CKA to Kubestronaut Upgrade Bundle

The Kubestronaut program recognizes community leaders who have consistently invested in their ongoing education and grown their skill level with Kubernetes. Bundle all of the required certification exams and save! Please review the exam details, domains, competencies, and more by viewing the individual certification pages.

Earning all five certifications shows that an individual has deep, verified expertise across key Kubernetes domains—from foundational concepts to hands-on administration, secure application development, and cluster security. Achieving Kubestronaut status signals professional mastery and commitment to excellence in the cloud native community.

This program is designed for Kubernetes professionals and community contributors who have achieved all of the core CNCF Kubernetes certifications—KCNA, KCSA, CKA, CKAD, and CKS—and who demonstrate a dedication to continuous learning and skill growth in the Kubernetes and cloud-native ecosystem.

The certifications required represent a comprehensive progression through Kubernetes and cloud native knowledge and practice. They range from foundational understanding of Kubernetes and cloud-native technologies to advanced capabilities in cluster administration, application development, and security. Each exam is designed by CNCF and The Linux Foundation and includes performance-based and/or multiple-choice components that test real-world skills.

The Kubestronaut program recognizes community leaders who have consistently invested in their ongoing education and grown their skill level with Kubernetes. Bundle all of the required certification exams and save! Please review the exam details, domains, competencies, and more by viewing the individual certification pages.