My journey to be a @kubestronaut!

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Here’s a little secret (that many of you already know): Go early, go beta, and grab bundles to save BIG! In total, I spent $803.75 to achieve certifications in four #Kubernetes exams: CKA, CKAD, CKS, and KCNA. And here’s the best part—I paid $0 for KCSA by taking the beta exam in December 2023!

📅 My Certification Journey Timeline & Costs Take note: Exam prices are set to increase by ~13% in 2025, and each Kubernetes exam will cost over $400 individually!

• 2021/4/19 - CKA: $210 (30% off $300)

• 2021/9/25 - CKAD: $281.25 (25% off $375)

• 2021/10/15 - CKS: $187.50 (50% off $395)

• 2022/8/31 - KCNA: $125 (50% off $250)

• 2023/12/02 - KCSA: $0 (100% off $250 via beta exam)

🌟 Which Certification Should You Take First? There are 70,000+ CKA-certified and 20,000+ CKAD-certified professionals out there! Here's my recommendation:

• For Developers: Start with CKAD if you have a strong dev background.

• For Administrators: Go for CKA—it’s essential for admins.

• For Beginners: Start with KCNA, followed by KCSA. Both are multiple-choice exams, unlike the hands-on nature of CKA, CKAD, or CKS.

• For Security Pros: Take CKS, but note that CKA certification is a prerequisite for CKS.

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