Our certification portfolio is growing! The Palo Alto Networks certification portfolio currently includes Assessment-Based Certificates (ABCs) and Certifications. We are responding to a clear need in the market for more credentialing options. Micro Credentials represent the middle ground between assessment-based certificates and certifications, maintaining a smaller size but built with the same integrity as our certification portfolio. Please see the table below for comparisons.
Palo Alto Networks Credentialing offerings
ABC
Micro Credential
Certification
Intended for
Study of a topic
Upskilling/reskilling in a focused area
Comprehensive upskilling/reskilling
Scope
1-2 areas of expertise
Broad coverage
Tests
Knowledge
Knowledge & skills
Knowledge & skills
Fully online
✔
✔
✔ In-person testing available
Availability
24-7 globally
24-7 globally
Scheduled testing
Timed test
No
✔
✔
2 year validity
Unlimited
✔
✔
Platform for test
Beacon/Level Up
Beacon/Level Up
Pearson Vue
Price
Free
Free
$100+
Unique digital badge
No
✔
✔
The Palo Alto Networks Education Services team is excited to announce the newest additions to our credentialing portfolio: Micro Credentials! We will now be offering seven Micro Credentials focused on testing for a variety of learning objectives and skill sets. The Micro Credentials will launch in November and serve specialized areas of learning regarding the latest Palo Alto Networks Prisma and Cortex speedboats.
With their shortened length and specialized topics of study, our Micro Credentials are designed to offer quick and efficient learning paths. Individuals may use chunk learning, topic-based studying, as a methodical approach to earn these Micro Credentials. Our Micro Credential exams have an average of 30 questions and are delivered through the Learning Management Systems, Beacon and LevelUp, 24 hours a day. They can be accessed on a personal computer or mobile device.
These Micro Credentials are open to employees, customers, and partners. Once each Micro Credentials is successfully obtained, individuals earn Digital Badges that can be showcased on resumes or sites like LinkedIn, to demonstrate value in the market.
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Acronym
Name
Audience
PMXdC
Palo Alto Networks Micro Credential Cortex XDR Consultant
Certified Professional Services Partners
PMXrC
Palo Alto Networks Micro Credential XSOAR Consultant
Certified Professional Services Partners
PMRC
Palo Alto Networks Micro Credential Remote-Security Consultant
Certified Professional Services Partners
PMCC
Palo Alto Networks Micro Credential Prisma Cloud Consultant
Certified Professional Services Partners
PMXdS
Palo Alto Networks Micro Credential Cortex XDR Support-Engineer
Authorized Support Center
PMRS
Palo Alto Networks Micro Credential Remote-Security Support-Engineer
Authorized Support Center
PMSA
Palo Alto Networks Micro Credential Cyber Security Analyst
PS and Support Team Members
The constant evolution of technology requires cybersecurity professionals to stay agile and updated in all security advancements, which takes time and dedication. Our Micro Credentials allow individuals to adapt to the changes in technology quickly and accurately. The specialized learning paths, shortened content length, flexible testing administration, and overall ease of accessibility all come together to ensure that individuals can demonstrate updated knowledge.
For more information about Micro Credentials, please refer to Beacon .
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