Attend Official Training

Candidates who have completed official training must show experience in three out of the five CCISO Domains via the application process in order to take the CCISO (ANSI) Exam and earn the certification.

Note:

• Official e-courseware consists of study material only. Students must apply for eligibility before purchasing an exam voucher.
• Purchasing an official e-courseware doesn’t guarantee that the student can clear the exam. A student can refer to any other study material to prepare for the exam. Candidates are encouraged to refer to the exam blueprint prior to registering for an exam.
• As various consumer laws across the world to prohibit any type of "price fixing", EC-Council Certification department is unable to prescribe minimum pricing for its exams. This allows a free market approach which benefits our certification community.
• As the price of an exam vouchers is many times bundled with official training by our accredited partners, the price may vary depending on the region, training facilities, training partner, the trainers experience, cost of proctoring the exam and even the mode of training of the partner.
• It is imperative that we make it clear that no student shall be deemed to have any added advantage whatsoever from one mode of training to another in order to challenge the CCISO ANSI exam as the exam is a standard exam for everyone, regardless of the method of training.
• Should any training partner attempt to tell you otherwise, we ask that you lodge an official complaint with the EC-Council certification department so that the necessary action can be taken against the training partner.

Clause: Age Requirements and Policies Concerning Minors.

The age requirement for attending the training or the exam is restricted to any candidate that is permitted by his/her country of origin/residency.

If the candidate is under the legal age as permitted by his/her country of origin/residency, they are not eligible to attend the official training or eligible to attempt the certification exam unless they provide the accredited training center/EC-Council a written consent/indemnity of their parent/legal guardian and a supporting letter from their institution of higher learning. Only candidates from a nationally accredited institution of higher learning shall be considered.

Disclaimer:

• EC-Council reserves the right to impose additional restriction to comply with the policy. Failure to act in accordance with this clause shall render the authorized training center in violation of their agreement with EC-Council.
• EC-Council reserves the right to revoke the certification of any person in breach of this requirement.

Attempt Exam without Training

Candidates who do not attend official training must show experience in all five CCISO Domains via the application process in order to take the CCISO Exam and earn the certification.

ELIGIBILITY PROCESS

• Hold a CCISO certification of version 1.
  * (Prior to being ANSI accredited, EC-Council's certifications were named, based on versions – CCISOv1. During that time, candidates that attempted the certification exams were vetted for eligibility. In order to avoid "being double bill", the EC-Council Certification department shall issue a waiver of the application fee of any candidate that has an active CCISOv1 certification and wishes to attempt the CCISO ANSI certification.)
• The CCISO program requires the applicant to have five years of work experience in the CCISO domain (You will need to pay USD100 as a non-refundable application fee). For more information on the five CCISO domains please click here.
• Applicants who are instructors, trainers, and PhD’s shall also be eligible if they meet the above criteria.
• The application process can take up to six weeks depending on how quickly the verifier(s) listed on the application take to respond.
• Applications, questions about the application process, and inquiries regarding where an application is in the process should be sent to [email protected] for US applicants, [email protected] for International applicants.
• On the application, there is a section for the applicant to list verifiers for each domain.
• Each domain for which the applicant is claiming experience needs to be verified by a supervisor, client, peer, or other individual in the position to respond regarding the applicant’s experience and expertise.
• More than one domain may be verified by each verifier, so it is possible to list one verifier to verify all domains.
• If the application is approved, the applicant will be sent instructions on purchasing a voucher from EC-Council directly.
• EC-Council will then send the candidate the exam voucher code which candidate can use to register and schedule the test.
• If application is not approved, the application fee of USD 100 will not be refunded.
• The approved application is valid for 3 months from the date of approval so the candidate must purchase a voucher within 3 months. After the voucher codes are released, the applicant has one year to use the code.
• Should you require the exam voucher validity to be extended, kindly contact [email protected] before the voucher expires. Only valid vouchers can be extended.
• An application extension request will require the approval of the Director of Certification.

Important Notes:

If the application is approved, applicants are required to purchase an exam voucher directly from EC-Council through the webstore at store.eccouncil.org

Warning:

• Candidates whose voucher code does not match the details in the eligibility application and bears a different voucher code than which was provided will not be certified.
• EC-Council reserves the right to revoke the certification status of candidates who attempt this exam without a valid voucher number.

Clause: Age Requirements and Policies Concerning Minors.

The age requirement for attending the training or the exam is restricted to any candidate that is permitted by his/her country of origin/residency.

If the candidate is under the legal age as permitted by his/her country of origin/residency, they are not eligible to attend the official training or eligible to attempt the certification exam unless they provide the accredited training center/EC-Council a written consent/indemnity of their parent/legal guardian and a supporting letter from their institution of higher learning. Only candidates from a nationally accredited institution of higher learning shall be considered.

Disclaimer:

• EC-Council reserves the right to impose additional restriction to comply with the policy. Failure to act in accordance with this clause shall render the authorized training center in violation of their agreement with EC-Council.
• EC-Council reserves the right to revoke the certification of any person in breach of this requirement.

Take the EC-Council Information Security Manager (EISM) Exam

Candidates who take CCISO training and who either do not qualify for the CCISO exam or who do not want to go through the application process can take the EISM exam and earn that certification. EISMs can reapply to the CCISO program and purchase a voucher for 50% off when they accrue the required experience

Clause: Age Requirements and Policies Concerning Minors.

The age requirement for attending the training or the exam is restricted to any candidate that is permitted by his/her country of origin/residency.

If the candidate is under the legal age as permitted by his/her country of origin/residency, they are not eligible to attend the official training or eligible to attempt the certification exam unless they provide the accredited training center/EC-Council a written consent/indemnity of their parent/legal guardian and a supporting letter from their institution of higher learning. Only candidates from a nationally accredited institution of higher learning shall be considered.

Disclaimer:

• EC-Council reserves the right to impose additional restriction to comply with the policy. Failure to act in accordance with this clause shall render the authorized training center in violation of their agreement with EC-Council.
• EC-Council reserves the right to revoke the certification of any person in breach of this requirement.

Attend Official Training

If a candidate has completed an official EC-Council training either at an Accredited Training Center, via the iClass platform, or at an approved academic institution, the candidate is eligible to attempt the relevant EC-Council exam.

Note:

• Official e-courseware consists of study material only. Students must apply for eligibility before purchasing an exam voucher.
• Purchasing an official e-courseware doesn’t guarantee that the student can clear the exam. A student can refer to any other study material to prepare for the exam. Candidates are encouraged to refer to the exam blueprint prior to registering for an exam.
• As various consumer laws across the world to prohibit any type of "price fixing", EC-Council Certification department is unable to prescribe minimum pricing for its exams. This allows a free market approach which benefits our certification community.
• As the price of an exam vouchers is many times bundled with official training by our accredited partners, the price may vary depending on the region, training facilities, training partner, the trainers experience, cost of proctoring the exam and even the mode of training of the partner.
• It is imperative that we make it clear that no student shall be deemed to have any added advantage whatsoever from one mode of training to another in order to challenge the CHFI ANSI exam as the exam is a standard exam for everyone, regardless of the method of training.
• Should any training partner attempt to tell you otherwise, we ask that you lodge an official complaint with the EC-Council certification department so that the necessary action can be taken against the training partner.

