Nutanix Certified Professional - Cloud Native
Exam Code: NCP-CN
The Nutanix Certified Professional - Cloud Native certification validates your ability to deploy, configure, optimize, troubleshoot, and perform administrative tasks on Nutanix Kubernetes Platform (NKP) clusters.
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Exam Format
- Exam Code: NCP-CN
- Certification Level: Professional
- Exam Duration: 120 minutes
- Passing Score: 3000 on a scaled score range of 1000–6000
- Unscored Content: Nutanix does not officially disclose separate unscored questions for this exam. Candidates should treat all questions as scored unless stated otherwise during the exam
Exam Details
- Question Types: Multiple choice and multiple response
- Number of Questions: 75 questions
- Hands-On Questions: The exam does not include hands-on lab questions. It is a proctored exam consisting of multiple-choice and multiple-response questions based on real-world Nutanix Kubernetes Platform administration scenarios.
Exam Policies
- Offline Proctoring: The exam can be taken in person at select test centres. Candidates must arrive at least 15 minutes before the exam start time with a valid government-issued ID.
- Online Proctoring: The exam can be taken through remote proctoring using a secure, locked-down, monitored browser-based testing environment.
- Waiting Period: A 7-day waiting period is required between failed exam attempts.
- Retake Fee: Each retake attempt must be paid for individually. After three failed attempts, candidates must wait 60 days and contact Nutanix University to request an exam attempt reset.
Certification Validity and Renewal
- Validity: 3 years
- Renewal Options: Recertify by renewing the existing certification, passing an equivalent NCP-level exam in another certification track, or passing the NCM-MCI exam.
Exam Fee
- Base Fee: $200 USD per attempt
- Taxes: Country-specific taxes may apply.
- Example: In India, 18% tax applies, making the total $236 USD ($200 + $36 tax)
Prerequisites
There are no formal prerequisites for taking the Nutanix Certified Professional - Cloud Native exam. However, it is recommended to have:
- 6–12 months of experience building and managing Kubernetes clusters
- 6–12 months of experience working with Linux
- 6 months of experience with a Kubernetes platform or applicable training
- Foundational knowledge of target platforms
- Basic understanding of networking and cloud-native concepts
- Certified Kubernetes Administrator (CKA)-level knowledge
- Completion of the Nutanix Kubernetes Platform Administration (NKPA) course is recommended
Exam Topics
- Prepare the Environment for an NKP Deployment: Seed a private registry, create a bootstrap cluster, determine license tiers, prepare a bastion host, build machine images or prepare nodes, and gather target provider information
- Manage Building an NKP Cluster: Customize and deploy clusters, customize and deploy Kommander, and apply appropriate licenses
- Perform Day 2 Operations: Configure authentication and authorization, logging, backup and recovery, performance and health monitoring, cluster autoscaling, and lifecycle management
- Conduct NKP Fleet Management: Configure workspaces, deploy workload clusters, attach and detach clusters, configure projects, and configure platform applications
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Intended Audience
The Nutanix Certified Professional - Cloud Native certification is ideal for professionals who build, manage, and operate Kubernetes environments using Nutanix Kubernetes Platform, including roles such as:
- DevOps Engineer
- Cloud Engineer
- NKP Administrator
- Platform Administrator
- Platform Engineer
- Solution Architect
- Developer
- Systems Engineer
- Site Reliability Engineer
Career Impact
Jobs You Can Get:
- DevOps Engineer,
- Cloud Engineer,
- Platform Engineer,
- Kubernetes Administrator,
- Site Reliability Engineer,
- Systems Engineer,
- Cloud Native Engineer, etc.
Average Salary: Varies by country —
- U.S.: $90,000–$150,000 USD,
- India: ₹6,00,000–₹22,00,000 INR,
- United Kingdom: £40,000–£80,000 GBP,
- UAE: 120,000–250,000 AED per year.
Why It’s Valuable:
- It validates practical skills in Kubernetes operations, Nutanix Kubernetes Platform administration, Day-2 operations, fleet management, and cloud-native infrastructure management.
Exam Mode
The exam is proctored and can be taken either:
- In-person at select authorized test centres
- Online through remote proctoring
Exam Booking Link
- Book your Nutanix Certified Professional - Cloud Native Exam via Nutanix University — Click here (https://www.nutanix.com/support-services/training-certification/certifications/certification-details-nutanix-certified-professional-cloud-native-v6-10)
Once you pass the exam:
- Earn the Nutanix Certified Professional - Cloud Native certification
- Receive a digital badge from Credly
- Access certification benefits such as use of the NCP-CN logo, Nutanix Certification store access, discounts on Nutanix events, and early access to educational programs
- Log in to Nutanix University or Credly to access your certification record and digital badge
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Top Reasons to Choose
Nutanix Certified Professional - Cloud Native
High Demand for Kubernetes Platform Skills
Organizations adopting cloud-native applications need professionals who can deploy, manage, scale, and troubleshoot Kubernetes platforms. This certification validates practical NKP and Kubernetes administration skills for modern infrastructure roles.
Strong Focus on Day-2 Cloud Native Operations
The exam covers real operational tasks such as authentication, logging, backup and recovery, monitoring, autoscaling, lifecycle management, and fleet management across Nutanix Kubernetes Platform environments.
Career Growth and Nutanix Recognition
As an official Nutanix Professional-level certification, NCP-CN helps demonstrate cloud-native expertise and supports career growth in DevOps, platform engineering, cloud engineering, and SRE roles.
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FAQ
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Who should take the Nutanix Certified Professional - Cloud Native exam?
The NCP-CN exam is ideal for DevOps engineers, cloud engineers, platform administrators, NKP administrators, Kubernetes administrators, solution architects, developers, systems engineers, and SRE professionals who deploy, manage, and troubleshoot Kubernetes environments using Nutanix Kubernetes Platform.
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How difficult is the NCP-CN exam?
The difficulty level of the NCP-CN exam is considered moderate to challenging. Candidates should understand Kubernetes administration, Linux, networking, NKP deployment, Kommander, authentication, logging, backup and recovery, monitoring, autoscaling, and fleet management. Hands-on NKP and Kubernetes experience is strongly recommended.
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Why does Nutanix offer the Cloud Native certification?
Nutanix offers this certification to validate the skills required to deploy, configure, optimize, troubleshoot, and administer Nutanix Kubernetes Platform clusters. It helps organizations identify professionals who can manage cloud-native Kubernetes environments effectively.
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What tools and resources can be used to prepare for the NCP-CN exam?
Candidates can prepare using official Nutanix resources, including: • Nutanix Certified Professional - Cloud Native Exam Blueprint Guide • Nutanix Kubernetes Platform Administration (NKPA) course • Nutanix University • Nutanix Kubernetes Platform documentation • Nutanix Community resources • Hands-on practice with NKP, Kubernetes, Linux, Kommander, logging, monitoring, backup, and cluster lifecycle management
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Is the Nutanix Certified Professional - Cloud Native certification still valuable in 2026?
Yes, the NCP-CN certification remains valuable in 2026. Kubernetes, platform engineering, cloud-native operations, and hybrid multicloud infrastructure skills continue to be in demand, and Nutanix Kubernetes Platform is relevant for organizations modernizing application infrastructure.
