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Certified Jenkins Engineer

Certified Jenkins Engineer vs 3 alternatives compared

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Certified Jenkins EngineerAWS DevOps Engineer ProfessionalCKAD - Certified Kubernetes Application DeveloperCKA - Certified Kubernetes Administrator
VendorCloudBeesAmazon Web ServicesLinux Foundation / CNCFLinux Foundation / CNCF
LevelIntermediateAdvancedIntermediateIntermediate
Exam fee$150$300$445$445
Duration——approximately 2 hours2 hours
Passing score————
Valid for————
Typical salary$100K–$135K$145K–$180K$110K–$145K$120K–$155K
Prerequisites————

Which should you choose?

Should I take Certified Jenkins Engineer or AWS DevOps Engineer Professional first?

Certified Jenkins Engineer is the lower-level certification (Intermediate vs Advanced), so it is usually the better first step.

Should I take Certified Jenkins Engineer or CKAD - Certified Kubernetes Application Developer first?

Both are rated Intermediate. Pick the one whose exam domains match the job you want, and check which one employers in your area ask for.

Should I take Certified Jenkins Engineer or CKA - Certified Kubernetes Administrator first?

Both are rated Intermediate. Pick the one whose exam domains match the job you want, and check which one employers in your area ask for.