foundational Kubernetes & Cloud Native paid
Kubernetes and Cloud Native Associate (KCNA)
by Cloud Native Computing Foundation (CNCF) ↗
Newcomers to Kubernetes and the cloud native ecosystem who want to validate entry-level conceptual knowledge.
Exam facts
- Provider
- Cloud Native Computing Foundation (CNCF)
- Exam code
- KCNA
- Level
- foundational
- Domain
- Kubernetes & Cloud Native
- Exam format
- Multiple choice, online proctored
- Duration
- 90 minutes
- Cost
- $250 USD
- Renewal
- 3 years
- Prerequisites
- None
Recommended preparation
Learn Kubernetes fundamentals, container orchestration concepts, and the CNCF landscape through the Linux Foundation's Kubernetes and Cloud Native Essentials course or free introductory courses. Practice basic kubectl operations in a local cluster like minikube or kind.
Follow the free DevOps 90-Day Learning Path — its final phase (days 76–90) is built for certification preparation.
⚠ Certification details change. Always verify on the official provider website before booking.