The Network Design Credential
The CQNA certification validates your ability to design quantum networking solutions for enterprise and government environments: QKD system evaluation, key management integration, trusted-node deployment, and hybrid QKD-PQC network architecture.
Who Earns the CQNA
Network architects, security architects, telecommunications planners, and senior technical consultants designing quantum-secured communications infrastructure.
Path to CQNA
- Hold an active CQNE certification
- Complete the Certified Quantum Network Architect (CQNA) Training course
- Pass the CQNA certification exam
Exam Format
- Proctored exam. Supervision, location and recording vary by sitting and are confirmed when you book. See the Candidate Guide
- 120 questions in total: 110 scored plus 10 unscored pilot items
- 180 minutes, closed book
- Recommended preparation: the training course plus 30–50 hours of independent study
- Scenario-based questions testing applied competence
- Passing score: 700 on a 100–900 scale, set to a criterion-referenced standard
- Pilot items appear alongside scored items without being identified, and they do not count toward your result
- Results delivered promptly after completion
- Retakes: available 14 days after a first attempt and 30 days between later attempts, up to four attempts in any twelve months. First retake US$299, later retakes at the standard US$699 exam fee
Certification Details
- Digital badge issued upon certification, verifiable at cqna.pro
- Post-nominal designation: CQNA
- Valid for three years from the date of certification
- Annual maintenance fee: US$149 (covers all active Quantum Academy credentials)
- Renewal: 60 CPE credits per three-year cycle, with a minimum of 15 in each year. The annual maintenance fee covers CPE-based renewal. The Candidate Guide sets out what counts, and our CPE credits page shows what each course earns
- Or renew by re-examination on the current version of the exam (US$399)
Pricing
| Option | Price |
|---|---|
| CQNA exam only | US$699 |
| On-demand training + exam bundle | US$2,999 |
| Live online training + exam bundle | US$3,499 |
| In-person training + exam bundle | US$3,999 |
Verify a Credential Holder
Send the candidate’s full name to validation@quantumacademy.com.
The CQNA is a private professional credential issued by Quantum Academy, a trade name of Post-Quantum Institute. It is not a government-issued license, an accredited degree, or academic credit. Earning it does not guarantee employment, promotion, regulatory approval, or any other specific outcome. Quantum Academy programs are educational and informational only, and are not legal, compliance, or engineering advice.