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Announced on September 11, [Kubernetes Certified Service Providers](https://www.cncf.io/certification/kcsp/) (KCSPs) are pre-qualified [organizations](https://kubernetes.io/partners/#kcsp) with deep experience helping enterprises successfully adopt Kubernetes. Individual professionals can now [register](https://www.cncf.io/certification/expert/) for the new Certified Kubernetes Administrator (CKA) program and exam, which requires passing an online, proctored, performance-based exam that tests one’s ability to solve multiple issues in a hands-on, command-line environment.   
CNCF also offers [online training](https://www.cncf.io/certification/training/) that teaches the skills needed to create and configure a real-world Kubernetes cluster.   


## KubeCon

Join the community at [KubeCon + CloudNativeCon](http://events.linuxfoundation.org/events/cloudnativecon-and-kubecon-north-america) in Austin, December 6-8 for the largest Kubernetes gathering ever. The premiere Kubernetes event will feature technical sessions, case studies, developer deep dives, salons and more! A full schedule of events and speakers will be available [here](http://events.linuxfoundation.org/events/kubecon-and-cloudnativecon-north-america/program/schedule) on September 28. Discounted [registration](https://www.regonline.com/registration/Checkin.aspx?EventID=1903774&_ga=2.224109086.464556664.1498490094-1623727562.1496428006) ends October 6.  


## Open Source Summit EU

Ihor Dvoretskyi, Kubernetes 1.8 features release lead, will [present](https://osseu17.sched.com/event/C4AA) new features and enhancements at Open Source Summit EU in Prague, October 23. Registration is [still open](http://events.linuxfoundation.org/events/open-source-summit-europe/attend/register).  


## Get involved

The simplest way to get involved with Kubernetes is by joining one of the many [Special Interest Groups](https://github.com/kubernetes/community/blob/master/sig-list.md) (SIGs) that align with your interests. Have something you’d like to broadcast to the Kubernetes community? Share your voice at our weekly [community meeting](https://github.com/kubernetes/community/blob/master/communication.md#weekly-meeting), and through the channels below.  


- Thank you for your continued feedback and support.
- Post questions (or answer questions) on [Stack Overflow](http://stackoverflow.com/questions/tagged/kubernetes)
- Join the community portal for advocates on [K8sPort](http://k8sport.org/)
- Follow us on Twitter [@Kubernetesio](https://twitter.com/kubernetesio) for latest updates
- Chat with the community on [Slack](http://slack.k8s.io/).
- [Share your Kubernetes story.](https://docs.google.com/a/linuxfoundation.org/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScuI7Ye3VQHQTwBASrgkjQDSS5TP0g3AXfFhwSM9YpHgxRKFA/viewform)


_Editor's note: this announcement was authored by Aparna Sinha (Google), Ihor Dvoretskyi (CNCF), Jaice Singer DuMars (Microsoft), and Caleb Miles (CoreOS)._
Title: Kubernetes Community Updates: KCSPs, KubeCon, Open Source Summit EU, and Ways to Get Involved
Summary
Kubernetes Certified Service Providers (KCSPs) and the Certified Kubernetes Administrator (CKA) program are announced. KubeCon + CloudNativeCon will be held in Austin, December 6-8. Ihor Dvoretskyi will present Kubernetes 1.8 features at Open Source Summit EU in Prague. Ways to get involved with Kubernetes include joining Special Interest Groups (SIGs), participating in community meetings, using Stack Overflow, joining K8sPort, following on Twitter, chatting on Slack, and sharing Kubernetes stories.