CCNA exam cost
The official prices for the Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA), taken from Cisco.
| Exam | Price | Validity and renewal |
|---|---|---|
| 200-301 CCNA v1.1 Implementing and Administering Cisco Solutions (200-301 CCNA) | USD 300, or payable with Cisco Learning Credits. Cisco also offers an Exam Safeguard Plus option at USD 450 that includes a second attempt within 90 days. | Valid for 3 years. Recertify by passing the current CCNA exam or a higher-level Cisco certification exam, or by earning 30 Continuing Education (CE) credits through Cisco training, webinars or approved courses. |
| 200-301 CCNA v2.0 Implementing and Administering Cisco Solutions (200-301 CCNA) v2.0 (upcoming) | Assumed unchanged at USD 300 (same exam code); not confirmed for v2.0. | Same CCNA certification and 3-year recertification rules. |
Checked against the official Cisco pages on 2026-11-06: www.cisco.com, www.cisco.com, learningcontent.cisco.com, learningcontent.cisco.com, trainingcamp.com. Exam details change; confirm on the issuer's site before you book. Some details could only be confirmed from secondary sources and are marked for re-checking.
Before you pay
- Check the prerequisites: None. Cisco describes the certification as suitable for entry- to mid-level IT professionals and assumes little to no prior networking knowledge.
- Take the free practice test to see how close you are.
- Read the CCNA exam guide for the domains and a preparation plan.