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Hi,
I have CCSA R80 valid one for next 3 months. Am I eligible to appear for CCSE R80 ? if not what is the alternative option to CCSA R80.
what is the validity of CCSE same 2years as of CCSA ?
Read that anybody can write CCSE R80 without having CCSA R80, is that correct?
thanks in advance.
Yes. Answered here:
Having a valid CCSA is required to take the CCSE. So you should be good to sit the CCSE exam if your CCSA is still valid.
CCSE is valid for 2 years. It can be extended one time for 1 year by completing an infinity specialist accreditation. Completing 2 infinity specialist accreditations on top of CCSE gives you the CCSM.
More info can be found here.
Strange - in the link you posted in the last line i read:
@G_W_Albrecht Good catch!
I was going to mention Tug to clarify but looks like he already did here.
So apparently you can sit R80 CCSE with expired R80 CCSA.
This is correct. Having a valid CCSA is NOT required to take the CCSE.
Expired CCSA/R80 can write either CCSE/R80 or CCSE/ R81.Please comment
I see that CCSE /R80 is going remove from exams shortly.
Not so important which one you take - you have to pass it, that is the main thing 8)
So am privilege to write CCSE R81 ( or CCSE R80 )with expired CCSA. is that correct statement ?
Yes. Answered here:
Thanks for quick response.
Hi Experts,
I have passed CCSE-R80,48hrs ago, Still I have not received Certificate from Checkpoint ..whom Should I contact ?
Score report shows passed, Is that delay expected?
Thanks in advance
Yes please be patient, the process takes some time.
okay. I have only scorecard as proof now. will wait. thx
Yes on 31st August they will retire R80 exams.
Hi
Does it meant Checkpoint will issue CCSE/R80 Certification to anyone? It already passed 72 hours, still under certification ,I cannot see my CCSE... Please suggest
TIA
Per the certification FAQ
I just did that 3 weeks ago, so i not only know it but i am sure of 8)
Hi. I have another question. Can we sit CCSE R81 with CCSA R80? I could not find any info about this question
Regards
Hi. I have another question. Can we sit CCSE R81 while we have CCSA R80, or do we need to have CCSA R81 firstly to sit CCSE R81?
I could not find any info about this question
Regards
Has it expired?
Hi Chris,
Actulay it is pretty new 🙂 I certified for one month before(CCSA R80). I am eager to continue with CCSE but as i said i could not find any info if i will be eligible to sit CCSE R81 with valid CCSA R80 certificate.
As i understand from diagram that you put above, I can sit the CCSE R81 with my CCSA R80.
If I am not right, please correct me
Regards
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