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CKA
Certified Kubernetes Administrator
A hands-on credential for engineers operating Kubernetes clusters across cloud providers.
KubernetesCluster operations
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Kubernetes and Cloud Native Associate
Demonstrate cloud-native and Kubernetes skills at the selected level.
Kubernetes fundamentalsCloud native
Foundation
KCSA
Kubernetes and Cloud Native Security Associate
Demonstrate cloud-native and Kubernetes skills at the selected level.
Cloud native securityKubernetes
Associate
CKAD
Certified Kubernetes Application Developer
Demonstrate cloud-native and Kubernetes skills at the selected level.
KubernetesApplication deployment
Associate
LFCS
Linux Foundation Certified System Administrator
Demonstrate Linux system administration skills.
Linux administrationSystem services
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CKS
Certified Kubernetes Security Specialist
Demonstrate cloud-native and Kubernetes skills at the selected level.
Kubernetes securityCluster hardening
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