Kubernetes and Gitlab Training Course

This instructor-led, live training in the UAE (online or onsite) is aimed at intermediate-level to advanced-level 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 with custom runners and reusable templates.
• Organize projects effectively using groups and namespaces.
• Collaborate on code, issues, and documentation with Markdown and GitLab tools.
• Apply GitLab Pages, release workflows, and secure configurations in real-world projects.

This instructor-led, live training in the UAE (online or onsite) is designed for advanced platform engineers and DevOps professionals seeking to master application scaling via microservices and Kubernetes.

Upon completion of this training, participants will be capable of:

• Designing and implementing scalable microservices architectures.
• Deploying and managing applications on Kubernetes clusters.
• Leveraging Helm charts for streamlined service deployment.
• Monitoring and ensuring the operational health of microservices in production.
• Applying industry best practices for security and compliance within Kubernetes.

Kubernetes serves as a leading container orchestration platform, extensively utilized for managing distributed applications at scale.

This live, instructor-led training session (available online or onsite) is designed for advanced practitioners looking to leverage AI and machine learning techniques to enhance Kubernetes resource usage, scheduling decisions, and autoscaling strategies.

Upon completing this program, participants will be equipped to:

• Deploy AI/ML models to refine workload scheduling decisions within Kubernetes.
• Utilize predictive analytics to optimize CPU, GPU, and memory allocation.
• Implement intelligent autoscaling mechanisms using reinforcement learning and metric forecasting.
• Lower infrastructure costs and reduce latency through automated resource optimization.

Course Format

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

Course Customization Options

• To tailor this course to your specific platform setup or operational needs, please contact us for customization.

This instructor-led, live training in the UAE (online or onsite) is aimed at engineers who wish to optimize networking for Kubernetes clusters.

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

• Install and configure Calico.
• Understand how Calico differs from traditional overlay networks.
• Understand how Calico combines internet routing protocols with consensus-based data stores.
• Use Calico to create a container networking solution for Kubernetes clusters.
• Use Calico to provide network policy for Kubernetes.

The Certified Kubernetes Administrator (CKA) certification program was established by The Linux Foundation and the Cloud Native Computing Foundation (CNCF).

Kubernetes has emerged as the premier platform for container orchestration.

Since 2015, NobleProg has been providing specialized Docker and Kubernetes training. With over 360 successfully completed training projects, we have established ourselves as one of the world's leading training providers in the field of containerization.

Since 2019, we have also been supporting our clients in validating their Kubernetes skills by preparing them to pass the CKA and CKAD exams.

This instructor-led, live training is available either online or onsite and is designed for System Administrators and Kubernetes users who wish to validate their expertise by passing the CKA exam.

Furthermore, the training emphasizes gaining practical experience in Kubernetes Administration. Therefore, we recommend participating even if you do not plan to take the CKA exam.

Course Format

• Interactive lectures and discussions.
• Extensive exercises and practice sessions.
• Hands-on implementation in a live-lab environment.

Course Customization Options

• To request customized training for this course, please contact us to make arrangements.
• For more information about CKA certification, please visit: https://training.linuxfoundation.org/certification/certified-kubernetes-administrator-cka

The Certified Kubernetes Application Developer (CKAD) program was created by The Linux Foundation and the Cloud Native Computing Foundation (CNCF), which serves as the host for Kubernetes.

This instructor-led live training, available either online or onsite, is designed for developers who want to validate their skills in designing, building, configuring, and exposing cloud-native applications for Kubernetes.

Additionally, the training emphasizes gaining practical experience in Kubernetes application development. Therefore, we recommend participating even if you do not plan to take the CKAD exam.

NobleProg has been delivering Docker & Kubernetes training since 2015. With over 360 successfully completed training projects, we have become one of the most recognized training companies globally in the field of containerization. Since 2019, we have also been helping our customers validate their performance in Kubernetes environments by preparing and encouraging them to pass the CKA and CKAD exams.

Course Format

• Interactive lectures and discussions.
• Extensive exercises and practice.
• Hands-on implementation in a live-lab environment.

Course Customization Options

• To request customized training 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 the UAE (online or onsite) is aimed at Kubernetes practitioners who wish 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 different stages of an application's life cycle: build, deployment and runtime.

This 7-day programme offers a comprehensive, hands-on journey into designing, deploying, and operating cloud-native applications using modern DevOps practices.

Participants will explore how to design scalable microservices architectures, optimise container environments, and manage production workloads using Kubernetes. The course covers advanced deployment strategies, GitOps-based automation, and observability practices to ensure system reliability and performance.

A strong focus is placed on real-world operational challenges, including incident response, failure simulation, and root cause analysis. The programme concludes with the use of AI-powered tools to support troubleshooting and accelerate operational decision-making.

By the end of the training, participants will have a clear understanding of how to build, deploy, monitor, and maintain resilient distributed systems in a Kubernetes-based environment.

DO180 provides an introduction to containers, Kubernetes fundamentals, and Red Hat OpenShift platform concepts, with a focus on hands-on skills.

This instructor-led, live training (available online or onsite) is designed for beginner to intermediate technical professionals who wish to learn container workflows, Kubernetes primitives, and how to deploy and operate applications on OpenShift.

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

• Build and manage container images and registries using best practices for reproducibility and security.
• Deploy and manage Kubernetes objects such as pods, deployments, and services in OpenShift.
• Use OpenShift features including routes, buildconfigs, and the web console to streamline application delivery.
• Implement persistent storage, configuration management, and secrets handling for stateful workloads.
• Apply basic security, RBAC, and monitoring practices to maintain healthy clusters and applications.

Format of the Course

• Interactive lecture and discussion.
• Hands-on labs in a live OpenShift environment every day.
• Scenario-driven exercises and troubleshooting workshops.

Course Customization Options

• To request a customized training for this course, please contact us to arrange.

This instructor-led live training in the UAE (onsite or remote) is designed for developers aiming to set up and utilize GitLab for version control and continuous integration.

Upon completion of this training, participants will be capable of:

• Installing and configuring GitLab.
• Understanding how to deploy GitLab as an alternative to GitHub.
• Managing the DevOps lifecycle using GitLab.
• Implementing Continuous Integration and Continuous Delivery via GitLab.
• Developing, releasing, and testing software efficiently with GitLab.

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

This instructor-led, live training in the UAE (online or onsite) is designed for engineers seeking to leverage Helm to streamline the installation and management of Kubernetes applications.

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

• Install and configure Helm.
• Build reproducible Kubernetes application configurations.
• Distribute applications as Helm charts.
• Execute third-party applications packaged as Helm charts.
• Manage Helm package releases.

This instructor-led, live training in the UAE (online or onsite) is designed for beginner to intermediate-level software developers and DevOps professionals seeking to learn how to set up and manage a local Kubernetes environment using Minikube.

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

• Install and configure Minikube on their local machines.
• Gain a clear understanding of the fundamental concepts and architecture of Kubernetes.
• Deploy and manage containers using kubectl and the Minikube dashboard.
• Establish persistent storage and networking solutions for Kubernetes.
• Leverage Minikube for developing, testing, and debugging applications.

This instructor-led, live training in the UAE (online or onsite) targets intermediate-level developers and DevOps engineers seeking to use Minikube as part of their development workflow.

By the end 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.
• Optimize their development process using Minikube's advanced features.
• Apply best practices for local Kubernetes development.