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Getting Started with Kubernetes

Beginner 3.1 hours English

Our recommendation

A Pluralsight course (Nigel Poulton) building the foundational knowledge to run containers at scale. Over about three hours it explains Kubernetes architecture, how to set up a deployment, and how to operate applications on a cluster. A clear, well-regarded introduction to a notoriously complex topic.

Good for: A clear first grounding in Kubernetes.

Less suitable if: You do not know Docker/containers or want advanced cluster operations.

Skills you'll gain

KubernetesContainer orchestrationDeploymentsCluster operationsDevOpsDocker

Is this course right for you?

A good fit if you…

You know containers/Docker

You want to run containers at scale

You want a clear intro to K8s

Consider something else if you…

You do not know Docker yet

You want advanced cluster ops

You already run Kubernetes

Requirements: Docker/container basics.

Realistic time: Around 3 hours.

About this course

Getting Started with Kubernetes builds the foundational knowledge to run containers at scale. Over about three hours, Nigel Poulton explains Kubernetes architecture, how to set up a deployment, and how to operate applications on a cluster — turning abstract concepts into practical skills.

What you'll learn

Explain Kubernetes architecture

Set up a Kubernetes deployment

Deploy containerized applications

Operate apps on a cluster

Understand pods, services and scaling

Adopt the 'Kubernetes way'

This course includes

3.1h

On-demand video

Yes

Mobile access

English

Language

What it costs

Access comes with a Pluralsight subscription (Standard about $29/month or $299/year; Premium about $45/month or $499/year), with a 10-day free trial.

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Instructor

Nigel Poulton

Pluralsight instructor

Taught by Nigel Poulton, a Docker Captain and best-selling author of definitive books on Kubernetes and container technologies.

About this provider

Pluralsight

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Frequently asked questions

Yes — understanding containers and Docker is a sensible precursor to Kubernetes.

Nigel Poulton, a well-known container and Kubernetes instructor.

Yes — Pluralsight offers a 10-day free trial that includes the full library.

Kubernetes architecture, setting up a deployment, and operating applications on a cluster.

Pluralsight issues certificates of completion on its paid plans, but they are learning records rather than formal or accredited qualifications — the value is the skills.