Certified Kubernetes Administrator (CKA)
Prepare for the CKA exam: Kubernetes cluster installation, workloads, networking, storage and troubleshooting with lessons, quizzes and practice exams.
- Chapters
- 12
- Official exam
- 120 min
- Exam fee
- $445
- Course language
- English
Course outline · 12 lessons
- 01
Preparing Infrastructure and Installing Clusters with kubeadm
- 02
Cluster Lifecycle, etcd Recovery, and High Availability
- 03
Kubernetes RBAC, Roles, Bindings, and ServiceAccounts
- 04
Helm, Kustomize, CRDs, and Kubernetes Operators
- 05
Kubernetes Deployments, Rollouts, and Application Configuration
- 06
Kubernetes Pod Scheduling, Admission, and Autoscaling
- 07
Kubernetes Services, Pod Networking, and CoreDNS
- 08
Kubernetes NetworkPolicy, Ingress, and Gateway API
- 09
Kubernetes StorageClasses, PersistentVolumes, and PVCs
- 10
Kubernetes Cluster Troubleshooting: Nodes and Control Plane
- 11
Kubernetes Monitoring: Resource Usage, Logs, and Events
- 12
Kubernetes Network Troubleshooting: Services, DNS, and Routes
Frequently asked questions
What is the format of the Certified Kubernetes Administrator (CKA) exam?
The official The Linux Foundation (CNCF) exam covers these domains: Storage (10%) ; Troubleshooting (30%) ; Workloads & Scheduling (15%) ; Cluster Architecture, Installation & Configuration (25%) ; Services & Networking (20%). Our mock exams follow the certification’s official exam outline.
How long is the Certified Kubernetes Administrator (CKA) exam?
The official exam lasts 120 minutes.
What are the prerequisites for Certified Kubernetes Administrator (CKA)?
No formal prerequisite. ; Comfort with the Linux command line, YAML and containers is expected; hands-on kubectl practice is essential because the exam is performance-based. ; The exam is valid for 2 years and includes one free retake.
How do I access the Certified Kubernetes Administrator (CKA) course?
Lessons are free to read. Quizzes, mock exams and the PDF book require a signed-in (free) account.