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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. Intermediate DevOps Fee $445 2 hours 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. Intermediate DevOps Fee $445 approximately 2 hours Typical salary
$110K–$145K
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