Clause: Age Requirements and Policies Concerning Minors.

The age requirement for attending the training or the exam is restricted to any candidate that is permitted by his/her country of origin/residency.

If the candidate is under the legal age as permitted by his/her country of origin/residency, they are not eligible to attend the official training or eligible to attempt the certification exam unless they provide the accredited training center/EC-Council a written consent/indemnity of their parent/legal guardian and a supporting letter from their institution of higher learning. Only candidates from a nationally accredited institution of higher learning shall be considered.

Disclaimer:

• EC-Council reserves the right to impose additional restriction to comply with the policy. Failure to act in accordance with this clause shall render the authorized training center in violation of their agreement with EC-Council.
• EC-Council reserves the right to revoke the certification of any person in breach of this requirement.

Attempt Exam without Training

In order to be considered for the EC-Council exam without attending training, candidates must first be approved via the eligibility application process. The application can be found here.

Prices for vouchers, links for purchasing and websites for further information can be found below.

ELIGIBILITY PROCESS

• Hold a CHFI certification of version 1 to 7.
  * (Prior to being ANSI accredited, EC-Council’s certifications were named, based on versions – CHFIv1, CHFIv2 etc. During that time, candidates that attempted the certification exams were vetted for eligibility. In order to avoid “being double bill”, the EC-Council Certification department shall issue a waiver of the application fee of any candidate that has an active CHFIv1- CHFIv7 certification and wishes to attempt the CHFI ANSI certification.)
• Applicants who do not attend training must have a minimum of 2 years work experience in InfoSec domain (You will need to pay USD100 as a non-refundable application fee). The application form found here.
• Applicants who are instructors, trainers, and PhD’s shall also be eligible if they meet the above criteria.
• Applicants who have attended an official EC-Council training (All candidates are required to pay the $100 application fee, however your training fee shall include this fee).
• If further information is requested from the applicant after the application is submitted and 90 days pass with no response from the applicant, the application will be automatically rejected and a new form will have to be submitted.
• On an average an application processing time would be between 5-10 working days once the verifiers on the application respond to EC-Council’s requests for information.
• On the application, there is a section for the applicant to list a boss, supervisor, or department lead who will act as their verifier. EC-Council reaches out to the listed verifier to confirm the applicant’s experience.
• If the application is approved, the applicant will be sent instructions on purchasing a voucher from EC-Council directly. EC-Council will then send the candidate the eligibility code and the voucher code which candidate can use to register and schedule the test.
• If application is not approved, the application fee of USD 100 will not be refunded.
• The approved application is valid for 3 months from the date of approval so the candidate must purchase a voucher within 3 months. After the voucher codes are released, the applicant has one year to use the codes.
• Should you require the exam voucher validity to be extended, kindly contact [email protected] before the voucher expires. Only valid vouchers can be extended.
• An application extension request will require the approval of the Director of Certification.

Important Notes:

If the application is approved, applicants are required to purchase an exam voucher directly from EC-Council through the webstore at store.eccouncil.org

Warning:

• Candidates whose voucher code does not match the details in the eligibility application and bears a different voucher code than which was provided will not be certified.
• EC-Council reserves the right to revoke the certification status of candidates who attempt this exam without a valid voucher number.

Clause: Age Requirements and Policies Concerning Minors.

The age requirement for attending the training or the exam is restricted to any candidate that is permitted by his/her country of origin/residency.

If the candidate is under the legal age as permitted by his/her country of origin/residency, they are not eligible to attend the official training or eligible to attempt the certification exam unless they provide the accredited training center/EC-Council a written consent/indemnity of their parent/legal guardian and a supporting letter from their institution of higher learning. Only candidates from a nationally accredited institution of higher learning shall be considered.

Disclaimer:

• EC-Council reserves the right to impose additional restriction to comply with the policy. Failure to act in accordance with this clause shall render the authorized training center in violation of their agreement with EC-Council.
• EC-Council reserves the right to revoke the certification of any person in breach of this requirement.

Attend Official Training

If a candidate has completed an official EC-Council training either at an Accredited Training Center, via the iClass platform, or at an approved academic institution, the candidate is eligible to attempt the relevant EC-Council exam.

Note:

• Official e-courseware consists of study material only. Students must apply for eligibility before purchasing an exam voucher.
• Purchasing an official e-courseware doesn’t guarantee that the student can clear the exam. A student can refer to any other study material to prepare for the exam. Candidates are encouraged to refer to the exam blueprint prior to registering for an exam.
• As various consumer laws across the world to prohibit any type of "price fixing", EC-Council Certification department is unable to prescribe minimum pricing for its exams. This allows a free market approach which benefits our certification community.
• As the price of an exam vouchers is many times bundled with official training by our accredited partners, the price may vary depending on the region, training facilities, training partner, the trainers experience, cost of proctoring the exam and even the mode of training of the partner.
• It is imperative that we make it clear that no student shall be deemed to have any added advantage whatsoever from one mode of training to another in order to challenge the CND ANSI exam as the exam is a standard exam for everyone, regardless of the method of training.
• Should any training partner attempt to tell you otherwise, we ask that you lodge an official complaint with the EC-Council certification department so that the necessary action can be taken against the training partner.

Clause: Age Requirements and Policies Concerning Minors.

The age requirement for attending the training or the exam is restricted to any candidate that is permitted by his/her country of origin/residency.

If the candidate is under the legal age as permitted by his/her country of origin/residency, they are not eligible to attend the official training or eligible to attempt the certification exam unless they provide the accredited training center/EC-Council a written consent/indemnity of their parent/legal guardian and a supporting letter from their institution of higher learning. Only candidates from a nationally accredited institution of higher learning shall be considered.

Disclaimer:

• EC-Council reserves the right to impose additional restriction to comply with the policy. Failure to act in accordance with this clause shall render the authorized training center in violation of their agreement with EC-Council.
• EC-Council reserves the right to revoke the certification of any person in breach of this requirement.

Attempt Exam directly

In order to be considered for the EC-Council exam without attending training, candidates must first be approved via the eligibility application process. The application can be found here.

