RSA® Certification Benefits Information

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BENEFITS

WHY GET CERTIFIED? PERSONAL BENEFITS:  An RSA certification provides credibility and proof that you have the knowledge, skill and confidence necessary to offer the best possible services to those who rely on certified experts for guidance and solutions. It allows an individual to become a trusted advisor in our high risk world of Cybersecurity.  Certifications in RSA product knowledge are critical in this competitive market and offer professionals an advantage over those who lack certification in the hiring process. ORGANIZATIONAL BENEFITS:  An RSA Certification guarantees you have proficiency in the product for higher utilization, functionality and Return on Investment for your company.

GETTING STARTED

LEARNING THE PRODUCT Each RSA product features a recommended learning path, exam guide and Practice Test to help prepare you for certification. Find your product below to view the learning path, download the exam guide and test your knowledge by taking the practice test.

TAKING THE TEST After completing the courses in your learning path and acquiring professional experience with the product of choice, you can schedule time to take an exam at a local testing center through Pearson VUE, our vendor for proctored exam administration. With over 5,000 authorized testing centers in more than 165 countries, Pearson VUE offers a worldwide resource to support the RSA Certification Program. Create a Pearson VUE account to schedule an exam Find a test center in your area Exam fee due at registration -- $150 Be sure to review the RSA Certification Program Agreement prior to scheduling your exam. You will be given 5 minutes to acknowledge your understanding and acceptance of the Terms and Conditions in the agreement before you begin the exam. If you do not agree to the Terms and Conditions, you will be excused from the exam room, forfeiting the examination fee.

CLAIMING YOUR BADGE Upon passing an exam, you will have the option to retrieve a badge from Acclaim to represent product certification. Badges are valid for two years from the date of the exam. View all available RSA badges and their descriptions on the Acclaim website. Badge Benefits Sharing - Can be shared on various social media profiles such as LinkedIn, Facebook & Twitter as well as email signatures and digital resumes. Verification - Easy to verify earner’s date of achievement, badge expiration as well as qualifications and skills acquired to achieve the badge. Professional Growth & Opportunity - View current job openings, locations, employers and salary ranges based on the skills tags represented by your badge. Recommendations - View additional training and requirements necessary to achieve the next level of certification.

RECERTIFICATION

RENEWING YOUR CERTIFICATION As new product versions are released, existing exams will be retired. New exams reflecting new features from the release will be incorporated into the exams and made available.