How much does the Mirantis Docker Certified Associate exam cost?

The official exam fee is $199 USD. Pricing may vary by country, currency, or voucher.

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What topics are on the Mirantis Docker Certified Associate exam?

The Mirantis Docker Certified Associate exam is organized into 6 domains. The highest‑weight domains are Orchestration and Image Creation, Management, and Registry.

Use the official exam objectives and guides below to confirm the latest version and topic coverage:

Official Mirantis Docker Certified Associate exam guide Official Mirantis Docker Certified Associate study guide Registration Url

Orchestration 25%

1.1

Swarm Mode Cluster Setup

2 subtopics

1.1.1Complete setup of swarm mode cluster

1.1.2Quorum and cluster management

Learning Objectives

Complete the setup of a swarm mode cluster, with managers and worker nodes
Describe the importance of quorum in a swarm cluster

1.2

Services and Tasks

2 subtopics

1.2.1Container vs Service execution

1.2.2Service scaling and management

Learning Objectives

Describe and demonstrate how to extend the instructions to run individual containers into running services under swarm
Describe the difference between running a container and running a service
Describe and demonstrate how to run replicated and global services

1.3

Stack Deployment

1 subtopics

1.3.1Docker Stack and Compose

Learning Objectives

Convert an application deployment into a stack file using a YAML compose file with 'docker stack deploy'
Manipulate a running stack of services

1.4

Service Configuration

2 subtopics

1.4.1Service orchestration activities

1.4.2Node labels and placement

Learning Objectives

Describe and demonstrate orchestration activities
Apply node labels to demonstrate placement of tasks

1.5

Troubleshooting and Integration

2 subtopics

1.5.1Service troubleshooting

1.5.2Legacy system integration

Learning Objectives

Interpret the output of 'docker inspect' commands
Identify the steps needed to troubleshoot a service not deploying
Describe how a Dockerized application communicates with legacy systems

1.6

Kubernetes Integration

1 subtopics

1.6.1Kubernetes workloads

Learning Objectives

Describe how to deploy containerized workloads as Kubernetes pods and deployments
Describe how to provide configuration to Kubernetes pods using configMaps and secrets

Domain Hands-on Skills

Initialize and manage swarm clustersDeploy and scale servicesTroubleshoot service deploymentsWork with stack files

Common Mistakes to Avoid

Not maintaining odd number of managers for quorum
Confusing containers with services
Incorrect placement constraint syntax
Not understanding the difference between replicated and global services

Image Creation, Management, and Registry 20%

Installation and Configuration 15%

Networking 15%

Security 15%

Storage and Volumes 10%

How do I earn the Mirantis Docker Certified Associate certification?

Official Pathway Guidance

Track: Container and Cloud Native

Prerequisites

NoneNo formal prerequisitesOptional
6-12 months Docker experience recommended

Next Steps

CKACertified Kubernetes Administrator
CKADCertified Kubernetes Application Developer
CKSCertified Kubernetes Security Specialist

Career Progression

Entry Roles

Junior DevOps Engineer
Container Support Engineer
Junior Platform Engineer

Target Roles

DevOps Engineer
Site Reliability Engineer
Container Platform Engineer
Cloud Engineer

Advanced Roles

Senior DevOps Engineer
Platform Architect
Cloud Solutions Architect
Kubernetes Administrator

Certification Maintenance

Recertification Options:
Retake the DCA examNo continuing education program available

What should I study for the Mirantis Docker Certified Associate exam?

Use the official resources and study materials below to prepare for the Mirantis Docker Certified Associate.

