Cisco Certifications
Informational only — not financial or career advice. Exam fees and certification requirements change, and the figures here are accurate only as of the listed verification date. Confirm the current fee and rules directly with the certifying body before you register or budget. We report the official-body exam fee for a single attempt; it excludes prep courses, materials and retakes, and is not the total cost of certifying.
Cisco issues industry-recognized certifications that validate technical expertise across networking and IT infrastructure domains. This overview covers one Cisco certification: the Cisco CCNA (Cisco Certified Network Associate).
Each certification listed includes its official exam fee as published by Cisco, mandatory prerequisites, and the validity period or renewal cycle that applies to the credential. The exam fees presented are the base cost of a single official attempt charged by Cisco and are accurate as of June 2026; fees are subject to change. These figures exclude third-party training costs, exam retakes, and any associated expenses beyond the initial exam registration. Individuals planning to register should verify the current fee, eligibility requirements, and renewal terms directly on Cisco's official certification pages, as requirements and pricing may have been updated since this information was compiled.
| Certification | Exam fee | Domain | Validity |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cisco CCNA | $300 | IT, cloud & cybersecurity | 3 years |