Starting August 1, 2025, all Nutanix technical certifications—including NCA, all NCPs, and NCM—will move from a 2-year to a 3-year validation period. This update aligns the frequency of recertification with the current pace of change in the Nutanix Cloud Platform and reflects best practices observed across similar certification programs.
- All current technical certifications at version 6.5 or higher will be automatically extended to a 3-year validity period.
- Any technical certifications earned on or after August 1, 2025, will be valid for 3 years.
The following certifications are affected by this policy change.
Core Multicloud Infrastructure Certifications
- Associate Level: NCA 6.5, NCA 6.10, NCS-Core 6.8*
- Professional Level: NCP-MCI 6.5, NCP-MCI 6.10
- Master Level: NCM-MCI 6.5, NCM-MCI 6.10
Specialty Professional-Level Certifications
- Unified Storage: NCP-US 6.5, NCP-US 6.10
- Database Service: NCP-DB 6.5, NCP-DB 6.10
- Multicloud Automation: NCP-MCA 6.5
- Cloud Integration: NCP-CI-AWS 6.7, NCP-CI-Azure 6.7
- Cloud Native: NCP-CN 6.10
- End-User Computing: NCP-EUC 6.5
Recertification Made Simple
Our recertification policy allows you to renew multiple certifications with a single exam:
- Earning a new NCP recertifies all your active NCP and NCA certifications.
- Earning a new NCM recertifies all your active NCM, NCP, and NCA certifications.
Remember that certifications must still be active to be eligible for recertification.
Advance or Expand Your Nutanix Certification Journey
Now is a great time to expand your expertise—whether by advancing to a higher-level certification or branching into a specialty area.
- Already certified at the Associate level (NCA)? Consider progressing to the Professional level by preparing for a Nutanix Certified Professional (NCP) exam.
- Holding an NCP-MCI? Explore our Specialty Professional certification paths or take the next step toward the Master level with the Nutanix Certified Master – Multicloud Infrastructure (NCM-MCI).
This updated certification structure gives you more time to apply your skills, deepen your knowledge, and plan your next move—with the flexibility of a 3-year certification validity window. It reflects our confidence in the long-term value of Nutanix certifications and our commitment to supporting your professional development.
Visit Nutanix University to find the next step in your certification journey
*The NCS-Core (Nutanix Certified Services - Core) certification is exclusively available to Nutanix partners.
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