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Cloud Native Computing Foundation · associate
KCNACloud Native Computing Foundation Kubernetes and Cloud Native Associate
Cloud Native Computing Foundation Kubernetes and Cloud Native Associate
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Cloud Native Computing FoundationKCNA
› Cost
Exam fee
KCNA$250
Exam fee
$250
Annual maintenance fee
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Annual maintenance fee
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3-year cost of ownership
KCNA$250
3-year cost of ownership
$250
› Exam mechanics
Pass mark
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Retake policy
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Study time
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Validity
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CPE / yr
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Delivery
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› Salary signal (US base)
Range
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Range
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Median
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Premium %
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Role context
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Role context
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› Quality (4-axis rubric · 0–10)
Schema quality
KCNA7.5
Schema quality
7.5
Practice evidence
KCNA4.5
Practice evidence
4.5
Maintenance
KCNA8.5
Maintenance
8.5
Market recognition
KCNA6.5
Market recognition
6.5
Average
KCNA6.8
Average
6.8
› Recognition & lifecycle
Recognition
KCNAGlobal
Recognition
Global
ISO 17024 accredited
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ISO 17024 accredited
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DoD 8140 baseline
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DoD 8140 baseline
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Holders worldwide
KCNA—
Holders worldwide
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Current version
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Current version
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› Domain coverage
A5Cloud Security
KCNA● core
A5Cloud Security
● core
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