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09-10-2025 05:56 AM - edited 09-10-2025 05:58 AM
I have a question from my CBTS customer: they have a Network Security Engineer who has been going through the Beacon training in preparation for his PCNSE.
At some point last month, the course he was working on was changed to "Learning plan under maintenance" . Any idea who I can go to in order to unlock the course or investigate what's going
09-10-2025 06:58 AM
Hi @kbettich ,
The Palo Alto Networks PCNSE certification was retired on July 31, 2025, and therefore, there is no longer a learning plan available for it.
You should instead look for updated certification paths within the certification program to develop your network security skills.
Here's a blog discussing the changes and which certifications to look for now:
Hope this helps,
-Kim.
09-10-2025 06:58 AM
Hi @kbettich ,
The Palo Alto Networks PCNSE certification was retired on July 31, 2025, and therefore, there is no longer a learning plan available for it.
You should instead look for updated certification paths within the certification program to develop your network security skills.
Here's a blog discussing the changes and which certifications to look for now:
Hope this helps,
-Kim.
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