BICSI now describes INST1 as a non-renewable certificate (no CEC renewal). Exam application fee USD 335 member / USD 400 non-member (includes first attempt via Pearson VUE); retest USD 135/200; USD 135 virtual walk-in hands-on exam fee if not taking the course.
Issuer
BICSI
Industry
Cloud & Infrastructure
Domain
Data Center
Level
Beginner
Exam fee
$400 — verified 2026-09-25
Prerequisites & eligibility
Training: BICSI IN101 course
Renewal & maintenance
Does not expire (Non-renewable certificate (BICSI)).