Confluent Certified Developer for Apache Kafka (CCDAK): exam format and prep
The Confluent Certified Developer for Apache Kafka (CCDAK) is Confluent’s certification for developers and solution architects who build applications with Kafka. The exam is a 90-minute proctored test taken remotely, in English, with multiple-choice, matching and list-order questions. It is valid for two years. Confluent publishes neither the passing score nor, on pages we could read, the price.
- Certification
- Confluent Certified Developer for Apache Kafka (CCDAK), issued by ConfluentConfluent certification page, checked 10 October 2026
- Exam cost
- Not confirmed — the exam page in Confluent’s training portal could not be read for checkingConfluent, checked 10 October 2026
- Duration
- 90 minutesConfluent certification FAQ, checked 10 October 2026
- Question types
- Multiple-choice, matching, list orderConfluent certification FAQ, checked 10 October 2026
- Passing score
- Not published by Confluent — results are Pass or Fail onlyConfluent Support, checked 10 October 2026
- Delivery
- Remote proctored (Honorlock, Google Chrome, webcam and microphone); no reference materialsConfluent certification FAQ, checked 10 October 2026
- Language
- EnglishConfluent certification FAQ, checked 10 October 2026
- Retakes
- Wait 7 days before purchasing and taking the exam againConfluent certification FAQ, checked 10 October 2026
- Validity
- 2 years; re-certify every 2 yearsConfluent certification FAQ and Certification Program Agreement, checked 10 October 2026
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What is the Confluent Certified Developer for Apache Kafka?
The Confluent Certified Developer for Apache Kafka — CCDAK for short — is Confluent’s developer certification. Confluent says it is designed for developers and solution architects who build applications with Apache Kafka, and that it validates the essential knowledge needed to develop, deploy and maintain robust, real-time streaming applications.
It is one of three Confluent certifications. The other two are the Confluent Certified Administrator for Apache Kafka (CCAAK), for people who manage Kafka clusters, and the Confluent Cloud Certified Operator, for working knowledge of Confluent Cloud. Confluent also runs free Fundamentals accreditation exams, which award a digital badge and which Confluent presents as a first step towards a certification.
The developer cert is the one to pick if you write producers, consumers or stream processing code. If your job is running the brokers, CCAAK is the closer match.
Source: Confluent — Certification. Checked 10 October 2026.
How much does the CCDAK exam cost?
Confluent sells the exam through its training portal, and that page could not be read for checking, so no price is given here. The Confluent certification page itself does not print the fee. Check the price on the exam page in the Confluent training portal when you register.
Confluent’s training page does mention a discount: 10% off all certification and public instructor-led training when paying by credit card with the code it publishes there.
Budget for the retake rule too. You must wait seven days before purchasing and taking the exam again, which implies a retake is a new purchase rather than a free second attempt.
Source: Confluent — Training. Checked 10 October 2026.
CCDAK exam format
Confluent certification exams are 90-minute proctored exams. Question types vary and include multiple-choice, matching and list order, so not every item is a single best answer: some ask you to pair concepts or put steps in the right sequence.
The exam is taken remotely from anywhere in the world that meets the internet, security and privacy requirements. You need a webcam, a microphone and Google Chrome with the Honorlock extension, you run a system check before launch, and you show a government-issued ID. Reference materials and mobile phones are prohibited during the exam.
All Confluent exams are in English; language accommodation requests go to Confluent’s certification team. Requests for testing accommodations must be made at least 21 days before the test date, and you can reschedule or cancel up to five calendar days before your appointment.
Source: Confluent — Certification. Checked 10 October 2026.
How to pass CCDAK: the passing score
Confluent discloses exam results as Pass or Fail only and does not publish cut-scores. Its support article explains why: exam questions and passing scores are subject to change without notice, because Confluent reviews and updates questions on an ongoing basis.
You receive the result immediately on the testing screen. After passing, Confluent emails a digital badge and you may use the certification title and logo under the Confluent Certification Program Agreement.
With no published target, the only reliable way to pass is to cover the whole syllabus rather than aiming for a number.
Source: Confluent Support — What is the passing score for the Confluent Certification Exams?. Checked 10 October 2026.