ELIGIBILITY PROCESS

• Hold a CND certification of version.
  * (Prior to being ANSI accredited, EC-Council’s certifications were named, based on versions – CNDv1. During that time, candidates that attempted the certification exams were vetted for eligibility. In order to avoid "being double bill" , the EC-Council Certification department shall issue a waiver of the application fee of any candidate that has an active CNDv1 certification and wishes to attempt the CND ANSI certification.)
• Applicants who do not attend training must have a minimum of 2 years work experience in InfoSec domain (You will need to pay USD100 as a non-refundable application fee). The application form found here.
• Applicants who are instructors, trainers, and PhD’s shall also be eligible if they meet the above criteria.
• Applicants who have attended an official EC-Council training (All candidates are required to pay the $100 application fee, however your training fee shall include this fee).
• If further information is requested from the applicant after the application is submitted and 90 days pass with no response from the applicant, the application will be automatically rejected and a new form will have to be submitted.
• On an average an application processing time would be between 5-10 working days once the verifiers on the application respond to EC-Council’s requests for information.
• On the application, there is a section for the applicant to list a boss, supervisor, or department lead who will act as their verifier. EC-Council reaches out to the listed verifier to confirm the applicant’s experience.
• If the application is approved, the applicant will be sent instructions on purchasing a voucher from EC-Council directly. EC-Council will then send the candidate the eligibility code and the voucher code which candidate can use to register and schedule the test.
• If application is not approved, the application fee of USD 100 will not be refunded.
• The approved application is valid for 3 months from the date of approval so the candidate must purchase a voucher within 3 months. After the voucher codes are released, the applicant has one year to use the codes.
• Should you require the exam voucher validity to be extended, kindly contact [email protected] before the voucher expires. Only valid vouchers can be extended.
• An application extension request will require the approval of the Director of Certification.

Important Notes:

If the application is approved, applicants are required to purchase an exam voucher directly from EC-Council through the webstore at store.eccouncil.org

Warning:

• Candidates whose voucher code does not match the details in the eligibility application and bears a different voucher code than which was provided will not be certified.
• EC-Council reserves the right to revoke the certification status of candidates who attempt this exam without a valid voucher number.

Clause: Age Requirements and Policies Concerning Minors.

The age requirement for attending the training or the exam is restricted to any candidate that is permitted by his/her country of origin/residency.

If the candidate is under the legal age as permitted by his/her country of origin/residency, they are not eligible to attend the official training or eligible to attempt the certification exam unless they provide the accredited training center/EC-Council a written consent/indemnity of their parent/legal guardian and a supporting letter from their institution of higher learning. Only candidates from a nationally accredited institution of higher learning shall be considered.

Disclaimer:

• EC-Council reserves the right to impose additional restriction to comply with the policy. Failure to act in accordance with this clause shall render the authorized training center in violation of their agreement with EC-Council.
• EC-Council reserves the right to revoke the certification of any person in breach of this requirement.

Attend Official Training

If a candidate has completed an official EC-Council training either at an Accredited Training Center, via the iClass platform, or at an approved academic institution, the candidate is eligible to attempt the relevant EC-Council exam.

Note:

• Official e-courseware consists of study material only. Students must apply for eligibility before purchasing an exam voucher.
• Purchasing an official e-courseware doesn’t guarantee that the student can clear the exam. A student can refer to any other study material to prepare for the exam. Candidates are encouraged to refer to the exam blueprint prior to registering for an exam.
• As various consumer laws across the world to prohibit any type of "price fixing", EC-Council Certification department is unable to prescribe minimum pricing for its exams. This allows a free market approach which benefits our certification community.
• As the price of an exam vouchers is many times bundled with official training by our accredited partners, the price may vary depending on the region, training facilities, training partner, the trainers experience, cost of proctoring the exam and even the mode of training of the partner.
• It is imperative that we make it clear that no student shall be deemed to have any added advantage whatsoever from one mode of training to another in order to challenge the ECIH ANSI exam as the exam is a standard exam for everyone, regardless of the method of training.
• Should any training partner attempt to tell you otherwise, we ask that you lodge an official complaint with the EC-Council certification department so that the necessary action can be taken against the training partner.

Clause: Age Requirements and Policies Concerning Minors.

The age requirement for attending the training or the exam is restricted to any candidate that is permitted by his/her country of origin/residency.

If the candidate is under the legal age as permitted by his/her country of origin/residency, they are not eligible to attend the official training or eligible to attempt the certification exam unless they provide the accredited training center/EC-Council a written consent/indemnity of their parent/legal guardian and a supporting letter from their institution of higher learning. Only candidates from a nationally accredited institution of higher learning shall be considered.

Disclaimer:

• EC-Council reserves the right to impose additional restriction to comply with the policy. Failure to act in accordance with this clause shall render the authorized training center in violation of their agreement with EC-Council.
• EC-Council reserves the right to revoke the certification of any person in breach of this requirement.

Attempt Exam without Training

In order to be considered for the EC-Council exam without attending training, candidates must first be approved via the eligibility application process. The application can be found here. Prices for vouchers, links for purchasing and websites for further information can be found below.

ELIGIBILITY PROCESS

• Hold a ECIH certification of version 1 to 2.
  * (Prior to being ANSI accredited, EC-Council's certifications were named, based on versions – ECIHv1, ECIH v2 etc. During that time, candidates that attempted the certification exams were vetted for eligibility. In order to avoid “being double bill”, the EC-Council Certification department shall issue a waiver of the application fee of any candidate that has an active ECIHv1- ECIHv2 certification and wishes to attempt the ECIH ANSI certification.)
• Applicants who do not attend training must prove 1 year of work experience in the Information Security domain (You will need to pay USD100 as a non-refundable application fee). The application form found here.
• Applicants who are instructors, trainers, and PhD’s shall also be eligible if they meet the above criteria.
• Applicants who have attended an official EC-Council training (All candidates are required to pay the $100 application fee, however your training fee shall include this fee).
• If further information is requested from the applicant after the application is submitted and 90 days pass with no response from the applicant, the application will be automatically rejected and a new form will have to be submitted.
• On an average an application processing time would be between 5-10 working days once the verifiers on the application respond to EC-Council’s requests for information.
• On the application, there is a section for the applicant to list a boss, supervisor, or department lead who will act as their verifier. EC-Council reaches out to the listed verfier to confirm the applicant’s experience.
• If the application is approved, the applicant will be sent instructions on purchasing a voucher from EC-Council directly. EC-Council will then send the candidate the eligibility code and the voucher code which candidate can use to register and schedule the test.
• If application is not approved, the application fee of USD 100 will not be refunded.
• The approved application is valid for 3 months from the date of approval so the candidate must purchase a voucher within 3 months. After the voucher codes are released, the applicant has one year to use the codes.
• Should you require the exam voucher validity to be extended, kindly contact [email protected] before the voucher expires. Only valid vouchers can be extended.
• An application extension request will require the approval of the Director of Certification.

Important Notes:

If the application is approved, applicants are required to purchase an exam voucher directly from EC-Council through the webstore at store.eccouncil.org

Warning:

• Candidates whose voucher code does not match the details in the eligibility application and bears a different voucher code than which was provided will not be certified.
• EC-Council reserves the right to revoke the certification status of candidates who attempt this exam without a valid voucher number.

