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SnowPro Advanced: Architect exam price, length, validity and renewal

Snowflake · ARA-C01

Exam guide

Exam facts

Price$375 per attempt, US list pricePer attempt; India registration fee $300 USD
Length115 min
Questions65
FormatMultiple select, multiple choice and interactive
Passing score750 of 1000 (scaled)
Valid for2 years
RenewalRenew before expiry through the Continuing Education program by earning an equivalent or higher level SnowPro certification or completing one eligible Snowflake instructor-led training course.
PrerequisitesSnowPro Core Certified; 2 or more years of hands-on experience as a Snowflake architect recommended
LevelProfessional (Snowflake calls it Advanced)
DeliveryOnline proctoring or onsite testing centers (Pearson VUE per policy page)
LanguagesEnglish, Japanese
Sourcelearn.snowflake.com/en/certifications/snowpro-advanced-architect/Last checked Nov 6, 2026

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About this exam

For architects who design end-to-end Snowflake data flows and architectures that meet business, security and compliance requirements.

What the official page says
  • Price: "Registration fee: $375 USD"
  • Duration: "Time Limit: 115 minutes"
  • Questions: "Total Number of Questions: 65"
  • Validity: "All Snowflake Certifications expire two (2) years after it is awarded."

All SnowPro certifications expire two years after award; renew before expiry via the Continuing Education program by earning an equivalent or higher level certification or completing one eligible instructor-led course.

After a failed attempt you wait seven days before retaking, with at most four retakes of a given exam in 12 months, and every attempt costs the full exam fee.

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