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Cloud Native Computing Foundation
Containers & IaC
Intermediate
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Certified Kubernetes Administrator
Also known as: CKA
120 minutes
Duration
3 yrs
Validity
0+
Booked
Online proctored via PSI
Delivery
About This Certification
The Certified Kubernetes Administrator (CKA) from the Cloud Native Computing Foundation (CNCF) is the premier certification for Kubernetes administrators. Unlike traditional multiple-choice exams, the CKA is entirely performance-based - you perform real Kubernetes administration tasks in live cluster environments.
Kubernetes has become the de facto standard for container orchestration. The CKA validates that you can administer production-grade Kubernetes clusters - installing, configuring, securing, upgrading, and troubleshooting real cluster infrastructure.
The performance-based format means you must demonstrate practical competency rather than theoretical knowledge. During the 2-hour exam, you complete 15-20 tasks using kubectl, working against actual Kubernetes clusters.
The CKA exam bundle includes access to the killer.sh exam simulator for 12 months, one free retake, and lifetime access to your digital certification.
Kubernetes has become the de facto standard for container orchestration. The CKA validates that you can administer production-grade Kubernetes clusters - installing, configuring, securing, upgrading, and troubleshooting real cluster infrastructure.
The performance-based format means you must demonstrate practical competency rather than theoretical knowledge. During the 2-hour exam, you complete 15-20 tasks using kubectl, working against actual Kubernetes clusters.
The CKA exam bundle includes access to the killer.sh exam simulator for 12 months, one free retake, and lifetime access to your digital certification.
Who Should Take This Exam?
DevOps engineers managing Kubernetes in production
Cloud engineers working with container platforms
Platform engineers building cloud-native infrastructure
SREs managing infrastructure at scale
System administrators transitioning to cloud-native
Cloud engineers working with container platforms
Platform engineers building cloud-native infrastructure
SREs managing infrastructure at scale
System administrators transitioning to cloud-native
What You'll Learn
Install and configure Kubernetes clusters using kubeadm
Manage the Kubernetes API server, etcd, scheduler, and controller manager
Deploy and manage workloads using Deployments, DaemonSets, and StatefulSets
Configure pod networking with CNI plugins
Implement Kubernetes RBAC security
Manage persistent volumes and storage classes
Configure services, ingress, and network policies
Troubleshoot cluster component failures
Prerequisites
No formal prerequisites
Strong Linux command-line skills essential
Familiarity with container concepts and Docker
Understanding of YAML syntax
Networking fundamentals (TCP/IP, DNS, load balancing)
Strong Linux command-line skills essential
Familiarity with container concepts and Docker
Understanding of YAML syntax
Networking fundamentals (TCP/IP, DNS, load balancing)
Exam Details
Format: Performance-based tasks in live Kubernetes environments
Tasks: 15-20 practical tasks
Duration: 2 hours
Passing Score: 66%
Fee: USD 395 (includes one free retake attempt)
Delivery: Online proctored via PSI
Includes: 12-month access to killer.sh exam simulator
Validity: 3 years
Tasks: 15-20 practical tasks
Duration: 2 hours
Passing Score: 66%
Fee: USD 395 (includes one free retake attempt)
Delivery: Online proctored via PSI
Includes: 12-month access to killer.sh exam simulator
Validity: 3 years
Salary Potential
United States: USD 110,000 - USD 170,000 per year
UK: GBP 65,000 - GBP 110,000 per year
UAE: AED 160,000 - AED 290,000 per year
India: INR 10,00,000 - INR 28,00,000 per year
Germany: EUR 80,000 - EUR 140,000 per year
UK: GBP 65,000 - GBP 110,000 per year
UAE: AED 160,000 - AED 290,000 per year
India: INR 10,00,000 - INR 28,00,000 per year
Germany: EUR 80,000 - EUR 140,000 per year
Frequently Asked Questions
Yes. You may access the official Kubernetes documentation in one additional browser tab during the exam.
CKA is challenging because of its performance-based format and time pressure under a 2-hour limit.
Yes. The USD 395 fee includes one free retake attempt within 12 months.
CKA focuses on cluster administration; CKAD focuses on application deployment from a developer perspective.
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