Got a Nutanix University certification question? We have you covered! Continue reading to get answers to the most commonly asked questions.
Are you preparing to take a certification exam or thinking about taking one? Then you might have some questions about scheduling an exam, getting the results, and more. We’re here to help! We’ve compiled a list of the top certification questions we get asked the most. Check them out below!
How much does an exam cost? Are there any discounts?
The cost of the NCM-MCI exam is USD $299 per attempt. The cost for NCP exams is USD $199 per attempt. The NCA exam costs USD $99 per attempt. You can find the current discounts here.
How do I schedule an exam?
Visit Nutanix University and choose which certification learning plan you would like to enroll in. Follow the certification learning plan of your choice and you will find instructions on how to register for an exam at the end of the certification learning plan.
Watch our How to Schedule Your Certification Exam demo video where we'll walk you through the process.
How can I take a Nutanix exam?
Nutanix exams can be taken at either a testing center or in the comfort of your own home, using a remote online proctored experience.
How do I reschedule or cancel my exam?
Exams can be rescheduled or canceled up to 24 hours prior to the time of the
exam. If an exam is not canceled within 24 hours, your exam fee (or voucher)
will be forfeit and you will need to schedule and pay for a new attempt.
To reschedule or cancel your exam please do the following:
1. Log into your Nutanix University account and click the My Certifications
link in the top navigation bar
2. Once in the My Certifications page, click the "Schedule" button next to the
exam you wish to take
3. Once you have clicked the Schedule button in Nutanix University, you will
be sent to the candidate exam registration dashboard
4. Click on the Manage tab and find your scheduled exam in the list
5. Click the Re-Book or Cancel Booking button and follow the prompts to
cancel or select a new desired date and time for your currently scheduled
exam
When will I receive my exam results?
For NCA and NCP exams, you'll receive your results on screen immediately, followed by an email shortly thereafter. For NCM-MCI exams, you’ll receive your results within 24 hours. Your certification will be available in your Nutanix University account within 7 days.
Do I get a digital badge for each certification?
Yes, when you become certified, you will receive a digital badge within 7 days to share with your friends and colleagues. However, new exam "dot" versions do not change the certification version. For example, you earn the NCP-MCI 6 certification by passing either the v6.0 or v6.5 exam.
How do I download my certificate?
You can download your certificates in one of two ways:
- Option 1: From within your Credly account:
- Log into credly.com
- From your dashboard (you’ll automatically go there when logging in), click on the certification that you want to print the certificate for
- Click on the Share button
- Select Download Certificate
- Option 2: From Nutanix University under your Account Details. Watch our How to Download You Certification Transcript demo video to view the complete steps.
How can I transfer my certifications to a new email address?
If you’ve left your previous company and joined a new company, contact university@nutanix.com to have your certifications transferred to your new company email address. Nutanix does not allow the use of a personal email address for certification.
What is the difference between Nutanix Certified Associate (NCA) and Nutanix Certified Professional (NCP)? How do I know which one to get?
Successful NCA candidates have 3-6 months of Nutanix multicloud infrastructure experience and 6-12 months of generalized IT experience and can assist in operating and managing a Nutanix Enterprise Cloud. Successful NCP candidates have approximately 6-12 months of Nutanix multicloud infrastructure experience as well as 1-2 years of generalized IT experience.
Check out the full list of Nutanix University Frequently Asked Questions to find out more. Don’t see your question here? Contact the Nutanix University support team at university@nutanix.com for help.
This article was written by Karlie Beil, Customer Marketing Specialist.
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