The exam and optional training prices below are sourced and dated. The renewal method is also sourced, but its required activity is not priced here, so this page does not present the exam alone as a complete ownership cost. A course is not the certification.
See the certification itself: Cisco Certified Network Associate.
What it costs
| Cost | Amount | As of | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Exam fee (one-time) | $300 | 2026-06-13 | official |
| Training (optional; lowest cited provider price) | $4,195 | 2026-08-09 | provider |
| Renewal / maintenance | no separate maintenance fee recorded — the required renewal action may still cost money and is not priced here | 2026-08-09 | official |
Keeping it current
This credential is valid for 3 years. Renewal model: Earn 30 continuing-education credits or retake a qualifying exam before expiry.
Known cost floor
Known initial cost floor: $300 — the exam ($300). This is not a complete cost-to-renew estimate: the credential requires the renewal action described above, and that activity's cost is not priced in this record.
Combined paid-course total withheld. The training price is shown separately because this record does not establish whether it includes an exam voucher; adding the standalone exam fee could double-count it.
These are illustrations from cited components, not quotes; they exclude retakes, study materials, and your time, and use the lowest published (commercial, non-discounted) training price. Your cost will differ.
The training row is optional preparation, not part of the certification fee. You can self-study instead; confirm voucher inclusion and compare any paid option against the vendor's official materials before buying.