Navigate the Cloud Native Landscape
Master Kubernetes and the cloud native ecosystem in just 3 days. Go from zero knowledge to production-ready skills with expert guidance.
Prices don't include VAT.
*Early bird pricing available until September 30th, 2025
Why Cloud Native Compass?
The cloud native ecosystem can be overwhelming. Our comprehensive training provides a clear path through the complexity, giving you practical skills to succeed in production environments.
From Zero to Hero
Start with no Kubernetes knowledge and finish ready to deploy and manage production workloads confidently.
Hands-On Learning
Practice with real-world scenarios and exercises. Every concept is reinforced with practical application.
Complete Ecosystem
Navigate the entire cloud native landscape including monitoring, security, networking, and best practices.
3-Day Training Program
A comprehensive journey through the cloud native ecosystem
Foundation & Core Concepts
- Cloud Native Introduction
- Container Fundamentals
- Kubernetes Architecture
- Pods, Services & Deployments
- ConfigMaps & Secrets
- First Application Deployment
Advanced Kubernetes & Ecosystem
- Gateway API & Legacy (Ingress)
- Application Packaging and Automation
- Networking
- Self-hosting vs managed: How boundary conditions influence your architecture
- Observability of Performance, Functionality and Security for ephemeral deployments
Production & Best Practices
- Storage & Persistent Volumes
- Security & Compliance
- Cert-manager
- Deployment & GitOps
- Certification
Meet Your Instructors
Learn from industry experts with years of production experience
Key Researcher and Open Source Maintainer
Constanze is an entrepreneur who spent over 15 years implementing resilient complex systems for finance and government, teaches at university, founded the K8s Stormcenter for Open Threat Intel, created the Bill of Behavior and researches improvements to cloud security
Content Created by Our Instructors
Explore the wealth of knowledge and open source contributions our instructors have shared with the community
Discover eBPF
Discover how eBPF works by using it and build up a mental model as you progress through real-life problems from performance over observability to security.
Kubernetes the Hard Way
A manually assembled Kubernetes cluster, inspired by Kelsey Hightower's "Kubernetes the Hard Way" tutorial.
Kubernetes Admission Control
Learn how admission controllers influence cluster behavior, apply default configurations, and enforce policies for consistency and compliance.
Instructors in Action
See our instructors sharing their expertise at conferences, workshops, and community events around the world
Constanze at CNS Munich
Constance presenting her eBPF course at CNS Munich
Márk at KCD Budapest
Márk's closing remarks at KCD Budapest
Constanze and Márk at CNS Munich
Both instructors chatting at CNS Munich
Frequently Asked Questions
Get answers to common questions about our Cloud Native Compass training
No prior Kubernetes or cloud native experience is required! We start from the fundamentals and build up to production-ready skills. Basic familiarity with command line and general software development concepts is helpful but not mandatory.
You'll receive a completion certificate, access to all training materials, hands-on lab exercises, and continued access to our community support channels. We also provide guidance on relevant certifications you can pursue.
Absolutely! We offer group discounts and can customize the content to focus on your organization's specific use cases and infrastructure. Contact us to discuss enterprise training options.
You'll need a laptop with Chrome installed and access to the Internet.
We'll provide access to cloud environments for the hands-on exercises, so you don't need to worry about setting up Kubernetes clusters locally.
For corporate setups (especially with firewalls): Please try solving any challenge on iximiuz Labs and test if the live playground is responsive.
We keep class sizes small to ensure personalized attention and both instructors are present at all times. The training is conducted in-person in Vienna with a mix of lectures, hands-on labs, and interactive discussions.
Yes, after selecting the ticket type (Early Bird, Regular or Late), you will see options for business invoicing and VAT.
The conditions mainly depend on whether the cancellation is 30, 60, or more days prior to the event. You’ll find the exact details in our AGB
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