Upcoming Certifications

New certifications and programs coming to the CNCF and Linux Foundation ecosystem. Stay updated on the latest developments.

CKNE In Development Expected 2026

Certified Kubernetes Network Engineer

An intermediate-level performance-based exam designed to validate expertise in Kubernetes and cloud native platform networking. This certification covers multiple networking projects while remaining vendor-neutral.

Key Features

  • Covers Cilium, Istio, Calico, Flannel and other CNI plugins
  • Cloud-native networking counterpart to CCNA, community-led and vendor-neutral
  • Performance-based exam testing real-world networking skills

Visit the official CNCF certification page to get the latest news about new certifications, exam updates, and learning resources.