Clause: Age Requirements and Policies Concerning Minors.

The age requirement for attending the training or the exam is restricted to any candidate that is permitted by his/her country of origin/residency.

If the candidate is under the legal age as permitted by his/her country of origin/residency, they are not eligible to attend the official training or eligible to attempt the certification exam unless they provide the accredited training center/EC-Council a written consent/indemnity of their parent/legal guardian and a supporting letter from their institution of higher learning. Only candidates from a nationally accredited institution of higher learning shall be considered.

Disclaimer:

• EC-Council reserves the right to impose additional restriction to comply with the policy. Failure to act in accordance with this clause shall render the authorized training center in violation of their agreement with EC-Council.
• EC-Council reserves the right to revoke the certification of any person in breach of this requirement.

Attend Official Training

If a candidate has completed an official EC-Council training either at an Accredited Training Center, via the iClass platform, or at an approved academic institution, the candidate is eligible to attempt the relevant EC-Council exam.

Note:

• Official e-courseware consists of study material only. Students must apply for eligibility before purchasing an exam voucher.
• Purchasing an official e-courseware doesn’t guarantee that the student can clear the exam. A student can refer to any other study material to prepare for the exam. Candidates are encouraged to refer to the exam blueprint prior to registering for an exam.
• As various consumer laws across the world to prohibit any type of "price fixing", EC-Council Certification department is unable to prescribe minimum pricing for its exams. This allows a free market approach which benefits our certification community.
• As the price of an exam vouchers is many times bundled with official training by our accredited partners, the price may vary depending on the region, training facilities, training partner, the trainers experience, cost of proctoring the exam and even the mode of training of the partner.
• It is imperative that we make it clear that no student shall be deemed to have any added advantage whatsoever from one mode of training to another in order to challenge the CCSE exam as the exam is a standard exam for everyone, regardless of the method of training.
• Should any training partner attempt to tell you otherwise, we ask that you lodge an official complaint with the EC-Council certification department so that the necessary action can be taken against the training partner.

Clause: Age Requirements and Policies Concerning Minors.

The age requirement for attending the training or the exam is restricted to any candidate that is permitted by his/her country of origin/residency.

If the candidate is under the legal age as permitted by his/her country of origin/residency, they are not eligible to attend the official training or eligible to attempt the certification exam unless they provide the accredited training center/EC-Council a written consent/indemnity of their parent/legal guardian and a supporting letter from their institution of higher learning. Only candidates from a nationally accredited institution of higher learning shall be considered.

Disclaimer:

• EC-Council reserves the right to impose additional restriction to comply with the policy. Failure to act in accordance with this clause shall render the authorized training center in violation of their agreement with EC-Council.
• EC-Council reserves the right to revoke the certification of any person in breach of this requirement.

Attempt Exam directly

In order to be considered for the EC-Council exam without attending training, candidates must first be approved via the eligibility application process. The application can be found here.

ELIGIBILITY PROCESS

• Applicants who do not attend training must prove 2 years of work experience in the Information Security domain via the application form found here.
• Applicants who are instructors, trainers, and PhD’s shall also be eligible if they meet the above criteria.
• If further information is requested from the applicant after the application is submitted and 90 days pass with no response from the applicant, the application will be automatically rejected and a new form will have to be submitted.
• On an average an application processing time would be between 5-10 working days once the verifiers on the application respond to EC-Council’s requests for information.
• On the application, there is a section for the applicant to list a boss, supervisor, or department lead who will act as their verifier. EC-Council reaches out to the listed verifier to confirm the applicant’s experience.
• If the application is approved, the applicant will be sent instructions on purchasing a voucher from EC-Council directly. EC-Council will then send the candidate the eligibility code and the voucher code which candidate can use to register and schedule the test.
• If application is not approved, the application fee of USD 100 will not be refunded.
• The approved application is valid for 3 months from the date of approval, so the candidate must purchase a voucher within 3 months. After the voucher codes are released, the applicant has one year to use the codes.
• Should you require the exam voucher validity to be extended, kindly contact [email protected] before the voucher expires. Only valid vouchers can be extended.
• An application extension request will require the approval of the Director of Certification.

Important Notes:

If the application is approved, applicants are required to purchase an exam voucher directly from EC-Council through the webstore at store.eccouncil.org

Warning:

• Candidates whose voucher code does not match the details in the eligibility application and bears a different voucher code than which was provided will not be certified.
• EC-Council reserves the right to revoke the certification status of candidates who attempt this exam without a valid voucher number.

Clause: Age Requirements and Policies Concerning Minors.

The age requirement for attending the training or the exam is restricted to any candidate that is permitted by his/her country of origin/residency.

If the candidate is under the legal age as permitted by his/her country of origin/residency, they are not eligible to attend the official training or eligible to attempt the certification exam unless they provide the accredited training center/EC-Council a written consent/indemnity of their parent/legal guardian and a supporting letter from their institution of higher learning. Only candidates from a nationally accredited institution of higher learning shall be considered.

Disclaimer:

• EC-Council reserves the right to impose additional restriction to comply with the policy. Failure to act in accordance with this clause shall render the authorized training center in violation of their agreement with EC-Council.
• EC-Council reserves the right to revoke the certification of any person in breach of this requirement.

Attend Official Training

If a candidate has completed an official EC-Council training either at an Accredited Training Center, via the iClass platform, or at an approved academic institution, the candidate is eligible to attempt the relevant EC-Council exam.

Note:

• Official e-courseware consists of study material only. Students must apply for eligibility before purchasing an exam voucher.
• Purchasing an official e-courseware doesn’t guarantee that the student can clear the exam. A student can refer to any other study material to prepare for the exam. Candidates are encouraged to refer to the exam blueprint prior to registering for an exam.
• As various consumer laws across the world to prohibit any type of "price fixing", EC-Council Certification department is unable to prescribe minimum pricing for its exams. This allows a free market approach which benefits our certification community.
• As the price of an exam vouchers is many times bundled with official training by our accredited partners, the price may vary depending on the region, training facilities, training partner, the trainers experience, cost of proctoring the exam and even the mode of training of the partner.
• It is imperative that we make it clear that no student shall be deemed to have any added advantage whatsoever from one mode of training to another in order to challenge the ECDE exam as the exam is a standard exam for everyone, regardless of the method of training.
• Should any training partner attempt to tell you otherwise, we ask that you lodge an official complaint with the EC-Council certification department so that the necessary action can be taken against the training partner.

Clause: Age Requirements and Policies Concerning Minors.

The age requirement for attending the training or the exam is restricted to any candidate that is permitted by his/her country of origin/residency.

If the candidate is under the legal age as permitted by his/her country of origin/residency, they are not eligible to attend the official training or eligible to attempt the certification exam unless they provide the accredited training center/EC-Council a written consent/indemnity of their parent/legal guardian and a supporting letter from their institution of higher learning. Only candidates from a nationally accredited institution of higher learning shall be considered.

