State registry (CMS-approved) 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.

State registry offers one CMS-approved certification covered on this page: the Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) credential. Each certification carries its official examination fee as set by the issuing body, along with published prerequisites that candidates must meet before registering. The credential also specifies a validity period and renewal cycle that applicants should review before pursuing the qualification.

The examination fees presented here represent the base single-attempt official charge as verified in June 2026 and are subject to change without notice. These figures exclude third-party training costs, study materials, and any retake fees. Candidates are responsible for confirming the current examination fee, eligibility requirements, and renewal terms directly on the State registry's official website before registering for the exam. The issuing body remains the authoritative source for all certification details and requirements.

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