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343 exams · 26 vendors

Datadog certifications every exam, price and renewal rule

datadoghq.com/certification/overview

Official program
Exams
5
current
Renew every
3 years
Certifications are valid for three years from the date of certification; renew by retaking the exam.
Price per attempt
$100
$0$1600
Level mix
Foundational
Foundational5

DevOps and infrastructure as code 4

DevOpsUnverified$100APM and Distributed Tracing FundamentalsTests base knowledge of Datadog APM, covering application instrumentation, insight discovery, visualization and troubleshooting.Foundational · 120 min · valid 3 yearsDevOpsUnverified$100Datadog Database Monitoring Fundamentals Certification ExamEvaluates skills in configuring database monitoring integrations, analyzing performance metrics and troubleshooting database health with Datadog.Foundational · 120 min · valid 3 yearsDevOpsUnverified$100Datadog FundamentalsFoundational exam testing the core knowledge required to use the Datadog platform effectively, from Agent configuration to data visualization.Foundational · 120 min · valid 3 yearsDevOpsUnverified$100Log Management FundamentalsTests base knowledge of logging and log management with Datadog, from log collection and parsing to analysis and troubleshooting.Foundational · 120 min · valid 3 years
ExamPrice
APM and Distributed Tracing FundamentalsUnverifiedTests base knowledge of Datadog APM, covering application instrumentation, insight discovery, visualization and troubleshooting.$100
Datadog Database Monitoring Fundamentals Certification ExamUnverifiedEvaluates skills in configuring database monitoring integrations, analyzing performance metrics and troubleshooting database health with Datadog.$100
Datadog FundamentalsUnverifiedFoundational exam testing the core knowledge required to use the Datadog platform effectively, from Agent configuration to data visualization.$100
Log Management FundamentalsUnverifiedTests base knowledge of logging and log management with Datadog, from log collection and parsing to analysis and troubleshooting.$100

Cloud security 1

SecurityUnverified$100Datadog Cloud SIEM for AWS FundamentalsEvaluates skills in implementing, configuring and managing Datadog Cloud SIEM for AWS environments, including threat detection and incident response.Foundational · 120 min · valid 3 years
ExamPrice
Datadog Cloud SIEM for AWS FundamentalsUnverifiedEvaluates skills in implementing, configuring and managing Datadog Cloud SIEM for AWS environments, including threat detection and incident response.$100

Changes

LengthUnverifiedLog Management Fundamentals120 minThe official page now shows this exam length (weekly check)Official page ↗Exam →
LengthUnverifiedDatadog Cloud SIEM for AWS Fundamentals120 minThe official page now shows this exam length (weekly check)Official page ↗Exam →
LengthUnverifiedDatadog Database Monitoring Fundamentals Certification Exam120 minThe official page now shows this exam length (weekly check)Official page ↗Exam →
LengthUnverifiedDatadog Fundamentals120 minThe official page now shows this exam length (weekly check)Official page ↗Exam →
LengthUnverifiedAPM and Distributed Tracing Fundamentals120 minThe official page now shows this exam length (weekly check)Official page ↗Exam →

5 exams added to this tracker, latest Sep 25, 2026; each exam page has its own history.

About Datadog certification
Renewal

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

Retakes

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.

Policy source, checked Sep 25, 2026