CKAD
Certified Kubernetes Application Developer
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Introduction to Kubernetes (LFS158)
by Linux Foundation
Get an in-depth primer on this powerful system for managing containerized applications in a clustered environment.
Introduction to Serverless on Kubernetes (LFS157)
by Linux Foundation
Learn how to build serverless functions that can run on any cloud, without being restricted to a single provider.
Introduction to Protocol Buffers (LFS145)
by Linux Foundation
Learn how to use Protocol Buffers for efficient data serialization.
Pass CKAD Exam in ONE TRY
by Mischa van den Burg
Kubestronaut expert tips for CKAD exam (2024)
Kubernetes Tutorial for Beginners
by TechWorld with Nana
Full Kubernetes course (2020)
Kubernetes and EKS for Deployment 2025
by freeCodeCamp
Kubernetes deployment with AWS EKS - February 2025
Kubernetes for Developers (2024)
by VMware
FREE - Learn how containers and Kubernetes help deliver software faster
CI/CD with Kubernetes (2023)
by CNCF / The New Stack
FREE - Best practices for building and deploying applications on K8s
DevOps with OpenShift (2023)
by Red Hat
FREE - Container-centric approach with OpenShift
The Kubernetes Book - 2025 Edition (2025)
by Nigel Poulton
Clear and simple explanation of Kubernetes concepts with hands-on examples
Certified Kubernetes Application Developer (CKAD) Study Guide, 2nd Edition (2024)
by Benjamin Muschko
Updated exam prep with interactive labs for CKAD certification
Kubernetes Patterns, 2nd Edition (2023)
by Bilgin Ibryam, Roland Huß
Reusable elements for designing cloud-native applications
Kubernetes: Up and Running, 3rd Edition (2022)
by Brendan Burns, Joe Beda, Kelsey Hightower, Lachlan Evenson
Comprehensive guide to Kubernetes for developers
Cloud Native DevOps with Kubernetes, 2nd Edition (2022)
by John Arundel, Justin Domingus
Building, deploying, and scaling modern applications
CKAD Exam Study Guide 2025
by DevOpsCube
Comprehensive CKAD study guide - updated for 2025 curriculum
CKAD Certification Period Changes 2024
by CNCF
Official CNCF blog on certification period changes effective April 2024
CKAD Exam Preparation Tips
by KodeKloud
Tips and strategies for passing the CKAD exam
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