CAPA: Certified Argo Project Associate (2024)
Core skills for 4 Argo projects: Argo CD, Argo Workflows, Argo Events, and Argo Rollouts.
Valid: Sep 14, 2024 – Sep 15, 2026
1. About the Certification
The Certified Argo Project Associate (CAPA) certification is a newly established credential in 2024 that validates expertise in the Argo Project ecosystem. The certification covers all four Argo projects that transform Kubernetes clusters into powerful DevOps platforms:
- Argo Workflows: Engine for workflow orchestration and generic pipelines including ML and CI/CD pipelines
- Argo CD: Declarative continuous deployment tool
- Argo Rollouts: Advanced deployment update strategies manager
- Argo Events: Event-driven kubernetes automation tool
The exam consists of 60 multiple-choice questions to be completed within 90 minutes. A passing score of 75% is required, and the certification is valid for 2 years. The exam is proctored and conducted through the PSI Secure Browser environment.
2. My Experience
My CAPA certification 2024. Issued on September 14, 2024. Expires on September 15, 2026. You can verify my certification here.
I pursued this certification after using Argo projects extensively in my professional work for two years. My experience included:
- Using Argo Workflows for data pipelines and CI/CD pipelines
- Implementing Argo CD for web application and Kubernetes resource deployments
- Managing deployment strategies with Argo Rollouts
- Building custom CI/CD event sourcing with Argo Events
The certification process helped me:
- Systematically organize my practical knowledge
- Discover hidden features I hadn’t used before
- Better understand the official documentation
- Identify areas for improvement in our current implementations
For exam preparation, I focused on:
- Thoroughly studying the official documentation for all four Argo projects
- Implementing and testing various features in local Kubernetes environments
- Practicing with different Kubernetes simulators (docker-desktop, kind, microk8s, orbstack)
The exam difficulty level is comparable to CKAD, making it accessible for those with hands-on experience while still requiring comprehensive knowledge of the tools.
3. Summary
The CAPA certification effectively validates practical knowledge of the Argo ecosystem. While the exam is multiple-choice, it requires deep understanding of how Argo components work together in real-world scenarios.
Key tips for those preparing for the certification:
- Take advantage of the official course if possible
- Practice with all four Argo projects, especially less commonly used features
- Pay attention to GUI-related questions, which appear frequently
- Study enterprise features even if you haven’t used them in production
Looking ahead, I’m interested in pursuing any advanced-level Argo certifications that may be introduced in the future. The hands-on experience gained through this certification process has already helped improve our team’s use of Argo projects.
I hope this post helps those considering the CAPA certification. The Argo Project is becoming increasingly important in the Kubernetes ecosystem, and this certification is a valuable way to validate your expertise in these tools.
