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Tenable Training
Introduction Tier: Provides you with a guided tour of technical concepts required to implement and operate Tenable products through on-demand demonstrations and short-form video lectures. Available at no charge, Introduction courses are a recommended prerequisite for follow-on courses and are offered in Tenable University.
Fundamentals Tier: Premium on-demand courses offer a comprehensive foundation for effective use of Tenable's Nessus solution, and a knowledge retention exam. You can earn a digital badge and certificate of completion for completing these courses.
Specialist Tier: Premium instructor-led courses focus on product deployment, configuration and operational usage. In addition to lectures, you can participate in a hands-on lab with exercises for practical application. These courses are recommended if you are seeking Specialist certification. You can also earn a certificate of attendance for completing these courses.
Expert Tier: Premium instructor-led courses build on Specialist instruction which are for practitioners seeking more in-depth product and best practices knowledge. In addition to lectures, you can participate in a hands-on lab with exercises for practical application. These courses are great preparation if you are seeking Expert certification.
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Course Requirements
Lab Environment – Courses with hands-on lab exercises require an HTML5 compliant browser. Tenable.io™ labs have no additional requirements.
Virtual – Our virtual classes utilize a Zoom webinar connection, which enables instructors to interact with students online.
Private – For courses at your location, a Tenable representative will contact you to establish the specific classroom and technical requirements needed.
For questions concerning scheduling for instructor-led courses, please contact [email protected].
Tenable cannot award Continuing Professional Education (CPE) credits since these are granted only by the certification body. Most course offerings provide a Certificate of Attendance or a Certificate of Completion, and these are accepted as proof of participation in most cases.
Note
See the Tenable Master Agreement for our terms of service, including cancellation and rescheduling policies. Tenable may schedule additional courses based on customer demand.
Custom Education
Course Requirements
Lab Environment – Courses with hands-on lab exercises require an HTML5 compliant browser. Tenable.io™ labs have no additional requirements.
Virtual – Our virtual classes utilize a Zoom webinar connection, which enables instructors to interact with students online.
Private – For courses at your location, a Tenable representative will contact you to establish the specific classroom and technical requirements needed.
For questions concerning scheduling for instructor-led courses, please contact [email protected].
Tenable cannot award Continuing Professional Education (CPE) credits since these are granted only by the certification body. Most course offerings provide a Certificate of Attendance or a Certificate of Completion, and these are accepted as proof of participation in most cases.
Note
See the Tenable Master Agreement for our terms of service, including cancellation and rescheduling policies. Tenable may schedule additional courses based on customer demand.
Custom Education
Course Requirements
Lab Environment – Courses with hands-on lab exercises require an HTML5 compliant browser. Tenable.io™ labs have no additional requirements.
Virtual – Our virtual classes utilize a Zoom webinar connection, which enables instructors to interact with students online.
Private – For courses at your location, a Tenable representative will contact you to establish the specific classroom and technical requirements needed.
For questions concerning scheduling for instructor-led courses, please contact [email protected].
Tenable cannot award Continuing Professional Education (CPE) credits since these are granted only by the certification body. Most course offerings provide a Certificate of Attendance or a Certificate of Completion, and these are accepted as proof of participation in most cases.
Note
See the Tenable Master Agreement for our terms of service, including cancellation and rescheduling policies. Tenable may schedule additional courses based on customer demand.
Custom Education
Course Requirements
Lab Environment – Courses with hands-on lab exercises require an HTML5 compliant browser. Tenable.io™ labs have no additional requirements.
Virtual – Our virtual classes utilize a Zoom webinar connection, which enables instructors to interact with students online.
Private – For courses at your location, a Tenable representative will contact you to establish the specific classroom and technical requirements needed.
For questions concerning scheduling for instructor-led courses, please contact [email protected].
Tenable cannot award Continuing Professional Education (CPE) credits since these are granted only by the certification body. Most course offerings provide a Certificate of Attendance or a Certificate of Completion, and these are accepted as proof of participation in most cases.
Note
See the Tenable Master Agreement for our terms of service, including cancellation and rescheduling policies. Tenable may schedule additional courses based on customer demand.
Tenable Certification
The Tenable Certification Program provides a comprehensive and practical certification for Tenable.io, Tenable.sc and Tenable.ot solutions. Completion of certification demonstrates level of aptitude, including deep product and technical knowledge of Tenable solutions.
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Certification Basics
To obtain certification, you must purchase and pass both a written and a practical exam (sold separately). Certifications are valid for two years.
Recertification
Recertification is important to ensure you remain up-to-date with current technology and capabilities. To renew a certification, simply purchase and pass both the written and practical exams again.
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Tenable uses a third-party vendor to proctor exams online, and each candidate must verify their identity with a government-issued photo ID. For more information, refer to this document.
Exam And Certification Details
Tenable.io, Tenable.sc, Tenable.ot Certification
| Written | Practical | |
| Number of questions | 60 per exam | up to 30 tasks |
| Type of questions | multiple choice | multiple choice |
| Length of test | 120 minutes | 240 minutes |
| Passing score | 80% | 80% |
| Language | English | English |
| Purchase Certification | Tenable.io | Tenable.sc | Tenable.ot | |
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Exam Rules:
- You must be alone in the room at all times.
- Your computer must be connected to a power source.
- No phones or headphones are allowed in the testing room.
- No dual monitor use allowed.
- You may not leave your seat during the written exam. One break will be permitted during the practical exam, with a maximum break time of 5 minutes.
- No talking is allowed, except to the proctor.
- Your webcam, speakers, and microphone must remain on throughout the test.
- The proctor must be able to see you for the duration of the test.
- Drinks are allowed.
- Scrap paper (single sheet of blank paper and a writing utensil) is allowed.
Tenable constantly reviews exam questions to ensure relevance, technical accuracy and absence of ambiguity. If you believe a particular item is not valid, you may request an evaluation of that item within 4 (four) calendar days of taking an exam.
An exam development staff member will review your challenge and submit a response within 10 (ten) business days of the submission. The response will include either a result of the evaluation or, in the event more time is needed for evaluation, an estimate of when you can expect a decision. Once a decision has been made, it will be regarded as final and no further evaluation will occur.
To protect exam integrity, Tenable will not provide information on whether your answer was correct, the rationale for the decision or how your performance on that item may have affected your final score.
To submit an exam item challenge, please use the form here within 4 (four) calendar days of taking an exam.
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