Certified Network Engineer (CNE)
Exam Code: CNE-001
The Certified Network Engineer (CNE) certification validates your knowledge of networking fundamentals, network services, communication technologies, network protocols, internet concepts, network security, applications, malware protection, data protection, and practical networking concepts required for modern network environments.
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Exam Format
- Exam Code: CNE-001
- Certification Level: Professional
- Exam Duration: 60 minutes / 1 hour
- Passing Score: 80% / 40 out of 50 correct answers
- Unscored Content: GAQM does not officially state separate unscored questions for this exam. Candidates should treat all exam questions as scored.
Exam Details
- Question Types: Multiple choice
- Number of Questions: 50 questions
- Hands-On Questions: The exam does not officially list hands-on lab questions. It assesses networking knowledge through multiple-choice questions.
Exam Policies
- Offline Proctoring: This exam is not listed as an offline Pearson VUE or test-center exam. It is conducted in AI-proctored online mode through GAQM.
- Online Proctoring: The exam can be taken anytime, anywhere within the voucher validity period through GAQM’s AI-proctored online exam system.
- Waiting Period: The exam voucher includes two attempts. If a candidate does not pass within two attempts, a new voucher must be purchased.
- Retake Fee: A new exam voucher must be purchased if the candidate fails both included attempts.
Certification Validity and Renewal
- Validity: Valid for life
- Renewal Options: No renewal is required because the certification is valid for life.
Exam Fee
- Base Fee: $150 USD for the Exam Voucher
- Premium Package with E-Course: $200 USD
- Standard E-Course Package: $70 USD
- Taxes: Country-specific VAT/GST may apply
- Example: In India, 18% tax applies, making the exam voucher total $177 USD ($150 + $27 tax), the premium package total $236 USD ($200 + $36 tax), and the standard e-course package total $82.60 USD ($70 + $12.60 tax)
Prerequisites
There are no formal prerequisites for taking the CNE-001 exam. GAQM states that completion of the e-course is not mandatory from the GAQMBok portal, but it is highly recommended because many exam questions are drawn from the e-course.It is recommended to have:
- Basic understanding of computer networks and internet concepts
- Familiarity with network elements, applications, and communication services
- Awareness of internet security, malware, and data protection practices
- Interest in designing, building, configuring, testing, and troubleshooting modern networks
Exam Topics
- Information Networks: Basic terms, advanced terms, networking basics, basic internet concepts, and internet security
- Applications: Computers in the workplace, telecommuting, electronic world concepts, ergonomics, safety, and environmental considerations
- Security: Being proactive, identifying yourself, protecting your data, understanding malware, and protecting systems against malware
- Network Engineering Concepts: Modern communication technologies, network protocols, middleware, service-enabling technologies, network design, network configuration, testing, and troubleshooting concepts
Intended Audience
The CNE certification is ideal for candidates who want to build or validate networking knowledge, including roles such as:
- Network Engineer
- Small-to-Medium Business Network Engineer
- Networking Professional
- Network Support Technician
- IT Support Engineer
Career Impact
Jobs You Can Get:
- Network Engineer, Network Support Technician, Network Administrator, IT Support Engineer, Technical Support Engineer, Field Network Technician, and Junior Network Analyst.
Average Salary:
- Varies by country — U.S.: $55,000–$90,000 USD,
- India: ₹3,50,000–₹10,00,000 INR,
- United Kingdom: £28,000–£50,000 GBP,
- UAE: 90,000–180,000 AED per year.
Why It’s Valuable:
- Networking remains a core IT skill, and this certification validates foundational network engineering knowledge, network security awareness, internet concepts, data protection, and practical understanding of modern communication technologies.
Exam Mode
The exam is proctored and can be taken:
- Online through GAQM’s AI-proctored exam system
- Through the “My Exam(s)” tab in the candidate’s GAQM profile after applying the voucher code
Exam Booking Link
- Book your CNE Exam via GAQM — Click here (https://gaqm.org/certifications/information_technology/cne)
Once you pass the exam
- Receive the Certified Network Engineer (CNE) certificate
- Receive an e-certificate and digital badge if you qualify in the exam
- Access certification details through your GAQM profile
- The certificate remains valid for life
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Top Reasons to Choose
Certified Network Engineer (CNE)
Strong Networking Foundation
The CNE certification builds essential knowledge of networking basics, internet concepts, applications, network security, malware protection, and data protection for candidates starting or developing network engineering careers.
Useful for Network Support Roles
This certification supports network engineers, IT support technicians, network administrators, technical support professionals, and candidates seeking practical networking knowledge for small, medium, corporate, or government environments.
Career Growth in IT Infrastructure
Networking skills remain important across cloud, cybersecurity, enterprise IT, telecom, managed services, and support roles where organizations need reliable connectivity, secure communication, and network troubleshooting.
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FAQ
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Who should take the Certified Network Engineer (CNE) exam?
The CNE exam is suitable for candidates who want to build networking knowledge or start a career in network engineering. It is useful for small-to-medium business network engineers, corporate networking professionals, government IT staff, IT support technicians, entry-level network administrators, and candidates seeking practical networking and security awareness.
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How difficult is the CNE exam?
The CNE exam is considered beginner to intermediate level because it focuses on networking basics, internet concepts, workplace applications, security awareness, malware protection, and data protection. Candidates must answer 50 multiple-choice questions in 60 minutes and score at least 80% to pass the certification exam successfully.
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Why does GAQM offer the CNE certification?
GAQM offers CNE to validate foundational network engineering knowledge required to understand modern communication technologies, network protocols, service-enabling technologies, internet concepts, and network security. The certification helps candidates demonstrate readiness to design, build, configure, test, and troubleshoot basic modern networks and networked services effectively.
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What tools and resources can be used to prepare for the CNE exam?
Candidates can prepare using the official GAQM course outline, e-course, sample exam, premium package, and structured study of information networks, networking basics, internet concepts, internet security, workplace applications, telecommuting, electronic communication, malware protection, data protection, user identification, and basic network engineering concepts.
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Is the CNE certification still valuable in 2026?
Yes, CNE remains useful in 2026 because networking is still the foundation of IT infrastructure, cloud access, cybersecurity, remote work, telecom, and digital services. Professionals who understand network basics, security awareness, internet technologies, and troubleshooting concepts remain valuable across support, administration, and infrastructure roles.
