Once you are selected for the Certified Kubernetes Application Developer (CKAD) Certification (LFD 259) course, you will be required to first pay US $285 (discounted from US $445) to access your CKAD coursework and certification. After filling the readiness form, you will receive a voucher/coupon code that links you to a discounted payment page. The payment covers both the course and the exam. You will then go through the LFD 259 training course on the Linux Foundation learning portal. This will prepare you for the CKAD certification exam. Here, you will be assigned to a learning group alongside other learners.
Upon completion of the LFD 259 course, you will participate in a series of CKAD examination prep sessions. After this, you will get access to the exam.
The training course takes about 5-6 weeks to complete, and the certification phase follows immediately. The prerequisite is to have a good knowledge and experience in Kubernetes.