For a vendor-neutral overview of how to architect, implement and support storage networking solutions, check out the Storage Networking Industry Association (SNIA) Storage Networking Certification Program . The SNIA specializes in advancing IT technologies, standards and education programs for all IT professionals. Its certification programs align with NetApp certification programs and we recommend them to anyone seeking a basic foundation in storage and data management.
All NetApp certification exams are administered through a third-party testing company. Certification exams can vary in price from US$150 to over US$200, depending on the exam and the country in which you take the exam. For specific price information, visit www.pearsonvue.com/netapp .
One of the best ways to prepare for a certification exam is to take a training course from an authorized NetApp Learning Services Learning Partner. For a list of recommended training courses for your exam, visit the NetApp Learning Services Certification Website and select your certification programs. Select your exam from the programs page and scroll down to find a list of recommended training courses for that exam.
For NCIE certification, we recommend 6 to 12 months of experience in planning, implementing and validating end to end SAN solutions for customers in FC and iSCSI environments prior to taking the exam. Experience in SAN implementation within clustered environments is highly recommended.
Visit the NetApp Learning Services Community to discuss training and certification preparation with NetApp experts and your peers.
The certification exam retake policy is as follows:
You can manage your certification account information through CertCenter:
If you do not have an account, you can set up an account by clicking “Never logged in before” on the login page. To create an account, you will need to provide your name, your e-mail address and your exam registration number.
You will be notified of your exam results immediately after you take your exam. Within 72 hours your certification status, your eCertificate and your certification logo will be in your CertCenter account. Paper certificates can take up to six weeks to process.
You can request and use your certification logo as soon as you earn a certification. You can access your NetApp certification logo(s) from your candidate account in the CertCenter. From your candidate account, you will also be able to access guidelines for using your certification logo.
NetApp Learning Services certifications are valid for two years from the date granted. If you have not renewed your certification within the two year period, your certification will expire. You can check your certification expiration dates and current recertification requirements on CertCenter.
If you are a NetApp partner interested in accreditation, please log in to the Partner Hub for information about NetApp accreditation programs.
To create a NetApp Support Site account, go to: support.netapp.com. New accounts can take up to one full business day to process. If you are having problems with your NetApp Support Site account, please contact nowadmin@netapp.com .
If you have any additional questions that are not addressed here, ask us a question via the NetApp Learning Services Support Center .
NS0-145 covers the following topics related to NetApp storage systems and Data ONTAP administration and management solutions:
No. However, the NetApp Certified Storage Associate program strongly recommends you complete the recommended training to prepare for the exam.
Certification in basic storage administration and fundamentals is a way to demonstrate that you understand NetApp storage and how to leverage NetApp features into your systems and application design.
The NS0-145 exam includes 65 test questions and requires approximately 1-1/2 hours to complete.
The passing score for this exam is set to 80%
Yes – you can view the practice test here .
You can prepare for the NS0-145 exam by taking the following courses:
For qualified academic institutions we offer a fully web-based version of the courses and labs – for more information, visit our Academic Alliances site.
Although there are no set pre-requisites for the NS0-145 exam, it is a rigorous exam that will test your storage industry knowledge and also your understanding of many of the specific features and functions of NetApp storage solutions. If you do not have at least 2 years of experience with NetApp storage, we strongly recommend you take the recommended training before you take the exam to ensure your success.
All NetApp certification exams are administered via a third-party testing company. Register now for the NS0-155 NetApp certification exam .
NS0-155 will include Data ONTAP administration, data protection, high availability and large aggregates.
Yes. Candidates should have 6 to 12 months of experience in administering, implementing and/or troubleshooting Data ONTAP 7-mode features.
The NS0-155 exam includes approximately 60 test questions and requires approximately1-1/2 hours to complete.
Not yet, but the 7-Mode practice exam will help you to prepare for the NS0-155 exam.
There are no pre-requisites for the exam
No, a passing score for the exam will enable you to meet the requirements.
These courses can be used to help you prepare to take the NS0-155 exam:
No
All NetApp certification exams are administered via Pearson VUE. Register now for the exam.
The NS0-170 covers the following topics related to FlexPod design:
Six to twelve month’s field experience is recommended before attempting the NS0-170, FlexPod Design exam.
No.
The following courses will help you to prepare for the exam:
Technical Overview of Base FlexPod Technology with Options | Enroll |
Designing the FlexPod Solution | Enroll |
We do not currently have a study guide for this exam.
There are no prerequisites for this exam.
All NetApp certification exams are administered via Pearson VUE. Register now for the exam.
