Study Guides
Step-by-step exam prep for each certification. What to study, how to practice, and what to expect on test day.
CKA Exam Day Checklist: What to Do Before, During, and After
A practical CKA exam day checklist covering setup, ID, time management, and what happens after you finish.
CKA Exam Format: Domains, Scoring, and What Changed
Full breakdown of the CKA exam format, domain weights, scoring, and what changed. Everything you need to know before exam day.
Best CKA Practice Tests and Labs to Use Before Your Exam
Set up CKA practice labs with kind, minikube, and kubeadm. Includes exercises for every exam domain and a practice test plan.
CKAD Exam Breakdown: Domains and Weights Explained
Full CKAD exam breakdown with domain weights, per-domain tips, and what to practice. Written for engineers preparing to take the CKAD.
LFCA Study Guide: Start Your Linux Foundation Journey
A practical LFCA study guide with domain breakdowns, study tips, and a realistic timeline. For engineers starting the Linux Foundation cert path.
CKA Study Guide: How to Pass the Certified Kubernetes Administrator Exam
A practical CKA study guide with exam tips, domain breakdowns, and a study plan that actually works. From someone who passed it.
CKAD Study Guide: How to Pass the Certified Kubernetes Application Developer Exam
A practical CKAD study guide with domain breakdowns, exam tips, and a study plan built for developers. Focused on speed, imperative commands, and the patterns that show up on test day.
CKS Study Guide: How to Pass the Certified Kubernetes Security Specialist Exam
A practical CKS study guide covering all six exam domains, the security tools you need to learn, and a study plan for engineers who already hold the CKA.
KCNA Study Guide: Your First Kubernetes Certification
A practical KCNA study guide covering all five exam domains, what to study, what to skip, and whether the KCNA is the right starting point for you.
KCSA Study Guide: Kubernetes and Cloud Native Security Associate
A practical KCSA study guide covering all exam domains, what to study, and how it fits into the Kubernetes certification path. Pass efficiently.
The Kubestronaut Path: Getting All 5 Kubernetes Certifications
How to earn the Kubestronaut title by passing all 5 CNCF Kubernetes certifications. Includes the optimal order, timeline, costs, and what you actually get.
LFCS Study Guide: Linux Certification for Kubernetes Engineers
A practical LFCS study guide for engineers heading toward Kubernetes certifications. Covers all exam domains, a study plan, and why Linux skills matter for K8s.