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343 exams · 26 vendors

Kubernetes and cloud native certifications

Running and building on Kubernetes. Exams cost $200 to $445.

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KubernetesNew$200IBM Certified Fusion v2.x Architect - ProfessionalFor technical leaders who design, implement and optimize IBM Fusion software and Hyperconverged Infrastructure on OpenShift.IBM · C1000-211 · Professional · 90 minKubernetes$250Cilium Certified Associate (CCA)A foundational exam on running and building on Kubernetes.CNCF · CCA · Foundational · 90 min · valid 2 yearsKubernetes$250Kubernetes and Cloud Native Associate (KCNA)For beginners showing foundational knowledge of Kubernetes and the wider cloud native ecosystem.CNCF · KCNA · Foundational · 90 min · valid 2 yearsKubernetes$250Kyverno Certified Associate (KCA)A foundational exam on running and building on Kubernetes.CNCF · KCA · Foundational · 90 min · valid 2 yearsKubernetes$250Istio Certified Associate (ICA)An associate exam on running and building on Kubernetes.CNCF · ICA · Associate · 120 min · valid 2 yearsKubernetes$445Certified Kubernetes Administrator (CKA)For Kubernetes administrators who install, configure, troubleshoot and manage production Kubernetes clusters.CNCF · CKA · Associate · 120 min · valid 2 yearsKubernetes$445Certified Kubernetes Application Developer (CKAD)For developers who design, build and deploy cloud native applications on Kubernetes.CNCF · CKAD · Associate · 120 min · valid 2 yearsKubernetesBetaUnverified$445Certified Kubernetes Network Engineer (CKNE)Validates hands-on skill in Kubernetes networking, security and troubleshooting for platform engineers, network engineers and SREs.CNCF · CKNE · Specialty · 120 min · valid 2 yearsKubernetesNewRed Hat Certified Technologist in OpenShiftEntry-level exam that tests deploying, managing and troubleshooting applications on Red Hat OpenShift Container Platform.Red Hat · EX180 · Foundational · 120 min · valid 3 yearsKubernetesNewRed Hat Certified Technologist in OpenShift VirtualizationEntry-level exam that tests deploying and operating virtual machines with Red Hat OpenShift Virtualization.Red Hat · EX156 · Foundational · 120 min · valid 3 yearsKubernetesRed Hat Certified Developer in Cloud-native ApplicationsTests container fundamentals: finding, customizing, running and managing containerized services in stand-alone environments with Podman.Red Hat · EX188 · Associate · 150 min · valid 3 yearsKubernetesRed Hat Certified System Administrator in OpenShiftFor system administrators, SREs and platform engineers who create, configure and manage OpenShift Container Platform clusters; counts toward Red Hat Certified Architect in OpenShift.Red Hat · EX280 · Associate · 180 min · valid 3 yearsKubernetesRed Hat Certified Advanced Developer in Cloud-native ApplicationsTests deploying existing applications in a Red Hat OpenShift Container Platform environment; counts toward Red Hat Certified Architect in Cloud-native Applications.Red Hat · EX288 · Professional · 180 min · valid 3 yearsKubernetesRed Hat Certified Advanced System Administrator in OpenShiftTests planning, implementing and managing large-scale OpenShift deployments, applicable to self-managed OpenShift, ROSA and Azure Red Hat OpenShift.Red Hat · EX380 · Professional · valid 3 yearsKubernetesRed Hat Certified Specialist in Building Resilient MicroservicesTests creating and managing a resilient mesh of microservices with OpenShift Container Platform and Red Hat OpenShift Service Mesh.Red Hat · EX328 · Specialty · 180 min · valid 3 yearsKubernetesRed Hat Certified Specialist in OpenShift Advanced Cluster ManagementTests planning, deploying and managing Red Hat Advanced Cluster Management for Kubernetes in a multi-cluster environment.Red Hat · EX432 · Specialty · 240 min · valid 3 yearsKubernetesRed Hat Certified Specialist in OpenShift Data FoundationTests creating and