What are the recertification assessments?

The recertification assessments are paid online activities that include: 

• Self-paced training on the changes made to the recommended training over the last two releases 
• An online test 

The recertification assessments are paid online activities that, if you're eligible, show on your certification dashboard, see How do I know if I am eligible for the online recertification assessment and how can I access it?

Notes:

• You must complete the self-paced training and pass the online test. 
• The cost of the recertification assessment will vary. The fee entitles you to three test attempts. If you require more attempts, you must pay for the recertification assessment again. 
• Recertification assessments will not be available for new exams.  
• Recertification assessments will be available after at least 2 versions of an exam have been released. 
• A limited number of recertification assessments will be available starting on July 15, 2026. On July 15, 2026, the following exams will have recertification assessments: 
  • NSE 4 FortiOS Administrator 
  • NSE 7 Secure Networking Architect 
  • NSE 7 SASE Architect 
  • NSE 7 Cloud Security Architect

More recertification assessments will be added in 2026 and 2027.  If a recertification assessment is not available for an exam, you must pass the next version of the proctored exam or pass a different exam to recertify. Additionally, to recertify, you must satisfy the corresponding prerequisites. For more information, see What options will I have to renew certifications?

Vouchers purchased for Pearson VUE  Exams cannot be used for recertification assessments Vouchers purchased for Recertification Assessments cannot be used for Pearson VUE Exams.