Killercoda vs Killer Shell?


The same team works behind both platforms, but both have different use cases.

Killer Shell - Simulate Exam Experience


  • Provides realistic simulators for the CKS, CKA, CKAD, LFCS and CNPE exams
  • The simulators come included with every Linux Foundation exam purchase
  • You have limited 36hrs access to a simulator environment
  • You get an automated score at the end
  • Very similar user interface to real exams
  • Read more in the FAQ

Killercoda - Study Exam Topics


  • Provides disposable interactive learning environments, aka scenarios
  • Start and use scenarios as much as you want (excluding Courses)
  • Study all exam topics just in your browser
  • Optional memberships for more features
  • No score, but solution provided
  • Read more in the FAQ