My Kubernetes Training Journey with Andela

Sometime this year, I came across an opportunity that caught my eye — the Kubernetes African Developer Training Program, supported by Andela, CNCF, and the Linux Foundation. I didn’t know what to expect, but I applied anyway, hoping for the best. One day, I opened my email and saw the words: “Congratulations, you’re in!” I smiled so hard. Why I Joined I’m still figuring things out in tech. I didn’t start with a degree in computer science or a fancy job title. I just have a love for learning and a desire to grow. Kubernetes sounded complex, but also like something I needed to learn if I wanted to get better in cloud and DevOps. So when I found this program, I decided to take the step, not because I knew everything, but because I was ready to learn. How It's Going The training has been hands-on and friendly. So far, I’ve learned about: What containers are and how they work Using kubectl to interact with clusters Writing simple YAML files Managing pods and deployments It hasn’t been smooth all the way. Some topics take time to sink in, and there are moments when I feel stuck. But I remind myself why I started, and I keep going. The support from the community also helps — knowing I’m not alone means a lot. What This Means to Me This program is more than just a course. For someone like me, who’s still starting in the cloud/DevOps. It’s a chance to grow and build something real. I don’t have everything figured out yet, but every new concept I learn feels like progress. And the fact that it’s focused on African developers makes it even more special. Opportunities like this matter—they open doors for people who just need a chance to show what they can do. What I’d Say to Others If you’re considering applying for something like this, go for it. You don’t have to be an expert to start. Just be willing to learn, ask questions, and keep showing up. A few things that have helped me: Taking notes in my own words and asking ChatGPT to explain. Going back to watch a video if I fail a question at the end of the course. Going through the demo video as I learn. Looking Ahead I’m still going through the course, and I’m excited to learn even more. My goal is to keep practicing, complete the program, and maybe one day, get to contribute to real projects. For now, I’m just proud of how far I’ve come. Check out my LinkedIn post to see the certificates I’ve earned so far. Thank you to Andela, CNCF, and the Linux Foundation for creating this opportunity. And to anyone reading this — keep going. Your journey is valid, and your growth matters.

May 7, 2025 - 15:00

My Kubernetes Training Journey with Andela

Sometime this year, I came across an opportunity that caught my eye — the Kubernetes African Developer Training Program, supported by Andela, CNCF, and the Linux Foundation. I didn’t know what to expect, but I applied anyway, hoping for the best.

One day, I opened my email and saw the words: “Congratulations, you’re in!” I smiled so hard.

Why I Joined

I’m still figuring things out in tech. I didn’t start with a degree in computer science or a fancy job title. I just have a love for learning and a desire to grow. Kubernetes sounded complex, but also like something I needed to learn if I wanted to get better in cloud and DevOps.

So when I found this program, I decided to take the step, not because I knew everything, but because I was ready to learn.

How It's Going

The training has been hands-on and friendly. So far, I’ve learned about:

What containers are and how they work
Using kubectl to interact with clusters
Writing simple YAML files
Managing pods and deployments

It hasn’t been smooth all the way. Some topics take time to sink in, and there are moments when I feel stuck. But I remind myself why I started, and I keep going. The support from the community also helps — knowing I’m not alone means a lot.

What This Means to Me

This program is more than just a course. For someone like me, who’s still starting in the cloud/DevOps. It’s a chance to grow and build something real. I don’t have everything figured out yet, but every new concept I learn feels like progress.

And the fact that it’s focused on African developers makes it even more special. Opportunities like this matter—they open doors for people who just need a chance to show what they can do.

What I’d Say to Others

If you’re considering applying for something like this, go for it. You don’t have to be an expert to start. Just be willing to learn, ask questions, and keep showing up.

A few things that have helped me:

Taking notes in my own words and asking ChatGPT to explain.
Going back to watch a video if I fail a question at the end of the course.
Going through the demo video as I learn.

Looking Ahead

I’m still going through the course, and I’m excited to learn even more. My goal is to keep practicing, complete the program, and maybe one day, get to contribute to real projects. For now, I’m just proud of how far I’ve come.

Check out my LinkedIn post to see the certificates I’ve earned so far.

Thank you to Andela, CNCF, and the Linux Foundation for creating this opportunity. And to anyone reading this — keep going. Your journey is valid, and your growth matters.