managing storage for container-based applications with Red Hat OpenShift Data Foundation.Red Hat · EX370 · Specialty · 180 min · valid 3 yearsKubernetesRed Hat Certified Specialist in OpenShift NetworkingTests planning, deploying and managing OpenShift networking components in an OpenShift Container Platform environment.Red Hat · EX282 · Specialty · 240 min · valid 3 yearsKubernetesRed Hat Certified Specialist in OpenShift VirtualizationTests planning, deploying and managing virtual machines with the OpenShift Virtualization operator; for SREs, cluster and cloud engineers.Red Hat · EX316 · Specialty · 240 min · valid 3 years
ExamPrice
IBM Certified Fusion v2.x Architect - ProfessionalC1000-211NewFor technical leaders who design, implement and optimize IBM Fusion software and Hyperconverged Infrastructure on OpenShift.$200
Cilium Certified Associate (CCA)CCAA foundational exam on running and building on Kubernetes.$250
Kubernetes and Cloud Native Associate (KCNA)KCNAFor beginners showing foundational knowledge of Kubernetes and the wider cloud native ecosystem.$250
Kyverno Certified Associate (KCA)KCAA foundational exam on running and building on Kubernetes.$250
Istio Certified Associate (ICA)ICAAn associate exam on running and building on Kubernetes.$250
Certified Kubernetes Administrator (CKA)CKAFor Kubernetes administrators who install, configure, troubleshoot and manage production Kubernetes clusters.$445
Certified Kubernetes Application Developer (CKAD)CKADFor developers who design, build and deploy cloud native applications on Kubernetes.$445
Certified Kubernetes Network Engineer (CKNE)CKNEBetaUnverifiedValidates hands-on skill in Kubernetes networking, security and troubleshooting for platform engineers, network engineers and SREs.$445
Red Hat Certified Technologist in OpenShiftEX180NewEntry-level exam that tests deploying, managing and troubleshooting applications on Red Hat OpenShift Container Platform.-
Red Hat Certified Technologist in OpenShift VirtualizationEX156NewEntry-level exam that tests deploying and operating virtual machines with Red Hat OpenShift Virtualization.-
Red Hat Certified Developer in Cloud-native ApplicationsEX188Tests container fundamentals: finding, customizing, running and managing containerized services in stand-alone environments with Podman.-
Red Hat Certified System Administrator in OpenShiftEX280For system administrators, SREs and platform engineers who create, configure and manage OpenShift Container Platform clusters; counts toward Red Hat Certified Architect in OpenShift.-
Red Hat Certified Advanced Developer in Cloud-native ApplicationsEX288Tests deploying existing applications in a Red Hat OpenShift Container Platform environment; counts toward Red Hat Certified Architect in Cloud-native Applications.-
Red Hat Certified Advanced System Administrator in OpenShiftEX380Tests planning, implementing and managing large-scale OpenShift deployments, applicable to self-managed OpenShift, ROSA and Azure Red Hat OpenShift.-
Red Hat Certified Specialist in Building Resilient MicroservicesEX328Tests creating and managing a resilient mesh of microservices with OpenShift Container Platform and Red Hat OpenShift Service Mesh.-
Red Hat Certified Specialist in OpenShift Advanced Cluster ManagementEX432Tests planning, deploying and managing Red Hat Advanced Cluster Management for Kubernetes in a multi-cluster environment.-
Red Hat Certified Specialist in OpenShift Data FoundationEX370Tests creating and managing storage for container-based applications with Red Hat OpenShift Data Foundation.-
Red Hat Certified Specialist in OpenShift NetworkingEX282Tests planning, deploying and managing OpenShift networking components in an OpenShift Container Platform environment.-
Red Hat Certified Specialist in OpenShift VirtualizationEX316Tests planning, deploying and managing virtual machines with the OpenShift Virtualization operator; for SREs, cluster and cloud engineers.-