CKACNCF / Linux Foundation

Certified Kubernetes Administrator

Hands-on cert for operating production Kubernetes.

Performance-based exam — you SSH into a real cluster and solve operational problems against a clock.

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Exam domains

Weight of each domain on the certification exam.

Cluster architecture, install & config25%
Workloads & scheduling15%
Services & networking20%
Storage10%
Troubleshooting30%

Skills you'll prove

Skills validated by employers when they see this credential.

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Common roles

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Quick facts
Exam cost₹38,069
Duration120 min
Passing score66
Validity3 yr
DifficultyAdvanced

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Avg salary (INR)
₹48.7L
Market demand
88 / 100
Open roles
19,400
ROI score
87 / 100

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