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NVIDIA-Certified Associate: AI Infrastructure and Operations exam price, length, validity and renewal

NVIDIA · NCA-AIIO

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Exam facts

Price$125 per attempt, US list priceadditional taxes may apply in some countries and regions
Length60 min
Questions50
Valid for2 years
RenewalRecertify by retaking and passing the exam.
PrerequisitesA basic understanding of data center infrastructure
LevelAssociate
DeliveryOnline, remotely proctored (registration through Certiverse)
LanguagesEnglish
Sourcenvidia.com/en-us/learn/certification/ai-infrastructure-operations-associate/Last checked Nov 6, 2026

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About this exam

Entry-level credential covering foundational AI computing concepts for infrastructure and operations roles.

What the official page says
  • Price: "Price: $125"
  • Duration: "Duration: One hour"
  • Questions: "Number of questions: 50"
  • 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.

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