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The Linux Foundation (CNCF)KCNAAssociate

Kubernetes and Cloud Native Associate (KCNA)

Independent, adaptive preparation aligned to the published KCNA exam blueprint. Learn to explain and apply the technology, not just memorize enough to pass.

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Take the official exam through The Linux Foundation (CNCF) or its authorized delivery partner. SkillsTech Certified does not administer the exam or issue the The Linux Foundation (CNCF) credential.

Track at a glance

Exam code
KCNA
Version
CNCF KCNA Curriculum
Level
Associate
Blueprint domains
4
Lessons
0
Original practice questions
8
Flashcards
0
Last reviewed
2026-07-07
Next scheduled review
2026-08-07
Blueprint facts are re-verified against the official exam guide on the review schedule above.
Exam blueprint

Domains & weights

Every lesson and question is mapped to a domain and objective below, and every attempt records the exam version it was answered under.

Domain 1: Kubernetes Fundamentals

44% of exam

Kubernetes core concepts, cluster administration, scheduling, and containerization.

  • Kubernetes core concepts (API, objects, control plane, nodes)
  • Kubernetes administration
  • Scheduling
  • Containerization

Domain 2: Container Orchestration

28% of exam

Networking, security, troubleshooting, and storage for orchestrated containers.

  • Container networking
  • Container security
  • Troubleshooting
  • Storage

Domain 3: Cloud Native Application Delivery

16% of exam

Application delivery approaches (GitOps, CI/CD) and debugging.

  • Application delivery fundamentals (GitOps, CI/CD)
  • Debugging

Domain 4: Cloud Native Architecture

12% of exam

Observability, cloud native ecosystem and principles, and the CNCF community.

  • Observability
  • Cloud native ecosystem and principles (autoscaling, serverless, roles)
  • Cloud native community and governance

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