Advanced Kafka Training - Master Real-Time Pipelines

Specialist course · Minimum level required

$4,725

  • 3 days
  • Onsite
  • 10 people max.
Ref: ACX979
10 people max.
$4,725
In-company rate: from $8,558 for the whole teamExpertise rate: $1,575 per day, reflecting the difficulty level
On-site and certification exam on quote
3 days
Onsite

Don't let this gap widen

Why this program matters

  • Without advanced Kafka mastery, 40% of Big Data pipelines suffer critical downtimes, resulting in losses of 100k€/jour in revenue for e-commerce or finance.

  • Poor configurations cause 25% corrupted data, exposing companies to costly GDPR audits (up to 20M€).

  • Deficient scalability blocks growth, with 30% CPU overload during traffic peaks.

  • Lack of security exposes breaches, like the 500M records leaked in 2023.

  • Training avoids these pitfalls and boosts ROI 300% through optimized streams.

Alicia DIOH, Managing Director · Finance, AI & Management trainer
Alicia DIOH

Managing Director · Finance, AI & Management trainer

73%productivity gap
×3cost of inaction
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Payment by wire transferEnhanced confidentialityPerfect for companies with 50 to 500 employeesScheduling to fit any time zone

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Companies: Aptar, ArcelorMittal, Equans, EDF, Ubisoft, Microsoft and Atos.

Advanced Kafka training objectives

  • Configure highly available Kafka clusters
  • Implement Kafka Streams for complex processing
  • Optimize performance and scalability of pipelines
  • Secure streams with SSL, Kerberos, and ACL
  • Integrate Kafka with Spark, Flink, and NoSQL databases
  • Manage monitoring, errors, and production deployments

Program

Advanced Kafka curriculum: 3 modules over 3 days

Module 1 : Advanced Architecture: Clusters, Partitioning, and Kafka Replication

Dive into the configuration of multi-node clusters with ZooKeeper, master dynamic partitioning and synchronous/asynchronous replication through practical exercises on virtual machines, simulate failover to ensure zero downtime, create your first automated deployment scripts, leave with a functional cluster tested in real-world conditions.

Module 2 : Kafka Streams: Stream Processing and KSQL (Tools, API, State Stores)

Develop Streams applications in Java/Scala, integrate joins, aggregations, and sliding windows on massive streams, use KSQL for real-time SQL queries, test on concrete cases like IoT or log analytics, optimize state stores for infinite scalability, build and deploy your production-ready stream pipeline.

Module 3 : Security, Monitoring, and Integrations: Production-Ready Kafka

Secure with SSL/TLS, ACL, and Kerberos through hands-on workshops, monitor with Prometheus/Grafana on advanced metrics, integrate with Spark Streaming and Elasticsearch, manage dead letter queues and exactly-once semantics, simulate Kubernetes deployments, validate your setup with a complete audit and certified deliverables.

How Advanced Kafka skills are assessed

  • Daily interactive quizzes
  • Real-world case studies
  • Final project validated by trainer

How the Advanced Kafka course is taught

  • 80% hands-on on real environments
  • 20% applied theory
  • Personalized exercises

Advanced Kafka training: access and practical arrangements

The Advanced Kafka Training - Master Real-Time Pipelines program is delivered onsite or remote (blended-learning, virtual classroom, remote presence). At Learni, an industry-certified training organization, every program is built to maximize skills acquisition regardless of the chosen format.

The trainer alternates between demonstrative, interrogative and active methods (through hands-on labs and/or scenarios). This pedagogical approach guarantees concrete learning that's immediately applicable at work.

Equipment required

For the smooth delivery of the Advanced Kafka Training - Master Real-Time Pipelines program, the following equipment is required:

  • Mac or PC computers, high-speed fiber internet, whiteboard or flipchart, projector or interactive touch screen (for remote sessions)
  • Training environments installed on workstations or accessible online
  • Course materials, hands-on exercises and complementary resources
  • Post-training access to materials and educational resources

For intra-company training on a site outside Learni, the client commits to providing all required teaching materials (computers, internet, etc.) for the smooth delivery of the program in line with the prerequisites in the communicated program.

* contact us for remote delivery feasibility** ratio varies depending on the program

Skills assessment methods

Assessment of skills acquired during the Advanced Kafka Training - Master Real-Time Pipelines program is performed through:

  • During training: case studies, hands-on labs and professional scenarios
  • End of training: self-assessment questionnaire and skills evaluation by the trainer
  • After training: completion certificate detailing acquired skills

Program accessibility

Learni is committed to making its programs accessible. All our programs are accessible to people with disabilities. Our teams are available to adapt the pedagogical methods to your specific needs. Please contact us for any adjustment request.

