PyTorch Certified Associate (PTCA) exam price, length, validity and renewal
CNCF · Foundational · PTCA · $250 · 120 min · valid 2 yearsNew
Exam facts
Checked Sep 25, 2026 on CNCF's page| Price | $250 per attempt, US list priceUSD, exam only; includes one retake and 12 months to take the exam; THRIVE-ONE subscription bundles cost more |
|---|---|
| Length | 120 min |
| Format | Multiple choice, online proctored |
| Passing score | 75% |
| Valid for | 2 years |
| Renewal | Retake and pass the exam before the certification expires; the renewed certification stays current for 2 more years from the date you pass. |
| Prerequisites | None |
| Level | Foundational (CNCF calls it Beginner) |
| Delivery | Online proctored (PSI Bridge secure browser) |
| Languages | English |
| Status | NewLaunched 2026-06-18 per the Linux Foundation Education blog |
| Last changed | Jun 18, 2026PTCA certification launched |
| Source | training.linuxfoundation.org/certification/pytorch-certified-associate-ptca/Last checked Sep 25, 2026 |
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About this exam
For early-stage practitioners with some Python and machine learning experience who are beginning to use PyTorch.
What the official page says
- Price: "$250 Exam only"
- Duration: "Duration of Exam 120 minutes"
- Validity: "Certification Valid for 2 Years"
Certifications are valid for 2 years and are renewed by retaking and passing the exam before the expiration date, which extends them 2 years from the new pass date.
Each exam purchase includes one free retake, which must be taken within 12 months of the original purchase; SINGLE-attempt purchases and no-shows get no retake.
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