2026 Newsletter
Welcome to the 2026 edition of our annual newsletter!
The theme for 2026 is all about elevating the training experience. We’re not just adding new topics; we’re fundamentally enhancing how training is delivered and experienced, from the underlying lab infrastructure to the interactive tools used in our virtual classrooms. Let’s dive in!
- this newsletter is online
- Training Catalog is online
Specific acheivements we’re proud of in 2025 are
- Becoming an official HashiCorp Terraform Instructor
- Tools development
- Filling in for an instructor on a 4-days Kubernetes training with just 90 minutes notice !
2025: Looking Back
Our mission to deliver high-impact, rich training experiences for enterprises upskilling their teams in Cloud Native technologies continued with great success in 2025.
New tools were developed for
- interactive quizzes - especially useful for exam preparation trainings
- and visualisations (Kubernetes).
We built upon the foundations of previous years, expanding our curriculum and strengthening our partnerships.
2025 Training Deliveries
It was a busy and rewarding year. We delivered a total of 20 trainings, amounting to over 4100 student hours. This growth reflects the increasing demand for deep technical skills in the cloud native ecosystem. Our curriculum covered:
- Kubernetes (Administrator, Developer, CKAD Preparation)
- Advanced Kubernetes (Security, Policy Management with OPA/Kyverno)
- Infrastructure as Code (Terraform &; OpenTofu, from Intro to Advanced)
- Configuration Management with Ansible
2025 Events Participation
Staying connected with the community and abreast of the latest technological trends is vital. In 2025, I had the pleasure of attending and participating in a number of fantastic events:
- Learning Technologies, Paris
- FOSDEM, Brussels
- KubeCon + CloudNativeCon Europe, London
- OpenEdx Conference, Paris
- Open Source Summit, Amsterdam
Would I pick a favourite ?
That’s difficult, but maybe FOSDEM. I miss attending rejekts.io, https://cloud-native.rejekts.io/ - the “b-side” of KubeConEU, which I’ll miss again in Amsterdam … I hope to catch it when KubeConEU returns closer to home in Barcelona in 2027.
Looking Forward to 2026
This year is all about refinement and enhancement. We’re taking the lessons from hundreds of training sessions and investing in three key areas to provide an unparalleled learning journey for every student.
New, More Extensive Lab Hosting Environments
A great training experience requires a flawless lab environment - in 2025 we experimented with several on-premise, hosted bare metal and classic cloud environments. In 2026 we will continue to evolve those solutions for the best trainee experience, adapted to different styles of delivery.
New Training Tools and Interactive Ideas
Virtual training doesn’t have to be a passive experience. We are integrating a new suite of interactive tools to foster collaboration and engagement. This includes the use of collaborative digital whiteboards for architecture brainstorming, real-time polls and quizzes to reinforce key concepts, and shared terminal sessions for pair-programming-style problem-solving. Our goal is to make every virtual session as dynamic and engaging as an in-person workshop.
New Strategic Partnerships
Several new training partners came on board in 2025 - with whom I look forward to working with in 2026. One of those partners - LearnQuest - gave me the opportunity to interview to be an official HashiCorp Instructor. After 6 years of Terraform training delivery it is nice to get that recognition.
2026 Public Virtual Training Schedule
While most of our work is private, virtual or on-site training for corporate teams, we reserve several dates for public, virtual courses. We remain flexible and can offer sessions as consecutive full days or spread over several half-days.
Guaranteed to Run (Contact for availability):
- 16th to 19th Mar
Course: Kubernetes Administrator
Duration: 4 days
Language: English
Scheduled for Q2:
- 30th to 31st Mar
Course: Kubernetes Introduction
Duration: 2 days
Language: English
Stay tuned for additional dates coming your way!
#VirtualTraining #Kubernetes #Terraform #CloudSecurity #ContinuousLearning
Plans for 2026 Learning Paths
We will continue to refine our core learning paths while introducing new, advanced topics based on industry demand.
- Consolidation of Security Learning Path: integrating Kubernetes Security and Policy Management (OPA, Kyverno, VAP/MAP)
- Expansion of the Kubernetes Learning Path: going beyond Developer, Admin Training with Policy Management, Security, Helmv4 and exam preparation
- Consolidation of the Infrastructure as Code Learning Path: including Terraform (or OpenTofu) Introduction, Advanced, Ansible, and more cloud-specific offerings and exam preparation
2026 Event Q1 Participation
I look forward to connecting with many of you at industry events throughout the year.
Catch up with us at the following events in Q1 2026:
- Jan 2026: Snowcamp.io, Grenoble
- Feb 2026: Container Days, London
- March 23rd - 27th: KubeCon. Europe, Amsterdam
#TechEvents #KubeCon #CloudNative
What are your training needs for 2026?
Is your team looking to adopt Kubernetes, master Infrastructure as Code, or bolster your cloud security posture? Let’s have a conversation about how a tailored training program can help you achieve your goals.
Visit our updated training catalog for a full list of courses and learning paths:
Let us know what related trainings you need …
We’re always excited to build custom programs to meet specific enterprise requirements.