About CNCF Training and Certification
CNCF Training and Certification offers vendor-neutral courses and exams for cloud native technology. It is built in partnership with the Linux Foundation and focuses on Kubernetes, cloud native security and related tools.
What it does
The program has four certification levels: Associate, Developer, Administrator and Specialist. Exams are performance-based, so you complete real tasks in a command-line environment. Training courses cover foundational and advanced topics for exam preparation or general skill building.
Key features
- Four levels: Associate, Developer, Administrator, Specialist
- Performance-based exams in a command-line environment
- Online, proctored exams
- Training courses for exam preparation
- Hands-on labs for practice
Who it's for
IT professionals and engineers who want a respected credential in Kubernetes or cloud native security, and people starting out in the field who want a foundational certificate.
Pricing and good to know
Exams are online and proctored, and some Specialist certifications require an Administrator certification first. The page lists courses and hands-on labs for learning before an exam. Because the certifications are vendor-neutral, the skills are not tied to a single cloud provider.
Highlights
- Four levels: Associate, Developer, Administrator, Specialist
- Performance-based exams in a command-line environment
- Online, proctored exams
- Training courses for exam preparation
- Hands-on labs for practice
