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APACHE KAFKA

Apache Kafka Training is designed for system administrators, data engineers, & IT professionals aiming to master real-time data streaming & messaging using Kafka. This 32-hour course prepares learners for the Confluent Certified Administrator exam, focusing on configuring, managing, &monitoring Kafka clusters effectively. It is essential for those working with high-throughput, distributed systems where reliable data processing & event-driven architecture are critical for scalability and performance.

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APACHE KAFKA

IT Training Programme

Duration 32 hours

Batch Type Weekdays / Weekends

Mode of Training Classroom / Online / Corporate

Locations Pune, Bangalore, Kochi

Language English

Certification Globally Recognized

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What you'll learn

Understand core concepts and architecture from the ground up

Get hands-on with the tools used by working professionals

Build real-world projects you can add to your portfolio

Learn industry best practices and coding standards

Practice with real datasets and real-world scenarios

Prepare for certification and technical interviews

Work on collaborative, team-based exercises

Apply performance tuning and optimization techniques

Understand how the technology fits into a larger ecosystem

Complete assignments reviewed by mentors

Programme Overview

11 sections covering the complete curriculum — a single, progressive learning arc.

32 hours

Training Duration

Core Modules

Total Lessons

4.4★

Average Rating

50K+

Students Trained

Foundations & Core Concepts

Get hands-on with the fundamentals and architecture — the building blocks for everything that follows.

Fundamentals Architecture Setup

Hands-On Practical Training

Work through real exercises and assignments designed to mirror what you will do on the job.

Practicals Assignments Labs

Real-World Projects

Apply what you have learned to end-to-end projects that go straight into your portfolio.

Projects Portfolio Case Studies

Advanced Techniques

Go beyond the basics with advanced concepts, integrations and production-grade practices.

Advanced Integration Best Practices

Ecosystem Integration

Understand how this technology connects with the broader tools and platforms used in the industry.

Ecosystem Tools Platforms

Performance & Interview Prep

Master optimization techniques and prepare for the technical interview questions employers actually ask.

Optimization Interview Prep Certification

Who is this programme for?

Whether you're already writing code, working with data, or supporting applications today — this programme is built to take you into a BIGDATA role.

Software Developers

Engineers who want to add this skill set to their toolkit

Analysts & Consultants

Professionals moving into a more technical, hands-on role

IT Professionals

System admins and support engineers upskilling into a new domain

Fresh Graduates

CS/IT graduates aiming for a job-ready technical role

Course Curriculum

11 sections • 50 lessons • 32 hours

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Total Duration

32 hours

100% Practical · Unlimited Doubt Sessions

01 1. Kafka Basics

• Overview of Kafka architecture and components

• Understanding Kafka producers, consumers, topics, and partitions

• Key concepts: brokers, replication, and logs

• Differences between Kafka and traditional messaging systems

02 2. Kafka Installation and Configuration

• Setting up a Kafka cluster and ZooKeeper (or KRaft mode in newer

versions)

• Configuration of brokers, producers, and consumers

• Important configuration parameters for performance tuning

• Data retention policies and log segment management

03 3. Cluster Management and Operations

• Adding, removing, and replacing brokers in a cluster

• Rebalancing partitions across brokers

• Handling broker failures and recovery

• Managing Kafka and ZooKeeper for high availability

• Upgrading Kafka clusters

04 4. Replication and Data Reliability

• In-synch replica (ISR) concept and unclean leader election

• Leader election and failover

• Configuring replication factors and replication settings

• Understanding acks and data durability

05 5. Kafka Security

• Configuring authentication and authorization (SSL, SASL)

• Kafka ACLs (Access Control Lists) for fine-grained access control

• Enabling encryption in-transit and at-rest

• Securing ZooKeeper

06 6. Monitoring and Troubleshooting

• Using Kafka metrics and monitoring tools (e.g., Confluent Control

Center, Prometheus, Grafana)

• Key performance indicators (KPIs) to monitor Kafka health

• Troubleshooting common Kafka issues (e.g., consumer lag, broker

issues)

