Red Hat Certified Specialist in Cloud-native Development exam price, length, validity and renewal
Red Hat · Specialty · EX378 · valid 3 years
Exam facts
Checked Sep 25, 2026 on Red Hat's page| Format | Performance-based, hands-on practical exam |
|---|---|
| Valid for | 3 years |
| Renewal | Before expiry, pass the current exam again, earn another certification at the same level, or earn a higher-level certification. |
| Prerequisites | DO378 or comparable hands-on Quarkus experience |
| Level | Specialty (Red Hat calls it Specialist) |
| Delivery | Remote exam, or proctored testing station or classroom at a Red Hat or partner location |
| Last changed | May 11, 2026Certification title changed from Red Hat Certified Cloud-Native Developer in the new Red Hat Certification framework |
| Source | redhat.com/en/services/training/ex378-red-hat-certified-specialist-in-cloud-native-developer-examLast checked Sep 25, 2026 |
Changes
| Date | Change | |
|---|---|---|
| Sep 25yesterday | AddedAdded by research; values read on the official pageSource | Official |
| May 114 months ago | NameRed Hat Certified Cloud-Native DeveloperRed Hat Certified Specialist in Cloud-native DevelopmentName-only change; content, descriptions and difficulty unchanged per Red Hat.Source | Official |
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About this exam
For Java developers who build server-side microservices with the Quarkus framework and a persistent data store. Based on Red Hat Build of Quarkus 3.8.
What the official page says
- Validity: "3-Year Validity : Certifications are current for 3 years from the date earned."
Certifications are current for three years and renew by retaking the exam for your highest certification, earning another certification at the same level, or earning a higher-level one; expired certifications must be earned again.
Candidates who fail their first individual exam attempt get one free retake; further attempts must be paid.
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