Alta3 Academy

Technology evolves fast.
Will your skills keep up?

As DevOps, cloud, and automation reshape the tech landscape, companies expect engineers to continuously upskill. Those who stay ahead earn leadership roles, higher salaries, greater job security, and access to more exciting projects.

Where Will You Be in 6 Months?

Every engineer has two choices:

The Engineer Who Doesn't Invest in Training

Gets passed over for projects that require advanced cloud skills

Earns less than peers who keep their skills up to date

Struggles with outdated workflows while colleagues automate their tasks

Finds it harder to switch to higher-paying jobs that demand Kubernetes & automation expertise

Becomes more replaceable – as automation and AI reshape DevOps roles

The Engineer Who Invests in Training

Earns industry-recognized certifications that help with promotions

Commands a higher salary and more leadership opportunities

Becomes the go-to expert on their team for automation and DevOps best practices

Feels confident implementing Kubernetes, Terraform, and CI/CD at scale

Has stronger job security – staying valuable as automation evolves

The industry moves fast. The only way to stay ahead is to keep learning.

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Alta3 Academy vs. Alternatives

Alta3 Academy vs. Youtube

Why pay for training when you can learn for free on YouTube?

Why pay for training when you can learn for free on YouTube or wait for employer-organized training?

Course Depth

Logical Structure

Hands-on Labs

Certification Prep

Industry Recognition

Instructor Expertise

Support

Alta3 Academy

Advanced, real-world scenarios based on enterprise challenges

Step-by-step curriculum designed for skill progression

Yes – Deploy real Kubernetes clusters, Terraform IaC, and CI/CD pipelines

Aligned with CKA, CKAD, Terraform Associate, and more

Trusted by Fortune 100 companies

Taught by real-world industry experts

Dedicated support, Q&A, and guided projects

YouTube Tutorials

Disorganized mix of beginner-friendly and inconsistent content

Fragmented content—no clear path from beginner to advanced

No hands-on practice, only passive video watching

Not structured for certification exams

Unofficial, unverified content from unknown creators

Anyone can upload a video, no quality control

No direct access to instructors

Course Depth

Alta3 Academy

Advanced, real-world scenarios based on enterprise challenges

YouTube Tutorials

Disorganized mix of beginner-friendly and inconsistent content

Logical Structure

Alta3 Academy

Step-by-step curriculum designed for skill progression

YouTube Tutorials

Fragmented content—no clear path from beginner to advanced

Hands-on Labs

Alta3 Academy

Yes – Deploy real Kubernetes clusters, Terraform IaC, and CI/CD pipelines

YouTube Tutorials

No hands-on practice, only passive video watching

Certification Prep

Alta3 Academy

Aligned with CKA, CKAD, Terraform Associate, and more

YouTube Tutorials

Not structured for certification exams

Industry Recognition

Alta3 Academy

Trusted by Fortune 100 companies

YouTube Tutorials

Unofficial, unverified content from unknown creators

Instructor Expertise

Alta3 Academy

Taught by real-world industry experts

YouTube Tutorials

Anyone can upload a video, no quality control

Support

Alta3 Academy

Dedicated support, Q&A, and guided projects

YouTube Tutorials

No direct access to instructors

YouTube is great for quick answers—but when it comes to structured, advanced training that ensures career progression, Alta3 Academy is the smarter choice.

There are lots of venues to learn. Over the years, I have found Alta3 provides the best training in the industry, they have a particular way of doing training that makes it extremely effective and so I have gone to them over and over again for my personal training because I just know I’m gonna learn things much more efficiently than any other avenue that I could attempt.

Randall Granier

Professor Regis University, Denver, Co.

Alta3 Academy vs. Employer-Organized Training

Why not wait for your employer to organize training?

Availability

Flexibility

Training Focus

Choice of Provider

Hands-on Labs

Certification Focus

Red Tape

Alta3 Academy

Immediate access—start learning today

Self-paced—train on your own schedule

Tailored to your own skill gaps and goals

Learn from Alta3, an industry-recognized expert

Real-world practice with live cloud deployments

Aligned with CKA, CKAD, Terraform Associate

No approvals needed—you control your learning

Employer-Organized Training

Can take months (or never happen) due to bureaucracy

Set schedule—may not fit your work/life commitments

Generalized training—not always relevant to your own career progression

No control—you get whatever training provider your employer chooses

Varies—some employer training is passive (slides & lectures only)

