DevOps and Docker Talk: Cloud Native Interviews and Tooling

DevOps Cert Prep using AI, with the KodeKloud Team

Dec 13, 2024

Bret chats with Vijin Palazhi and Mumshad Mannambeth from KodeKloud, highlighting their expertise in certification prep and hands-on labs. They dive into the impact of AI on learning platforms, revolutionizing tech education. Topics include the evolution of Kubernetes certifications, the shift to remote testing, and essential skills for developing with Kubernetes. The duo also discusses the importance of community and strategic learning paths for aspiring developers while introducing upcoming innovations in certification courses.

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Certification Then and Now

Bret Fisher describes the old-school certification process of the '90s.
It involved physical testing centers, paper results, and less sophisticated security measures.

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From Student to Colleague

Vijin Palazhi recounts using Bret Fisher's Docker Mastery course on Udemy.
This emphasizes the collaborative, rather than competitive, nature of their relationship.

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Hiring from Community

Mumshad Mannambeth found Vijin Palazhi through community engagement, not traditional hiring.
This highlights the power of community in identifying talent.

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Bret is joined by Mumshad Mannambeth and Vijin Palazhi of KodeKloud for Q&A on what we should be studying and certifying for in 2025.

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This episode is chalked full of information. We talked about the CNCF Kubestronaut program and how GenAI has changed the cert prep game, and see what tools and techniques we should use to prepare for next year!

You've probably seen Mumshad's courses. He has been another person like myself who, for almost a decade, has been making container courses on Docker, Kubernetes, all the tooling. Now he's running a giant platform of learning and they're introducing AI into your learning and certification prep, courses, and skills labs. And we go through all of it.

We talk about all of the Linux Foundation certifications they cover. They've launched over 100 courses now on their platform and they cover a lot, if not all of the Linux certifications, especially around Kubernetes and the Cloud Native ecosystem. I'm a huge fan of that. I think this is great stuff for everyone, especially if you're early in your career and you're using certifications as a way to prove your expertise or you're like me, you've been around forever and you want to show that you're up to date.

There's also a video version of this show on YouTube.

★Topics★
KodeKloud website

Creators & Guests

Cristi Cotovan - Editor
Beth Fisher - Producer
Bret Fisher - Host
Mumshad Mannambeth - Guest
Vijin Palazhi - Guest

(00:00) - DDT MAIN (Audio) Bret's NEW
(04:32) - Community in Career Growth
(05:48) - Intro
(07:51) - Kubernetes Certifications: Kubestronaut
(11:36) - The Kubernetes Learning Path
(15:40) - Who is Kubestronaut For?
(22:24) - Maintaining Kubernetes Certification
(24:34) - Changes in Certification Requirements
(25:12) - KodeKloud Course Updates
(26:46) - Exploring BlueSky for Cloud Native Community
(27:21) - AI in Certification and Teaching Assistance
(39:21) - AI Tutor and Future of Learning
(40:31) - Replacing Q&A with AI?
(57:22) - Rapid Fire Q&A
(57:32) - Pro vs AI Subscription with KodeKloud
(57:53) - Starting with K8s
(01:00:52) - Certifications for Software Engineers
(01:04:12) - Course Updates and Future Plans
(01:06:33) - Developer Courses Plans?
(01:09:20) - No Labs for Azure DevOps Course
(01:10:53) - MLOps Courses
(01:12:23) - Conclusion and Final Thoughts

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