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01-14-2026 04:03 AM
Has anyone started the new Cortex XDR Analyst certification
I have seen some information related to the exam, but in the past there were training videos available to help with preparation.
At the moment, to prepare for the exam, do we need to complete the two courses:
Cortex XDR EDU-262
Cortex XDR EDU-260
Could someone please confirm?
01-14-2026 12:06 PM
Hello @tlmarques ,
Greetings for the day.
The courses you mentioned are indeed the core components of the Security Operations (SecOps) track designed to prepare candidates for the analyst role and the PCDRA certification:
These newer courses replace the older EDU-160 (Architecture, Analytics, and Causality Analysis) model
If you encounter issues with course access or registration, you should contact the certification team directly at certification@paloaltonetworks.com
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