Confluent Certified Administrator for Apache Kafka (CCAAK): exam and requirements
The Confluent Certified Administrator for Apache Kafka (CCAAK) validates the skills to configure, deploy, monitor and support Kafka clusters. Confluent’s exams are 90-minute proctored exams taken remotely, in English, with multiple-choice, matching and list-order questions. Results are pass or fail — Confluent publishes no cut score — and the certification expires after two years. No training class is required.
- Certification
- Confluent Certified Administrator for Apache Kafka (CCAAK), issued by ConfluentConfluent certification page, checked 14 October 2026
- Exam cost
- Not stated on Confluent’s public certification pageConfluent certification page, checked 14 October 2026
- Duration
- 90 minutes (Confluent’s rule for its certification exams)Confluent certification FAQ, checked 14 October 2026
- Question types
- Multiple-choice, matching, list order; number of questions not publishedConfluent certification FAQ, checked 14 October 2026
- Passing score
- Not published — results are reported as pass or fail onlyConfluent Support, checked 14 October 2026
- Delivery
- Remote proctored; webcam, microphone and Google Chrome requiredConfluent certification FAQ, checked 14 October 2026
- Language
- EnglishConfluent certification FAQ, checked 14 October 2026
- Prerequisites
- None — a training class is not requiredConfluent certification FAQ, checked 14 October 2026
- Validity
- Expires after two years; re-certify every 2 yearsConfluent certification FAQ, checked 14 October 2026
- Retakes
- Wait 7 days before buying and taking another attemptConfluent certification FAQ, checked 14 October 2026
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What is the Confluent Certified Administrator for Apache Kafka?
CCAAK is Confluent’s certification for people who run Kafka. Confluent describes it as designed for professionals who manage and maintain Kafka cluster environments, and says it validates the key skills required to configure, deploy, monitor and support Apache Kafka clusters.
Confluent offers three certifications on its certification page: the Certified Developer for Apache Kafka (CCDAK), the Cloud Certified Operator (CCAC) and the Certified Administrator (CCAAK). Of the three, CCAAK is the one about operating clusters yourself rather than writing applications or running Confluent Cloud.
Source: Confluent — Confluent Certification for Apache Kafka. Checked 14 October 2026.
How much does the CCAAK exam cost?
Confluent’s public certification page and FAQ do not state the CCAAK exam fee. The exam is bought and scheduled through Confluent’s training portal, where the price appears; that portal could not be read on the public web for this page, so we quote no figure.
Two cost rules are public. If you fail, Confluent requires you to wait 7 days before you can purchase and take another exam, so each attempt is a separate purchase. And because the certification expires after two years, staying certified means paying for the exam again at that point.
Source: Confluent — Confluent Certification for Apache Kafka. Checked 14 October 2026.
CCAAK exam format: how to take it online
Confluent states that its certification exams are 90-minute proctored exams. Question types vary and include multiple-choice, matching and list-order questions, so expect items where you have to arrange steps in the right sequence, not only pick an answer.
Confluent does not publish the number of questions for CCAAK. All exams are in English; if you need a language accommodation, Confluent asks you to contact its certification team. Results appear on the testing screen as soon as you finish.
Confluent’s exams are proctored and can be taken remotely from anywhere in the world. You need a webcam, a microphone and the Google Chrome browser installed.
Reference materials and mobile phones are prohibited during the exam. Before you start, you must accept the terms of the Confluent Certification Program Agreement. If you need an accommodation for a disability, Confluent asks you to get in touch at least 21 days before your test date.
Source: Confluent — Confluent Certification for Apache Kafka. Checked 14 October 2026.
What is the CCAAK passing score?
Confluent does not publish one. Its support article states that Confluent discloses exam results as pass or fail only and does not publish cut scores.
Any percentage you see quoted as the CCAAK passing score does not come from Confluent. Prepare for consistent competence across administration tasks rather than for a target number.
