The Quantum Networking Foundation
The CQNE certification validates your understanding of quantum networking and quantum key distribution (QKD) technology at a level sufficient for informed evaluation, deployment planning, and security analysis.
Who Earns the CQNE
Network engineers, security architects, telecommunications engineers, and technical consultants evaluating quantum-secured communications.
Path to CQNE
- No prerequisite certification required
- Complete the Certified Quantum Network Engineer (CQNE) Training course
- Pass the CQNE certification exam
Exam Format
- Proctored exam. Supervision, location and recording vary by sitting and are confirmed when you book. See the Candidate Guide
- 100 questions in total: 90 scored plus 10 unscored pilot items
- 150 minutes, closed book
- Recommended preparation: the training course plus 20–40 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 and are not identified in the exam; they do not affect 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$599 exam fee
Certification Details
- Digital badge issued upon certification, verifiable at cqne.pro
- Post-nominal designation: CQNE
- 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. CPE-based renewal is included in the annual maintenance fee
- Or renew by re-examination on the current version of the exam (US$399)
What Comes Next
CQNE holders may pursue CQNA – Certified Quantum Network Architect.
Pricing
| Option | Price |
|---|---|
| CQNE exam only | US$599 |
| Online training + exam bundle | US$2,399 |
| In-person training + exam bundle | US$3,399 |
Verify a Credential Holder
Send the candidate’s full name to validation@quantumacademy.com.
The CQNE 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.