Disclaimer:

• EC-Council reserves the right to impose additional restriction to comply with the policy. Failure to act in accordance with this clause shall render the authorized training center in violation of their agreement with EC-Council.
• EC-Council reserves the right to revoke the certification of any person in breach of this requirement.

Attempt Exam directly

In order to be considered for the EC-Council exam without attending training, candidates must first be approved via the eligibility application process. The application can be found here.

ELIGIBILITY PROCESS

• Applicants who do not attend training must prove 2 years of work experience in the Information Security domain via the application form found here.
• Applicants who are instructors, trainers, and PhD’s shall also be eligible if they meet the above criteria.
• If further information is requested from the applicant after the application is submitted and 90 days pass with no response from the applicant, the application will be automatically rejected and a new form will have to be submitted.
• On an average an application processing time would be between 5-10 working days once the verifiers on the application respond to EC-Council’s requests for information.
• On the application, there is a section for the applicant to list a boss, supervisor, or department lead who will act as their verifier. EC-Council reaches out to the listed verifier to confirm the applicant’s experience.
• If the application is approved, the applicant will be sent instructions on purchasing a voucher from EC-Council directly. EC-Council will then send the candidate the eligibility code and the voucher code which candidate can use to register and schedule the test.
• If application is not approved, the application fee of USD 100 will not be refunded.
• The approved application is valid for 3 months from the date of approval, so the candidate must purchase a voucher within 3 months. After the voucher codes are released, the applicant has one year to use the codes.
• Should you require the exam voucher validity to be extended, kindly contact [email protected] before the voucher expires. Only valid vouchers can be extended.
• An application extension request will require the approval of the Director of Certification.

Important Notes:

If the application is approved, applicants are required to purchase an exam voucher directly from EC-Council through the webstore at store.eccouncil.org

Warning:

• Candidates whose voucher code does not match the details in the eligibility application and bears a different voucher code than which was provided will not be certified.
• EC-Council reserves the right to revoke the certification status of candidates who attempt this exam without a valid voucher number.

Clause: Age Requirements and Policies Concerning Minors.

The age requirement for attending the training or the exam is restricted to any candidate that is permitted by his/her country of origin/residency.

If the candidate is under the legal age as permitted by his/her country of origin/residency, they are not eligible to attend the official training or eligible to attempt the certification exam unless they provide the accredited training center/EC-Council a written consent/indemnity of their parent/legal guardian and a supporting letter from their institution of higher learning. Only candidates from a nationally accredited institution of higher learning shall be considered.

Disclaimer:

• EC-Council reserves the right to impose additional restriction to comply with the policy. Failure to act in accordance with this clause shall render the authorized training center in violation of their agreement with EC-Council.
• EC-Council reserves the right to revoke the certification of any person in breach of this requirement.

Attend Official Training

If a candidate has completed an official EC-Council training either at an Accredited Training Center, via the iClass platform, or at an approved academic institution, the candidate is eligible to attempt the relevant EC-Council exam.

Clause: Age Requirements and Policies Concerning Minors.

The age requirement for attending the training or the exam is restricted to any candidate that is permitted by his/her country of origin/residency.

If the candidate is under the legal age as permitted by his/her country of origin/residency, they are not eligible to attend the official training or eligible to attempt the certification exam unless they provide the accredited training center/EC-Council a written consent/indemnity of their parent/legal guardian and a supporting letter from their institution of higher learning. Only candidates from a nationally accredited institution of higher learning shall be considered.

Disclaimer:

• EC-Council reserves the right to impose additional restriction to comply with the policy. Failure to act in accordance with this clause shall render the authorized training center in violation of their agreement with EC-Council.
• EC-Council reserves the right to revoke the certification of any person in breach of this requirement.

Purchase Official Study material

If a candidate purchases an official courseware bundle directly from EC-Council or any of his authorised centres, candidate is eligible to attempt the relevant EC-Council exam.

Clause: Age Requirements and Policies Concerning Minors.

The age requirement for attending the training or the exam is restricted to any candidate that is permitted by his/her country of origin/residency.

If the candidate is under the legal age as permitted by his/her country of origin/residency, they are not eligible to attend the official training or eligible to attempt the certification exam unless they provide the accredited training center/EC-Council a written consent/indemnity of their parent/legal guardian and a supporting letter from their institution of higher learning. Only candidates from a nationally accredited institution of higher learning shall be considered.

Disclaimer:

• EC-Council reserves the right to impose additional restriction to comply with the policy. Failure to act in accordance with this clause shall render the authorized training center in violation of their agreement with EC-Council.
• EC-Council reserves the right to revoke the certification of any person in breach of this requirement.

Attempt Exam directly

In order to be considered for the EC-Council exam without attending training via one of EC-Councils authorized training channels, candidates require to qualify as per the eligibility criteria listed below.

ELIGIBILITY PROCESS

• Applicants who do not attend training must prove 1 year of work experience in the Information Security domain via the application form found here
• Applicants who are instructors, trainers, and PhD’s shall also be eligible if they meet the above criteria.
• If further information is requested from the applicant after the application is submitted and 90 days pass with no response from the applicant, the application will be automatically rejected and a new form will have to be submitted.
• On an average an application processing time would be between 5-10 working days once the verifiers on the application respond to EC-Council’s requests for information.
• On the application, there is a section for the applicant to list a boss, supervisor, or department lead who will act as their verifier. EC-Council reaches out to the listed verifier to confirm the applicant’s experience.
• If the application is approved, the applicant will be sent instructions on purchasing a voucher from EC-Council directly. EC-Council will then send the candidate the eligibility code and the voucher code which candidate can use to register and schedule the test.
• If application is not approved, the application fee of USD 100 will not be refunded.
• The approved application is valid for 3 months from the date of approval so the candidate must purchase a voucher within 3 months. After the voucher codes are released, the applicant has one year to use the codes.
• Should you require the exam voucher validity to be extended, kindly contact [email protected] before the voucher expires. Only valid vouchers can be extended.
• An application extension request will require the approval of the Director of Certification.

Important Notes:

If the application is approved, applicants are required to purchase an exam voucher directly from EC-Council through the webstore at store.eccouncil.org

Warning:

• Candidates whose voucher code does not match the details in the eligibility application and bears a different voucher code than which was provided will not be certified.
• EC-Council reserves the right to revoke the certification status of candidates who attempt this exam without a valid voucher number.

Clause: Age Requirements and Policies Concerning Minors.

The age requirement for attending the training or the exam is restricted to any candidate that is permitted by his/her country of origin/residency.

If the candidate is under the legal age as permitted by his/her country of origin/residency, they are not eligible to attend the official training or eligible to attempt the certification exam unless they provide the accredited training center/EC-Council a written consent/indemnity of their parent/legal guardian and a supporting letter from their institution of higher learning. Only candidates from a nationally accredited institution of higher learning shall be considered.

