Kubernetes is a different way of handling software

What the trainer says about the IT training

What was the reason for the training?

PostFinance introduced containers and Kubernetes across the board. This is a new way of operating and deploying software. The transition requires new ways of thinking and brings its own language. I have gone through such transitions myself and, as a trainer, I enable others to grasp this technology quickly and use it effectively.

Who participated in the training?

The participants came from the fields of management, software engineering, data science, business analysis, and software testing. The spectrum ranged from beginners who had never worked with Kubernetes to a few experts. The great thing was that the participants collaborated across different teams.

How are the training sessions structured?

The training is a varied mix of theoretical foundations and labs. We directly reference the company’s IT infrastructure. In the case of PostFinance, an internal specialist was present to represent the “company DNA.” This allowed us to address the specific starting situation of PostFinance, and the tools could be tested one-to-one in the participants’ own environment and put directly into practice.

What the client says about the training

What is your conclusion regarding the IT training?

acend helped us anchor Cloud Native technologies like Kubernetes across our entire IT department. Building up the know-how of all stakeholders is incredibly important during the transformation to a new Cloud Native infrastructure.

What did you particularly appreciate about the training?

What we especially value about acend is the practical orientation of the trainers. They teach technologies and architectural concepts that they use operationally in practice, which creates a dialogue at eye level. People enjoyed the training and were noticeably motivated to apply what they had learned.

What importance do you attach to IT further education?

An important solution in the fight against the shortage of skilled workers in the IT industry is the training and strengthening of existing teams. Here, acend’s training is very valuable.

What a participant says

What did the training do for you?

The acend training sessions were extremely valuable for me as a Kubernetes Product Owner, as they allowed me to dive deep into specific topics.

What was particularly helpful?

The labs, in particular, made the transfer to practice easier for me and were a lot of fun.

How did collaboration change as a result?

The training enabled management, software engineering, data science, business analysis, software engineers, and data scientists to understand and use our Kubernetes platform efficiently.