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Kubernetes for the Absolute Beginners - Hands-on (Udemy.com)

Learn Kubernetes in simple, easy and fun way with hands-on coding exercises. For beginners in DevOps.

Created by: Mumshad Mannambeth

Last updated September 2026

Our take

Based on the ratings of 115,151 students, a sample of their written reviews and the syllabus, as the course stood in September 2026. No course pays to be reviewed.

Mumshad Mannambeth's beginner Kubernetes course is a short, practical first pass at the basics. The syllabus covers pods, ReplicaSets, deployments, services, a YAML primer and a section on running Kubernetes on Google Cloud. It runs 6.6 hours across 63 lectures, with 37 coding exercises that run in the browser. More than 505,000 students have enrolled. It fits sysadmins and developers who know their way around a Linux box but have never touched orchestration.

Reviewers mostly praise the clear explanations, the diagrams and the balance of lecture and labs. Some say it was easy to follow and pointed them toward what to learn next. The complaints are smaller. One student wants downloadable notes, another finds the built-in exercises dry. A few low-star reviews call the delivery dull, mention a slight accent and uneven video quality, or report lab glitches. One says free YouTube videos teach more. Still, only about 1 percent of ratings are one or two stars.

The course was last updated in September 2026, and its history shows the lab environment moving up through newer Kubernetes versions, which matters for a fast-moving tool. It is a cheap, quick way to get the vocabulary and the YAML habits down. It will not make anyone an administrator. Networking gets a single five minute lecture. Take it first, then pick a deeper course if you need certification prep or production skills.

Best forSysadmins and developers who want Kubernetes basics in a few evenings, with browser labs instead of a local cluster.
Skip it ifYou want cluster administration, exam prep or production depth rather than a first tour of the basics.

Pros

  • 37 in-browser coding exercises let students practice YAML and commands without a local setup
  • Clear explanations with images that reviewers find easy to follow
  • Lab environment upgraded across several Kubernetes versions, last updated September 2026
  • At 6.6 hours, the basics fit into a few evenings

Cons

  • No downloadable notes or PDF, so students have to keep their own
  • Some reviewers find the delivery dull, with uneven video quality and a slight accent
  • Labs can glitch, needing a reset or manual refresh, and networking gets one short lecture
Great experience with Instructor. Well balanced with lecture and labs
Jacob Rajesh, a student

True Kubernetes beginners, though basic Linux and sysadmin comfort helps. It is not aimed at people new to IT.

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What you will learn

  • Gain basic understanding of Kubernetes Fundamentals
  • Develop Kubernetes Configuration Files in YAML
  • Deploy Kubernetes Cluster on local systems
  • Deploy Kubernetes on Cloud - Google Cloud Platform
  • Deploy Applications on Kubernetes
  • Setup ReplicaSets, Services and Deployments on Kubernetes

Course content

11 sections · 63 lectures · 6.6 hours of video 39 quizzes, 37 coding exercises, 17 articles

  1. 1Introduction 1 free preview4 lectures · 6 min
  2. 2Kubernetes Overview 1 free preview7 lectures · 1 quiz · 40 min
  3. 3Kubernetes Concepts5 lectures · 1 quiz · 34 min
  4. 4YAML Introduction 1 free preview3 lectures · 6 quizzes · 11 min
  5. 5Kubernetes Concepts - Pods, ReplicaSets, Deployments18 lectures · 23 quizzes · 2.2 hours
  6. 6Networking in Kubernetes1 lecture · 5 min
  7. 7Services6 lectures · 8 quizzes · 36 min
  8. 8Microservices Architecture5 lectures · 45 min
  9. 9Kubernetes on Cloud5 lectures · 29 min
  10. 10Conclusion1 lecture · 1 min

Who it is for

The instructor says it suits

  • Beginners in Containers
  • Beginners in Orchestration
  • System Administrators
  • Developers
  • Project Managers

What you need before you start

  • Basic System Administration
  • Have access to a laptop or system to setup Kubernetes

How it compares

Against the other 219 rated Udemy courses in DevOps on CourseDuck:

  • Rating4.6 out of 5higher than 78% of them
  • Reviews115,151#1 of 220 by number of reviews
  • Length6.6 hourslonger than 54% of them
  • Last updatedSeptember 2026more recently than 94% of them

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Course Description

“This is by far the best Kubernetes course”—Student Testimonial


Why You Need To Learn Kubernetes


Learning Kubernetes is essential for any DevOps professional. DevOps engineers are always in demand. The average Silicon Valley salary for a DevOps engineer is 20% higher than that of a software engineer.


DevOps engineers make an average of $140,000 to $200,000 annually. And one of the most in-demand skills is Kubernetes Deployment.


Kubernetes is an open-source system for automating the deployment, scaling, and management of containerized applications. It was originally designed by Google and is now maintained by the Cloud Native Computing Foundation.


Kubernetes is at the cutting edge of application deployment. The best way to kick-start your DevOps career is by learning how to effectively deploy Kubernetes by taking our Kubernetes for beginner course.


How Our Beginner’s Course Will Help You Learn Kubernetes


This course is for absolute Kubernetes beginners. With zero knowledge about Kubernetes, once you take this course and complete all of the hands-on coding exercises, you will be ready to deploy your own applications on a Kubernetes platform.


You will start your journey as a beginner and go through 10 simple, step-by-step lectures. Each lecture and demo is designed to give you the time to fully grasp all of the concepts. The most important part of the course is the series of hands-on coding exercises that accompany each major concept.


Practice, Practice, Practice, Kubernetes!!!


