Certification - Exam Dates & Fees

Mark Your Calendar: 2025-2026 Testing Windows and Application Deadlines

Testing Window Application Deadline
July 7 - 18, 2025 May 31, 2025
November 3 - 17, 2025 October 10, 2025
February 16 - March 6, 2026 (In-person at NDA Annual Convention & Expo) January 9, 2026
May 4 - 20, 2026 April 3, 2026

CDS Exam Fees

Initial Exam Fee (1st Time Application Only) $595 USD (NDA Members) | $755 USD (Non-Members)
Retake Exam Fee $445 USD

CDT Exam Fees

*Special Pricing Until June 13, 2025: $240 for NDA Members and Non-Members

Initial Exam Fee (1st Time Application Only) $300 USD (NDA Members) | $450 USD (Non-Members)
Retake Exam Fee $225 USD

*All exam application fees are non-refundable.


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