CCDAK syllabus: what is on the exam?
The current syllabus is in Confluent’s official Certified Developer Exam Preparation Guide, linked from the certification page. It covers the exam topics, the format and Confluent’s study recommendations. That guide sits in Confluent’s training portal and could not be read for this page.
An older exam outline that Confluent still hosts splits the developer exam into three areas. Use it as orientation only — the current preparation guide is the reference, and Confluent states that exam questions are updated on an ongoing basis.
- Application Design — 40% (older outline)
- Development — 30% (older outline)
- Deployment, Testing and Monitoring — 30% (older outline)
Source: Confluent — Certified Developer exam outline (older document). Checked 10 October 2026.
Who should take the Confluent Kafka developer certification?
Confluent targets the CCDAK at developers and solution architects who build applications that work with Kafka. Confluent lists no formal prerequisite on the certification page.
The older exam outline recommended a minimum of 6–12 months of hands-on experience using Confluent products. Confluent has not repeated a figure on the current certification page, but the exam’s focus on designing, developing, deploying and maintaining streaming applications assumes real project experience rather than tutorial knowledge.
Source: Confluent — Certified Developer exam outline (older document). Checked 10 October 2026.
CCDAK prep: official Confluent courses
Confluent’s own training catalogue is the official route. For developers it lists Confluent Developer Skills for Apache Kafka (level 200) and Confluent Stream Processing using Apache Kafka Streams (level 300). The free self-paced Confluent Apache Kafka Fundamentals course (level 100) covers the basics first.
A sensible order is the free fundamentals course, then the developer course, then the preparation guide to check your coverage topic by topic against the syllabus. Confluent’s free Fundamentals accreditation exam is a low-stakes way to get used to its exam style before the paid attempt.
Source: Confluent — Training. Checked 10 October 2026.
CCDAK practice exams and dumps
Confluent does not list an official CCDAK practice exam on its certification page. Exam dumps are not a shortcut either: the Confluent Certification Program Agreement treats disclosing or disseminating the content of any certification exam, and the possession or use of unauthorized materials during an exam, as violations. Testing materials count as Confluent confidential information even when they are not labelled as such.
If Confluent finds a breach, the agreement lets it revoke any Confluent certification and terminate your rights under the agreement. Leaked questions also age quickly, because Confluent updates its exam questions continually.
Source: Confluent — Certification Program Agreement. Checked 10 October 2026.
How long is the CCDAK certification valid?
The certification expires after two years, and Confluent requires you to re-certify every two years. The Certification Program Agreement states the same: each Confluent certification is valid for two years from the date you pass.
Re-certification means passing the exam again, so treat the renewal as a second exam and prepare for whatever the syllabus covers at that point.
Source: Confluent — Certification. Checked 10 October 2026.
CCDAK practice questions
Certsqill’s CCDAK practice questions come with an explanation for every answer option, and your readiness is shown per syllabus area — useful for an exam that reports only Pass or Fail and tells you nothing about where you were weak.
CCDAK questions people ask
What is the Confluent Certified Developer for Apache Kafka?
Confluent’s certification for developers and solution architects who build applications with Apache Kafka. Source: Confluent, checked 10 October 2026.
How long is the CCDAK exam?
90 minutes, proctored. Source: Confluent certification FAQ, checked 10 October 2026.
What question types are on the CCDAK exam?
Multiple-choice, matching and list order. Source: Confluent certification FAQ, checked 10 October 2026.
What is the CCDAK passing score?
Confluent does not publish it. Results are reported as Pass or Fail only. Source: Confluent Support, checked 10 October 2026.
Can I take the CCDAK exam online?
Yes. It is remotely proctored with Honorlock in Google Chrome, and you need a webcam, microphone and government ID. Source: Confluent, checked 10 October 2026.
Is the CCDAK exam available in other languages?
No. All Confluent exams are in English; language accommodation requests go to Confluent. Source: Confluent, checked 10 October 2026.
How soon can I retake CCDAK?
You must wait seven days before purchasing and taking the exam again. Source: Confluent certification FAQ, checked 10 October 2026.
How long is the CCDAK certification valid?
Two years; you re-certify every two years. Source: Confluent, checked 10 October 2026.
