Kubernetes and Cloud Native Associate
The Kubernetes and Cloud Native Associate (KCNA) exam demonstrates a user’s foundational knowledge and skills in Kubernetes and the wider cloud native ecosystem.
The KCNA certification validates foundational knowledge of Kubernetes and cloud-native technologies, making it ideal for beginners entering the cloud-native ecosystem.
It demonstrates understanding of Kubernetes architecture, core components, and key resources such as Pods, Nodes, Deployments, and Services. KCNA also covers essential cloud-native concepts including containerization, microservices, orchestration, CI/CD, and security best practices.
Candidates gain familiarity with the CNCF landscape and its major projects like Prometheus, Envoy, and Fluentd building a vendor-neutral foundation for flexible and scalable career growth in DevOps and cloud engineering.
Strong Entry Point into the Cloud-Native Ecosystem
Hands-On Readiness for Modern Workloads
Enhanced Career Opportunities
Employer Recognition and Credibility
Foundation for Advanced Certifications (CKA, CKAD, CKS)
Vendor-Neutral Skillset and Flexibility
Better Collaboration Across Dev, Ops, and Security Teams
Industry Relevance and Future-Proof Career Growth
This exam is an online, proctored, multiple-choice exam.