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How do I become eligible to become a Kubestronaut?
To become a Kubestronaut, you need to pass all Kubernetes-related certifications: CKA, CKAD, CKS, KCNA, and KCSA. All certifications must be current/active (i.e., in good standing, not expired).
If I don’t have all 5 exams but I have something else (e.g. KCNA, KCSA, PCA, CKA…or any other combination of CNCF exams) am I eligible to become a Kubestronaut?
No. To become a Kubestronaut and get the jacket, you need to have all 5 Kubernetes-related certifications and all must be active certifications. You will have to pass the missing exams to become a Kubestronaut.
Do all 5 certifications need to be active at the same time? (e.g. my CKA expired last year – I now have an active CKAD/CKS and KCNA).
Yes, all 5 certifications need to be active at the same time.
Do the 5 certifications have to be achieved during a certain period, or does the list include all eligible candidates since the certifications were launched?
No. The only condition is to have all certifications active, regardless of when they were passed.
How often will jackets be distributed? How soon after I achieve my fifth certification should I expect to receive my jacket?
Once you successfully pass your 5th certification, a CNCF Staff member will contact you within 30 days to discuss the shipping and size selection of the jacket. The jacket will be distributed to you within 15 days.
How will jackets be distributed, and who will manage the distribution?
The CNCF staff will make the distribution. CNCF will take care of the shipping details but won’t be able to pay any extra customs fees. If you expect to face such fees, please mention that to the CNCF staff member who will contact you when you successfully pass the 5th certification.
If I have a question about this promotion OR if I’ve received my jacket and I have a problem (wrong size, etc.), who do I contact?
Please send an email to training@cncf.io.
What if I don’t want a jacket? Can I get something else?
No. The CNCF Recognition Program will only distribute the exclusive jacket to recognize Kubestronauts.