EC-Council 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.
EC-Council is a professional credentialing organization that issues industry-recognized certifications in cybersecurity and related fields. This page covers one certification from EC-Council: the Certified Ethical Hacker (CEH). Each certification listed includes information on the official examination fee, published prerequisites for eligibility, and the validity period or renewal cycle required to maintain active status.
The examination fees presented on this page represent the base single-attempt official charge issued directly by EC-Council and are accurate as of June 2026. These figures exclude third-party training costs, examination retakes, or renewal fees. Exam fees and certification requirements are subject to change. Individuals considering registration should verify the current examination fee and all current prerequisites directly on EC-Council's official website before registering, as the issuing body remains the authoritative source for all certification requirements and costs.
| Certification | Exam fee | Domain | Validity |
|---|---|---|---|
| Certified Ethical Hacker (CEH) | $1,199 | IT, cloud & cybersecurity | 3 years (ECE) |