Disclaimer:

• EC-Council reserves the right to impose additional restriction to comply with the policy. Failure to act in accordance with this clause shall render the authorized training center in violation of their agreement with EC-Council.
• EC-Council reserves the right to revoke the certification of any person in breach of this requirement.

Attend Official Training

If a candidate has completed an official EC-Council training either at an Accredited Training Center, via the iClass platform, or at an approved academic institution, the candidate is eligible to attempt the relevant EC-Council exam.

Note:

• Official e-courseware consists of study material only. Students must apply for eligibility before purchasing an exam voucher.
• Purchasing an official e-courseware doesn’t guarantee that the student can clear the exam. A student can refer to any other study material to prepare for the exam. Candidates are encouraged to refer to the exam blueprint prior to registering for an exam.

Clause: Age Requirements and Policies Concerning Minors.

The age requirement for attending the training or the exam is restricted to any candidate that is permitted by his/her country of origin/residency.

If the candidate is under the legal age as permitted by his/her country of origin/residency, they are not eligible to attend the official training or eligible to attempt the certification exam unless they provide the accredited training center/EC-Council a written consent/indemnity of their parent/legal guardian and a supporting letter from their institution of higher learning. Only candidates from a nationally accredited institution of higher learning shall be considered.

Disclaimer:

• EC-Council reserves the right to impose additional restriction to comply with the policy. Failure to act in accordance with this clause shall render the authorized training center in violation of their agreement with EC-Council.
• EC-Council reserves the right to revoke the certification of any person in breach of this requirement.

Attempt Exam directly

In order to be considered for the EC-Council exam without attending training via one of EC-Council's authorized training channels, candidates require to qualify as per the eligibility criteria listed below.

ELIGIBILITY PROCESS

• Applicants who do not attend training must prove 2 years of work experience in the Information Security domain via the application form found here: exam-eligibility-form.html
• Applicants who are instructors, trainers, and PhD’s shall also be eligible if they meet the above criteria.
• If further information is requested from the applicant after the application is submitted and 90 days pass with no response from the applicant, the application will be automatically rejected and a new form will have to be submitted.
• On an average an application processing time would be between 5-10 working days once the verifiers on the application respond to EC-Council’s requests for information.
• On the application, there is a section for the applicant to list a boss, supervisor, or department lead who will act as their verifier. EC-Council reaches out to the listed verifier to confirm the applicant’s experience.
• If the application is approved, the applicant will be sent instructions on purchasing a voucher from EC-Council directly. EC-Council will then send the candidate the eligibility code and the voucher code which candidate can use to register and schedule the test.
• If application is not approved, the application fee of USD 100 will not be refunded.
• The approved application is valid for 3 months from the date of approval, so the candidate must purchase a voucher within 3 months. After the voucher codes are released, the applicant has one year to use the codes.
• Should you require the exam voucher validity to be extended, kindly contact [email protected] before the voucher expires. Only valid vouchers can be extended.
• An application extension request will require the approval of the Director of Certification.

Important Notes:

If the application is approved, applicants are required to purchase an exam voucher directly from EC-Council through the webstore at store.eccouncil.org

Warning:

• Candidates whose voucher code does not match the details in the eligibility application and bears a different voucher code than which was provided will not be certified.
• EC-Council reserves the right to revoke the certification status of candidates who attempt this exam without a valid voucher number.

Clause: Age Requirements and Policies Concerning Minors.

The age requirement for attending the training or the exam is restricted to any candidate that is permitted by his/her country of origin/residency.

If the candidate is under the legal age as permitted by his/her country of origin/residency, they are not eligible to attend the official training or eligible to attempt the certification exam unless they provide the accredited training center/EC-Council a written consent/indemnity of their parent/legal guardian and a supporting letter from their institution of higher learning. Only candidates from a nationally accredited institution of higher learning shall be considered.

Disclaimer:

• EC-Council reserves the right to impose additional restriction to comply with the policy. Failure to act in accordance with this clause shall render the authorized training center in violation of their agreement with EC-Council.
• EC-Council reserves the right to revoke the certification of any person in breach of this requirement.

Attend Official Training

If a candidate has completed an official EC-Council training either at an Accredited Training Center, via the iClass platform, or at an approved academic institution, the candidate is eligible to attempt the relevant EC-Council exam.

Clause: Age Requirements and Policies Concerning Minors.

The age requirement for attending the training or the exam is restricted to any candidate that is permitted by his/her country of origin/residency.

If the candidate is under the legal age as permitted by his/her country of origin/residency, they are not eligible to attend the official training or eligible to attempt the certification exam unless they provide the accredited training center/EC-Council a written consent/indemnity of their parent/legal guardian and a supporting letter from their institution of higher learning. Only candidates from a nationally accredited institution of higher learning shall be considered.

Disclaimer:

• EC-Council reserves the right to impose additional restriction to comply with the policy. Failure to act in accordance with this clause shall render the authorized training center in violation of their agreement with EC-Council.
• EC-Council reserves the right to revoke the certification of any person in breach of this requirement.

Purchase Official Study material

If a candidate purchases an official courseware bundle directly from EC-Council or any of his authorised centres, candidate is eligible to attempt the relevant EC-Council exam.

Clause: Age Requirements and Policies Concerning Minors.

The age requirement for attending the training or the exam is restricted to any candidate that is permitted by his/her country of origin/residency.

If the candidate is under the legal age as permitted by his/her country of origin/residency, they are not eligible to attend the official training or eligible to attempt the certification exam unless they provide the accredited training center/EC-Council a written consent/indemnity of their parent/legal guardian and a supporting letter from their institution of higher learning. Only candidates from a nationally accredited institution of higher learning shall be considered.

Disclaimer:

• EC-Council reserves the right to impose additional restriction to comply with the policy. Failure to act in accordance with this clause shall render the authorized training center in violation of their agreement with EC-Council.
• EC-Council reserves the right to revoke the certification of any person in breach of this requirement.

Attempt Exam directly

In order to be considered for the EC-Council exam without attending training via one of EC-Councils authorized training channels, candidates require to qualify as per the eligibility criteria listed below.

