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Performance-based certification for advanced cloud native platform engineering.
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About this exam
Validates ability to architect, secure, optimize, and operate cloud native self-service platforms.
Who should take this exam
Platform engineers, platform architects, SREs, and senior Kubernetes practitioners.
Career benefits
Demonstrates advanced capability to build scalable, secure, self-service cloud native platforms.
How to prepare
Review the Linux Foundation CNPE domains, CNCF platform guidance, GitOps, APIs, observability, and policy practices.
Quick facts
Exam cost$445 USD
Valid for2 years
Length120 minutes
FormatOnline proctored performance-based exam
Practice questions125
Objectives5
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What's covered
1. Platform Architecture and Infrastructure
15%2. GitOps and Continuous Delivery
25%3. Platform APIs and Self-Service Capabilities
25%4. Observability and Operations
20%5. Security and Policy Enforcement
15%Frequently asked questions
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What is a mock exam?
A timed, full-length simulation that holds feedback until the end, then shows your score, pass/fail result, and a breakdown by objective.
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