Kubernetes and Cloud Native Associate (KCNA)

Good entry point for getting to know how CNCF operates and powers the cloud native architecture.

This is exactly what I was missing at the time that I was preparing and taking the CKA exam, as KCNA did not exist yet. I think KCNA is the best entry-level certification for Kubernetes, just as it claims to be.

Excellent first exam, questions were a little bit trickier than I expected, but overall in line with my expectations.

The simple, yet elegant way to test knowledge about the core concept of Kubernetes.

I'm a K8s expert, and this was easy but not trivial, and I know I missed at least a couple of questions. This is a very good test for overall knowledge of K8s and Cloud technology, and I will recommend it to all my team members.

I really liked the exam's toughness, it does challenge the examinee. I have CKA, CKS, and even I had to re-read a few questions twice or thrice to select an answer. There were questions that made me think deeply, and that's what I loved about this exam. It's not just a no-brainer exam, it really tests you. Overall, I'd say the exam really tests the candidate's skills and knowledge about Kubernetes and cloud-native ecosystems.

Great intro exam that covers a wide range of topics to get you started in your Kubernetes and Cloud Native journey.

Questions came from all aspects relating to Kubernetes and Cloud Native. It gives you an idea of what you know, and what you don't, so you can learn more about it.

A decent mix of questions, providing foundational knowledge validation. Good for professionals like me, who are already CKA certified and want a refresh on the Kubernetes and container technologies.

I liked the level of the exam, it had some hard questions that I've never come across, neither in my professional career nor in my exam preparation. Good questions to encourage self-growth.

The process was easy and efficient, the number of questions was reasonable. Proctor and environment were fine for this type of exam.

The KCNA learning requirements form a broad foundational knowledge. Achieving the exam establishes a correct level of understanding of Docker and k8s operations, as well as cloud native concepts. It's a solid cornerstone on which to build and develop your mastery of Kubernetes.

The list of answers is free of "gotcha" choices, making it straightforward to narrow down the correct answer to one or two possibilities.

Questions and answer choices are clearly worded. The exam covers a broad area, so preparing for the exam helped me to better structure my knowledge on k8s and Cloud Native topics.

Even though it is a "beginner" certification for Kubernetes, the exam was quite challenging. This is generally good, as it requires good preparation and a relatively deep understanding of the concepts related to Kubernetes.

I enjoyed the technical questions about Kubernetes and how there are also questions on other CNCF projects that would be relevant in architecting Cloud Native solutions.

This KCNA exam is perfect for someone who wants to start their Kubernetes journey.

The questions focused on practical knowledge about the cloud native development environments. Also, they included real-life scenarios, which could only be answered after a good study of the course material. Overall, I'd say it's a pretty good benchmark to test someone's readiness for cloud-native development.

Studying for it helped to consolidate and fill in gaps in knowledge acquired while working in a nontech role in a CNCF company. I feel inspired to learn more.

The questions were tough enough that I had to give it considerable study effort, ensuring I now have a good grasp of the concepts and terminology. I can now confidently participate in discussions with my platform engineers.

It's a good introduction to the Cloud Native ecosystem. The focus is more on concepts with respect to practice, and I think that's good for a correct Kubernetes first approach.

It is pretty challenging exam even though it is associated level. I refreshed my knowledge on Kubernetes, Prometheus and Cloud Native concepts.

The exam was conducted in a smooth, seamless manner. It will definitely help people who are new to cloud-native and wish to build a career in this field.

KCNA provides an opportunity for beginners in cloud native to test their knowledge of Kubernetes more effectively.