(CKA) Certified Kubernetes Administrator preparation tasks
I’m currently preparing for the Certified Kubernetes Administrator (CKA) exam, and over the past few months, I’ve been going through the course on KodeKloud—which I highly recommend.
The learning path is structured really well (You can start at any point, you dont have to start with Linux basics):
- It starts with the Linux basics.
- Then it moves into the fundamentals of containers.
- After that, you’ll get your first hands-on experience with Kubernetes.
- Finally, it transitions into the full Kubernetes course, wrapping up with focused exam preparation.
One of the best parts is that every major topic includes labs, where you use the command line to solve real tasks. These practice sessions are invaluable for building confidence and muscle memory.
My advice if you’re taking this course (or studying for the CKA in general):
- Take notes, especially during the Kubernetes sections.
- Write down the kubectl commands you come across—you’ll need to recall them quickly during the exam.
- Get comfortable with the official Kubernetes documentation, particularly for manifests (YAML). Knowing how to navigate it efficiently will save you time.
Overall, if you stay consistent and practice regularly, the course does a great job of preparing you for the exam.
Other places where you can train for the exam:
- https://killercoda.com/killer-shell-cka
- https://killer.sh/cka
- https://kodekloud.com/playgrounds/playground-kubernetes-multi-node-latest
- https://kodekloud.com/playgrounds/playground-kubernetes-multi-cluster
Additional exercises
- https://github.com/ibrahimatay/CKAD-Exercises?tab=readme-ov-file
- https://github.com/dgkanatsios/CKAD-exercises
Linux Foundation important instructions
There are also couple of good books to read along, I am almost done with the CKA Study Guide, and it also has exercises you can follow at the end of every chapter (Also available on github)
