Linux Foundation · CNCF
Certified Kubernetes Administrator (CKA)
The CKA validates the skills, knowledge, and competency to perform the responsibilities of a Kubernetes administrator. Performance-based exam requiring hands-on cluster administration under real conditions — no multiple choice.
- Cluster Architecture, Installation & Configuration
- Workloads & Scheduling
- Services & Networking
- Storage Management
- Troubleshooting at cluster and node level
Additional Certifications
AWS Certified Solutions Architect
Expertise in designing distributed systems on AWS — compute, networking, storage, databases, and security at scale.
Microsoft Azure Administrator (AZ-104)
Implementation, management, and monitoring of Azure environments including VMs, networking, storage, and identity.
Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP)
Advanced information security credential covering security architecture, engineering, and management practices.
HashiCorp Certified: Terraform Associate
Proficiency in Infrastructure as Code using Terraform — state management, modules, providers, and workspace strategies.