Cloud Native Kubernetes Certifications

Cloud Native Kubernetes Certifications

1. Kubernetes and Cloud Native Associate (KCNA)

• Focus: Foundational knowledge of Kubernetes and cloud-native technologies.
• Curriculum: KCNA Curriculum
• Domains and Competencies:

Domain	Weight
Kubernetes Fundamentals	46%
Container Orchestration	22%
Cloud Native Architecture	16%
Cloud Native Observability	8%
Cloud Native Application Delivery	8%

2. Kubernetes and Cloud Security Associate (KCSA)

• Focus: Foundational security knowledge for Kubernetes and cloud-native environments.
• Curriculum: KCSA Curriculum
• Domains and Competencies:

Domain	Weight
Overview of Cloud Native Security	14%
Kubernetes Cluster Component Security	22%
Kubernetes Security Fundamentals	22%
Kubernetes Threat Model	16%
Platform Security	16%
Compliance and Security Frameworks	10%

3. Certified Kubernetes Administrator (CKA)

• Focus: Kubernetes cluster administration, troubleshooting, and configuration.
• Curriculum: CKA Curriculum
• Domains and Competencies:

Domain	Weight
Cluster Architecture, Installation & Configuration	25%
Workloads & Scheduling	15%
Services & Networking	20%
Storage	10%
Troubleshooting	30%

4. Certified Kubernetes Application Developer (CKAD)

• Focus: Building, deploying, and configuring Kubernetes applications.
• Curriculum: CKAD Curriculum
• Domains and Competencies:

Domain	Weight
Application Design and Build	20%
Application Deployment	20%
Application Observability and Maintenance	15%
Application Environment, Configuration and Security	25%
Services and Networking	20%

5. Certified Kubernetes Security Specialist (CKS)

• Focus: Security best practices for Kubernetes.
• Curriculum: CKS Curriculum
• Domains and Competencies:

Domain	Weight
Cluster Setup	10%
Cluster Hardening	15%
System Hardening	15%
Minimize Microservice Vulnerabilities	20%
Supply Chain Security	20%
Monitoring, Logging, and Runtime Security	20%