AssociateVendor-neutralCloud Native Computing Foundation· issued from US
KCNA
Cloud Native Computing Foundation Kubernetes and Cloud Native Associate
Cloud Native Computing Foundation Kubernetes and Cloud Native Associate
Exam fee
$250
Ongoing
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Delivery
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› Quality score
27.0 / 40
Four-axis SecProve rubric, each 0–10. SecProve editorial assessment — each axis carries a written justification so you can push back on any single call without dismissing the whole score.
Blueprint rigor
How well-defined and rigorous the exam blueprint is.
Entry-tier blueprint covering K8s + cloud-native fundamentals. Well-scoped for the level.
7.5/10
Practical evidence
Hands-on labs / written reports vs pure MCQ.
MCQ format — knowledge-only, no hands-on labs.
4.5/10
Currency & upkeep
How aggressively content is kept current with the field.
Updated as cloud-native ecosystem evolves; kept current.
8.5/10
Market recognition
How often this signal actually moves a hiring decision.
Useful entry credential but weaker hiring signal than CKA — practitioners typically jump to CKA after kcna.
6.5/10
› NICE Framework work roles
The NIST NICE work-role IDs this cert maps to. NICCS lookup.
DD-WRL-001IO-WRL-005DD-WRL-004
Recognition
Global
Exam languages
en
› Core domains covered
The 1 domain this cert is centrally about. Passing the exam demonstrates working knowledge of each.
› Prerequisites
Experience
No formal prerequisites. Cloud-native curiosity and basic container familiarity.
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