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Hello mates,
due to CCSM expiring in August, i just tried to have a look at Pearson VUE to see if it is possible to get a schedule for my CCSM renewal.
But.....
edit tells me that inline image seems not to work, so
see picture CSM.png in attachment.
Does anybody know how to recertify?
Cheers
Vincent
maybe @Jason_Tugwell or @Toni_Ponder can help you here.
Hi Heiko,
thanks for the really quick reply.
As both guys seems to be online here long ago, ho can i contact them?
best
Vincent
Hello Vincent,
if you already pass the CCSM R80 Exam then it is not possible to take the Exam again.
You can find this information in the Certification Q&A.
You only can take the CCSE R80 Update Exam more than one time.
All the Exams CCSA R80, CCSE R80 and CCSM R80 can be pass one time.
You have to wait for the R81 CCSM Exam to take it again.
From Q&A:
Q: I wanted to extend my certification by retaking my last exam but got the information from Pearson VUE that I’m not allowed to do so because I’ve already finished that. How do I extend my certification?
A: Check Point policy is that you do not retake an exam you have already passed. You either update or upgrade. Ideally, the best course is to take the next higher exam.The one exception is the #156-915.80: Check Point Certified Security Expert Update - R80. You may recertify the R80 CCSE by taking this exam again
Best Regards
Nikolai
OK, thanks.
Checkpoint Certification was, is and will be just a big annoyance..... 😡
Cheers
Vincent
Spoiler: there is no Expert access in SecureKnowledge anymore. The access level is now flat, meaning everyone can access both Advanced and Expert articles.
You might lose your escalation rights, but it is the best to take it with the local Check Point office. They will help you out.
Hi Vincent,
please open a non-technical service request with Account Services, they will take care of it.
Check Point will either:
Check Point needs to provide you with a solution to keep your CCSM certification current because:
@shay_solomon, can you assist?
Hi Danny,
sounds good, will have a try 👍
Thanks a lot!
Ceers
Vincent
P.S.: Just created a sr ( 6-0002037334 ) would be great if Shay could help finding a solution for this.
Did you get a reply from Account Services yet?
Thanks for asking
On monday i received a message, they will have a look.
On Tuesday our channel manager told me he sent a mail internally to check
No news since then from both sides
Cheers
Vincent
Hi Danny,
AC services sent me an update: CCSM has been extended 🙂
Cheers
Vincent
Your CCSM R80 badge should show this extension as well. I recommend to request this within your open Service Request, too.
Oh yes, thanks for the hint. Now as you mention this, i remember that after passing my maestro exam (CCME) i got no badge at all. Is there no badge for this?
Check Point offers a CCME badge. Here is mine.
nice. how to get/achieve it?
If you don't get it automatically, open a service request with account services.
Created a ticket last week.
Has been closed without any activity or reply. Very lovely people there.
@Jason_Tugwell & @shay_solomon could you please assist?
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