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Official Resources

Docker Certified Associate Study Guide v1.5study_guide CN253 - Mirantis Cloud Native Platform Bootcampbootcamp CN253 - Mirantis Cloud Native Platform Bootcamp (On-Demand)on_demand_course DCA Exam Registrationexam_registration

Free Resources

Docker DocumentationDocker Docker Certified Associate Exam Preparation GuideGitHub - Evalle/DCA DCA Study Guideevalle.github.io Docker LabsDocker Play with DockerDocker

Community Resources

Docker Community ForumsForum Docker Certified Professional LinkedIn NetworkProfessional network Reddit r/dockerCommunity

Hands-on Labs

Docker PlaygroundKodeKloud Docker DesktopDocker

Study Tips

Focus heavily on orchestration (25% of exam) and image management (20%)
Practice with both Docker Swarm and Kubernetes as both are covered
Understand DOMC question format - no second chances on these questions
Set up a home lab or use cloud providers' free tiers for hands-on practice
Review the official study guide thoroughly, especially the sample questions
Join study groups or forums to discuss challenging topics

What's changed on the Mirantis Docker Certified Associate exam in 2026?

This section summarizes what’s changed for the Mirantis Docker Certified Associate and the current exam status (ACTIVE).

Official Links & References

The State of Cloud Native Development

Docker and Kubernetes: The Complete Guide

Container Security Best Practices 2025

DevOps Roadmap 2025

Upcoming Events

2025-11-10

KubeCon + CloudNativeCon North America 2025

Major container and cloud native conference

TBA

DockerCon 2025

Official Docker conference with certification updates

Technology Coverage

Kubernetes1.29

Kubernetes content significantly increased in recent exam updates

Released: 2024-12-13

Docker Engine25.0

Core Docker Engine features remain fundamental to exam

Released: 2024-01-19

Docker Compose2.24

Compose v2 syntax and features now standard in exam

Released: 2024-12-20

Industry Trends

Kubernetes adoption continues to grow, with 96% of organizations using or evaluating it
Multi-cloud container strategies becoming standard practice
GitOps and Infrastructure as Code integration with container platforms
Service mesh adoption growing for complex microservices architectures
Serverless containers (AWS Fargate, Google Cloud Run) gaining traction
WebAssembly (WASM) emerging as complement to containers

Who should take the Mirantis Docker Certified Associate exam?

The Mirantis Docker Certified Associate is designed for DevOps Engineers and related roles.

Recommended Experience

6-12 months hands-on Docker experience
Experience with Docker Enterprise Edition
Basic Linux command-line knowledge
Understanding of container security
Familiarity with at least one cloud provider
Experience with configuration management tools
Linux and/or Windows Server experience

Target Audience

DevOps Engineers
System Administrators
Software Developers
IT Architects
Cloud Engineers
Container Platform Engineers

Experience Level: Intermediate

How much does the Mirantis Docker Certified Associate cost?

The official exam fee for the Mirantis Docker Certified Associate is $199 USD.

Exam Cost	$199 USD
Scheduling	Official exam scheduling page
Testing Centers	Examity Remote Proctoring
Online Proctoring	Available

How long is the Mirantis Docker Certified Associate certification valid?

The Mirantis Docker Certified Associate certification is typically valid for 2 years (see renewal options below).

Valid For	2 years
Recertification	Retake the exam before expiration No continuing education credits available

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What topics are on the Mirantis Docker Certified Associate exam?

Orchestration 25%

Swarm Mode Cluster Setup

Services and Tasks

Stack Deployment

Service Configuration

Troubleshooting and Integration

Kubernetes Integration

Domain Hands-on Skills

Common Mistakes to Avoid

Image Creation, Management, and Registry 20%

Installation and Configuration 15%

Networking 15%

Security 15%

Storage and Volumes 10%

How do I earn the Mirantis Docker Certified Associate certification?

Official Pathway Guidance

Prerequisites

Next Steps

Current Level

Alternative Paths

Complementary Certifications

Career Progression

Entry Roles

Target Roles

Advanced Roles

Certification Maintenance

What should I study for the Mirantis Docker Certified Associate exam?

Practice the Docker Certified Associate with our Exam Simulator

Official Resources

Free Resources

Community Resources

Hands-on Labs

Study Tips

What's changed on the Mirantis Docker Certified Associate exam in 2026?

Official Links & References

Upcoming Events

Technology Coverage

Industry Trends

Who should take the Mirantis Docker Certified Associate exam?

Recommended Experience

Target Audience

How much does the Mirantis Docker Certified Associate cost?

How long is the Mirantis Docker Certified Associate certification valid?

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