Kubernetes Training Partner (KTP) — CNCF

CNCF recognises a select group of Kubernetes Training Partners, a tier of vetted training providers who have deep experience in cloud native technology training. The designation answers the question of who offers Kubernetes training within the CNCF ecosystem, and is referenced in CNCF's training FAQ alongside guidance on preparing for scheduled Kubernetes exams. It identifies organisations rather than individual instructors.

• Tier of vetted cloud native training providers
• Recognised by CNCF
• Referenced in the CNCF Training FAQ

CNCF sets out several conditions a provider must meet to be recognised as a Kubernetes Training Partner. These cover CNCF membership, existing status in the Kubernetes Certified Service Provider programme, exam reselling, and the certification held by the provider's instructors. All four requirements apply to the provider as a whole.

• CNCF member
• Existing KCSP
• Reseller of the CKA and/or CKAD exam
• Instructors who have passed the CKA or CKAD exam

All Kubernetes Training Partners have access to the CNCF Authorized Kubernetes Training Curriculum. This curriculum maps to the Kubernetes certification exams, linking the training a partner delivers to the material assessed in those exams. It is the shared teaching resource that distinguishes the KTP tier.

• CNCF Authorized Kubernetes Training Curriculum
• Mapped to the Kubernetes certification exams

CNCF publishes details of the Kubernetes Training Partner tier in its training FAQ, hosted on the CNCF website. The FAQ covers related topics including where to get training for an already scheduled Kubernetes exam and who offers Kubernetes training.

• Training FAQ at cncf.io/training/courses/faq/