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PCNSE - Private Access Code for Pearson Vue

Asogan — Fri, 03 Nov 2023 01:22:26 GMT

Team,

what is the private access code for PCNSE exam?

Unable to register for Pearson Vue exam

Please assist

Thank you

Re: PCNSE - Private Access Code for Pearson Vue

TomYoung — Sat, 04 Nov 2023 17:06:16 GMT

Hi @Asogan ,

You do not need a private access code for the PCNSE. The test shows up when you click the View Exams button. When I registered for my 1st PANW exam, I had to create a new Pearson Vue account separate from my old one. I don't know if that is still true today. Here is a customer service page.

https://home.pearsonvue.com/paloaltonetworks/contact

Thanks,

Tom

Re: PCNSE - Private Access Code for Pearson Vue

Asogan — Tue, 05 Dec 2023 12:42:45 GMT

Thank you TOm.

Re: PCNSE - Private Access Code for Pearson Vue

carichards — Wed, 28 Jan 2026 19:20:44 GMT

Tom,

I am looking to take the Cortex: XSIAM exam remotely from home, Pearson Vue said I will need a Private Access Code.

Re: PCNSE - Private Access Code for Pearson Vue

CosminM — Wed, 28 Jan 2026 19:56:44 GMT

Hello @carichards,

Based on my knowledge, starting with August 2025 the online proctored option on Pearson VUE for Palo Alto Networks technical exams is no longer an option.

This information is also presented on Palo Alto Networks Certification FAQ here: https://www.paloaltonetworks.com/content/dam/pan/en_US/assets/pdf/datasheets/education/certification-faq.pdf