KCNA Courses

The Kubernetes and Cloud Native Associate (KCNA) is the essential starting point for anyone entering the world of cloud-native computing. While the CKA and CKAD focus on deep technical implementation, the KCNA validates your understanding of the entire CNCF ecosystem. It is the perfect certification for junior engineers, IT managers, and technical sales professionals who need to speak the language of modern cloud infrastructure fluently.

Our KCNA learning path is designed to build a strong conceptual foundation before you dive into the terminal:

• The Fundamentals: We start at square one. Master the prerequisites with Linux for Beginners and Docker for the Absolute Beginner, ensuring you understand the operating system and container primitives that power the cloud.
• Kubernetes Core: Gain confidence with Kubernetes for the Absolute Beginners. You will learn not just what Pods, Nodes, and Clusters are, but how they actually work together to orchestrate applications.
• The CNCF Landscape: Dive into the dedicated Kubernetes and Cloud-Native Associate (KCNA) course. You will explore the broader ecosystem, including GitOps, Observability (Prometheus/Grafana), Serverless, and Service Mesh, understanding how these pieces fit into the bigger picture.
• Security & Architecture: Learn the principles of cloud-native security, open standards, and application delivery without getting lost in complex configuration files.

At KodeKloud, we believe even introductory concepts should be learned hands-on. You won't just memorize terms; you will interact with real clusters and container environments in our labs to see the concepts in action. Graduate with a comprehensive understanding of the cloud-native world and the perfect launchpad for your CKA or CKAD journey.