Intermediate Linux Foundation / CNCF DevOps certifications
Every DevOps certification we track, with exam fees, difficulty and salary ranges side by side. Open any one for the full exam guide and study roadmap.
Linux Foundation / CNCF
CKA - Certified Kubernetes Administrator
The Certified Kubernetes Administrator (CKA) validates hands‑on Kubernetes admin skills through a 2‑hour online, proctored exam.
Typical salary
$120K–$155K
View guide Linux Foundation / CNCF CKAD - Certified Kubernetes Application Developer CKAD validates hands‑on ability to design, build, deploy, and maintain cloud‑native applications on Kubernetes. Typical salary
$110K–$145K
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$120K–$155K
View guide Linux Foundation / CNCF CKAD - Certified Kubernetes Application Developer CKAD validates hands‑on ability to design, build, deploy, and maintain cloud‑native applications on Kubernetes. Typical salary
$110K–$145K
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