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Course Information

  • Sessions 4 days
  • Duration 32 hrs
  • Level Intermediate
  • Assessment 2 hrs

Venue

12 Woodlands Square #07-85/86/87 Woods Square Tower 1, Singapore 737715. 5 mins walk from Woodlands (NS9) MRT station.

The venue is disabled-friendly.

Skills Framework

TSC Title
Solution Architecture
TSC Code
ICT-DES-4006-1.1

Learning Outcomes

By end of the course, learners should be able to:

  • LO1: Develop a Kubernetes architectural proof of concept.
  • LO2: Identify the technical and practical requirements in a Kubernetes setup.
  • LO3: Develop a solution architecture within Kubernetes.
  • LO4: Prepare a technical blueprint for a Kubernetes-based solution for security and storage.
  • LO5: Demonstrate Kubernetes solution for a specific business problem.
  • LO6: Implement regular monitoring of the Kubernetes system and perform necessary troubleshooting.
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Certification

  • Certificate of Completion from Tertiary Courses - Upon meeting at least 75% attendance and passing the assessment(s), participants will receive a Certificate of Completion from Tertiary Courses.
  • OpenCerts from SkillsFuture Singapore - After passing the assessment(s) and achieving at least 75% attendance, participants will receive a OpenCert (aka Statement of Achievement) from SkillsFuture Singapore, certifying that they have achieved the Competency Standard(s) in the above Skills Framework.

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WSQ - Certified Kubernetes Administrator (CKA) Training

Course Code: TGS-2025054612
  • WSQ
  • SkillsFuture Credit
  • PSEA
  • UTAP
  • SFEC
  • Absentee Payroll
  • MCES

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What's This Course About

Immerse yourself in the transformative power of Kubernetes with our WSQ Certified Kubernetes Administrator (CKA) Exam Prep course. This course is meticulously designed to imbue learners with a strong foundational knowledge and practical skills necessary for developing a Kubernetes architectural proof of concept. The journey through this course will enable learners to identify the technical and practical requirements in a Kubernetes setup and subsequently develop a solution architecture within Kubernetes. As learners delve deeper, they will also prepare a technical blueprint for a Kubernetes-based solution focusing on crucial aspects like security and storage, ensuring a comprehensive understanding of deploying and managing applications within a Kubernetes environment.

Transitioning to real-world application, this course emphasizes on demonstrating a Kubernetes solution for a specific business problem, thereby allowing learners to apply their acquired knowledge in practical scenarios. Additionally, the course covers the implementation of regular monitoring of the Kubernetes system and performing necessary troubleshooting, which are essential skills for maintaining a robust and efficient Kubernetes environment. Through a blend of theoretical learning and practical exercises, learners will not only be well-prepared for the Certified Kubernetes Administrator exam but also be empowered with the ability to leverage Kubernetes for solving complex business problems and significantly contribute to their organization's technological advancements.

Certification Exam at Pearson Vue

Once you are prepared for the exam, you can register for the certification here.We are Authorised Pearson Vue Testing Center. You can take the certification exam at our test center. Note that the course fee does not include the certification exam fee.

WSQ Funding

Full Fee $2,000.00 Before GST
GST $180.00 9% of fee
Baseline Nett $1,180.00 SG/PR age 21+ · 50% funded
MCES / SME Nett $780.00 SG age 40+ · 70% funded
SkillsFuture Enterprise Credit (SFEC)

Eligible Singapore-registered companies can tap on $10000 SFEC to cover out-of-pocket expenses.Click here to submit SkillsFuture Enterprise Credit

SkillsFuture Credit (SFC)

Eligible Singapore Citizens can use their SFC to offset course fee payable after funding but the $4,000 Additional SFC (Mid-Career Support) cannot be used. Click here for SkillsFuture Credit submission

UTAP

Eligible NTUC members can apply for 50% of the unfunded fee from UTAP, capped up to $250/year and for members aged 40 and above, capped up to $500/year. Click here to submit UTAP

PSEA

Eligible Singapore Citizens can use their PSEA funds to offset course fee payable after funding.

To check for Post-Secondary Education Account (PSEA) eligibility for this course, Visit SkillsFuture (course code: TGS-2025054612)
  • Scroll down to “Keyword Tags” to verify for PSEA eligibility.
  • If there is “PSEA” under keyword tags, the course is eligible for PSEA.

Once you are eligible for PSEA, please download and fill up the PSEA Withdrawal Form and email to us. 

