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Datadog Cloud SIEM for AWS Fundamentals exam price, length, validity and renewal

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Exam guide

Unverified Length changed to 120 min on Oct 16, 2026, found by the weekly check and not yet checked by hand.

Exam facts

Price$100 per attempt, US list priceUSD; each retake requires a separate payment; DASH attendees can certify on site (included in the event fee)
Length120 min
Questions90
Format90 multiple-choice questions, proctored
Passing scoreNot publicly disclosed
Valid for3 years
RenewalRenew by retaking the exam after the three-year validity period.
PrerequisitesNo formal prerequisites; recommended experience is in the exam guide (a few months of Datadog on live systems suggested)
LevelFoundational (Datadog calls it Fundamentals)
DeliveryOnline proctored or onsite test centre (Kryterion Webassessor)
Sourcedatadoghq.com/certification/overview/Last checked Nov 6, 2026

Changes

LengthUnverified120 minThe official page now shows this exam length (weekly check)Official page ↗
AddedDatadog Cloud SIEM for AWS FundamentalsAdded by research; values read on the official pageOfficial page ↗

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About this exam

Evaluates skills in implementing, configuring and managing Datadog Cloud SIEM for AWS environments, including threat detection and incident response.

What the official page says
  • Price: "The cost to take a Datadog certification exam is US $100."
  • Questions: "Each certification exam consists of 90 multiple-choice questions."
  • Validity: "Datadog certifications are valid for three years from the date of certification."

Certifications are valid for three years from the date of certification; renew by retaking the exam.

Up to three attempts within 180 days of the first attempt, then a 180-day wait; wait 24 to 48 hours before scheduling again; each retake is paid separately.

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