CNPE Certification Guide: The First Platform Engineering Credential

Описание: CNCF just launched the first-ever hands-on platform engineering certification at KubeCon Atlanta 2025. But with beta testers reporting 29% scores and no exam simulator until Q1 2026, is CNPE worth pursuing now?

In this episode, Jordan and Alex break down everything you need to know about CNPE: the five exam domains, how it compares to existing certifications, career impact (platform engineers earn $219K average - 20% more than DevOps), and a practical framework for deciding when and if to pursue this credential.

⏱️ Timestamps:
0:00 - CNPE Launch Overview
1:30 - Why CNPE is Different from CKA/CKAD/CKS
3:00 - The Five Exam Domains Breakdown
5:30 - Beta Testing Reality: Why 29% Scores?
7:00 - Career Impact: $219K Average Salary
8:30 - CNPA vs CNPE: Which Should You Get?
10:00 - Golden Kubestronaut Requirement
11:30 - Three Certification Paths
13:00 - Preparation Strategy Without Killer.sh
14:00 - Who Should Pursue CNPE and When

🎯 Key Topics:
• CNPE launched November 11, 2025 - first new hands-on CNCF cert in 5 years
• Five domains: GitOps/CD (25%), Platform APIs (25%), Observability (20%), Architecture (15%), Security (15%)
• Tools to know: ArgoCD, Flux, Backstage, Crossplane, OpenTelemetry, Kyverno
• Platform engineers: $219K average (US), 20% higher than DevOps
• CNPE required for Golden Kubestronaut after March 1, 2026

🔗 Resources:
• CNPE Certification: https://training.linuxfoundation.org/...
• CNPA Certification: https://training.linuxfoundation.org/...
• Kubestronaut Program: https://www.cncf.io/training/kubestro...
• Episode Page: https://platform-engineering-playbook...

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