Course overview
Certified Kubernetes Administrator (CKA)
As organisations continue to modernise their infrastructure and adopt containerised applications, Kubernetes has become the leading platform for container orchestration. The CKA certification demonstrates your ability to deploy, configure, secure, and maintain production-grade Kubernetes clusters, making you a valuable asset to any DevOps, Cloud, Platform Engineering, or Systems Administration team.
Read on to learn more about the Certified Kubernetes Administrator (CKA) certification, its study time, and its prerequisites. If this doesn't seem like the right course for you, explore our wide range of IT courses, which include qualifications for entry-level learners.
What you'll learn
- TopicsKubernetes Architecture FundamentalsCluster Architecture & ComponentsCluster Installation with kubeadm ArchitecturePod Management & Essential kubectl CommandsKubernetes Storage FundamentalsAdvanced Storage Configuration & TroubleshootingConfiguration Management with ConfigMaps & SecretsNetworking Services, DNS, & IngressAdvanced Pod Scheduling and Node AssignmentRBAC, Security Policies, and Secrets ManagementIngress Controllers, Gateway API, & Load BalancingNetwork Policies & CNI Plugin ManagementCertificate Management & RBAC SecurityCluster Component TroubleshootingApplication & Network DebuggingPod & Node Troubleshooting & Log AnalysisNetworking & Storage Troubleshooting
The Certified Kubernetes Administrator (CKA) exam is 100% hands-on and performance-based. You have two hours to complete 15 to 20 tasks in a command-line interface. The exam is an open format exam. You are permitted to use a single browser tab to access the Kubernetes Documentation, the Kubernetes blog, Helm docs, and Gateway API docs.
CertificationUpon successfully passing the examination, you’ll receive your Certified Kubernetes Administrator certification. This is a digital certificate.
Course Guide
The key facts about your online training.
Certification
Certified Kubernetes Administrator (CKA)
Study time
15 hours (Full-time: 1 week, Part-time: 1 month)
Assessment
1 x 120 minute exam, 15-20 practical based problems
Resources
Internet access and email
Prerequisites
No official pre-requisites to sit the exam, however, we recommend you have good understanding of Linux command line and Docker and Container basics. Ideally DevOps experience.
Ideal for
IT professionals looking to specialise in cloud-native technologies Systems Administrators
Vendor
Linux Foundation
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