Step 2 - purchase

Once you feel that you're ready to conquer the exam, head to https://www.openstack.org/coa/ and click on Get Started. After signing in, you will be directed to checkout to purchase your exam. The OpenStack Foundation accepts all major credit cards, and costs $300.00 USD as of September 2017 (subject to change, so keep an eye on the website). You can also get a free retake within 12 months of the original exam purchase date if you do not pass on the first attempt.