KCNA
Kubernetes and Cloud Native Associate
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Introduction to Kubernetes (LFS158)
by Linux Foundation
Get an in-depth primer on this powerful system for managing containerized applications in a clustered environment.
Introduction to Cloud Infrastructure Technologies (LFS151)
by Linux Foundation
Get a fundamental understanding of today's top open source cloud technology options.
Introduction to GitOps (LFS169)
by Linux Foundation
Learn how GitOps could help you deploy to a Kubernetes environment with a simple pull request.
Kubernetes Zero to Hero (2025 Edition)
by Alta3 Research
Complete beginner guide - comprehensive Kubernetes fundamentals (2025)
The Kubernetes Course 2025
by Kubesimplify
Complete Kubernetes course covering architecture, networking, storage (2025)
Docker for Beginners
by KodeKloud
Container fundamentals - essential prerequisite for KCNA
Kubernetes for Developers (2024)
by VMware
FREE - Why developers should care about containers and Kubernetes
Kubernetes Networking and Security (2024)
by Tigera (Calico)
FREE - From basic networking concepts to advanced eBPF
CI/CD with Kubernetes (2023)
by CNCF / The New Stack
FREE - 118-page ebook on CI/CD best practices, Spinnaker, and cloud-native monitoring
Kubernetes Deployment and Security Patterns (2023)
by CNCF / The New Stack
FREE - 90-page guide on deployment patterns, security, and operator surveys
DevOps with OpenShift (2023)
by Red Hat
FREE - Cloud deployments made easy with OpenShift and Kubernetes
The KCNA Book (2025)
by Nigel Poulton
Focused preparation for the KCNA exam with practical examples
Kubernetes: Up and Running, 3rd Edition (2022)
by Brendan Burns, Joe Beda, Kelsey Hightower, Lachlan Evenson
Dive into Kubernetes - the industry standard for container orchestration
Cloud Native DevOps with Kubernetes, 2nd Edition (2022)
by John Arundel, Justin Domingus
Build, deploy, and scale modern applications in the cloud
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Study materials and exercises maintained by the community
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