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Exam Prep for CKAD
Prepare for the Certified Kubernetes Application Developer (CKAD) exam with clear guidance on format, strategies, and test-day tips to boost your confidence and performance.
What you'll learn
The Certified Kubernetes Application Developer (CKAD) exam is a performance-based test that challenges you to demonstrate real Kubernetes skills under time pressure. In this course, Exam Prep for CKAD, you’ll gain the strategies and confidence needed to approach the exam with clarity. First, you’ll explore the exam structure, environment, and logistics so you know exactly what to expect on test day. Next, you’ll review the key exam domains and learn how to practice effectively, manage your time, and sharpen the speed skills that matter most. Finally, you’ll discover proven test-day strategies, from handling proctoring and scoring to avoiding common pitfalls and staying calm under pressure. When you’re finished with this course, you’ll be ready to sit the CKAD exam with confidence and maximize your chance of success.
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About the author
James is a Principal Software Engineer with 15+ years of industry experience. In the early part of his career James focused on automation and performance testing; leveraging tools and frameworks like Gatling, JMeter and REST Assured. Over the past few years James has begun to concentrate more on DevOps and Platform Engineering related tooling, concepts and frameworks. James is enthralled by the creation of in-depth, artful videos that help others become better software developers, and regularly shares these on his YouTube channel.