I have just taken and passed CCSE R81 why does my CCSA still expire on the due date?

[avnish76_CheckP]

My CCSA exam was taken on 6th Feb 2022. Natural progression was to take the CCSE r.81 which I have passed. My CCSA should have the same expiry as the CCSE which is 5th Jan 2026. However on Credly the CCSA will expire 6th Feb 2024. I though the whole point of progressing to next stage was to keep your current credential valid? Do I need to retake a CCSA exam to keep it valid?

[Lesley · Accepted solution]

Hi!

As stated:

I have a valid CCSE, CCSM or CCSM Elite. Do I need to maintain the lower certification(s)?
o Your goal is to maintain your highest certification or progress to the next level. You are not
required to recertify on the lower certifications. You will only recertify on a lower certification
if you allow your highest level of certification to expire

Check it here 🙂

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

[_Val_ · Accepted solution]

You only need to maintain your highest certification status. No need to re-certify all the way up again and again.