How much does Cisco Certified CyberOps Associate (CBROPS) cost?
The 200-201 voucher is $300, and a retake is another $300. Every figure on this page links to the vendor page it came from.
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Practise CyberOps Associate questions in the meantimeRealistic total
$300 to $1000
The low figure is one voucher with free study material. The high figure allows for paid study material and one retake.
Voucher price from Cisco, exam pricing and registration ↗. Prices are the published US list price and change; the link is there so you can check.
Cost breakdown
| Item | Cost | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| Exam voucher | $300 | The published US list price for one attempt at 200-201. |
| Retake | $300 | A second attempt costs the same as the first. |
| Cisco U. training | Varies | Optional subscription. The exam topics are published for free, and free packet captures and log samples cover most of the practice you need. |
Exam pricing from Cisco, exam pricing and registration ↗.
Ways to bring the cost down
Free packet captures and log samples
Two thirds of CBROPS is telemetry analysis, and there are extensive free public capture and log datasets to practise on, so prep can cost little beyond the exam.
Military and veteran funding
Cisco exams are covered under DoD COOL and are eligible for GI Bill reimbursement.
What a retake costs
A retake costs another $300, the same as the first attempt. That single line is larger than every other avoidable cost on this page combined, which is why practising until your mock scores clear the pass line is the cheapest thing you can do.
Check Cisco's current retake policy for the waiting period between attempts before you rebook.
Retake pricing from Cisco, exam pricing and registration ↗.
What renewal costs across the full cycle
CyberOps Associate lasts three years. Renew with 30 continuing education credits or by passing a higher Cisco exam.
Cycle length: 3 years. Cisco associate certifications last three years. Renew by earning continuing education credits or by passing a higher Cisco exam.
Typical preparation budget
Preparation for CyberOps Associate can genuinely cost nothing. The realistic range people spend is $0 to $400, and the top of that range buys convenience rather than a better chance of passing.
Our questions, explanations, and cheat sheets are free, and the explanation is never paywalled. That is the part of a paid practice set you are actually buying, so it is the part we do not charge for.
The cheapest way to avoid the $300 line on this page is to be ready before you book. Free CyberOps Associate practice questions with a full explanation on every answer.
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