DCA. certificate slide Docker Certifications validate technical knowledge with an industry-recognized credential. Our certifications recognize technical skills on the Docker platform. Q: How do I become Certified? You must earn a passing score via a proctored exam to earn a Docker Certification. Upon receiving a passing score, you will receive your certification credentials. While the Docker Certified Associate certification is designed for enterprise practitioners leveraging the Docker Enterprise Edition (EE) platform in production you will find that many of the topics covered in this foundational certification are also applicable to the freely available Docker Community Edition (CE) due to it's similarity to Docker EE Basic Familiarity with Docker CE is certainly a strong asset and would contribute towards an individual's success on the exam. You can find more information about exactly what topics are covered on the exam in the Study Guide.