CKA — Certified Kubernetes Administrator Guide

The CKA certification validates your ability to administer Kubernetes clusters in production. It's a hands-on, performance-based exam where you solve real cluster problems in a live terminal.

Exam Overview

• Provider: CNCF / Linux Foundation
• Format: 100% hands-on (terminal-based, no multiple choice)
• Length: 2 hours
• Passing: 66%
• Price: ~$395 USD (includes one free retake)
• Validity: 3 years

Domains

Domain	Weight
Cluster Architecture, Installation & Configuration	25%
Workloads & Scheduling	15%
Services & Networking	20%
Storage	10%
Troubleshooting	30%

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