Day 7: Your Kubernetes Learning Roadmap — What’s Next After the Basics?

You’ve made it through: You’ve just unlocked the foundation of Kubernetes. But Kubernetes is big. It’s normal to now think: This post will give you the answer. Here’s a simple path we recommend: What to learn next: Tools: 👉 KodeKloud Kubernetes Free Labs 👉 Kubernetes Playground Goal: Be confident to deploy small apps on Kubernetes. What to explore: Tools: 👉 KodeKloud Kubernetes Learning Path Goal: Run small microservices apps in Kubernetes with persistence & scaling. What to master: Certification Tip: Start preparing for CKA (Certified Kubernetes Administrator). Tools: 👉 KodeKloud CKA Course 👉 Official Kubernetes Docs Goal: Be job-ready for DevOps & Cloud Native roles. We recommend keeping this simple checklist as your personal tracker : [ ] I understand Containers & Docker [ ] I know how to use kubectl [ ] I can create and manage Pods [ ] I know how Deployments & ReplicaSets work [ ] I can expose apps using Services [ ] I can manage ConfigMaps & Secrets [ ] I understand Clusters, Nodes, and the Control Plane [ ] I ’ve tried Kubernetes labs or playgrounds [ ] I’ve deployed a real-world app in Kubernetes [ ] I ’m exploring intermediate concepts (Volumes, Ingress, Monitoring) 👉 Pro tip: Print it or keep it in Notion/GitHub and check items off as you progress! Kubernetes is NOT something you master overnight. The key is consistent practice + real projects. Even learning these basics puts you ahead of most beginner engineers. You’ve started your Cloud Native journey — keep going. We’ll be here to help every step of the way.