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Linux Foundation Certified IT Associate (LFCA) + Kubernetes and Cloud Native Associate (KCNA) Exam Bundle

The Linux Foundation Certified IT Associate (LFCA) exam demonstrates a user’s expertise and skills in fundamental information technology functions, especially in cloud computing. It is ideal for those getting started in an IT career as an administrator/engineer.

The Kubernetes and Cloud Native Associate (KCNA) exam demonstrates a user’s foundational knowledge and skills in Kubernetes and the wider cloud native ecosystem.

Not sure where to start? You may consider reviewing our suggested LFCA & KCNA learning paths.

Who Is It For

The LFCA is a pre-professional certification intended for those new to the industry or considering starting an IT career as an administrator or engineer. This certification is ideal for users interested in advancing to the professional level through a demonstrated understanding of critical concepts for modern IT systems including cloud computing. 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. This certification is ideal for students learning about or candidates interested in working with cloud native technologies.
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About These Certifications

A Certified IT Associate (LFCA) will confirm early proficiency and aptitude in the IT field. The exam is intended to integrate with other qualifications and provides a stepping stone to more advanced credentials. 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. This certification is ideal for students learning about or candidates interested in working with cloud native technologies.
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What It Demonstrates

LFCA will test candidates' knowledge of fundamental IT concepts including operating systems, software application installation and management, hardware installation, use of the command line and basic programming, basic networking functions, security best practices, and other related topics to validate their capability and preparedness for an entry-level IT position. KCNA will demonstrate a candidate’s basic knowledge of Kubernetes and cloud-native technologies, including how to deploy an application using basic kubectl commands, the architecture of Kubernetes (containers, pods, nodes, clusters), understanding the cloud-native landscape and projects (storage, networking, GitOps, service mesh), and understanding the principles of cloud-native security.
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LFCA Exam Domains & Competencies
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Linux Fundamentals16%
Linux Operating System
Command Line

System Administration Fundamentals30%
System Administration
Best Practices
Networking
Troubleshooting
Disaster Recovery
Cloud Computing Fundamentals18%
Cloud Computing
Performance/Availability
Budgeting
Best Practices
Networking
Security Fundamentals14%
Security
Sensitive Data
Compliance
DevOps Fundamentals12%
DevOps Basics
Git Concepts
Containers
IT Project Management Fundamentals10%
Project Management
Software Application Architecture
Functional Analysis
Open Source Software and Licensing

KCNA Exam Domains & Competencies
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Kubernetes Fundamentals44%
Kubernetes Core Concepts
Administration
Scheduling
Containerization
Container Orchestration28%
Networking
Security
Troubleshooting
Storage
Cloud Native Application Delivery16%
Application Delivery
Debugging
Cloud Native Architecture12%
Observability
Cloud Native Ecosystem and Principles
Cloud Native Community and Collaboration

Prerequisites
There are no pre-requisites for the LFCA and KCNA exams.