> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://notes.thecloudspark.com/kcna/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://notes.thecloudspark.com/kcna/overview.md). # Overview ## About KCNA

KCNA Badge
Reference: https://www.credly.com/org/the-linux-foundation/badge/kcna-kubernetes-and-cloud-native-associate

> The KCNA is a pre-professional certification designed for candidates interested in advancing to the professional level through a demonstrated understanding of kubernetes foundational knowledge and skills. The KCNA exam is intended to prepare candidates to work with cloud native technologies and pursue further CNCF credentials, including CKA, CKAD, and CKS. *Reference:* [*CNCF-KCNA*](https://www.cncf.io/training/certification/kcna/) ## Domains & Competencies
Kubernetes Fundamentals 46% * Kubernetes Resources * Kubernetes Architecture * Kubernetes API * Containers * Scheduling
Container Orchestration 22% * Container Orchestration Fundamentals * Runtime * Security * Networking * Service Mesh * Storage
Cloud Native Architecture 16% * Autoscaling * Serverless * Community and Governance * Roles and Personas * Open Standards
Cloud Native Observability 8% * Telemetry & Observability * Prometheus * Cost Management
Cloud Native Application Delivery 8% * Application Delivery Fundamentals * GitOps * CI/CD
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