Istio Certified Associate (ICA) exam price, length, validity and renewal
CNCF · Associate · ICA · $250 · 120 min · valid 2 years
Exam facts
Checked Sep 25, 2026 on CNCF's page| Price | $250 per attempt, US list priceExam only; bundles with a course or THRIVE-ONE subscription cost more |
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| Length | 120 min |
| Valid for | 2 years |
| Level | Associate |
| Source | training.linuxfoundation.org/certification/istio-certified-associate-ica/Last checked Sep 25, 2026 |
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- Price: "Certification exam only - $250"
- Duration: "120 minutes"
- Validity: "Valid for 2 Years"
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