topic Re: CCSE Update R80 - New exam available now! in Training and Certification

CCSE Update R80 - New exam available now!

Danny — Sun, 29 Sep 2019 18:58:55 GMT

Check Point Certified Security Expert Update exam is now available on Pearson VUE!

This exam is based on the R80.10 CCSE certification training course. If you ever held a CCSE certification, even if it is currently expired, you are eligible for this Update exam. So you don't need to start over with CCSA R80.

Exam code: 156-915.80
Language: English

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Check Point Certification FAQ

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Quick reference for Check Points new R80 exam numbers:

156-215.80 – CCSA
156-315.80 – CCSE
156-915.80 – CCSE Update

Re: CCSE Update R80 - New exam available now!

Mark_Fabek — Mon, 18 Sep 2017 15:07:40 GMT

Hey @all,

is it possible to extend my CCSE Certification (156-315.77) with CCSE Update 156-915.77 or do I need to take 156.915.80?

Thanks in advance.

Mark

Re: CCSE Update R80 - New exam available now!

Jason_Tugwell — Mon, 18 Sep 2017 15:14:13 GMT

The 156.915.80 is the correct exam for CCSE extension.

Thank you,

Jason Tugwell - Certification Manager

Re: CCSE Update R80 - New exam available now!

Mark_Fabek — Mon, 18 Sep 2017 16:38:06 GMT

Hello Jason,

thanks for your quick reply.

Is there any Study Guide on CCSE R.80?
I can only find one for R.77.

Would be good to know what the exam topics will be.

Also could you please explain why I can choose 156-915.77 on the PearsonVUE Page when it's not valid anymore for an extension?

Thanks!

Mark

Re: CCSE Update R80 - New exam available now!

Jason_Tugwell — Mon, 18 Sep 2017 16:58:41 GMT

A study guide has not been published yet and I do not have a release date for that at this time.

The PV site doesn't have the logic to prevent you from taking this exam, we are working with them to prevent this from happening.

Thanks,

Jason

Re: CCSE Update R80 - New exam available now!

_Jelle — Mon, 26 Feb 2018 10:11:13 GMT

Hi,

Thank you for posting this information, i am currently CCSE Certified (R77.30) and want to certify myself for the 156-915.80 exam. How can i prepare if there isn't any study material available?

I did participate on a R80.10 training so i have the R80.10 CCSE study books. Is that sufficient to pass this exam?

Kind regards,

Jelle Hazenberg

Re: CCSE Update R80 - New exam available now!

Danny — Mon, 26 Feb 2018 11:07:37 GMT

To check if you are ready for the exam I suggest taking the CCSE R80 practice exam as described here.

R80 Practice Exams

R80 Practice Exams - Available Now!

Re: CCSE Update R80 - New exam available now!

Kristof_Vermael — Mon, 13 Aug 2018 19:20:43 GMT

Today, I took the CCSE R80.10 update exam and I must say, i'm a bit frustrated about the quality off the exam. I have about 10 years of experience with Check point and I passed the exam so my frustration is not based on a failure.

I found a lot of typo's in the exam and a lot of wrong questions, like questions that are not even a sentence, questions where Check Point forgot the NOT statement and 3 of the 4 answers were correct, really stupid question you should never ask, ...

The most funniest one was a typical auto correct error I also get when typing the commands in for example an email, Check Point managed to get this auto correct error in 3 off the 4 answers, so what should you choose at this point, the answer you know that is correct but has an auto correct answer in the CLI command, or ... .

I would love to review your questions and make this a decent exam, but I think you have employees that get paid for that, or did you hire an intern for this one ?

Please Check Point, fix this quality because I should not feel frustrated after passing an exam.

Re: CCSE Update R80 - New exam available now!

Martin_Raska — Fri, 17 Aug 2018 07:02:48 GMT

Hi,

thanks for info, I must add that its not only CCSM but also CCSE, where are questions about IPSO and SPLAT, which should be deleted because the exam is about R80.10 and Gaia and not some prehistoric versions and platforms which are unsupported for few years.

It looks like those exams are not really tested by Check Point employees.

Re: CCSE Update R80 - New exam available now!

