NVIDIA-Certified Associate: Accelerated Data Science exam price, length, validity and renewal
NVIDIA · Associate · NCA-ADS · $125 · 60 min · 50 to 60 questions · valid 2 years
Exam facts
Checked Sep 24, 2026 on NVIDIA's page| Price | $125 per attempt, US list priceadditional taxes may apply in some countries and regions |
|---|---|
| Length | 60 min |
| Questions | 50 to 60 |
| Valid for | 2 years |
| Renewal | Recertify by retaking and passing the exam. |
| Prerequisites | 1-2 years of experience in accelerated data science using GPU-based tools |
| Level | Associate |
| Delivery | Online, remotely proctored (registration through Certiverse) |
| Languages | English |
| Source | nvidia.com/en-us/learn/certification/accelerated-data-science-associate/Last checked Sep 24, 2026 |
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About this exam
Entry-level credential for data scientists and engineers using GPU-accelerated tools such as RAPIDS for data science workflows.
What the official page says
- Price: "Price: $125"
- Duration: "Duration: 60 minutes"
- Questions: "Number of questions: 50-60"
- Validity: "This certification is valid for two years from issuance."
NVIDIA certifications are valid for two years, after which you must retake and pass the exam to recertify.
After a failed attempt you buy the exam again and wait 14 days, with at most five attempts at a given exam in a 12-month period.
NVIDIA policyAlso read: nvidia.com/en-us/learn/certification/
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