The Cloud Native community is full of curious minds, innovators, and passionate learners. This December, RX-M is celebrating that spirit with something special: 🎁We’re giving away exclusive 50% discount promo codes that you can use on any CNCF Certification Exam. 📣
📌 There’s no fixed value, the actual savings depend on the exam, and with prices increasing, the discount can be significant.
Whether you’re preparing for your next CNCF certification or expanding your cloud-native expertise, this is your chance to move closer to joining the Kubestronaut community.
What Is a Kubestronaut?
The Kubestronaut program is an official initiative by CNCF and The Linux Foundation that recognizes individuals who have demonstrated mastery of Kubernetes and Cloud Native technologies.
✔ Kubestronaut
Awarded to individuals who have passed all CNCF Kubernetes certifications:
- CKA
- CKAD
- CKS
- KCNA
- KCSA
Kubestronauts receive:
🧥 Exclusive Kubestronaut jacket
🏅 Credly badges
💬 Access to the private Kubestronaut Slack and mailing list
🎟️ 20% off three CNCF events per year
🎟️ Five 50% discount coupons for certifications each year
What Is a Golden Kubestronaut?
A Golden Kubestronaut is someone who has completed all CNCF certifications – currently including:
- CKA
- CKAD
- CKS
- KCNA
- KCSA
- PCA
- ICA
- CCA
- CAPA
- CGOA
- CBA
- OTCA
- KCA
- CNPA
- LFCS
(And CNPE is required after March 1st.)
Golden Kubestronauts receive:
🎒 Golden Kubestronaut backpack
🧢 Special beanie
💛 Golden badge on the official Kubestronaut website
🎫 1 free Kubernetes Community Days (KCD) ticket per year
🎫 50% off KubeCon registration per year
💬 ThriveOne subscription (while title is maintained)
💸 60% discount vouchers for each new CNCF certification
What Is RX-M Giving Away? 🎁
RX-M is offering 50% discount promo codes that can be applied to any CNCF Certification Exam.
Each code provides:
- 50% OFF a CNCF Certification Exam (actual savings vary by exam price)
- An opportunity to advance toward Kubestronaut or Golden Kubestronaut status
Why RX-M Supports This Program?
RX-M is one of the first KCNTP (Kubernetes and Cloud Native Training Partners) and home to multiple instructors with Kuberstronaut status who actively contribute to the Kubernetes ecosystem. Several of our trainers have helped design or refine the certification exams and our certification prep content.
We believe advanced cloud native education should be accessible, and this raffle helps learners take the next step with confidence.
Raffle Timeline 🗓️
- Entry deadline: December 19th @ 12:00 AM US Eastern Time
- Winners Contacted By: December 22nd
This ensures winners have time to receive and use their promo codes before the year ends.
📌 Important reminder:
- The promo code must be redeemed by December 31, 2025.
- Once redeemed, you will have 1 year from the date of redemption (until the end of 2026) to schedule and take your exam.
- If a code is not activated by December 31, 2025, RX-M cannot take responsibility for unused codes.
How to Join the Raffle?
Create a comment below our post on Linkedin, X or BlueSky showing your Kubestronaut spirit with:
- 🥾 Shoe photo
- 🎽 Kubernetes / Kubestronaut merch
- 🧠 Or share us an interesting fact about Kubernetes and Kubestronaut
Last but not least, follow us on social media so you don’t miss the post when we announce the winners.
That’s all. Once you comment, you’re officially on the launchpad. 🚀
Prefer a specific platform? Choose your favorite and join there:
Ready to Start Your Kubestronaut Journey?
The Raffle is live – and you could be one of the winners.
✨ Save 50% on a CNCF Certification Exam
🚀 Boost your skills
🪐 Move one step closer to Kubestronaut or Golden Kubestronaut status
👉 Explore all RX-M training programs: https://rx-m.com/training-schedule/
Good luck, future Kubestronauts, we believe in your journey! 🚀🪐