_Val_ — Fri, 17 Aug 2018 08:18:38 GMT

Kristof and all, your feedback is very important. Check Point Certification manager Jason Tugwell‌ is also a #CheckMates user. Feel free to send him a personal message if you have suggestions on improving the exam quality.

Also, with PeasonVue there is an option to provide feedback during the certification. There is a feedback option for each question. Such input is collected and reviewed by Check Point Educational Services on the regular basis.

Re: CCSE Update R80 - New exam available now!

Martin_Raska — Fri, 17 Aug 2018 08:49:37 GMT

Valeri,

I have reported a couple of emails about text mistake in instructor manuals, presentation and other "instructor tools" like this CCSA R80 study guide, where I think a couple of questions are really not OK. Feedback was provided directly to the certification team and Jason, but nothing happened.

You can check study guide yourself and review it, I'd like to know your opinion,

https://www.checkpoint.com/downloads/professional-services/training/r80-system-administrator-study-guide.pdf

Questions like:

The SmartConsole categories established for objects representing physical and virtual network components, and logical components?

I think the better approach could be that someone from highly skilled technicians should take the CCSE and CCSM exams and provide relevant feedback what must be changed.

Re: CCSE Update R80 - New exam available now!

_Val_ — Fri, 17 Aug 2018 10:21:56 GMT

Thanks again, I will check what can be done. I have to stress Education Services team is a small and under a lot of stress. I am pretty sure they will look into this as soon as they physically can.

Re: CCSE Update R80 - New exam available now!

Kristof_Vermael — Fri, 17 Aug 2018 12:08:52 GMT

Hello Valeri,

I comment a lot of question on the exam, but I never got any feedback on it !

Being a small team cannot be an excuse for this kind of quality. You pay 250$ dollar for an exam that has not been reviewed, with the possibility that you fail the exam due to wrong questions, typo's, wrong sentences, ... .

I hope these question writers are not Check Point code writers also !

Re: CCSE Update R80 - New exam available now!

_Val_ — Fri, 17 Aug 2018 12:45:27 GMT

I can give you my word the exam feedback is being reviewed. It is not part of the procedure to provide feedback on it, though.

Re: CCSE Update R80 - New exam available now!

Jason_Tugwell — Fri, 17 Aug 2018 17:06:54 GMT

Kristof Vermaelen‌ and Martin Raska‌

I do take the exam quality issues seriously and welcome any feedback or criticism.

While many hands (including highly skilled engineers and instructors) are involved in the exam creation process, there is still room for improvement.

In addition to making comments during an exam, I encourage you to reach out to me to properly address your concerns. I will look into these as soon as I can. Not all comments can be addressed or changed immediately, but they will be reviewed.

Regarding issues with the courseware content and instructor tools, please send these to the Courseware Team. I can assure you that a renewed focus is being made to improve this content and any future concerns will not be ignored.

Thanks,

Tug

Re: CCSE Update R80 - New exam available now!

_Val_ — Fri, 17 Aug 2018 17:31:14 GMT

Thanks Tug

Re: CCSE Update R80 - New exam available now!

Kristof_Vermael — Tue, 25 Sep 2018 18:47:37 GMT

Thanks and no thanks !

His mailbox is forwarded to /dev/null . My guess, in two years I will get the same quality of exam

Re: CCSE Update R80 - New exam available now!

_Val_ — Wed, 26 Sep 2018 18:22:46 GMT

Are you answering to me or to Tug? You can address him directly, you know. Here or by all emails above. If you suspect they are not read, put me on CC, although your suspicion is without foundation

Re: CCSE Update R80 - New exam available now!

Kristof_Vermael — Thu, 27 Sep 2018 06:08:58 GMT

Hey Valeri,

I've sent Jason two mails, a month ago and I was referring to his.

That is something typical, posting on a forum messages like 'I do take the exam quality issues seriously and welcome any feedback or criticism ..... I encourage you to reach out to me to properly address your concerns. ', but not responding to any feedback or criticism.

I rest my case, I have tried to do something

Re: CCSE Update R80 - New exam available now!

_Val_ — Thu, 27 Sep 2018 07:48:53 GMT

I will let Jason Tugwell‌ to answer that.