Course FeeBefore Funding

$2,000.00 (GST-exclusive)
$2,180.00 (GST-inclusive)

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Additional Note

Please bring your own laptop for hands-on training. If you don't have laptop, we can provide spare laptop for training use.

Post-Course Support

  • We provide free consultation related to the subject matter after the course.
  • Please email your queries to enquiry@tertiaryinfotech.com and we will forward your queries to the subject matter experts.

Cancellation & Reschedule Policy

  • You can register your interest without upfront payment. There is no penalty for withdrawal of the course before the class commences.
  • We reserve the right to cancel or re-schedule the course due to unforeseen circumstances. If the course is cancelled, we will refund 100% for any paid amount.
  • Note the venue of the training is subject to changes due to availability of the classroom.

Course Details

Course Details

What You'll Learn

Topic 1: Core-Concepts

What is Kubernetes

Installing & Configuring kubectl for Linux

Configuring Kubernetes in Minikube in Windows

Configuring Kubernetes in Minikube in Linux

Understanding PODS

Creating First POD Configuration in YAML

Understanding Commands and Arguments in Kubernetes

Exposing Ports for PODS

Generating Pod Manifests via CLI

Topic 2: Workloads & Scheduling 

Implementing Labels and Selectors

Creating our first ReplicaSet

Creating our first Deployment

Rolling Back Deployments

maxSurge and maxUnavailable

Important Pointers - Deployments

Generating Deployment Manifests via CLI

Understanding DaemonSets

Overview of NodeSelector

Understanding Node Affinity

Resource Limits

Scheduling Pods without a Scheduler

Taints and Tolerations

Adapter Pattern

Topic 3: Services and Networking 

Creating Service and Endpoints

Using Selectors in Service

Service Type: NodePort

Service Type: Load Balancer

Generating Service Manifest via CLI

Installing Helm

Deploying our first Helm Chart

Creating Ingress Resource

Deploying Ingress Controller

Kubernetes Namespace

Overview of Service Accounts

Service Accounts - Points to Note

Service Accounts- Practical Scenerios

Named Port

Topic 4: Security 

Authenticating with K8s using Tokens

Overview of Authorization

ClusterRole and ClusterRole Bindings

Creating TLS Certificate for Authentication

Kubernetes Secrets

Mounting Secrets Inside Pods

Topic 5: Storage

Storage-Section-Introduction

Introduction-to-Docker-Storage

Storage-in-Docker

Volume-Driver-Plugins-in-Docker

Container.Storage-Interface

Volumes

Persistent-Volumes

Persistent-Volume-Claims

Using-PVC-in-PODs

Storage-Class

Topic 6: Cluster Architecture, Installation & Configuration 

Configuring Cluster with kubeadm

Upgrading kubeadm Clusters

Steps to install and configure Kubernetes

Breakdown Learning

ETCD Backup and Restore

Understanding Network Policies

Topic 7: Logging and Monitoring 

Kubernetes Events

Field selectors

Deploying Metric Server

Topic 8: Troubleshooting

Application-Failure

Control-Plane-Failure

Worker-Node-Failure

Assessment

  • Written Exam
  • Practical Exam

Course Info

Promotion Code

Promo or discount cannot be applied to WSQ courses

Minimum Entry Requirement

Knowledge and Skills

  • Able to operate computer functions with minimum Computer Literacy Level 2 based on ICAS Computer Skills Assessment Framework
  • Minimum 3 GCE ‘O’ Levels Passes including English or WPL Level 5 (Average of Reading, Listening, Speaking & Writing Scores)

Attitude

  • Positive Learning Attitude
  • Enthusiastic Learner

Experience

  • Minimum of 1 year of working experience.

Target Year Group : 21-65 years old

Minimum Software/Hardware Requirement

Software:

You can download and install the following software:

Hardware: Windows and Mac Laptops

About Progressive Wage Model (PWM)

The Progressive Wage Model (PWM) helps to increase wages of workers through upgrading skills and improving productivity. 

Employers must ensure that their Singapore citizen and PR workers meet the PWM training requirements of attaining at least 1 Workforce Skills Qualification (WSQ) Statement of Attainment, out of the list of approved WSQ training modules.

For more information on PWM, please visit MOM site.

