Kyverno Certified Associate - KCA Certification Preparation
Comprehensive preparation for the Kyverno Certified Associate (KCA) exam covering all six domains: Fundamentals of Kyverno, Installation and Configuration, Kyverno CLI, Applying Policies, Writing Policies, and Policy Management. Master policy-as-code for Kubernetes with hands-on labs using validation, mutation, generation, and image verification policies.
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Why This Course is Different
Get everything you need to master platform engineering and advance your career
Certificate of Completion
Earn a certificate while gaining real-world skills that go beyond traditional certification prep
Hands-on Labs
24 practical labs with real-world scenarios in pre-configured cloud environments
Expert-Led
Learn from Sam Gabrail, Former HashiCorp Sr. Solutions Engineer with 15+ years experience
Community Support
Join our community where members help each other and collaborate on learning
What You'll Master
Explain Kyverno architecture and its role as a Kubernetes admission controller
Install and configure Kyverno using Helm in single and high-availability modes
Write validation policies to enforce compliance and security requirements
Create mutation policies to automatically modify resources
Implement generation policies to create resources automatically
Configure image verification policies using Cosign and Sigstore
Use the Kyverno CLI for policy testing and CI/CD integration
Apply preconditions and variables in complex policy scenarios
Manage policy exceptions and interpret policy reports
Monitor Kyverno using metrics and policy reporting tools
Implement cleanup policies for automated resource management
Write policies using Common Expression Language (CEL)
Course Curriculum
SECTION 1 – FUNDAMENTALS OF KYVERNO (18%)
Understand Kyverno's architecture, core concepts, policy structure, and how it integrates with Kubernetes as a dynamic admission controller
- •Introduction to Kyverno
- •Kubernetes Admission Controllers Explained
- •Kyverno Architecture Deep Dive
- •Policies and Rules Structure
- •05 exploring kyverno architecture labLab
- •YAML Manifests for Kyverno Policies
- •OCI Images and Kyverno
- •08 creating your first policy labLab
- •Kyverno Fundamentals AssessmentQuiz
SECTION 2 – INSTALLATION, CONFIGURATION, AND UPGRADES (18%)
Master Kyverno installation using Helm, understand CRDs and controller configuration, implement RBAC, and manage high-availability deployments
- •Helm-Based Kyverno Installation
- •02 installing kyverno labLab
- •Kyverno Custom Resource Definitions
- •Controller Configuration with Flags
- •05 configuring controllers labLab
- •Kyverno RBAC Configuration
- •Configuring Roles and Permissions
- •08 rbac permissions labLab
- •High Availability Installations
- •Upgrading Kyverno
- •11 ha deployment upgrades labLab
- •Installation and Configuration AssessmentQuiz
SECTION 3 – KYVERNO CLI (12%)
Learn to use the Kyverno CLI for policy testing, validation, JMESPath expression evaluation, and CI/CD pipeline integration
- •Kyverno CLI Overview
- •Installing the Kyverno CLI
- •03 installing configuring cli labLab
- •The Apply Command
- •05 using apply command labLab
- •The Test Command
- •07 policy testing labLab
- •The JP Command for JMESPath
- •09 jmespath testing labLab
- •Kyverno CLI AssessmentQuiz
SECTION 4 – APPLYING POLICIES (10%)
Understand how to apply policies effectively in clusters, including resource selection strategies and common policy settings
- •Applying Policies in Clusters
- •Resource Selection with Match and Exclude
- •03 resource selection labLab
- •Common Policy Settings
- •Policy Modes and Behavior
- •06 policy settings modes labLab
- •Applying Policies AssessmentQuiz
SECTION 5 – WRITING POLICIES (32%)
Master the core skill of writing Kyverno policies including validation, mutation, generation, image verification, and advanced techniques like CEL and cleanup policies
- •Validation Rules Fundamentals
- •Advanced Validation Techniques
- •03 writing validation policies labLab
- •Preconditions in Policies
- •05 implementing preconditions labLab
- •Background Scans
- •Mutation Rules Fundamentals
- •Advanced Mutation with Anchors
- •09 writing mutation policies labLab
- •Generation Rules
- •11 writing generation policies labLab
- •VerifyImages Rules
- •13 image verification labLab
- •Variables and External Data
- •API Calls in Policies
- •16 variables api calls labLab
- •JSON Patches
- •Autogen Rules
- •Cleanup Policies
- •20 cleanup policies labLab
- •Common Expression Language (CEL)
- •22 writing cel policies labLab
- •Writing Policies AssessmentQuiz
SECTION 6 – POLICY MANAGEMENT (10%)
Learn to manage policies effectively using policy reports, exceptions, and metrics for observability and compliance tracking
- •Policy Reports Overview
- •Analyzing Policy Reports
- •03 working with reports labLab
- •Policy Exceptions
- •05 implementing exceptions labLab
- •Kyverno Metrics and Monitoring
- •07 metrics observability labLab
- •Policy Management AssessmentQuiz
SECTION 7 – EXAM PREPARATION
Final preparation including practice scenarios, exam tips, and comprehensive review exercises
- •KCA Exam Format and Tips
- •Common Exam Scenarios
- •03 comprehensive practice labLab
- •Final Comprehensive AssessmentQuiz
Course Features
Hands-on Labs
Lots of hands-on labs to learn by doing
Join our Community
Community support to ask questions and collaborate
Test Your Knowledge
Quizzes to help you grasp the material well
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Hi there, I'm Sam
I'm a husband and father of two wonderful boys. I'm also very passionate 🔥 about all things technology. From when I was 10, I had a dream to become a computer 💻 engineer one day. Here I am today living the dream!
Thanks for visiting TeKanAid Academy. My goal is to teach you all things DevOps. Below are some of the things I've done over the years. I'm confident that I can help you achieve your dreams too.
- 15+ years of experience in various Information Technology fields from Telecommunications, Computer Networks, Digital Transformation, DevOps, Cybersecurity, and IoT
- President of TeKanAid Solutions Inc. building online content in the DevOps space
- Previous – Sr. Solutions Engineer at HashiCorp
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