Which Docker Certification is Good for Beginners

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Hello Everyone, I want to learn Docker programming and I am looking to certification but I am confused between Docker Certified Associate by Cloudtechnologyexperts and Docker Certified Associate by Linux Academy as a beginner point. Can anyone help me out whats the exam pattern and what the price for these certifications?

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DCA is an official docker certification. You found two different certification preparation providers.

Update: replaced link to point to the official DCA certification. Note: Mirantis took over the DCA certification exam from Docker Inc. years ago

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This is the certificate which you need to do:

  1. Docker Certified Associate by Cloudtechnologyexperts.

For more information, you can visit here.

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To determine if a certification is suitable for beginners, consider the following factors:

  1. Prerequisites
  2. Curriculum
  3. Training Materials
  4. Community Support

Before making a decision, it’s also a good idea to read reviews and testimonials from individuals who have pursued the certification.

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A Docker cert you might consider is the OSPI Certified: Docker Administrator which tests your docker admin skills in a live proctored environment. Might hold more weight over a multiple choice test like for the DCA.

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I am not sure how well recognized this OSPI Certification is. The topics it convers are fairly basic compared to what the DCA covers. The DCA is recognized accross the industry, but just knowing Docker, like it is with the OSPI certification, is not going to be enough, as it requires knowledge of the successor of Docker Enterprise (owned by Mirantis sind 2019) which means you will have to have swarm and kubernetes knowledge as well (see Docker Certification Study Guide).

I am not sure If either one realy has any value in he industry in 2026. I would probably head for a kubernetes related certification like the CKA, if you want it to mean something in the industry. Neither the DCA, nor the CKA are beginner friendly. The OSPI one would be beginner friendly - but at the risk that it’s not recognized in the industry.