Funding Eligility Criteria

Individual Sponsored Trainee Employer Sponsored Trainee
  • Singapore Citizens or Singapore Permanent Residents
  • From 1 October 2023, attendance-taking for SkillsFuture Singapore's (SSG) funded courses must be done digitally via the Singpass App. This applies to both physical and synchronous e-learning courses.​
  • Trainee must pass all prescribed tests / assessments and attain 100% competency.
  • We reserves the right to claw back the funded amount from trainee if he/she did not meet the eligibility criteria.
  • Singapore Citizens or Singapore Permanent Residents who are DIRECT EMPLOYEE of the sponsoring company.
  • From 1 October 2023, attendance-taking for SkillsFuture Singapore's (SSG) funded courses must be done digitally via the Singpass App. This applies to both physical and synchronous e-learning courses.​
  • Trainee must pass all prescribed tests / assessments and attain 100% competency.
  • We reserves the right to claw back the funded amount from the employer if trainee did not meet the eligibility criteria.

 SkillsFuture Credit: 

  • Eligible Singapore Citizens can use their SkillsFuture Credit to offset course fee payable after funding.

 PSEA:

  • To check for Post-Secondary Education Account (PSEA) eligibility, goto mySkillsFuture portal and search for this course code.
  • Scroll down to "Keyword Tags" to verify for PSEA eligibility.
  • If there is “PSEA” under keyword tags, the course is eligible for PSEA.  
  • And if there is no “PSEA” under keyword tags, the course is ineligible for PSEA. 
  • Not all courses are eligible for PSEA funding.

 Absentee Payroll (AP) Funding: 

  • $4.50 per hour, capped at $100,000 per enterprise per calendar year.
  • AP funding will be computed based on the actual number of training hours attended by the trainee.

 SFEC:

  • If the Training Provider has submitted an enrolment for course fee grant claim in Training Partners Gateway (TPGateway), SSG would be able to derive SFEC funding based on this record. There is no need for enterprise to submit any claim request and the SFEC claim will be automatically generated and disbursed.
  • Where there is no such record, eligible employers are required to submit an SFEC claim after course completion via the SFEC microsite.
  • SkillsFuture Enterprise Credit (SFEC) Microsite 

 

Steps to Apply Skills Future Claim

  • The staff will send you an invoice with the fee breakdown.
  • Login to the MySkillsFuture portal, select the course you’re enrolling on and enter the course date and schedule.
  • Enter the course fee payable by you (including GST) and enter the amount of credit to claim.
  • Upload your invoice and click ‘Submit’

SkillsFuture Level-Up Program

The  SkillsFuture Level-Up Programme provides greater structural support for mid-career Singaporeans aged 40 years and above to pursue a substantive skills reboot and stay relevant in a changing economy. For more information, visit SkillsFuture Level-Up Programme

Get Additional Course Fee Support Up to $500 under UTAP

The Union Training Assistance Programme (UTAP) is a training benefit provided to NTUC Union Members with an objective of encouraging them to upgrade with skills training. It is provided to minimize the training cost. If you are a NTUC Union Member then you can get 50% funding (capped at $500 per year) under Union Training Assistance Programme (UTAP).

For more information visit NTUC U Portal – Union Training Assistance Program (UTAP)

Steps to Apply UTAP

  • Log in to your U Portal account to submit your UTAP application upon completion of the course.

Note

  • SSG subsidy is available for Singapore Citizens, Permanent Residents, and Corporates.
  • All Singaporeans aged 25 and above can use their SkillsFuture Credit to pay. For more details, visit www.skillsfuture.gov.sg/credit
  • An unfunded course fee can be claimed via SkillsFuture Credit or paid in cash.
  • UTAP funding for NTUC Union Members is capped at $250 for 39 years and below and at $500 for 40 years and above.
  • UTAP support amount will be paid to training provider first and claimed after end of class by learner.

Appeal Process

  1. The candidate has the right to disagree with the assessment decision made by the assessor.
  2. When giving feedback to the candidate, the assessor must check with the candidate if he agrees with the assessment outcome.
  3. If the candidate agrees with the assessment outcome, the assessor & the candidate must sign the Assessment Summary Record.
  4. If the candidate disagrees with the assessment outcome, he/she should not sign in the Assessment Summary Record.
  5. If the candidate intends to appeal the decision, he/she should first discuss the matter with the assessor/assessment manager.
  6. If the candidate is still not satisfied with the decision, the candidate must notify the assessor of the decision to appeal. The assessor will reflect the candidate’s intention in the Feedback Section of the Assessment Summary Record.
  7. The assessor will notify the assessor manager about the candidate’s intention to lodge an appeal.
  8. The candidate must lodge the appeal within 7 days, giving reasons for appeal 
  9. The assessor can help the candidate with writing and lodging the appeal.
  10. he assessment manager will collect information from the candidate & assessor and give a final decision.
  11. A record of the appeal and any subsequent actions and findings will be made.
  12. An Assessment Appeal Panel will be formed to review and give a decision.
  13. The outcome of the appeal will be made known to the candidate within 2 weeks from the date the appeal was lodged.
  14. The decision of the Assessment Appeal Panel is final and no further appeal will be entertained.
  15. Please click the link below to fill up the Candidates Appeal Form.

