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Certified Kubernetes Administrator (CKA) Training

Become an elite container orchestration expert. Learn to build, break, and scale highly-available clusters from scratch. Taught exclusively by veteran architects with 25+ Years of Corporate IT Experience.

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Why OSELabs for CKA?

  • 25+ Yrs Exp Architects: Learn real production secrets from industry veterans.
  • Kill The Minikube Toys: Provision and break true Multi-Node HA Clusters using Kubeadm.
  • 30% Troubleshooting Drills: Master control plane and CNI diagnostics under strict time limits.
  • 100% Placement Support: Elite resume optimization and recruiter referrals.

Cluster Architecture

RBAC, Kubeadm, HA Setups

Workloads & Services

Deployments, Ingress, CNI

Storage Mgmt

PV, PVC, Storage Classes

Troubleshooting

Control Plane & App Fixes

Course Overview & Objectives

The Certified Kubernetes Administrator (CKA) credential by CNCF is the global standard for cloud-native orchestration. It proves your ability to deploy, manage, and troubleshoot enterprise-grade Kubernetes clusters under extreme pressure.

Our intensive CKA program is built entirely around real-world performance. Forget multiple-choice theories—you will spend 45 hours directly on the command line, configuring CNI networking, diagnosing failing pods, and managing etcd backups just like you would on the job.

Pre-requisites A solid understanding of Linux administration (RHCSA level) and basic container concepts (Docker/Podman). No prior Kubernetes experience is required.

Upcoming Training Batches

Live Instructor-Led Classes
Start Date Schedule / Instructor Time (IST) Availability Action
Sep 20, 2026
Mon - Fri (Online)
Instr:
10:00 AM - 01:00 PM Open • 10 Left Reserve Seat

Official CNCF Exam Domains

Latest Version
01 Troubleshooting (30%)

Troubleshoot cluster and node failures. Fix broken cluster components (kubelet, API server). Monitor application resource usage, manage container stdout/stderr streams, and debug broken Services and Network Policies.

02 Cluster Architecture, Installation & Configuration (25%)

Use kubeadm to build, manage, and upgrade high-availability Kubernetes clusters. Implement ETCD backups and restores. Understand CRDs and deploy Kubernetes Operators.

03 Services & Networking (20%)

Deep dive into pod connectivity. Define and enforce Network Policies for traffic isolation. Manage ClusterIP, NodePort, and LoadBalancer endpoints. Configure Ingress controllers and the Gateway API.

04 Workloads & Scheduling (15%)

Create robust, self-healing deployments. Control scheduling using node affinity, taints, and tolerations. Configure application settings securely using ConfigMaps and Secrets.

05 Storage (10%)

Configure Kubernetes storage primitives. Implement StorageClasses for dynamic provisioning. Manage Persistent Volumes (PVs), Persistent Volume Claims (PVCs), and configure volume access modes.

CNCF Certification Exam (CKA)

Performance-Based CLI Exam

Certified Kubernetes Administrator

The CKA exam consists of 15–20 performance-based tasks that you must solve via command line on live clusters. You have 2 hours to complete the exam. One free retake is included with your voucher purchase.

Exam Duration 120 Minutes
Format 100% Practical (Terminal)
Passing Score 66% Minimum
Validity 3 Years Globally

Frequently Asked Questions

Is the CKA exam multiple-choice?

No. The CKA is a 2-hour, 100% performance-based exam. You are given access to a live command line and must solve real-world Kubernetes issues (like fixing a broken cluster or configuring storage). You cannot pass by reading dumps; you need the hands-on practice we provide.

How much does the CKA exam cost?

The official CNCF price for the CKA exam is $445 USD. Because this fluctuates with currency rates, OSELabs leverages CNCF training partnerships to secure bulk wholesale discounts. Contact us to get the cheapest exam voucher rate available in India today.

Do I need coding experience?

No programming experience is required. CKA is an infrastructure and administration certification. You need a solid understanding of Linux command-line operations, basic networking, and YAML formatting.

What kind of labs do you provide?

We provide dedicated, multi-node Kubernetes clusters. You will practice using kubeadm, breaking and fixing the cluster, and backing up the ETCD database—tasks you cannot easily simulate on a local Minikube environment.

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Total Amount ₹19,470

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