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Certified Backstage Associate (CBA) exam price, length, validity and renewal

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Exam facts

Price$250 per attempt, US list priceExam only; bundles with a course or THRIVE-ONE subscription cost more
Length90 min
Valid for2 years
LevelFoundational (CNCF calls it Associate)
Sourcetraining.linuxfoundation.org/certification/certified-backstage-associate-cba/Last checked Nov 6, 2026

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  • Duration: "90 minutes"
  • Validity: "Valid for 2 Years"

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