Roadmap Overview
The DevOps and Kubernetes path is designed for engineers looking to master containerization and orchestration. Progress from Docker basics through advanced Kubernetes administration.
Certification Progression
Level 1: Container Basics
Docker Certified Associate (DCA)
- • Duration: 4-6 weeks study
- • Pass Rate: 60-70%
- • Cost: $295
- • Focus: Docker images, containers, networking, storage
- • Salary: $80K-$110K
Level 2: Kubernetes Administration
Kubernetes Certified Administrator (CKA)
- • Duration: 8-12 weeks study
- • Pass Rate: 45-55%
- • Cost: $395
- • Focus: Kubernetes architecture, deployments, networking, security
- • Salary: $120K-$150K
- • Format: Hands-on practical exam
Level 3: Advanced Kubernetes
Kubernetes Application Developer (CKAD)
- • Duration: 6-8 weeks study
- • Pass Rate: 50-60%
- • Cost: $395
- • Focus: Application deployment, scaling, monitoring, troubleshooting
- • Salary: $130K-$160K
- • Format: Hands-on practical exam
Total Time Investment
4-6 weeks
Docker Certified
8-12 weeks
Kubernetes CKA
6-8 weeks
Kubernetes CKAD
Total: 18-26 weeks (4-6 months intensive, 8-12 months at moderate pace)
Who Should Follow This Path?
- ✓ DevOps engineers and SRE professionals
- ✓ Backend engineers managing microservices
- ✓ Infrastructure engineers deploying containers
- ✓ Platform engineers building cloud-native solutions
- ✓ System administrators modernizing infrastructure
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