Source: Confluent Support — What is the passing score for the Confluent Certification Exams?. Checked 14 October 2026.
What is on the CCAAK exam?
Confluent’s public description names four activities: configuring, deploying, monitoring and supporting Kafka clusters. That is the scope you should prepare for — the operational lifecycle of a cluster, from setup through day-to-day monitoring to troubleshooting when something breaks.
The detailed objectives sit in Confluent’s CCAAK Exam Preparation Guide on its training portal, which could not be read on the public web for this page. Confluent recommends reviewing the online study guide for the exam you are preparing to take, so read it before you book and use it as your checklist.
Source: Confluent — Confluent Certification for Apache Kafka. Checked 14 October 2026.
CCAAK prerequisites and training
There are no formal prerequisites. Confluent states that it is not required to attend a training class before the exam, although recommended training can help.
Confluent’s own training catalogue lists an instructor-led “Apache Kafka Administration by Confluent” course at level 200 on its operator learning path, and a free self-paced “Confluent Apache Kafka Fundamentals” course at level 100. Hands-on time with a real cluster matters more than any course: the exam is about what administrators actually do.
Source: Confluent — Apache Kafka Training & Certification. Checked 14 October 2026.
How long is the CCAAK certification valid?
Confluent certifications expire after two years, and Confluent states you are required to re-certify every two years. Confluent describes no separate maintenance route on its certification page, so plan to take the current exam again before your certification lapses.
Note your expiry date when you pass, and leave enough time before it to prepare for the version of the exam that is current then.
Source: Confluent — Confluent Certification for Apache Kafka. Checked 14 October 2026.
CCAAK vs CCDAK
Both are Confluent certifications for Apache Kafka, but they test different jobs. CCDAK is designed for developers and solution architects who build applications with Kafka. CCAAK is for professionals who manage and maintain Kafka cluster environments.
If you write producers, consumers and stream processing code, CCDAK is the closer fit. If you are responsible for brokers, configuration, monitoring and keeping the cluster healthy, CCAAK names your work. Both follow the same exam rules: 90 minutes, proctored, pass or fail, valid two years.
Source: Confluent — Confluent Certification for Apache Kafka. Checked 14 October 2026.
CCAAK exam dumps and the program agreement
Dumps conflict with Confluent’s rules. Its Certification Program Agreement lists the possession or use of unauthorised materials during an exam, and disclosing or disseminating the content of any certification exam, as violations, and treats testing materials as Confluent confidential information.
The agreement allows Confluent to cancel exam results, revoke any Confluent certification and terminate your rights under the agreement, without refunding testing fees.
Source: Confluent — Certification Program Agreement. Checked 14 October 2026.
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What is the Confluent Certified Administrator for Apache Kafka?
Confluent’s certification for professionals who manage and maintain Kafka clusters: configuring, deploying, monitoring and supporting them. Source: Confluent, checked 14 October 2026.
How long is the CCAAK exam?
90 minutes; Confluent states its certification exams are 90-minute proctored exams. Checked 14 October 2026.
How many questions are on the CCAAK exam?
Confluent does not publish the number. Question types include multiple-choice, matching and list order. Checked 14 October 2026.
What is the CCAAK passing score?
Not published. Confluent reports results as pass or fail only and does not publish cut scores. Checked 14 October 2026.
How much does the CCAAK cost?
The fee is not stated on Confluent’s public certification page; it appears in Confluent’s training portal when you buy the exam. Checked 14 October 2026.
Can I take the CCAAK exam online?
Yes. Confluent’s proctored exams can be taken remotely with a webcam, microphone and Google Chrome. Checked 14 October 2026.
Do I need training before the CCAAK?
No. Confluent states a training class is not required before the exam. Checked 14 October 2026.
How long is the CCAAK valid?
Two years; Confluent requires you to re-certify every two years. Checked 14 October 2026.
How soon can I retake the CCAAK?
After 7 days; Confluent requires a 7-day wait before buying and taking another exam. Checked 14 October 2026.
