Become Certified AI CloudOps Engineer

A certification for infrastructure professionals that validates the knowledge and skills required to work with AI Cloud.

For individuals

Prove your skills and proficiency

Earn an official Nebius certificate and a Credly digital badge to share on socials.

For customers

Get the most from Nebius

Build in-house expertise to maximize the value of the Nebius ecosystem.

For partners

Certify your team

Become a company that customers rely on to build Nebius AI Cloud solutions.

Nebius Certified AI CloudOps Engineer

Every Nebius customer needs this person from day one.

They are professionals who have the skills to keep GPU clusters running day-to-day. They are able to deploy standard environments from templates, manage user access, monitor dashboards, restart failed nodes, and escalate issues they cannot resolve.

AI Cloud Path for Infrastructure Roles

This path is designed for DevOps Engineers, Infrastructure Engineers, Cloud Engineers, and System Administrators looking to advance their expertise in modern AI cloud platforms and validate their skills.

What is inside the exam

AI CloudOps Engineer Certification validates the knowledge, skills, and abilities required across the following domains.

For a detailed breakdown of exam domains, objectives, and other important information, please refer to the Exam Guide.

Exam format

Delivery method

Delivered remotely via a partner exam platform with AI-assisted proctoring.

Duration

The exam lasts 60 minutes and includes 20–30 multiple-choice questions.

Prerequisites

There are no specific prerequisites or eligibility requirements

ID verification

Required before the exam and takes only about a minute.

Secure browser

Install a secure browser before the exam. Setup takes just a few minutes.

Registration fee

Pay just $1 with a bank card during the early-bird period (the regular price is $100)

Exclusive early bird deal

Register for the exam today and secure your special $1 offer.

The regular price will be $100 once general availability begins.

How to get certified

Prepare for the exam

  • Join the Nebius Builder Program to get free credits

  • Take training on the Nebius Academy platform (coming soon)

  • Explore documentation, webinar recordings, and more

Register on exam platform

  • Use a promo code if applicable
  • Make a payment using a bank card

Take online proctored exam

  • Available anytime that suits you
  • 20–30 questions in 60 minutes

Earn your credentials

Get a digital badge and official certificate, plus additional benefits

Your certification benefits

Get a Nebius certificate

  • Instantly verifiable online with a unique ID
  • Shareable on LinkedIn and other socials
  • Recognized by the AI Cloud community

Digital badge

Add your credential to your Credly Badge Wallet to showcase it alongside achievements from other vendors.

Free credits

Pass the exam and receive a promo code that grants free credits to build, test, and launch your proof of concept using Nebius resources.

Physical trophy

Be among the first to take the exam and receive a physical trophy* to complement your digital credentials.

All our certifications

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AI Cloud Ops

Role-based certification for tech professionals focused on building infrastructure in the AI Cloud and deploying AI/ML workloads without requiring architecture decisions.

Q3

AI App Builder

Certification for engineers who build AI-powered applications on Nebius Token Factory and integrate Models into products via API using RAG pipelines, AI agents, fine-tuning.

Q3

AI Infrastructure Engineer

Role-based certification for experienced DevOps and CloudOps Engineers who build and maintain GPU infrastructure by implementing architects’ designs — configuring networking, validating performance, and troubleshooting complex failures to ensure cluster health and efficiency.

Q3

AI Solutions Architect

Advanced role-based certification for AI Infrastructure Engineers responsible for designing end-to-end AI infrastructure solutions on Nebius Cloud, bridging machine learning workload requirements with underlying infrastructure while serving as a strategic advisor to stakeholders.

Designed by Nebius Academy

Certifications are developed and maintained by Nebius Academy.

  • Explore our training programs for individuals, teams, and companies on the website.
  • For any certification inquiries, please contact us at academy@nebius.com.

FAQ

Nebius Certifications validate your skills in AI cloud technologies and demonstrate your ability to perform specific job tasks using Nebius products and services. These certifications are recognized by our partners, customers, and Nebius itself. To earn a certification, you must pass an exam.

Nebius Academy also provides a wide range of training programs focused on different AI domains, not necessarily related to Nebius products. Learners can earn achievements and digital badges for completing courses or developing specific skills. These are usually granted without a formal exam.

You can earn both — they complement each other nicely!

The provided information and prices do not constitute an offer or invitation to make offers or invitation to buy, sell or otherwise use any services, products and/or resources referred to on this website, and may be changed by Nebius at any time.

All images displayed on this website are for illustrative and advertising purposes only. The actual appearance, characteristics, or availability of any depicted items may differ materially or may not exist. Any credentials issued to users are subject to change at Nebius’s sole discretion, including but not limited to their design, format, content, and other attributes.

* “Trophy” refers to a physical prize, such as a statuette, T-shirt, or other item, subject to availability. No substitution or cash equivalent will be provided. Offer available to a limited number of participants.

Nebius Certifications are provided by Nebius Academy and are subject to the Certification Terms of Use, available at: https://docs.academy.nebius.com/certification-exam-terms-of-service/

Use of Nebius Cloud services is subject to compliance with the Nebius Cloud Terms of Use, available at: https://docs.nebius.com/legal/terms-of-use/