May not be focused on recognized certifications

Requires management sign-off, budgets, and approvals

Availability

Alta3 Academy

Immediate access—start learning today

Employer-Organized Training

Can take months (or never happen) due to bureaucracy

Flexibility

Alta3 Academy

Self-paced—train on your own schedule

Employer-Organized Training

Set schedule—may not fit your work/life commitments

Training Focus

Alta3 Academy

Tailored to your own skill gaps and goals

Employer-Organized Training

Generalized training—not always relevant to your own career progression

Choice of Provider

Alta3 Academy

Learn from Alta3, an industry-recognized expert

Employer-Organized Training

No control—you get whatever training provider your employer chooses

Hands-on Labs

Alta3 Academy

Real-world practice with live cloud deployments

Employer-Organized Training

Varies—some employer training is passive (slides & lectures only)

Certification Focus

Alta3 Academy

Aligned with CKA, CKAD, Terraform Associate

Employer-Organized Training

May not be focused on recognized certifications

Red Tape

Alta3 Academy

No approvals needed—you control your learning

Employer-Organized Training

Requires management sign-off, budgets, and approvals

Waiting for employer training means putting your career in someone else’s hands. With Alta3 Academy, you take control.

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Course Catalog

Detailed Course Catalog – What’s Inside?

Every course includes:

On-demand video lessons

Hands-on labs

Certification-aligned content

Certificate of completion

Courses Available Inside Alta3 Academy

Want a sneak peak? Watch these sample lessons.

Want a sneak peak? Watch below a few sample lessons!

Certified Kubernetes Administrator (CKA) Training

Learn Kubernetes cluster administration at enterprise scale

Covers RBAC, Networking, Persistent Storage, Logging & Monitoring

Hands-on labs where you deploy and troubleshoot real Kubernetes clusters

Aligned with CKA certification exam

Certified Kubernetes Application Developer (CKAD) Training

Focused on Kubernetes application deployment & management

Covers Deployments, Helm, ConfigMaps, StatefulSets

Hands-on labs for real-world CI/CD pipeline integration

Prepares you for the CKAD certification exam

Crush the EX200

Prep for the Red Hat Certified System Administrator (RHCSA) EX200 exam

Master Linux system administration, user management, storage, and security

Includes hands-on labs, real-world scenarios, and practice exams

Perfect for those looking to validate their Linux skills with RHCSA certification

Ansible 101 – Essentials

Learn Ansible fundamentals for configuration management and automation

Covers playbooks, roles, and modules

Hands-on labs to automate tasks across multiple systems

Ideal for those new to Ansible

Python 101 – Basics

Learn Python fundamentals for automation and scripting

Covers data types, control flow, functions, and file handling

Hands-on coding exercises to write real-world Python scripts

Great for those looking to integrate Python into DevOps workflows

Python 201 – API Design with Python

Learn how to build and interact with APIs using Python

Covers Flask, RESTful APIs, authentication, and data handling

Hands-on projects to create scalable API-based applications

Essential for DevOps, cloud automation, and backend engineering

Python 202 – Network Automation

Automate network management and configurations with Python

Covers paramiko, netmiko, and APIs for networking automation

Hands-on labs for real-world networking tasks

Ideal for network engineers and cloud automation specialists

VoLTE and the IMS

Learn Voice over LTE (VoLTE) and IP Multimedia Subsystem (IMS) fundamentals

Covers SIP, media handling, policy control, and call flows

Hands-on exercises for real-world telecom applications

Essential for telecom engineers and network specialists

SIP Essentials

Deep dive into Session Initiation Protocol (SIP) for VoIP communications

Covers SIP messaging, call handling, and troubleshooting

Hands-on labs with real SIP networks and VoIP solutions

A must-have for telecom engineers and network architects

5G Essentials

Understand 5G architecture, protocols, and deployment models

Covers spectrum management, core networking, and radio access

Hands-on simulations for real-world 5G implementations

Designed for network operators, telecom engineers, and IT professionals

Crush the CKAD

Focused exam prep for the Certified Kubernetes Application Developer (CKAD)

Includes mock exams, test strategies, and key Kubernetes concepts

Fast-track your CKAD certification success with guided practice

Best for those preparing for Kubernetes certification exams

Crush the CKA

Intensive exam prep for the Certified Kubernetes Administrator (CKA) certification

Covers cluster management, networking, security, troubleshooting & more

Includes mock exams, hands-on labs, and expert test-taking strategies

Ideal for engineers aiming to pass the CKA exam with confidence

Ansible 201 – Network Automation

Learn Ansible for network automation and configuration management

Covers network modules, playbook optimization, and automation best practices

Hands-on labs with real network device automation

Ideal for network engineers and DevOps professionals

Terraform – Infrastructure as Code

Automate cloud infrastructure provisioning with Terraform

Covers Terraform modules, state management, and multi-cloud deployments

Hands-on labs to build and manage infrastructure as code

Essential for cloud engineers, SREs, and DevOps professionals

Even more courses being added soon!

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Try it FREE for 7 days – while spots are available. If you love it, continue for just $39/month

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DevOps Lead

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