Kubernetes — Roadmap

Step-by-step structured learning path from zero to expert

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Written by senior engineers. Reviewed for technical accuracy.· Updated 2025 · SynfraCore Kubernetes Team

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Kubernetes Learning Roadmap

Goal: From container basics to certified Kubernetes administrator

Learning Phases

Phase 1: Foundation (2 weeks)

•Linux basics

•Docker fundamentals

•Container concepts

•YAML syntax

Phase 2: K8s Core (4 weeks)

•Pods, ReplicaSets, Deployments

•Services (ClusterIP, NodePort, LoadBalancer)

•ConfigMaps and Secrets

•Namespaces and RBAC basics

Phase 3: Intermediate (4 weeks)

•StatefulSets and DaemonSets

•Persistent Volumes and Storage Classes

•Ingress controllers

•HPA and VPA autoscaling

Phase 4: Advanced (4 weeks)

•Network policies

•Security contexts and Pod Security

•Custom resources and operators

•Multi-cluster patterns

Phase 5: CKA Prep (2 weeks)

•Practice on killer.sh

•Time management for exam tasks

•kubectl shortcuts and aliases

•Exam-day strategy

Job Roles This Enables

•DevOps Engineer

•Platform Engineer

•SRE

•Cloud Engineer

Target Certifications

•CKA → CKAD → CKS (progression)

How to Use This Roadmap

1.Work through phases in order — each builds on the previous

2.Complete the labs section for each phase before moving on

3.Build a project after each phase to cement learning

4.Use the interview section to test understanding regularly

5.Track progress: revisit earlier sections as concepts compound

Prerequisites

See prerequisites.md in this section for what you should know before starting.

Revision Notes

Total time: 10-15 weeks (part-time)
Daily practice more effective than weekend marathons
Build real things — theory alone not enough for these tools
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