But lectures alone won’t give you the skills you need to make it as a DevOps engineer. In this course, you will learn by doing. Each exercise will help you make sure you have truly mastered the concepts and will help you have the confidence to apply your Kubernetes knowledge in real-world situations.


You will be developing your own services using Kubernetes configuration files for different use cases right in your browser. The coding exercises will validate your commands to make sure you have written them correctly.


Start Mastering Kubernetes Today


Don’t waste any more time wondering what course is best for you. You’ve already found it. Get started right now by developing the Kubernetes skills you need to be successful as a DevOps engineer with our Kubernetes for Beginner course.


Legal Notice:


Kubernetes and the Kubernetes logo are trademarks or registered trademarks of The Linux Foundation. in the United States and/or other countries. The Linux Foundation and other parties may also have trademark rights in other terms used herein. This course is not certified, accredited, affiliated with, nor endorsed by Kubernetes or The Linux Foundation.


Course Update History
       

  • July 02, 2025 – Course updated with the latest content

  • May 26, 2025 – Lab environment upgrade to 1.33v (in progress)

  • Jan 22, 2025 – Lab environment upgrade to 1.32v

  • Feb 17, 2024 – Lab environment upgrade to 1.29v

  • June 15, 2023 – Lab environment upgrade to 1.27v

  • Feb 2, 2023 – Lab environment upgrade to 1.26v

  • Oct 10, 2022 – Lab environment upgrade to 1.24v

  • May 10, 2022 – Lab solutions added

  • May 1, 2022 – Lab environment upgrade to v1.23

  • Oct 20, 2021 – Lab environment upgrade to v1.22

  • May 10, 2021 – Lab environment upgrade to v1.20

  • Aug 24, 2020 – Lab environment upgrade to v1.19

  • Jun 16, 2020 – Lab environment upgrade to v1.18


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Instructor Details

Mumshad Mannambeth

Mumshad is an IT Solutions Architect and specializes in Cloud Native Computing, Automation and DevOps. He is the founder of KodeKloud - a hands-on learning platform and a Certified Kubernetes Training Partner. He is passionate about learning new technology and teaching. He believes the best way to learn is to learn by doing and in a fun way.  Mumshad has authored multiple courses on DevOps, Cloud and Automation technologies. His courses focus on providing students with an interactive and hands-on experience in learning new technology that makes learning really interesting.

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Reviews

4.6

115,151 ratings on Udemy

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By Mohammad Jawad Barati on 9/2/2026

It gives you a nice push and nudge you towards the right direction in terms of what you should do next. But there are lectures and parts that have not been discussed since those were unrelated topics. Nonetheless I liked it and it gave me a good understanding.

By Muhammad Ibrahim Sheikh on 8/30/2026

The Kubernetes course was a good match for me. It provided a clear introduction to Kubernetes concepts and included hands-on exercises that helped me understand how Pods, containers, deployments, and scaling work. The practical approach made it easier to apply what I learned and increased my confidence in using Kubernetes.

By CORNELIU ZENO MARIN on 8/19/2026

Clear so far, thank you! Basics are covered. I found chapters about services and microservices or the kubeadm demo confusing and explained much too quickly, which made them hard (to impossible) to follow.

By Alex Rivera on 7/11/2026

Amazing K8s course! It covers all needed to know the basics of Kubernetes and more. The labs are great and really challenge you to remember and undestrand file's structure (yaml). I'm really looking forward for the next ones.

By Andrey Kusuma on 6/29/2026

Great course with easy to understand explanation using a lot of illustration which helping alot to understand the concept of Kubernetes. The balance of the conceptual and hands-on practice helped me alot in the actual K8s practice. Very recommended

By Kunal Chakraborty on 6/23/2026

This course help me understand the basics of Kubernetes. The course is very well curated and following it is very easy. The Last part Multi node setup was a bit too much, else i like the whole course

By Shahul on 6/18/2026

It is very easy to understand and the course is definitely beginner friendly. For the beginners the code practice sessions would be of great help. The lectures knowledge in the subject is good and the sessions are good.

By Ahmet V on 5/5/2026

This course is good at explaining the building blocks of a Kubernetes cluster, why you might need a cluster, and how to set up a basic cluster. Basically, if you're a software dev and your team/company uses k8s and you're just trying to understand what's going on, this course pretty much opens your eyes. 16 GB RAM should be enough for the course, but if you want to launch multiple instances of an application, might not be enough, especially if you're on Windows. I don't think the kubeadm part in the Appendix is particularly useful, especially for the people that would take this course. You're not really going to launch a multi node cluster if you're just interested in the basics. I'm gonna go for the CKA course next, since I'm interested in more in-depth understanding. Again, this course is just for basic understanding, there are some things that would help you in a production environment but not much.

By José Federico Peralta on 4/26/2026

This course is fantastic for getting started in the world of Kubernetes. The last section is especially great—it explains how to manually set up a Kubernetes cluster. I actually set one up myself on an old PC running Proxmox. This course is spectacular—I highly recommend it.

By Rajapraveena Thangavel on 4/18/2026

This course is very helpful for beginners to work on kubernetes applications. It gives clear picture on containers , integration and concepts of k8s.

By Thong-Hwee Koh on 11/21/2020

Yes, the course a has a good pace so far.
1. However there was an ambiguity in the topic of pods: there was a mention of "multi-pod containers". Should it be "multi-container pods" instead? Incidentally, if it is correct then what exactly is "multi-pod containers"?

By Rama Krishna on 11/7/2020

Course was very good touching upon all basics. Please include namespace topic.

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Overall Score : 92 / 100