OpenTelemetry Certified Associate (OTCA) exam price, length, validity and renewal
CNCF · Foundational · OTCA · $250 · 90 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 |
|---|---|
| Length | 90 min |
| Valid for | 2 years |
| Level | Foundational (CNCF calls it Associate) |
| Source | training.linuxfoundation.org/certification/opentelemetry-certified-associate-otca/Last checked Sep 25, 2026 |
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What the official page says
- Price: "Certification exam only - $250"
- Duration: "90 minutes"
- Validity: "Valid for 2 Years"
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