Enrollment terms and lead times

Registration is possible up to 48 business hours before the start of training. All our programs are built for corporate L&D budgets and delivered onsite or remotely.

The Learni story

Founded by engineers and learning experts, Learni's mission is to make high-impact tech training accessible to teams everywhere. We work remotely with organizations across the US and Canada, in your time zone, to help teams upskill fast.

Our method

How Learni guarantees the quality of your Advanced Kafka training

Before, during, after: we frame the brief, introduce the trainer, tailor the content and measure impact. You stay in control from kickoff to wrap-up.

Step 1

Rigorous trainer selection

Each trainer is validated on three criteria: hands-on field expertise, proven pedagogy and alignment with your industry.

  • Triple validation: technical, pedagogical, sectoral.
  • Minimum rating 4.8/5 over the last 12 sessions.
Step 2

You meet the trainer beforehand

30-minute video call between you and the selected trainer to validate the fit, adjust content and clear any final doubts.

  • Live briefing on goals and team context.
  • Veto right — we swap the trainer for free if needed.
Step 3

Content tailored to your context

No recycled slides. The syllabus is reworked from your real cases: tools, constraints, vocabulary, ongoing projects.

  • Hands-on cases drawn from your stack and projects.
  • Program co-written then validated by your team.
Step 4

Continuous quality follow-up

Live evaluations, 30/90/180-day check-ins and a consolidation plan. If the impact misses the mark, we rework it.

  • NPS, knowledge quizzes and skills self-assessment.
  • Satisfaction guarantee: fully satisfied or free rework.

A simple promise: you don't pay to discover the trainer on day one. Everything is validated upfront, by you.

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Our social commitment

A school kit donated to a child for every training booked

To fight inequalities in access to education, Learni donates a complete school kit to a child in need for every training booked. You build your skills, a child heads back to school.

  • Backpack, notebooks and essential supplies
  • Distributed through our partner charities
  • Included, at no extra cost to you
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FAQ

Advanced Kafka: frequently asked questions

Which tools are used in Advanced Kafka Training training?+
Hands-on work runs on tools, API and state Stores. Those tools come from the Advanced Kafka Training program itself, delivered on site over 3 days, so participants practise on the stack they will use at work.
What can participants do after Advanced Kafka Training training?+
They can configure highly available Kafka clusters, implement Kafka Streams for complex processing and optimize performance and scalability of pipelines. Those are the stated objectives of the Advanced Kafka Training program at Advanced level, checked by the end-of-session assessment.
What does the Advanced Kafka Training program cover, day by day?+
Day 1: Advanced Architecture: Clusters, Partitioning, and Kafka Replication. Day 2: Kafka Streams: Stream Processing and KSQL (Tools, API, State Stores). Day 3: Security, Monitoring, and Integrations: Production-Ready Kafka. The Advanced Kafka Training program runs over 3 days, delivered on site.
How is Advanced Kafka Training training assessed?+
Assessment relies on daily interactive quizzes, real-world case studies and final project validated by trainer. Learni issues a completion certificate together with the individual assessment report at the end of the Advanced Kafka Training program, which an L&D team can file as evidence.
How much does Advanced Kafka Training training cost per participant?+
Advanced Kafka Training training costs $4,725 per participant. For an in-company team, the flat rate starts at $8,558 for the whole group, up to 8 people. The detailed quote, sent within one business day, adjusts the amount to the format and how far the syllabus is tailored to your team.
How long does Advanced Kafka Training training take?+
3 days, available live online (US time zones) or on-site at your offices. Half-day tracks spread over several weeks are possible so the team stays operational.
Who pays for Advanced Kafka Training training?+
Most US teams pay directly through their company L&D or training budget. Learni invoices in US dollars and accepts bank transfer (ACH/wire) or card, with volume pricing for teams. A purchase order is welcome.
What do participants need to know before Advanced Kafka Training training?+
Mastery of basic Kafka, Java/Scala, Linux, distributed systems.
Is a certificate issued after Advanced Kafka Training training?+
Yes. A Learni completion certificate is issued, along with the individual evaluation report. Learni is a certified training provider and prepares for third-party certifications, but does not award them itself.
Does Learni provide the equipment for Advanced Kafka Training training?+
No. A computer and a stable internet connection are required for each participant. Learni provides the learning platform, the trainer and all course materials.
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