The NS0-171 covers the following topics related to FlexPod Implementation and Administration:
Six to twelve month of field experience is recommended before attempting the NS0-171 FlexPod Implementation and Administration exam.
No.
The following courses will help you to prepare for the exam:
Technical Overview of Base FlexPod Technology with Options | Enroll |
Implementing and Administering the FlexPod Solution | Enroll |
We do not currently have a study guide for this exam.
There are no prerequisites for this exam.
All NetApp certification exams are administered via a third-party testing company. Register now for the NS0-502 NetApp certification exam .
NS0-502 covers the following topics related to SAN Implementation:
Yes. Certification requirements include 6 to 12 months of experience in planning, implementing and validating end to end SAN solutions for customers in FC and iSCSI environments. Experience in SAN implementation within virtualized environments is also recommended.
Certification in SAN Implementation, including SAN implementation within virtualized environments, requires that you take the NS0-502 exam.
The NS0-502 exam includes 68 test questions and requires approximately 1-1/2 hours to complete.
Yes. You can take the practice exam here .
You can prepare for the NS0-502 exam by taking the following courses:
Configuration information collection for:
Collect deduplication, backup and retention information
Plan storage controller configuration
Plan Host configuration - ALUA configuration
Create snapshot plan
Plan Ethernet switch configuration
Plan zoning configuration
Plan iSCSI configuration
Configure NetApp Storage Systems
Host configuration
FC and Ethernet Switch configuration
SAN implementation in virtualized environments
SAN best practices: VM best practices regarding data deduplication, thin provisioning, alignment, storage layout, backup and recovery and NPIV
FCoE and Unified Connect Enabling Technologies
FCoE and Unified Connect Hardware
SAN implementation testing
The NS0-502 study guide provides a detailed outline of every testing objective for the entire exam.
The requirements to achieve your NCDA credential include:
OR
To achieve the NCIE- SAN credential, you must complete the requirements for the NetApp Certified Data Administrator (NCDA) and you must also pass the NCIE- SAN (NS0-504 or NS0-506) exam.
Please note that, for NCDA certification, the NS0-156 exam will be replaced by NS0-157 in early May.
While NCDA exams NS0-155, NS0-156, or NS0-157 will fulfill the requirement to be NCDA-certified prior to earning NCIE certification, it is recommended that you take the NS0-156 or NS0-157 exam, as these best align with the subject matter covered in the NCIE-SAN Clustered Data ONTAP exam.
The NS0-504 / 506 exams each include approximately 55 to 65 test questions, with an allotted time of 1-1/2 hours to complete.
The NS0-505 exam covers the following topics:
Yes. Certification requirements include 6 to 12 months of experience in installing, configuring, and managing E-Series storage systems in various SAN environments to provide reliable, high-performance block storage solutions.
Certification in installing, configuring, and managing E-Series storage systems in various SAN environments to provide reliable, high-performance block storage solutions requires that you take the NS0-505 exam.
The NS0-505 exam includes 50-55 test questions and requires approximately 1-1/2 hours to complete.
No, there is currently no practice test for this exam.
The following courses will help you to prepare for the exam:
E-Series Storage Systems Technical Overview (WBT) | Enroll |
Configuring and Monitoring NetApp E-Series and EF-Series Storage Systems (ILT) | Enroll |
We do not currently have a study guide for this exam.
There are no prerequisites for this exam.
There are no training pre-requisites for NCDA certification or for candidates wishing to take the NS0-156 / 157 exams. And although field experience is not required, we do recommend that candidates have 6 to 12 months of experience in administering, implementing and/or troubleshooting clustered Data ONTAP features.
The NS0-156 / 157 exams each include approximately 55 to 65 test questions, with an allotted time of 1-1/2 hours to complete.
To achieve the NCIE- Backup & Recovery credential, you must complete the requirements for the NetApp Certified Data Administrator (NCDA) and you must also pass the NCIE- Backup and Recovery (NS0-510 or NS0-511) exam. And although field experience is not required, we do recommend that candidates have 6 to 12 months of experience in planning, implementing and validating end to end backup and recovery and data protection solutions for customers
The NS0-156 / 157 exams each include approximately 55 to 65 test questions, with an allotted time of 1-1/2 hours to complete.
Pearson VUE (pearsonvue.com) provides computer-based testing for information technology, academic, government and professional testing programs around the world. Pearson VUE provides a full suite of services from test development to data management, and delivers exams through the worlds’ most comprehensive and secure network of test centers in 165 countries. Pearson VUE is a business of Pearson (NYSE: PSO; LSE: PSON), the international media company, whose businesses include the Financial Times Group, Pearson Education and the Penguin Group.
