Kubernetes for Developers (LFD259) Course + Certified Kubernetes Application Developer (CKAD) Exam Bundle

Kubernetes is a high-velocity open source orchestration tool to deploy, scale, and update containerized applications. This course will teach you how to containerize, host, deploy, and configure an application in a multi-node cluster.

This course, along with real-world experience and study, will provide the skills and knowledge also tested by the Linux Foundation’s Certified Kubernetes Application Developer (CKAD) exam. For details of LFD259 and CKAD, please visit the corresponding product pages accordingly.

Bundle Kubernetes for Developers (LFD259) Course with Certified Kubernetes Application Developer (CKAD) Exam to help you to get CKAD certified!

This bundle is ideal for developers who are looking to gain skills in Kubernetes application development. Students should be familiar with the Linux command line, programming languages like Python, Node.js or Go, and have a basic understanding of cloud native application concepts and architectures.

Please review the exam details, domains, competencies, and more by viewing the individual CKAD certification and LFD259 pages.

1. After purchase the voucher, please log into your portal LFOSSA website, your training and exam voucher will be available under "Exam & Learning Voucher" (password-protected).

2. You need an LFID to register for and take Linux Foundation (LF) certification exams and e-learning courses. If you already have a Linux Foundation ID (LFID), you can redeem your voucher at https://trainingportal.linuxfoundation.org/redeem . If you do not have a LFID, click here (https://trainingportal.linuxfoundation.org/access/saml/login) to create one.

3. Log in to your LF Education portal,  enter your voucher code in the Enter Registration Code field and click Validate, then check the box: " I agree to The Linux Foundation Training Terms, Conditions & Policies and the Thought Industries Terms & Conditions." 

4. A confirmation message “Congrats, your code has been validated” will appear upon successful validation, confirming your voucher is valid. Click Register to complete the training and exam voucher registration.

5. Log in to LF Education global website with your LFID.   After the registration process, the certification exam and e-learning course will be available in the learner's portal within 24 hours, then the candidate will be available to take and schedule exam and access the course. 

The exam is based on Kubernetes v1.37.

The CKAD exam environment will be aligned with the most recent K8s minor version within approximately 4 to 8 weeks of the K8s release date.

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The E-learning and Exam Voucher is non-refundable upon purchase.

Exam Voucher is redeemable within 90 days post-purchase; Exam eligibility will be valid for 1 year from your registration date. You now have 90 days + 365 days for exam preparation!