Job Roles

Job Roles

  • DevOps Engineer
  • Cloud Solutions Architect
  • Software Developer
  • Infrastructure Engineer
  • Site Reliability Engineer (SRE)
  • Systems Administrator
  • IT Operations Specialist
  • Platform Engineer
  • Microservices Developer
  • Release Manager
  • Network Administrator (focusing on cloud-native applications)
  • Continuous Deployment Specialist
  • Backend Developer
  • Cloud Security Specialist
  • Container Orchestration Manager

Trainers

Trainers

Truman Ng

Truman Ng, PMP®, HCIE®, ACTA, CBP, is a highly credentialed IT professional with extensive expertise in cloud infrastructure, networking, and enterprise systems administration. Holding advanced certifications such as Huawei HCIE®, Cisco CCNP/CCIP/CCDP, ITILv3, and PMP®, he brings a strong foundation in both system reliability and service management. With his WSQ Advanced Certificate in Training and Assessment (ACTA), Truman is well-equipped to deliver structured, outcome-driven training that aligns with WSQ standards. His background in large-scale enterprise networking, security, and cloud solutions positions him as a capable guide for learners aspiring to master Kubernetes administration at an advanced level.
As a trainer, Truman has successfully delivered courses across Docker (Basic & Advanced), CI/CD pipelines, Ansible, Python, and cybersecurity, alongside modules in cloud networking and automation. These skill areas are directly relevant to CKA training, which focuses on cluster installation, configuration, troubleshooting, and securing Kubernetes environments. His hands-on experience in containerization, orchestration, and DevOps tools enables him to bridge theory with practical application, ensuring learners build both competence and confidence. With a teaching approach that blends technical depth with clear pedagogy, Truman prepares participants to administer Kubernetes clusters effectively and achieve Certified Kubernetes Administrator certification.

Review

Customer Reviews (22)

Average Rating: 2.0/5 Review by Course Participant/Trainee
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3. How do you find the training environment
I regret attending this course. In my assessment, I achieved no more than half of the intended learning outcomes.

The course may satisfy WSQ requirements on paper, but the actual delivery is seriously inadequate. The instructor relies excessively on live demos, typing YAML files and running console commands and mainly just narrating his own actions. Most of the time, we are watching him perform tasks he is already familiar with, rather than being taught in a structured and effective way.

The issue is not that the learners lack IT background. We are experienced IT practitioners. The problem is that the instructor does little to explain clearly what the yaml configuration syntax is meant to achieve, why it is being used, and how it affects the outcome. Instead, he keeps changing config settings and executing commands, expecting the class to understanding the meaning of his actions from observation alone. This makes the learning experience confusing, frustrating, and ineffective.

Although the slides are actually clear and informative, he barely uses them. We had also given feedback that he should follow the lesson slides more closely. However, even when he did use them, he tended to breeze through them quickly. It was apparent that he did not author the slides and was not sufficiently familiar with them to teach from them effectively. Rather than following the structure of the lesson materials, he depends almost entirely on practical demos. This makes the lessons poorly structured, difficult to follow, and overly dependent on his personal delivery style.

His very thick accent makes matters worse. With the demo-heavy and poorly structured teaching approach, it becomes genuinely difficult to follow what he is saying and to connect his explanation to the concepts being taught.

To be blunt, it seemed like we paid to watch someone work and talk through his own actions. The trainer taught at the level of a practitioner performing tasks, not at the level of learners trying to understand and apply the concepts. A certified course should not leave learners this lost.

SSG should seriously review not only the course content, but also the actual standard of teaching, lesson delivery, and whether the trainer is fit to deliver the course effectively. Certification should not be based on course materials alone when the actual classroom experience falls so far below an acceptable standard.

I would not recommend this course to anyone in its current form. (Posted on 6/26/2026)
Average Rating: 3.7/5 Review by Course Participant/Trainee
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Course Attendee need to have prior experience before attending the class (Posted on 6/26/2026)
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Iverall quite gd,, jus that noise level fr next dr,, surroundings (Posted on 11/24/2025)
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