Client Challenge:

• The Housing Authority in Hong Kong aimed to modernize its IT infrastructure by adopting a microservices architecture to enhance scalability and efficiency in its digital services. The client faced challenges in upskilling its workforce, many of whom had limited experience with containerization and orchestration technologies.
• They required a comprehensive training program to introduce Docker and Kubernetes, enabling employees to understand microservices fundamentals, manage containerized applications, and support the Authority’s digital transformation goals through practical, hands-on learning.

Our Solution:

We designed and delivered a tailored IT training program focused on microservices architecture, Docker containers, and Kubernetes orchestration, empowering Housing Authority participants to build and manage modern applications. Drawing on our expertise in IT training, our solution included:

• Customized Curriculum: Developed a program covering microservices fundamentals, Docker container creation and management, and Kubernetes for deploying and orchestrating containerized applications, tailored to the Housing Authority’s IT environment.
• Hands-On Workshops: Conducted practical exercises where participants built Docker containers and deployed sample applications using Kubernetes, simulating real-world scenarios like service scaling and load balancing.
• Practical Tools Training: Guided trainees through setting up Docker environments, writing Dockerfiles, and using Kubernetes for cluster management, including pods, services, and deployments.
• Comprehensive Resources: Provided detailed guides, code templates, and best practices for microservices architecture, enabling ongoing learning and application in the workplace.
• Expert-Led Delivery: Engaged experienced DevOps professionals to deliver the training, ensuring clear instruction and alignment with the Housing Authority’s infrastructure modernization objectives.

Outcome:

• Skill Acquisition: 95% of participants successfully created and deployed containerized applications using Docker and Kubernetes, demonstrating proficiency in microservices architecture.
• Improved Confidence: Post-training surveys reported an 85% increase in employee confidence in managing containerized environments, empowering them to contribute to IT modernization projects.
• Future Readiness: 70% of participants expressed interest in advanced DevOps training, positioning the Housing Authority to build a skilled workforce for ongoing digital transformation.