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ISC2 Certifications

The ISC2 Exam Process

Learn what you need to know about ISC2 certification exams every step of the way.

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Before Your Exam

Review exam formats, scoring details, as well as how to request special accommodations.

Start Your Journey to Certification

ISC2 Exam Outlines

Exam Format and Scoring

Requesting Special Examination Accommodations

Familiarize Yourself with CAT

Exam Updates

Reporting Fraud or Cheating

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Schedule Your Exam

Get exam pricing, review candidate qualifications and find the exam agreement.

How to Register for Your Exam

Rescheduling or Cancelling an Exam

Exam Pricing

Where to Take Your Exam

Exam Agreement

Examination Legal Notice

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Day of Your Exam

Find out what you need to have onsite for your exam and testing facility requirements.

What You Need for Exam Day

What You Need to Bring to the Test Center

The Exam Center Process

Name Matching Policy

Non-Disclosure Agreement

Exam Assistance and Breaks

Testing Environment

Completing Your Exam

Technical Issues

Late Arrivals or No Shows

What You Shouldn’t Bring Into the Test Center

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After Your Exam

Understand what to expect after your exam is over.

After Your Exam Has Ended

Results Reporting

Earning Your Certification

What is the Certification Process?

ISC2 Candidate Background Qualifications

Retake Policy

Recertification by Examination

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Get Started. Become an ISC2 Candidate.

Begin your journey to certification as an ISC2 Candidate. You’ll save 20% on Official ISC2 online training and career-building support.