Certified Kubernetes Administrator (CKA)

The Certified Kubernetes Administrator (CKA) certification is designed to ensure that certification holders have the skills, knowledge, and competency to perform the responsibilities of Kubernetes Administrators. The CKA certification allows certified administrators to quickly establish their credibility and value in the job market, and also allowing companies to more quickly hire high-quality teams to support their growth.

Candidates have the option to retake and pass the exam to renew their certification. Certification Renewal must be completed prior to the certification expiration date. The CKA renewed certification will be valid for a further 3 years effective from the date the exam is passed.

The certification exam is proctored remotely via streaming audio, video, and screen sharing feeds. The screensharing feed allows proctors to view candidates' desktops (including all monitors). The audio, video, and screen sharing feeds will be stored for a limited period of time in the event that there is a subsequent need for review.

Exams are delivered online and Candidates must provide their own computer with: 1. Current version of Chrome or Chromium - you don’t need to install a virtual machine, use a client machine, or anything beyond a Chrome or Chromium browser - Make sure you have third party cookies turned on for the duration of the exam. 2. Reliable internet access - Ensure others on the same internet connection are not performing activities that use excessive bandwidth (i.e. holding conference calls, streaming content, gaming, etc.) - A wired connection is often more stable and robust than a wireless connection - Turn off bandwidth-intensive services (e.g. file sync, dropbox, BitTorrent) 3. Microphone - Please check to make sure it is working before you start your exam session. 4. Webcam - Ensure the webcam is capable of being moved as the proctor may ask you to pan your surroundings to check for potential violations of exam policy. - Try holding up your ID while viewing your webcam feed to ensure your placement and resolution are sufficient for the person viewing your feed to read your ID. - If you will be testing from an employer-provide ISP or will use an employer provided machine, please ensure that streaming will be allowed using WebRTC. - Candidates should run the compatibility check tool to verify that their hardware meets the minimum requirements.

The CKA exam environment is currently running Kubernetes v1.20

CKA Exam tasks are available in English, Simplified Chinese, and Japanese.

For the CKA Exam, a score of 66% or above must be earned to pass.

CKA Exams are scored automatically, usually within 24 hours of completion. Results will be emailed within 24 hours from the time that the Exam was completed. Exams are graded for results. There may be more than one way to perform a task on an Exam and unless otherwise specified, the candidate can pick any available path to complete the task as long as it produces the correct result.

Candidates are allowed 2 hours to complete the CKA Exam.

CKA Certifications are valid for 3 years.