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Prometheus Certified Associate (PCA)

The Prometheus Certified Associate (PCA) certification is perfect for those looking to expand their knowledge in monitoring Kubernetes environments and cloud-native tools. It provides IT professionals with a solid foundation in Prometheus and helps them position themselves successfully in the cloud-native technology field.

This Certification is Intended For

The Prometheus Certified Associate certification is aimed at:

• DevOps and Site Reliability Engineers (SREs)
• System administrators and IT professionals
• Developers seeking insights into monitoring cloud-native applications

This certification is a valuable qualification for anyone who regularly works with Prometheus or is responsible for monitoring Kubernetes clusters and other systems.

Prerequisites

There are no specific prerequisites for the PCA exam. However, basic knowledge of Kubernetes, the Linux command line, and network protocols is beneficial for optimal preparation. We recommend the following:

• Having completed Kubernetes certifications like KCNA, CKA, or CKAD
• Having attended Prometheus-specific training or cloud engineer bootcamps

A certified PCA validates foundational knowledge in:

• Setting up or scraping observability data within the application stack, whether cloud-native or not
• Working with the basics of data monitoring, metrics, alerts, and dashboards with Prometheus

Certification Content

The Prometheus Certified Associate certification tests in-depth knowledge in the following areas:

• Fundamentals of Prometheus and its architecture
• Using PromQL (Prometheus Query Language) to query metrics
• Configuring and managing Prometheus for monitoring Kubernetes clusters and other systems
• Setting up alerting and notifications based on Prometheus data
• Integrating exporters and other tools to enhance monitoring capabilities

Benefits of Certification

With the PCA certification, you demonstrate your ability to use Prometheus efficiently for monitoring and alerting IT systems. You earn an internationally recognized qualification that validates your skills in cloud-native monitoring and enhances your career prospects in DevOps or SRE roles.

Exam Details

• Exam Format: Performance-based online exam
• Exam Language: English

Exam Voucher and Customer Benefits

KubeOps Academy offers official vouchers for the PCA exam from the Linux Foundation.
Special benefit: The voucher purchase includes a German invoice with VAT, making processing easier for businesses and individuals in Germany.