topic Re: What are my options for the next certification after User 6.x? in Training + Certification Discussions

What are my options for the next certification after User 6.x?

ddrillic — Mon, 04 Dec 2017 14:59:32 GMT

I just became a Splunk Certified User 6.x. What are my options for the next certification?

Re: What are my options for the next certification after User 6.x?

harsmarvania57 — Mon, 04 Dec 2017 15:12:03 GMT

Hi @ddrillic

Next certification will be Splunk Certified Power User.

Re: What are my options for the next certification after User 6.x?

ddrillic — Mon, 04 Dec 2017 15:14:21 GMT

Isn't there a User 2 exam? or something like that....

Re: What are my options for the next certification after User 6.x?

skoelpin — Mon, 04 Dec 2017 15:17:41 GMT

Architect II is the highest certification available to customers. The highest overall certification is SCC2 (Splunk Certified Consultant 2) which is much more rigorous that the architect certification.

I pasted the track below to get certified and the order of classes. Judging from your previous posts on Answers, I'm confident you can obtain the Architect II cert with no issues

https://www.splunk.com/view/SP-CAAAJDH

Re: What are my options for the next certification after User 6.x?

skoelpin — Mon, 04 Dec 2017 15:19:39 GMT

The 2 fundamental courses replace the old power user certification. I think there's a test for each one. Once you pass those 2, you can then take the 2 admin courses. Once you finish those, you take the 50 choice multiple question test. After that, you take Architecting and Deploying Splunk and 1-2 other courses, then you are ready for the 24 hour hands on Architect exam.

Re: What are my options for the next certification after User 6.x?

ddrillic — Mon, 04 Dec 2017 15:22:39 GMT

very kind @skoelpin!!!

So I guess the next one is the Splunk Fundamentals 2 ...

Re: What are my options for the next certification after User 6.x?

harsmarvania57 — Mon, 04 Dec 2017 15:28:05 GMT

When you complete "Splunk Fundamentals 1" and give exam you will get "Splunk Certified User" certificate.
After that you need to complete "Splunk Fundamentals 2" and you can appear for "Splunk Certified Power User" certification.

Re: What are my options for the next certification after User 6.x?

ddrillic — Mon, 04 Dec 2017 15:34:56 GMT

Wow - so three exams are needed for the Splunk Certified Power User certification?!?

Re: What are my options for the next certification after User 6.x?

harsmarvania57 — Mon, 04 Dec 2017 15:39:41 GMT

No, Only 2 exams

"Splunk Fundamentals 1" course -> "Splunk Certified User" certification(exam) -> "Splunk Fundamentals 2" course -> "Splunk Certified Power User" certification(exam)

Re: What are my options for the next certification after User 6.x?

ddrillic — Mon, 04 Dec 2017 15:45:46 GMT

Got it ; -)

Re: What are my options for the next certification after User 6.x?

lfedak_splunk — Mon, 04 Dec 2017 22:05:54 GMT

Hey @ddrillic, if this answered your question you can accept the answer. Good luck with your pursuit of certifications! 🙂

Re: What are my options for the next certification after User 6.x?

ddrillic — Mon, 04 Dec 2017 22:14:40 GMT

Much appreciated @lfedak for the gentle reminder ; -)

Re: What are my options for the next certification after User 6.x?

ddrillic — Mon, 12 Feb 2018 15:18:32 GMT

Just passed it yesterday - outstanding materiel and layout, especially the associated pdf.