Certification

LACNIC Certification Exam

Students of any of the three specializations available on the LACNIC Campus—ISP, Data Center, or Campus Network Operation—may now take an in-person or online certification exam. This exam formally validates the technical knowledge acquired by students and awards an official certificate issued by LACNIC and recognized across the region that can serve to support and promote the professional development of network operators in Latin America and the Caribbean.

Online Certification Exam

What to expect

Format: Online and theoretical

Structure: 30 multiple-choice questions

Cost: Free

Language: Spanish

Identity verification and proctoring: The exam is administered through the Proctorio platform, which verifies the participant’s identity, safeguards the content of the exam, and ensures the validity of responses.

Preparing for the exam: An instructional video will be provided containing guidelines that must be followed to help ensure the exam is completed properly.

Examination requirements

Having completed the three levels of the selected specialization, i.e., ISP Networks, Data Center Networks, or Campus Networks.

Exam dates

The online certification exam is available in the different editions announced on this website and requires prior registration. For information on exam dates and availability, please contact campus@lacnic.net

In-Person Certification Exam

What to expect

Format: In-person and theoretical

Structure: 30 multiple-choice questions

Cost: Free

Language: Spanish

Venue: The exam will be administered in a dedicated room at LACNIC events

Methodology: The exam is taken on the participant’s computer, with in-person support from Campus instructors.

Examination requirements

Having completed the required courses* of the selected specialization, i.e., ISP Networks, Data Center Networks, or Campus Networks. Participants who have completed all courses corresponding to the three levels of the selected specialization may also take the exam.

Exam dates

The in-person certification exam is offered at both LACNIC annual events (May and October) and requires prior registration. For information on exam dates and availability, please contact campus@lacnic.net