BREAKTHROUGH TECH LEARNING:
"IN 1 hour" SESSIONS
YOUR FAST-TRACK TO TECH MASTERY
You’ve heard about a cutting-edge technology, but have no clear path to understanding it. Most tech professionals waste hundreds of hours trying to learn new technologies, feeling overwhelmed and stuck. Our focused knowledge sessions cut through the noise, delivering exactly what you need to understand and use new technologies.
In just one hour, you'll gain practical insights, eliminate confusion, and take confident steps in your tech career
PREPARE TO SURPRISE YOURSELF
Tech skills don’t have to be hard. With the right guidance, you can turn complicated technologies into skills you actually understand and use.
Most people think learning new tech takes forever. We show you how to learn faster, smarter, and with total confidence.
- What you'll achieve in 1 hour:
- Eliminate career uncertainty
- Gain actionable tech knowledge
- Fast-track your professional growth
LEVEL UP YOUR TECH SKILLS WITH PROVEN MENTORS
These aren't just instructors
Your instructors in these power-hour knowledge sessions are industry veterans who've been in your shoes.
With years of real-world experience at top tech companies, they know exactly how to break down complex concepts into clear, actionable insights.
No academic theory, just practical knowledge from professionals who've solved real problems and built successful careers.
Sander van Vugt
Sander is a seasoned Linux trainer specializing in High Availability and Linux performance solutions. With 62 published books, including bestsellers like the Red Hat RHCE/RHCSA Cert Guide, and over 20 video courses, he brings extensive expertise to his training. His approach combines academic knowledge with real-world consulting experience, ensuring practical and cutting-edge Linux insights.
Pascal van Dam
Pascal van Dam is an experienced Linux and Kubernetes architect with expertise in cloud technologies. As a certified Linux Foundation trainer and IT Gilde Guru, he excels at making complex concepts accessible through his straightforward teaching approach. Drawing from extensive government and enterprise experience, Pascal bridges technical solutions with business value, helping professionals master essential skills quickly.
Your gateway to accelerated professional growth and mastery in your IT career
SCHEDULED SESSIONS FOR 2025
Linux Troubleshooting: Essential Skills
Live from San Francisco with the latest RHCSA insights | with Sander van Vugt * Starting 2:30 PM CAT/CEST
Alive and Ready: The 2025 guide to Kubernetes Container Health
with Pascal van Dam * Starting 6:00 PM CAT/CEST
Getting GenAI in Production
Leveraging AI with your private data | with Sander van Vugt * Starting 6:00 PM CAT/CEST
Cilium CNI in K8S - One-stop-shop for K8s networking
with Pascal van Dam * Starting 6 PM CAT/CEST
Bash scripting in an hour
with Sander van Vugt * Starting 6 PM CAT/CEST
OpenShift AppDev for K8S CKADs
with Pascal van Dam * Starting 6 PM CAT/CEST
OpenShift Admin for K8S CKAs
with Pascal van Dam * Starting 6 PM CAT/CEST
More to come!
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HOW TO JOIN OUR POWER-HOUR TECH SESSIONS
Free access to the live sessions + recordings for Living Open Source Members
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- Register for the live session (limited seats available)
- Access recordings in the same dashboard
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Beyond learning, you’ll join a movement that empowers tech professionals, offering skill development and meaningful connections in the rapidly evolving tech landscape.
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KNOWLEDGE LIBRARY
Free access to the recording archive for the Living Open Source Community:
Rust Challenge 1
Gentle introduction to programming in Rust | with Pascal van Dam * Starting 6 PM CAT/CEST
Go(ne) in 60 Minutes
Go - When you can read it, you can write it | with Pascal van Dam
Red Hat Summit Edition
What's new and what's hot in the newly announced RHEL 10 | with Sander van Vugt * Starting 6 PM CAT/CEST
Containers in 1 Hour
Learn the essentials and enhance greater scalability | with Sander van Vugt