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Associate certification for cloud native platform engineering fundamentals.
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About this exam
Validates foundational platform engineering concepts, observability, security, delivery, APIs, developer experience, and measurement.
Who should take this exam
Early-career platform engineers, DevOps practitioners, and cloud native technologists.
Career benefits
Shows readiness to contribute to platform teams and developer enablement initiatives.
How to prepare
Review official CNPA domains, platform engineering fundamentals, GitOps, APIs, and developer portal concepts.
Quick facts
Exam cost$250 USD
Valid for2 years
Length120 minutes
FormatOnline proctored multiple choice exam
Practice questions125
Objectives6
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What's covered
1. Platform Engineering Core Fundamentals
36%2. Platform Observability, Security, and Conformance
20%3. Continuous Delivery and Platform Engineering
16%4. Platform APIs and Provisioning Infrastructure
12%5. IDPs and Developer Experience
8%6. Measuring your Platform
8%Frequently asked questions
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