• Log analysis and debugging

07 7. Data Retention and Management

• Configuring topic-level retention policies

• Compaction and deletion policies

• Segment configuration and log cleanup

• Managing o sets and dealing with consumer rebalances

08 8. Kafka Streams and Connect (Overview)

• Introduction to Kafka Streams API and Kafka Connect

• Basic configuration and management of connectors

• Integrating with external systems using Kafka Connect

• Simple use cases for Kafka Streams and transformations

09 9. Performance Tuning and Optimization

• Tuning Kafka for high throughput and low latency

• Key configuration settings for optimizing producer, consumer, and

broker performance

• Hardware considerations (disk, memory, and network)

• Producer and consumer batching, compression, and acknowledgment

settings

10 10. Backup and Disaster Recovery

• Backing up Kafka data and configurations

• Configuring multi-cluster replication with Confluent’s Replicator or

Mirror Maker

• Disaster recovery strategies and failover techniques

11 11. Kafka Ecosystem and Confluent Platform Overview

• Components of the Confluent Platform (Schema Registry, REST Proxy,

KSQL, etc.)

• Basic usage of Schema Registry for schema management and evolution

• Using Confluent Control Center for management and monitoring

Tools & Technologies

Every tool listed here is installed, configured and used in a hands-on lab session.

Core Tools

Hands-On Labs

Practical Environment

Industry-Standard Tools

Real-World Setup

Guided Exercises

Skill Building

Sample Datasets

Practice Material

Practice & Projects

Mini Projects

Applied Practice

Assignments

Mentor Reviewed

Doubt Sessions

Live Support

Career Readiness

Resume Building

Career Support

Mock Interviews

Interview Prep

Certification Prep

Global Recognition

Deployment & Delivery

Production Practices

Real-World Ready

Best Practices

Industry Standards

50+

Hands-On Lessons

Core Modules

32 hours

Training Duration

100%

Practical Training

You don't just learn APACHE KAFKA. You ship it.

Three major projects, each mirroring how production teams actually work — from guided foundations to a portfolio-ready capstone.

PROJECT // 01

Guided Foundation Project

→Requirement Analysis

→Guided Implementation

→Mentor Review

→Iteration

Foundation Beginner

Apply the fundamentals in a structured, mentor-reviewed project

Take the core concepts from the first half of the curriculum and apply them to a realistic scenario, with guidance and feedback from your mentor at every step.

Structured project brief

Step-by-step implementation

Mentor feedback and review

Documented outcome

Stack Core Concepts Best Practices

PROJECT // 02

Applied Practice Project

→Scenario Design

→Independent Build

→Testing & Validation

→Peer Review

Applied Intermediate

Build a more independent project mirroring real production scenarios

Work through a project that combines multiple concepts from the curriculum, closer to how work is actually structured on the job — less hand-holding, more ownership.

End-to-end implementation

Testing and validation

Documentation

Peer/mentor review

Stack Applied Skills Testing

PROJECT // 03

Capstone Project

→Planning

→End-to-End Build

→Review & Refinement

→Presentation

Capstone Advanced

Take a project from requirements to a polished, portfolio-ready deliverable

Your final project — plan, build, test and present a complete solution using everything covered in the curriculum, reviewed by mentors before you graduate.

Complete working solution

Presentation-ready documentation

Mentor sign-off

Portfolio-ready deliverable

Stack Full Curriculum Portfolio

All 3 projects go directly into your portfolio & resume — reviewed by mentors before you graduate.

See Sample Project Reports

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Radical Technologies is the leading IT certification institute in Pune, offering globally recognized certifications across various domains. With expert trainers and comprehensive materials, we ensure students gain in-depth knowledge and hands-on experience to excel in their careers. Our certification programs are tailored to meet industry standards — from cloud technologies to data science — empowering individuals to stay ahead in the ever-evolving tech landscape.

Career Services

At Radical Technologies, we are committed to your success beyond the classroom. Our 100% Job Assistance program ensures that you are not only equipped with industry-relevant skills but also guided through the job placement process. With personalised resume building, interview preparation, and access to our extensive network of hiring partners, we help you take the next step confidently into your IT career.