Certified Kubernetes Administrator (CKA) Certification Training
Hands-on cluster administration training in 32 live hours, aligned to the Linux Foundation's performance-based CKA exam
- Duration
- 32 hours
- Format
- Live online
- Modules
- 9 modules
- Certificate
- On completion
- ✓32 hours of live online instructor-led training in scheduled batches
- ✓Mapped to the five CKA domains with official weightings
- ✓Every module is command-line lab work in real clusters
- ✓kubeadm install, upgrades, etcd backup, RBAC, networking, storage and troubleshooting
- ✓Timed practice drills in the style of the 2-hour performance exam
- ✓Tips for working fast with kubectl, the documentation and vim
About the course
What this course covers
The Certified Kubernetes Administrator (CKA) exam from the Linux Foundation and the Cloud Native Computing Foundation is a practical, performance-based test. Instead of multiple-choice questions you receive a set of tasks and solve them on live clusters from the command line within two hours. That is why preparation must be hands-on.
The CKA curriculum has five domains: Troubleshooting (30%); Cluster Architecture, Installation and Configuration (25%); Services and Networking (20%); Workloads and Scheduling (15%); and Storage (10%). This course follows them. You build clusters with kubeadm, back up and restore etcd, upgrade a cluster, configure RBAC, run workloads with Deployments and scheduling controls, expose them with Services, Ingress and Gateway API, set network policies, work with persistent storage and troubleshoot broken nodes, control-plane components and applications. Timed drills train you to be fast and accurate.
The exam is booked and taken by you directly with the Linux Foundation. The version of Kubernetes tested changes over time; the Linux Foundation page currently lists v1.37. Delivery of the course is live, instructor-led and online.
Who should attend
- ● System administrators and DevOps engineers who will run Kubernetes clusters
- ● Cloud engineers who deploy applications on Kubernetes
- ● Site reliability engineers and platform engineers
- ● Developers who want deeper operational knowledge
- ● Engineers who already know Docker and Linux and want a recognised Kubernetes credential
Key skills
Skills you will walk away with
Cluster installation
Bootstrap and configure clusters with kubeadm, including high-availability control plane concepts.
Cluster maintenance
Upgrade clusters, back up and restore etcd, and drain and manage nodes.
RBAC and security
Create roles, role bindings and service accounts and apply least privilege.
Workload management
Deploy applications with Deployments, rolling updates, ConfigMaps, Secrets and autoscaling.
Scheduling control
Use resource limits, taints, tolerations and affinity to place Pods.
Services and networking
Configure Services, Ingress, Gateway API, CoreDNS and network policies.
Curriculum
Module-by-module syllabus
9 modules · 39 topics · 32 hours
1Module 1: Kubernetes Architecture and Lab Setup4 topics ▾
Learning objective: Know the components and set up practice clusters.
- ▸ Control plane and node components
- ▸ kubectl and contexts
- ▸ Imperative commands and YAML generation
- ▸ Exam environment tips: aliases, autocomplete, vim
2Module 2: Cluster Installation with kubeadm5 topics ▾
Learning objective: Build a cluster.
- ▸ Prerequisites and container runtimes
- kubeadm init and join
Schedules
Upcoming live batches
Enroll now and choose your batch dates
Send an enquiry and we'll reserve your seat in the next batch.
Certification
How you get certified
Linux Foundation / Cloud Native Computing Foundation
Certified Kubernetes Administrator (CKA)
- Format
- Online, proctored, performance-based: tasks completed on the command line in live Kubernetes environments. Domains: Troubleshooting 30%, Cluster Architecture, Installation and Configuration 25%, Services and Networking 20%, Workloads and Scheduling 15%, Storage 10%
- Questions
- A set of performance-based tasks (the number is not fixed)
- Duration
- 2 hours
- Passing score
- See the current figure in the Linux Foundation candidate handbook (commonly reported as 66%)
- Exam fee
- USD 445 for the exam only; bundles with a course or subscription are priced higher. One retake is included
- Delivery
- Online proctored from home or office
- Validity & renewal
- 2 years
Career outcomes
Roles this opens up
Kubernetes Administrator
₹8–20 LPA (approx.)Runs and maintains Kubernetes clusters.
DevOps / Platform Engineer
₹8–22 LPA (approx.)Builds internal platforms on Kubernetes.
Site Reliability Engineer
₹10–26 LPA (approx.)Keeps containerised services reliable.
Cloud Engineer (containers)
₹7–18 LPA (approx.)Operates managed Kubernetes services such as EKS, AKS or GKE.
Salary ranges are approximate figures for India and vary by city, company and experience.
Why this certification is worth it
Respected practical exam
The CKA proves you can solve real cluster tasks, not just answer questions.
Retake included
Why Assure Success
Learn it once, pass it once
Trainers from the field
Every session is led by a practitioner who uses this material at work.
Batches that fit your week
Weekday and weekend batches in IST, scheduled for working professionals.
Exam-style practice
Practice questions and, where available, a full simulator free with the course.
Exam voucher help
Discounted vouchers and step-by-step help booking your exam.
Human support
WhatsApp support Mon–Sat, 9 AM–8 PM IST — a person answers.
Pay your way
UPI, cards, netbanking and EMI in India; international cards accepted.
FAQs
Questions learners ask us
Q.Is the CKA exam multiple choice?
No. It is performance-based. You complete tasks on live clusters from the command line within 2 hours.
Q.How much does the exam cost?
The Linux Foundation lists USD 445 for the exam, with one retake included. Bundles with training or a subscription cost more. Prices can change, so check the official page.
Q.What is the passing score?
It is commonly reported as 66%, and it is stated in the Linux Foundation candidate handbook. Please verify the current figure there.
Q.Can I use the Kubernetes documentation during the exam?
The exam permits specific allowed documentation sites. Check the candidate handbook for the exact list and rules. We teach you how to search the docs quickly.
Q.How long is the certification valid?
Two years.
Q.Is CKA or CKAD better for me?
CKA suits administrators and platform engineers. CKAD focuses on application developers. Many DevOps engineers take CKA first.
Q.Do I need a cloud account?
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