Certification and Testing
Dataway training includes vouchers to cover Check Point Certified Security Administrator
(CCSA) and Check Point Certified Security Expert
(CCSE) certification costs, as appropriate. Course
participants can take certification tests at Dataway or any of 2,500 VUE
testing centers.
The Key Benefits of Certification
According to a recent International Data Corporation survey of 80
companies that employ Check Point Certified Security Experts (CCSEs),
| • | Over 90% of respondents support IT employees becoming CCSE certified, and a vast majority of these companies cover the full cost of training and certification testing. |
| • | Nearly 90% of respondents agreed that investing in CCSE certification improved the level of support offered to end-users. |
| • | Most respondents believe that CCSE-certified employees are more productive than non-certified employees in the area of Internet security platform management. |
| • | Hiring and retaining CCSE-certified personnel have improved Internet security, which leads to increased sales from enhanced customer trust. |
| • | CCSE-certified employees also reap benefits through higher salaries and employers' preferences for certification for promotions. |
Click
here to download IDC's full report on the benefits of Check Point
certification.
How to Become Certified
- Choose
a certification that you would like to receive. Click here to
learn more about the different certification programs.
- Complete the required courses from Dataway.
- Register for, prepare for, and pass the certification tests.
The certification tests can be taken at Dataway or at any VUE testing
center.
Certification Information from Check Point
The entire Check Point certification program is introduced in Check Point's Check
Point Certified Professional Program brochure. Browse the following links for more information on each certification,
directly from Check Point's Web site:
Check Point's Frequently
Asked Questions page should be able to answer most questions you have
about Check Point certification.
Free Support and other Benefits from Check Point
In addition to the professional status achieved, all Check Point Certified
Professionals earn free access to Check Point's Technical Support staff for three support incidents followed through to resolution during the first year of certification. The
Certified Professional will also receive access to SecurNet, a technical reference CD containing information on the Check Point family of products, the knowledge base and the latest patches and
fixes, a Certificate and an ID
card. These promotional items are offered and made available at the discretion of Check
Point. Click
here to learn more about the free support and other benefits that come
with your Check Point certification.
