CKAD CNCF Kubernetes Certification

Today I have attempted CKAD certification test.

It was TOUGH, but not impossible, actually I was expecting worse in term of complexity. And pass threshold is 66%, which is mild.

Good thing is that each of the 19 questions is self-contained, so you can easily skip it and try later.

This fellow says already everything on the topic:
https://medium.com/@nassim.kebbani/how-to-beat-kubernetes-ckad-certification-c84bff8d61b1

I would say:

"Kubernetes in Action" book is surely very complete (I have ready it 3 times) but not really preparing you for the test. Too verbose IMHO.

MUST 1: Take the Udemy course "https://www.udemy.com/course/certified-kubernetes-application-developer/", definitely excellent and very hands on.

MUST 2: and do at least 3 times all the exercises here https://github.com/dgkanatsios/CKAD-exercises


then go for the test. You might fail at the first attempt (time pressure is very high!) but it will make you stronger. You have a free retake, so no worries, lick your wounds and try again a couple of weeks later.

CAVEAT CANEM: many exercises entail usage of namespaces - remember to practice usage of namespaces.

IMPORTANT: if you google around for CKAD VOUCHER or CKAD DISCOUNT you should find some magic words to get a 20% rebate on the exam (normally 300 USD.... I got it for 250 or so).