Validate Your Skills
Prove your ability to monitor, manage, and optimize IT infrastructure using Nagios.
Advance Your Career
Prove you’re serious about advancing your skills and ready to take on new challenges.
Build Confidence
Gain recognition for your hands-on experience with Nagios Core in real-world environments.
The Nagios Certified Professional – Core certification exam is designed to test the skills of an individual who uses Nagios Core on a frequent basis.
This individual should have a good understanding of how Nagios Core works, as well as knowledge of monitoring terminology.
Topics covered include handling outages, investigating incidents, acknowledging alerts, scheduling downtime, generating reports, and general use. Designed for IT professionals, administrators, helpdesk staff, and end users.
Nagios Certified Professional Exam Details
Test Questions
75
Time Limit
75 Minutes
Price
$199 USD
Certification Validity
2 Years
Suggested Study Material
Suggested Training Program
Basic Training
Prerequisites
None
The Nagios Certified Administrator – Core certification exam is designed to test the skills of an individual who is responsible for managing the day-to-day operations and maintenance of a Nagios Core installation.
This individual should be capable of designing, implementing, and supporting a Nagios Core installation. Topics covered include graphing and trending, distributed monitoring, passive checks, performance tuning, agents, and other advanced topics. Designed for IT professionals and administrators.
Nagios Certified Administrator Exam Details
Test Questions
110
Time Limit
110 Minutes
Price
$299 USD
Certification Validity
2 Years
Suggested Study Material
Suggested Training Program
Advanced Training
Prerequisites
Must pass the Nagios Certified Professional – Core Exam
The Nagios Certified Professional – Core certification exam is designed to test the skills of an individual who uses Nagios Core on a frequent basis.
This individual should have a good understanding of how Nagios Core works, as well as knowledge of monitoring terminology.
Topics covered include handling outages, investigating incidents, acknowledging alerts, scheduling downtime, generating reports, and general use. Designed for IT professionals, administrators, helpdesk staff, and end users.
Nagios Certified Professional Exam Details
Test Questions
75
Time Limit
75 Minutes
Price
$199 USD
Certification Validity
2 Years
Suggested Study Material
Suggested Training Program
Basic Training
Prerequisites
None
The Nagios Certified Administrator – Core certification exam is designed to test the skills of an individual who is responsible for managing the day-to-day operations and maintenance of a Nagios Core installation.
This individual should be capable of designing, implementing, and supporting a Nagios Core installation. Topics covered include graphing and trending, distributed monitoring, passive checks, performance tuning, agents, and other advanced topics. Designed for IT professionals and administrators.
Nagios Certified Administrator Exam Details
Test Questions
110
Time Limit
110 Minutes
Price
$299 USD
Certification Validity
2 Years
Suggested Study Material
Suggested Training Program
Advanced Training
Prerequisites
Must pass the Nagios Certified Professional – Core Exam
1. Create an account with our certification partner TesTrac.
2. Add an exam to your cart and schedule your exam.
3. You will receive an email within one business day with a link to schedule your exam.
4. Upon completing the exam, you will receive your certificate via email within three business days from [email protected].
Minimum Technology Requirements For The Exam
1.
Valid ID to prove you are the candidate.
2.
A quiet room free from distractions.
3.
A functional computer with 1 GB of RAM or higher.
4.
A stable wired high-speed internet connection (minimum 3 Mbps). A wireless internet connection is not recommended.
5.
A webcam with 1280 x 600 video pixel resolution or better (laptop cameras are acceptable).
6.
Working speakers connected to the computer.
7.
A microphone connected to the computer (consider a webcam with a built-in microphone).
8.
Use a compatible browser. Chrome and Edge are preferred, but Firefox and Safari are also supported.
Our certification prep guides help prepare you to successfully understand Nagios and pass your exam.
Before Scheduling Your Exam
Nagios certification provides professionals with the following benefits:
Minimum Technology Requirements For The Exam
1.
Valid ID to prove you are the candidate.
2.
A quiet room free from distractions.
3.
A functional computer with 1 GB of RAM or higher.
4.
A stable wired high-speed internet connection (minimum 3 Mbps). A wireless internet connection is not recommended.
5.
A webcam with 1280 x 600 video pixel resolution or better (laptop cameras are acceptable).
6.
Working speakers connected to the computer.
7.
A microphone connected to the computer (consider a webcam with a built-in microphone).
8.
Use a compatible browser. Chrome and Edge are preferred, but Firefox and Safari are also supported.
Our certification prep guides help prepare you to successfully understand Nagios and pass your exam.
Before Scheduling Your Exam
Nagios certification provides professionals with the following benefits:
Nagios offers two certification exams:
Note: You must pass the Professional exam before taking the Administrator exam.
If you’re an IT professional, sysadmin, or network engineer using Nagios Core to monitor and manage infrastructure, this certification is for you. It’s designed to validate your skills and give you official recognition for the work you already do.
We recommend gaining hands-on experience with Nagios Core, reviewing the official product documentation, and familiarizing yourself with best practices to effectively prepare for the exam.
Suggested Study Material:
The exam is delivered online via TesTrac, a professional testing service. All exams are taken remotely with a live proctor.
The minimum technology requirements for taking the exam are as follows:
Please test all your equipment before the exam. If this is the first time you are using a Zoom meeting, you will need to give your computer permission to share the screen, video, and microphone. Please ensure that:
Note: Tablets, Chromebooks, and iPads are not allowed to be used. You must have a laptop or workstation.
Review the Nagios Certification Agreement (PDF). By purchasing or taking a Nagios certification test, you agree to the terms of this agreement.
Create an account with our certification partner TesTrac. Add an exam to your cart and purchase the exam. You will receive an email within one business day with a link to schedule your exam.
Note: You can cancel or reschedule up to 48 hours before your reservation.
The cost for the Nagios certification exams is as follows:
Payment is made at the start of your scheduled exam session via credit card.
Yes, retakes are allowed. Additional fees may apply.
You’ll be contacted within 1–2 weeks after your exam with details about obtaining your certificate. Once certified, you can view and verify your certification online.
Nagios certifications are valid for two years. We recommend staying current by reviewing new releases, best practices, and retesting as needed to maintain your credentials.
For any additional questions about the certification process, please contact us at [email protected].
