I recently passed the Certified Kubernetes Administrator (CKA) exam, and I would like to share the steps I took and the resources I used to achieve this goal.
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Exam Overview
The Certified Kubernetes Administrator (CKA) certification is a performance-based examination, with no prerequisites required. If you lack knowledge of Kubernetes, I recommend beginning with the KCNA certification. The CKA certification remains valid for two years following your successful completion of the examination.
The exam covers the following topics:
- Storage – 10 %
- Troubleshooting – 30 %
- Workloads and Scheduling – 15 %
- Cluster Architecture, Installation and Configuration – 25 %
- Services and Networking – 20 %
To achieve the certification, you must pass an exam consisting of multiple tasks that you need to perform on several Kubernetes clusters. The exam lasts for 2 hours.
Exam price
The cost of the examination is $395 USD plus tax. To register for the examination, please visit The Linux Foundation page.
Resources available for preparing for the Certified Kubernetes Administrator (CKA) exam
You require both theoretical and practical knowledge to pass the exam. Installing and regularly practising on a Kubernetes cluster will significantly increase your chances of success.
Here are the courses I used to prepare for the Certified Kubernetes Administrator (CKA) exam:
- The official Kubernetes Fundamentals (LFS258) Course from the Linux Foundation.
- The CKA Certification Course – Certified Kubernetes Administrator from KodeKloud.
Exam review
When you believe you are prepared for the exam, assess your readiness using the following resources.
2. CKA Simulator Session from Killer.sh – You will gain access to a CKA test environment featuring 25 scenarios along with their solutions. You will have 36 hours to utilise it. The scenarios closely resemble those you will face in the actual exam.
Schedule the exam
You may take the exam online. The Linux Foundation examinations are administered through PSI. If you fail the exam, you are entitled to a second attempt at no additional cost. Once you register for the exam, you have 12 months to schedule and take it. For further details regarding exam scheduling, please consult the Candidate Handbook from the Linux Foundation.
I hope this post is helpful to you. Best of luck with your exam!