Certified Kubernetes Administrator (CKA)
Certified Kubernetes Administrator (CKA) is a £300 exam advanced-level course from Cloud Native Computing Foundation (CNCF), typically completed in 2 hours (exam) (around 60 study hours).
- Price
- £300 exam
- Duration
- 2 hours (exam)
- Level
- Advanced
- Study hours
- 60 hours
- Provider
- Cloud Native Computing Foundation (CNCF)
About this course
Industry-standard, performance-based certification proving you can administer production Kubernetes clusters. Required for many DevOps and platform engineering roles.
What you will be able to do
- Demonstrate the skill in hands-on labs rather than in theory alone
- Troubleshoot failing pods, services and cluster networking
- Evaluate your readiness against every published exam objective
- Critique and improve existing work against professional standards
- Design resilient, secure multi-service deployments on Kubernetes
- Assemble portfolio evidence you can explain and defend at interview
Highlights
- Performance-based — real cluster, not multiple choice
- Recognised across the industry
- Includes one free retake
- Valid for 3 years
Questions people ask
How much does Certified Kubernetes Administrator (CKA) cost?
Certified Kubernetes Administrator (CKA) costs £300 exam through Cloud Native Computing Foundation (CNCF). Prices are checked against the provider's UK listing and can change.
How long does Certified Kubernetes Administrator (CKA) take?
The provider lists 2 hours (exam). That works out at roughly 60 study hours in total.
Is Certified Kubernetes Administrator (CKA) suitable for beginners?
It is pitched at advanced level, so some prior experience helps.
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