Learning Paths

Curated certification journeys to advance your cloud native expertise.

Kubernetes: Beginner to Administrator

beginner

Start with cloud native fundamentals and progress to Kubernetes administration

Estimated: 6-12 months

1KCNAKubernetes and Cloud Native Associate
2CKADCertified Kubernetes Application Developer
3CKACertified Kubernetes Administrator

Kubernetes Security Specialist

intermediate

Master Kubernetes security from basics to advanced

Estimated: 9-15 months

1KCNAKubernetes and Cloud Native Associate
2KCSAKubernetes and Cloud Native Security Associate
3CKACertified Kubernetes Administrator
4CKSCertified Kubernetes Security Specialist

GitOps Professional

intermediate

Become proficient in GitOps practices and the Argo ecosystem

Estimated: 6-9 months

1KCNAKubernetes and Cloud Native Associate
2CGOACertified GitOps Associate
3CAPACertified Argo Project Associate

Platform Engineer

advanced

Build expertise in cloud native platform engineering

Estimated: 12-18 months

1KCNAKubernetes and Cloud Native Associate
2CKACertified Kubernetes Administrator
3CNPACertified Cloud Native Platform Engineering Associate
4CNPECertified Cloud Native Platform Engineer
5CBACertified Backstage Associate

Observability Expert

intermediate

Master cloud native observability tools

Estimated: 4-6 months

1KCNAKubernetes and Cloud Native Associate
2PCAPrometheus Certified Associate
3OTCAOpenTelemetry Certified Associate

Cloud Native Networking Specialist

intermediate

Specialize in cloud native networking and service mesh

Estimated: 9-12 months

1KCNAKubernetes and Cloud Native Associate
2CKACertified Kubernetes Administrator
3CCACilium Certified Associate
4ICAIstio Certified Associate