topic Re: CCSM did not get automatically added in Training and Certification

CCSM did not get automatically added

RicardoT — Sat, 09 Nov 2024 19:09:43 GMT

Hi,

I current have my CCSA, CCSE, CCTA and a few days ago I got my CCCS.
I did get an email that my CCSE date was extended by an extra year (so 3 years?)

But I would have expected the CCSM to get added since I did 2 infinity exams.

Any ideas?

Kind regards,

Ricardo

Re: CCSM did not get automatically added

Chris_Atkinson — Sun, 10 Nov 2024 00:04:48 GMT

Which order were the exams completed in?

Note sometimes the process can take a few weeks.

Re: CCSM did not get automatically added

RicardoT — Sun, 10 Nov 2024 04:14:54 GMT

Hi Chris,

The order was CCSA, CCTA, CCSE and then CCCS.

Kind regards,

Ricardo

Re: CCSM did not get automatically added

Chris_Atkinson — Sun, 10 Nov 2024 12:16:00 GMT

Officially you need to pass the two specialization exams _after_ the CCSE to qualify.

Refer: https://www.checkpoint.com/downloads/training/check-point-certification-faq.pdf

https://support.checkpoint.com/results/sk/sk163417

Re: CCSM did not get automatically added

RicardoT — Sun, 10 Nov 2024 07:23:38 GMT

But that's a bit insane isn't it? Because I did the same exams in a different order, I suddenly don't qualify?

Because if I switched the CCTA and CCSE around, I would have qualified?

Re: CCSM did not get automatically added

the_rock — Sun, 10 Nov 2024 23:16:53 GMT

Im sure @Jason_Tugwell can verify all that for you.

Andy

Re: CCSM did not get automatically added

Jason_Tugwell — Mon, 11 Nov 2024 16:31:35 GMT

Hello Ricardo,

The CCSM was not awarded because the certifications were obtained out of order as outlined in our Certification FAQ - sk163417

Being that the CCTA was 6 months before the CCSE, we can make an exception and award the CCSM. Expect to get the notification later today.

Thanks

Re: CCSM did not get automatically added

the_rock — Mon, 11 Nov 2024 16:34:16 GMT

Good man Tug to the rescue!

Re: CCSM did not get automatically added

RicardoT — Mon, 11 Nov 2024 16:34:52 GMT

Hi Jason,

Thank you for making the exception. Much appreciated for the quick response as well.

Re: CCSM did not get automatically added

Damu — Sat, 25 Jan 2025 16:42:21 GMT

Hi There Jason,

I am in the same boat as well, but i have completed the CCTA,CCSE and CCTE all in a little over a month, the last one being yesterday (24/01/2025). Please help. Many thanks.

Kind Regards,

Damu