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What's new in SailPoint's Certification and Credentialing Program? Check out this blog to find out!
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We are thrilled to announce the launch of our new Knowledge Credentials and the launch of TWO new exams coming February 2025! The Identity Security Professional credential and the Identity Security Engineer certification.
What is a Knowledge Credential?
A knowledge credential is a new type of digital badge you can earn, confirming that you have successfully learned and acquired new knowledge or skills by completing a SailPoint Identity University training path AND by passing a multiple-choice exam.
The Knowledge Credential enables you to showcase to your professional network how you are progressing your identity security knowledge and skills. It shows employers that you are a proactive professional keeping up withthe rapid evolution of the identity security industry as well as SailPoint innovations.
What is the difference between a Knowledge Credential and a Professional Certification?
Knowledge Credentials are designed for professionals with little to no experience with identity security. They are perfect for people who are just starting their identity security careers, who want to showcase their professional development and learning progression while giving employers and business leaders greater confidence in their identity security knowledge. A Knowledge Credential confirms that you have successfully learned knowledge or skills acquired through training.
SailPoint Professional Certifications are SailPoint’s most rigorous accreditation exams intended for identity security professionals with at least 1 year of practical SailPoint experience. A Professional Certification validates you have successfully demonstrated applied skills to perform an employable job. It tests practical experience, not training knowledge.
Exam Breakdown:
Exam Category: | Knowledge Credential Exams | Professional Certification Exams |
Level of professional experience | No experience needed | 1-3 years industry experience |
Type of exam | SailPoint Training-based | Job Role-based |
Price | Identity Security Leader Credential - free to anyone. All others free upon holding an Identity University Subscription | $400 USD (4 training units) |
Expiration | Credentials do not expire | 2 years |
Exam format | Standard Multiple-choice, true/false, matching | Discrete Option Multiple Choice (DOMC) |
Testing format | Open-book, online exam | Virtually proctored, online exam |
Other Requirements | Completion of associated training path | No requirements, high recommendation of completion of training path and 1-3 years practical SailPoint experience |
What new exams are launching this February?
Launching mid-February, 2025 will be two new exams:
- Identity Security Professional exam. This exam is a Knowledge Credential.
- Identity Security Engineer exam. This exam is a Professional Certification.
Exam Name | Identity Security Professional | Identity Security Engineer |
Exam Type | Knowledge Credential | Professional Certification |
Exam Cost | Free with valid Identity University subscription | $400 USD (4 training units) |
Total Seat Time | Up to 90 minutes | Up to 120 minutes |
Number of Questions | Up to 51 | Up to 73 |
Number of Attempts | 2 attempts | 2 attempts |
Format | Online, Not Proctored | Online, Proctored |
Result | Pass/Fail | Pass/Fail |
Training Based:
The content on the Identity Security Professional exam will be based off the training path associated with it and taken in Identity University. The training content has been updated, and the exams have been updated to match the training updates.
Role Based:
The content on the Identity Security Engineer exam is a role based certification. It is expected to have a minimum of 1 year working with SailPoint and in the industry. The exam will be scheduled and taken through Proctor360. The content on the exam has had major updates and more industry-based questions.
SailPoint Exam Duration Policy:
All SailPoint exams will automatically end once the test-taker has answered enough questions correctly or incorrectly, meaning all exam questions may not be presented. Therefore, you might complete your exam in less than the maximum exam time. Please note that you cannot go back and change your answers once you submit a question. You will not be able to flag questions for further review.
Common FAQs
For some common FAQs regarding these changes, check out this page.