ELIGIBILITY PROCESS

• Applicants who do not attend training must prove 2 years of work experience in the Information Security domain via the application form found here: exam-eligibility-form.html.
• Have any other industry equivalent certifications such as GSSP .NET/Java.
• Applicants who are instructors, trainers, and PhD’s shall also be eligible if they meet the above criteria.
• If further information is requested from the applicant after the application is submitted and 90 days pass with no response from the applicant, the application will be automatically rejected and a new form will have to be submitted.
• On an average an application processing time would be between 5-10 working days once the verifiers on the application respond to EC-Council’s requests for information.
• On the application, there is a section for the applicant to list a boss, supervisor, or department lead who will act as their verifier. EC-Council reaches out to the listed verfier to confirm the applicant’s experience.
• If the application is approved, the applicant will be sent instructions on purchasing a voucher from EC-Council directly. EC-Council will then send the candidate the eligibility code and the voucher code which candidate can use to register and schedule the test.
• If application is not approved, the application fee of USD 100 will not be refunded.
• The approved application is valid for 3 months from the date of approval so the candidate must purchase a voucher within 3 months. After the voucher codes are released, the applicant has one year to use the codes.
• Should you require the exam voucher validity to be extended, kindly contact [email protected] before the voucher expires. Only valid vouchers can be extended.
• An application extension request will require the approval of the Director of Certification..

Important Notes:

If the application is approved, applicants are required to purchase an exam voucher directly from EC-Council through the webstore at store.eccouncil.org

Warning:

• Candidates whose voucher code does not match the details in the eligibility application and bears a different voucher code than which was provided will not be certified.
• EC-Council reserves the right to revoke the certification status of candidates who attempt this exam without a valid voucher number.

Clause: Age Requirements and Policies Concerning Minors.

The age requirement for attending the training or the exam is restricted to any candidate that is permitted by his/her country of origin/residency.

If the candidate is under the legal age as permitted by his/her country of origin/residency, they are not eligible to attend the official training or eligible to attempt the certification exam unless they provide the accredited training center/EC-Council a written consent/indemnity of their parent/legal guardian and a supporting letter from their institution of higher learning. Only candidates from a nationally accredited institution of higher learning shall be considered.

Disclaimer:

• EC-Council reserves the right to impose additional restriction to comply with the policy. Failure to act in accordance with this clause shall render the authorized training center in violation of their agreement with EC-Council.
• EC-Council reserves the right to revoke the certification of any person in breach of this requirement.

Attend Official Training

If a candidate has completed an official EC-Council training either at an Accredited Training Center, via the iClass platform, or at an approved academic institution, the candidate is eligible to attempt the relevant EC-Council exam.

Clause: Age Requirements and Policies Concerning Minors.

The age requirement for attending the training or the exam is restricted to any candidate that is permitted by his/her country of origin/residency.

If the candidate is under the legal age as permitted by his/her country of origin/residency, they are not eligible to attend the official training or eligible to attempt the certification exam unless they provide the accredited training center/EC-Council a written consent/indemnity of their parent/legal guardian and a supporting letter from their institution of higher learning. Only candidates from a nationally accredited institution of higher learning shall be considered.

Disclaimer:

• EC-Council reserves the right to impose additional restriction to comply with the policy. Failure to act in accordance with this clause shall render the authorized training center in violation of their agreement with EC-Council.
• EC-Council reserves the right to revoke the certification of any person in breach of this requirement.

Purchase Official Study material

If a candidate purchases an official courseware bundle directly from EC-Council or any of his authorised centres, candidate is eligible to attempt the relevant EC-Council exam.

Clause: Age Requirements and Policies Concerning Minors.

The age requirement for attending the training or the exam is restricted to any candidate that is permitted by his/her country of origin/residency.

If the candidate is under the legal age as permitted by his/her country of origin/residency, they are not eligible to attend the official training or eligible to attempt the certification exam unless they provide the accredited training center/EC-Council a written consent/indemnity of their parent/legal guardian and a supporting letter from their institution of higher learning. Only candidates from a nationally accredited institution of higher learning shall be considered.

Disclaimer:

• EC-Council reserves the right to impose additional restriction to comply with the policy. Failure to act in accordance with this clause shall render the authorized training center in violation of their agreement with EC-Council.
• EC-Council reserves the right to revoke the certification of any person in breach of this requirement.

Attempt Exam directly

In order to be considered for the EC-Council exam without attending training via one of EC-Councils authorized training channels, candidates require to qualify as per the eligibility criteria listed below.

ELIGIBILITY PROCESS

• Applicants who do not attend training must prove 2 years of work experience in the Information Security domain via the application form found here: exam-eligibility-form.html.
• Have any other industry equivalent certifications such as GSSP .NET/Java.
• Applicants who are instructors, trainers, and PhD’s shall also be eligible if they meet the above criteria.
• If further information is requested from the applicant after the application is submitted and 90 days pass with no response from the applicant, the application will be automatically rejected and a new form will have to be submitted.
• On an average an application processing time would be between 5-10 working days once the verifiers on the application respond to EC-Council’s requests for information.
• On the application, there is a section for the applicant to list a boss, supervisor, or department lead who will act as their verifier. EC-Council reaches out to the listed verfier to confirm the applicant’s experience.
• If the application is approved, the applicant will be sent instructions on purchasing a voucher from EC-Council directly. EC-Council will then send the candidate the eligibility code and the voucher code which candidate can use to register and schedule the test.
• If application is not approved, the application fee of USD 100 will not be refunded.
• The approved application is valid for 3 months from the date of approval so the candidate must purchase a voucher within 3 months. After the voucher codes are released, the applicant has one year to use the codes.
• Should you require the exam voucher validity to be extended, kindly contact [email protected] before the voucher expires. Only valid vouchers can be extended.
• An application extension request will require the approval of the Director of Certification..

Important Notes:

If the application is approved, applicants are required to purchase an exam voucher directly from EC-Council through the webstore at store.eccouncil.org

Warning:

• Candidates whose voucher code does not match the details in the eligibility application and bears a different voucher code than which was provided will not be certified.
• EC-Council reserves the right to revoke the certification status of candidates who attempt this exam without a valid voucher number.

Clause: Age Requirements and Policies Concerning Minors.

The age requirement for attending the training or the exam is restricted to any candidate that is permitted by his/her country of origin/residency.

If the candidate is under the legal age as permitted by his/her country of origin/residency, they are not eligible to attend the official training or eligible to attempt the certification exam unless they provide the accredited training center/EC-Council a written consent/indemnity of their parent/legal guardian and a supporting letter from their institution of higher learning. Only candidates from a nationally accredited institution of higher learning shall be considered.

Disclaimer:

• EC-Council reserves the right to impose additional restriction to comply with the policy. Failure to act in accordance with this clause shall render the authorized training center in violation of their agreement with EC-Council.
• EC-Council reserves the right to revoke the certification of any person in breach of this requirement.

Attend Official Training

If a candidate has completed an official EC-Council training either at an Accredited Training Center, via the iClass platform, or at an approved academic institution, the candidate is eligible to attempt the relevant EC-Council exam.

Clause: Age Requirements and Policies Concerning Minors.

The age requirement for attending the training or the exam is restricted to any candidate that is permitted by his/her country of origin/residency.

If the candidate is under the legal age as permitted by his/her country of origin/residency, they are not eligible to attend the official training or eligible to attempt the certification exam unless they provide the accredited training center/EC-Council a written consent/indemnity of their parent/legal guardian and a supporting letter from their institution of higher learning. Only candidates from a nationally accredited institution of higher learning shall be considered.