The admission process when taking proctored exams will now include enhanced security requirements for those wishing to take NetApp exams. In addition to the current identification and admission requirements, test takers who are taking a proctored exam will now be photographed and asked to provide a digital signature. The photograph and signature will become a permanent part of each candidate’s NetApp certification record. Photos taken during the admission process will be printed on score reports and all candidate data will be securely stored and protected by Pearson VUE. Candidates taking web-based exams will not be photographed and will not be asked to provide a digital signature.
Digital photos may be used to assure employers that the person presenting the certification credential is the same individual who took the exam. Likewise, employees are given peace of mind knowing that their credentials are protected. Furthermore, this initiative will help to ensure that NetApp certifications maintain their value within the marketplace.
Both NetApp and Pearson VUE employ rigorous measures to ensure data privacy. Although IT testing is a significant part of Pearson VUE’s business, the company also routinely delivers a variety of other high-stakes exams – everything from medical board licensing exams to the GMAT. The same methodologies used for the collection, encryption and storage of data for these programs are used for the NetApp certification program. For additional information, each company’s Privacy Policy can be found on their website.
During the admissions process test takers must provide two (2) valid forms of identification. Acceptable forms of ID are:
Yes. If you have tested with Pearson VUE in the past, you can use your existing account profile information to schedule an exam. Simply enter your username and password for your existing Pearson VUE account at www.pearsonvue.com/netapp/schedule. If you have previously taken NetApp exams you will want to link your history. Please add your NetApp Exam ID to your profile:
NetApp Exam ID: Your unique account number which ensures your records are complete (NETAPP########). To obtain your NetApp Exam ID, please visit the www.certmetrics.com/netapp/public/forgot.aspx .
You want to add your NetApp Exam ID to your profile. Please select Update Profile and click on “Additional Information” , select NetApp and add your NetApp Exam ID NETAPP######## in the box provided.
Pearson VUE offers three different methods of registration: (1) register on the Pearson VUE website , (2) call a Pearson VUE agent, or (3) contact the test center directly.
Test takers taking proctored exams must cancel or reschedule their exam appointments 24 hours before the appointment date. A refund will be issued for all cancelled transactions.
All records are the property of NetApp and this information will remain with NetApp. Likewise, all new records created through Pearson VUE will be forwarded to NetApp for processing and storage. All exam records are available within the NetApp Learning Services Certification Database .
Yes. Because all previous and future results are the property of NetApp, this transition will NOT affect existing certifications or certification paths. All exam history is available within the NetApp Learning Services Certification Database .
Pearson VUE is required to submit exam results to NetApp within 2-5 business days after completion of the exam; the results are then uploaded into theNetApp Learning Services Certification Database. During the transition period, please be aware that there may be slight delays in the processing of exam data. If you have ongoing problems getting exam results or having them reflected in the NetApp database, you should contact NetApp Learning Services Support .
Yes. All NetApp exams that were available at Prometric will be available through Pearson VUE.
NetApp testing will be available at Pearson VUE test centers worldwide. You will be able to find a Pearson VUE test center near you by using the Test Center Locator .
Not necessarily. Pearson VUE has over 5,000 test centers in 165 countries. The easiest way to locate one near you is to use the Test Center Locator .
The following payment types are available:
When candidates pay for an exam with a credit card, a payment confirmation email (in English) is automatically sent to the test taker. The test taker may print this email as their receipt.
An email with your appointment details will be sent to the test taker after scheduling a proctored exam. It will include the date, time of the appointment, location of the test center and directions. A copy of the online confirmation should be printed out and saved as your confirmation.
Yes, Pearson VUE and NetApp allow accommodations to test takers who are identified as having special needs. If you need additional time to complete your exam or another accommodation, please contact our American Disability Association (ADA) Accommodations number at: 1-800-466-0450.
When taking a proctored exam in a Pearson VUE test center, test takers will receive a print-out of their score report before they leave the test center.
No, the Exam Candidate Agreement is provided by NetApp and is valid for all exams administered by either Prometric or Pearson VUE.
No, individual test takers may also use a credit card to schedule or purchase an exam.
It’s easy to join the Pearson VUE Authorized Test Centre network if you meet our basic requirements. You’ll find an application, technical specifications and instructions on our website at www.pearsonvue.com/pvtc/join.
Pearson VUE administers a wide variety of popular IT certification tests including those by Adobe, Cisco, Citrix, CompTIA, EMC, Oracle, VMware and more, many of which are exclusive to Pearson VUE. In addition, Pearson VUE administers certification and licensing tests for a number of professional and academic organization.
Check our website at www.PearsonVUE.com/programs for a complete listing.
No. We do not plan to make any changes to the authorized testing center agreement.