Kubernetes and Cloud Native Associate (KCNA)
Kubernetes and Cloud Native Associate (KCNA)
Kubernetes and Cloud Native Associate (KCNA)
About Kubernetes and Cloud Native Associate (KCNA) Exam
The Kubernetes and Cloud Native Associate (KCNA) is a beginner-level certification from the Linux Foundation that validates foundational knowledge of Kubernetes and the broader cloud native ecosystem. It covers Kubernetes fundamentals, container orchestration, networking, security, storage, cloud native application delivery, debugging, observability, and cloud native architecture. The certification is designed for professionals starting their Kubernetes journey and provides a vendor-neutral foundation for building cloud native skills. The KCNA exam is an online, proctored, multiple-choice assessment with no prerequisites. Earning the certification demonstrates an understanding of core Kubernetes and cloud native concepts and can support career development in cloud, DevOps, and platform engineering roles.
Course Outline
- Domain 1 - Kubernetes Fundamentals 44%
- Domain 2 - Container Orchestration 28%
- Domain 3 - Cloud Native Application Delivery 16%
- Domain 4 - Cloud Native Architecture 12%
