What are the NSE 8 certification requirements and prerequisites?

The initial assessment for the updated NSE 8 Certification consists of two practical exams:

1. Pass the NSE 8 Core exam
2. Pass one NSE 8 Elective exam within one year of passing the Core exam module

You must first pass the core exam before moving on to the elective exam. Passing only the core exam is not a certification. You must pass both practical exam modules to obtain the NSE 8 certification.

To be eligible to schedule the Core exam, you must have the following certifications active as prerequisites: 

1. NSE 4 certification
2. NSE 5 or NSE 6 certification
3. NSE 7 certification on the same track as the NSE 5 or NSE 6 certification

The NSE 8 Core exam will be on-site only and available after July 15, 2026. To schedule the NSE 8 core or elective exam module, see How do I schedule my NSE 8 practical exams? 

The NSE8_812 written exam does not replace the NSE 4, NSE 5 or NSE 6, and NSE 7 certification prerequisites because it doesn't align with the updated practical exams.