CGOA - Certified GitOps Associate¶

The Certified GitOps Associate (CGOA) certification validates understanding of GitOps principles, terminology, and best practices for managing software systems using Git as the single source of truth.

Exam Details¶

Detail	Value
Format	Multiple Choice
Duration	90 minutes
Questions	60
Passing Score	75%
Cost	$250
Validity	2 years
Prerequisites	None
Delivery	Online proctored (PSI Secure Browser)

Domain Breakdown¶

Domain	Weight
GitOps Terminology	20%
GitOps Principles	30%
Related Practices	16%
GitOps Patterns	20%
Tooling	14%
Total	100%

pie title CGOA Exam Domain Weights
    "GitOps Terminology" : 20
    "GitOps Principles" : 30
    "Related Practices" : 16
    "GitOps Patterns" : 20
    "Tooling" : 14

Exam Tip

GitOps Principles (30%) is the largest domain. Know the four OpenGitOps principles: Declarative, Versioned and Immutable, Pulled Automatically, and Continuously Reconciled. Combined with GitOps Terminology (20%), half the exam is about core concepts.

Key Resources¶

Official Resources¶

Resource	Description
CGOA Curriculum (PDF)	Official exam curriculum maintained by CNCF
CGOA Certification Page	Registration, handbook, and exam policies
OpenGitOps	Official GitOps principles and standards

Courses¶

Course	Platform
Introduction to GitOps (LFS169)	Linux Foundation (free)
Certified GitOps Associate (CGOA)	KodeKloud

Community Resources¶

Resource	Description
CGOA Study Guide	Community study guide on GitHub
CNCF Blog — How to Ace CGOA	Tips from CNCF