
  • Control-Plane-Failure
  • Worker-Node-Failure

Final Assessment

  • Written Assessment - Short Answer Questions (WA-SAQ)
  • Practical Performance (PP)

Course Info

Promotion Code

Promo or discount cannot be applied to WSQ courses

Minimum Entry Requirement

Knowledge and Skills

  • Able to operate computer functions with minimum Computer Literacy Level 2 based on ICAS Computer Skills Assessment Framework
  • Minimum 3 GCE ‘O’ Levels Passes including English or WPL Level 5 (Average of Reading, Listening, Speaking & Writing Scores)

Attitude

  • Positive Learning Attitude
  • Enthusiastic Learner

Experience

  • Minimum of 1 year of working experience.

Target Year Group : 21-65 years old

Minimum Software/Hardware Requirement

Software:

You can download and install the following software:

Hardware: Windows and Mac Laptops

About Progressive Wage Model (PWM)

The Progressive Wage Model (PWM) helps to increase wages of workers through upgrading skills and improving productivity. 

Employers must ensure that their Singapore citizen and PR workers meet the PWM training requirements of attaining at least 1 Workforce Skills Qualification (WSQ) Statement of Attainment, out of the list of approved WSQ training modules.

For more information on PWM, please visit MOM site.

Funding Eligility Criteria

Individual Sponsored Trainee Employer Sponsored Trainee
  • Singapore Citizens or Singapore Permanent Residents
  • From 1 October 2023, attendance-taking for SkillsFuture Singapore's (SSG) funded courses must be done digitally via the Singpass App. This applies to both physical and synchronous e-learning courses.​
  • Trainee must pass all prescribed tests / assessments and attain 100% competency.
  • We reserves the right to claw back the funded amount from trainee if he/she did not meet the eligibility criteria.
  • Singapore Citizens or Singapore Permanent Residents who are DIRECT EMPLOYEE of the sponsoring company.
  • From 1 October 2023, attendance-taking for SkillsFuture Singapore's (SSG) funded courses must be done digitally via the Singpass App. This applies to both physical and synchronous e-learning courses.​
  • Trainee must pass all prescribed tests / assessments and attain 100% competency.
  • We reserves the right to claw back the funded amount from the employer if trainee did not meet the eligibility criteria.

 SkillsFuture Credit: 

  • Eligible Singapore Citizens can use their SkillsFuture Credit to offset course fee payable after funding.

 PSEA:

  • To check for Post-Secondary Education Account (PSEA) eligibility, goto mySkillsFuture portal and search for this course code.
  • Scroll down to "Keyword Tags" to verify for PSEA eligibility.
  • If there is “PSEA” under keyword tags, the course is eligible for PSEA.  
  • And if there is no “PSEA” under keyword tags, the course is ineligible for PSEA. 
  • Not all courses are eligible for PSEA funding.

 Absentee Payroll (AP) Funding: 

  • $4.50 per hour, capped at $100,000 per enterprise per calendar year.
  • AP funding will be computed based on the actual number of training hours attended by the trainee.

 SFEC:

  • If the Training Provider has submitted an enrolment for course fee grant claim in Training Partners Gateway (TPGateway), SSG would be able to derive SFEC funding based on this record. There is no need for enterprise to submit any claim request and the SFEC claim will be automatically generated and disbursed.
  • Where there is no such record, eligible employers are required to submit an SFEC claim after course completion via the SFEC microsite.
  • SkillsFuture Enterprise Credit (SFEC) Microsite 

 

Steps to Apply Skills Future Claim

  • The staff will send you an invoice with the fee breakdown.
  • Login to the MySkillsFuture portal, select the course you’re enrolling on and enter the course date and schedule.
  • Enter the course fee payable by you (including GST) and enter the amount of credit to claim.
  • Upload your invoice and click ‘Submit’

SkillsFuture Level-Up Program

The  SkillsFuture Level-Up Programme provides greater structural support for mid-career Singaporeans aged 40 years and above to pursue a substantive skills reboot and stay relevant in a changing economy. For more information, visit SkillsFuture Level-Up Programme

Get Additional Course Fee Support Up to $500 under UTAP

The Union Training Assistance Programme (UTAP) is a training benefit provided to NTUC Union Members with an objective of encouraging them to upgrade with skills training. It is provided to minimize the training cost. If you are a NTUC Union Member then you can get 50% funding (capped at $500 per year) under Union Training Assistance Programme (UTAP).

For more information visit NTUC U Portal – Union Training Assistance Program (UTAP)

Steps to Apply UTAP

  • Log in to your U Portal account to submit your UTAP application upon completion of the course.

Note

  • SSG subsidy is available for Singapore Citizens, Permanent Residents, and Corporates.
  • All Singaporeans aged 25 and above can use their SkillsFuture Credit to pay. For more details, visit www.skillsfuture.gov.sg/credit
  • An unfunded course fee can be claimed via SkillsFuture Credit or paid in cash.
  • UTAP funding for NTUC Union Members is capped at $250 for 39 years and below and at $500 for 40 years and above.
  • UTAP support amount will be paid to training provider first and claimed after end of class by learner.

Job Roles

  • DevOps Engineer
  • Cloud Solutions Architect
  • Software Developer
  • Infrastructure Engineer
  • Site Reliability Engineer (SRE)
  • Systems Administrator
  • IT Operations Specialist
  • Platform Engineer
  • Microservices Developer
  • Release Manager
  • Network Administrator (focusing on cloud-native applications)
  • Continuous Deployment Specialist
  • Backend Developer
  • Cloud Security Specialist
  • Container Orchestration Manager

Trainers

Truman Ng: Truman Ng is a ACTA certified trainer that graduated with Bachelor Degree in Electrical Engineering from NUS in year 2002. He designed Artificial Intelligence (AI) controller for DC-DC Power Convertor by using Fuzzy Logic and Neural Network (NN) as his university Final Year Project.

Truman has over 15 years project experiences across Database & Web Design, PLC machinery, Data Center Design , Structure Cabling System(SCS) and Enterprise Network Design and Implementation. He used to be a network architect for Hewlett Packard, working with a group of virtual team from the US in handling network design and projects in the States.

Truman is the founder of Nexplore (S) Pte Ltd. He provides solutions of Cloud SaaS, IaaS & PaaS and Software Defined Network (SDN), VoIP and Internet Security. He was engaged by Huawei Global Training Center to provide 60+ consultations and trainings for Internet Service Providers(ISP) from Malaysia, Singapore, Brunei, Philippines, Australia, Poland, Iran, South Africa, Swaziland, Cote Dlvoire, Syria, Uzbekistan, New Zealand and countries over the world.
As achievement, Truman has successfully completed 100+ IT network projects for Bank, Hotel and Factory within 5 years.
Truman is certified in PMP, Cisco CCNP, CCIP, CCDP, HP Ase and Huawei HCNP, HCIE R&S, HCNA Cloud, HCNA Security, etc.

Anil Bidari: Anil  is a ACLP certified trainer. He is an Enterprise Cloud and DevOps Consultant , responsible for  helping clients to move Virtual data centre to Private Cloud based on OpenStack and Public Cloud ( AWS, Azure and Google cloud) . Consulting and training experience on Devops tool chain like github , Jenkins, Sonarqube, Docker & kubernetes, Cloud foundry, Openshift, Ansible and SaltStack. Lot of my Role is involved design and implementation of a solution and training

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