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CNPE Certification Guide: The First Platform Engineering Credential

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... 📚 Related Episodes: • Platform Engineering Anti-Patterns:    • 10 Platform Engineering Anti-Patterns That...   • Why 70% of Platform Teams Fail: Check our playlist #PlatformEngineering #CNPE #CNCF #Kubernetes #DevOps #Certification #CloudNative #CareerDevelopment #KubeCon #CKA #CKAD #CKS