Splunk Enterprise Security

What is the price for Splunk User Certification?

lewisedmunds
New Member

Hi,

I was under the impression that the certified user exam was free to take, but I am being charge $150 to sit it, is this true?

Thanks

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richgalloway
SplunkTrust
SplunkTrust

Certification exams were free under the old certification program that ended on 31 Aug 18. Under the new program beginning 1 Oct 18, exams have a fee that pays for the third-party company that proctors the exams.

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mstjohn_splunk
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Splunk Employee

hi @lewisedmunds

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richgalloway
SplunkTrust
SplunkTrust

Certification exams were free under the old certification program that ended on 31 Aug 18. Under the new program beginning 1 Oct 18, exams have a fee that pays for the third-party company that proctors the exams.

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