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| title | Certifications |
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| description | Validate your Meshery skills and expertise with the Meshery Certification Program. |
The Meshery Certification Program offers a structured pathway for professionals to validate their skills in managing and contributing to Meshery. The program includes certifications for administrators, developers, and open source contributors, each tailored to different levels of expertise and roles within the Meshery ecosystem.
The Meshery Certification program offers specialized tracks designed for distinct audiences. Each track is structured with progressive tiers, catering to specific levels of expertise and fostering growth within the community.
Tailored for operators and advanced users of Meshery, the Administrators track validates foundational knowledge through deep expertise in extending and troubleshooting Meshery as a platform.
Certifications:
- Certified Meshery Associate
- Certified Meshery Professional
- Certified Meshery Expert
The Developers track targets contributors and engineers focused on building and extending Meshery. Certifications validate skills from open source contributions to advanced development and integration.
Certifications:
- Certified Meshery Contributor
- Certified Meshery Developer
The Certified Meshery Contributor (CMC) was launched in October 2025 as the program's first certification — and a first of its kind for the CNCF. It validates technical proficiency in contributing to the Meshery open source project through written assessments across five of Meshery's major architectural domains: Meshery Server, Meshery CLI, Meshery UI, Meshery Models, and Meshery Extensibility.
| Detail | Value |
|---|---|
| Track | Developers |
| Target Audience | Developers, technical writers, and community members |
| Exam Format | Multiple-choice / online assessment |
| Duration | 2 hours |
| Passing Score | 70% |
| Cost | Free |
| Validity | 2 years |
Certification badges are part of Meshery's broader Recognition Program, which also includes Achievement, Project, and Community badges. Learn more about the certification launch in the announcement blog post.