Disclaimer:

• EC-Council reserves the right to impose additional restriction to comply with the policy. Failure to act in accordance with this clause shall render the authorized training center in violation of their agreement with EC-Council.
• EC-Council reserves the right to revoke the certification of any person in breach of this requirement.

Purchase Official Study material

If a candidate purchases an official courseware bundle directly from EC-Council or any of his authorised centres, candidate is eligible to attempt the relevant EC-Council exam.

Clause: Age Requirements and Policies Concerning Minors.

The age requirement for attending the training or the exam is restricted to any candidate that is permitted by his/her country of origin/residency.

If the candidate is under the legal age as permitted by his/her country of origin/residency, they are not eligible to attend the official training or eligible to attempt the certification exam unless they provide the accredited training center/EC-Council a written consent/indemnity of their parent/legal guardian and a supporting letter from their institution of higher learning. Only candidates from a nationally accredited institution of higher learning shall be considered.

Disclaimer:

• EC-Council reserves the right to impose additional restriction to comply with the policy. Failure to act in accordance with this clause shall render the authorized training center in violation of their agreement with EC-Council.
• EC-Council reserves the right to revoke the certification of any person in breach of this requirement.

Attempt Exam directly

In order to be considered for the EC-Council exam without attending training via one of EC-Councils authorized training channels, candidates require to qualify as per the eligibility criteria listed below.

ELIGIBILITY PROCESS

• Applicants who do not attend training must prove 1 year of work experience in the Network Admin/Security domain via the application form found here.
• Applicants who are instructors, trainers, and PhD’s shall also be eligible if they meet the above criteria.
• If further information is requested from the applicant after the application is submitted and 90 days pass with no response from the applicant, the application will be automatically rejected, and a new form will have to be submitted.
• On an average an application processing time would be between 5-10 working days once the verifiers on the application respond to EC-Council’s requests for information.
• On the application, there is a section for the applicant to list a boss, supervisor, or department lead who will act as their verifier. EC-Council reaches out to the listed verfier to confirm the applicant’s experience.
• If the application is approved, the applicant will be sent instructions on purchasing a voucher from EC-Council directly. EC-Council will then send the candidate the eligibility code and the voucher code which candidate can use to register and schedule the test.
• If application is not approved, the application fee of USD 100 will not be refunded.
• The approved application is valid for 3 months from the date of approval so the candidate must purchase a voucher within 3 months. After the voucher codes are released, the applicant has one year to use the codes.
• Should you require the exam voucher validity to be extended, kindly contact [email protected] before the voucher expires. Only valid vouchers can be extended.
• An application extension request will require the approval of the Director of Certification..

Important Notes:

If the application is approved, applicants are required to purchase an exam voucher directly from EC-Council through the webstore at store.eccouncil.org

Warning:

• Candidates whose voucher code does not match the details in the eligibility application and bears a different voucher code than which was provided will not be certified.
• EC-Council reserves the right to revoke the certification status of candidates who attempt this exam without a valid voucher number.

Clause: Age Requirements and Policies Concerning Minors.

The age requirement for attending the training or the exam is restricted to any candidate that is permitted by his/her country of origin/residency.

If the candidate is under the legal age as permitted by his/her country of origin/residency, they are not eligible to attend the official training or eligible to attempt the certification exam unless they provide the accredited training center/EC-Council a written consent/indemnity of their parent/legal guardian and a supporting letter from their institution of higher learning. Only candidates from a nationally accredited institution of higher learning shall be considered.

Disclaimer:

• EC-Council reserves the right to impose additional restriction to comply with the policy. Failure to act in accordance with this clause shall render the authorized training center in violation of their agreement with EC-Council.
• EC-Council reserves the right to revoke the certification of any person in breach of this requirement.

Attend Official Training

If a candidate has completed an official EC-Council training either at an Accredited Training Center, via the iClass platform, or at an approved academic institution, the candidate is eligible to attempt the relevant EC-Council exam.

Clause: Age Requirements and Policies Concerning Minors.

The age requirement for attending the training or the exam is restricted to any candidate that is permitted by his/her country of origin/residency.

If the candidate is under the legal age as permitted by his/her country of origin/residency, they are not eligible to attend the official training or eligible to attempt the certification exam unless they provide the accredited training center/EC-Council a written consent/indemnity of their parent/legal guardian and a supporting letter from their institution of higher learning. Only candidates from a nationally accredited institution of higher learning shall be considered.

Disclaimer:

• EC-Council reserves the right to impose additional restriction to comply with the policy. Failure to act in accordance with this clause shall render the authorized training center in violation of their agreement with EC-Council.
• EC-Council reserves the right to revoke the certification of any person in breach of this requirement.

Purchase Official Study material

If a candidate purchases an official courseware bundle directly from EC-Council or any of his authorised centres, candidate is eligible to attempt the relevant EC-Council exam.

Clause: Age Requirements and Policies Concerning Minors.

The age requirement for attending the training or the exam is restricted to any candidate that is permitted by his/her country of origin/residency.

If the candidate is under the legal age as permitted by his/her country of origin/residency, they are not eligible to attend the official training or eligible to attempt the certification exam unless they provide the accredited training center/EC-Council a written consent/indemnity of their parent/legal guardian and a supporting letter from their institution of higher learning. Only candidates from a nationally accredited institution of higher learning shall be considered.

Disclaimer:

• EC-Council reserves the right to impose additional restriction to comply with the policy. Failure to act in accordance with this clause shall render the authorized training center in violation of their agreement with EC-Council.
• EC-Council reserves the right to revoke the certification of any person in breach of this requirement.

Attempt Exam directly

In order to be considered for the EC-Council exam without attending training via one of EC-Councils authorized training channels, candidates require to qualify as per the eligibility criteria listed below.

ELIGIBILITY PROCESS

• Applicants who do not attend training must prove 1 year of work experience in the Information Security domain via the application form found here: https://cert.eccouncil.org/Exam-Eligibility-Form.html.
• Applicants who are instructors, trainers, and PhD’s shall also be eligible if they meet the above criteria.
• If further information is requested from the applicant after the application is submitted and 90 days pass with no response from the applicant, the application will be automatically rejected and a new form will have to be submitted.
• On an average an application processing time would be between 5-10 working days once the verifiers on the application respond to EC-Council’s requests for information.
• On the application, there is a section for the applicant to list a boss, supervisor, or department lead who will act as their verifier. EC-Council reaches out to the listed verfier to confirm the applicant’s experience.
• If the application is approved, the applicant will be sent instructions on purchasing a voucher from EC-Council directly. EC-Council will then send the candidate the eligibility code and the voucher code which candidate can use to register and schedule the test.
• If application is not approved, the application fee of USD 100 will not be refunded.
• The approved application is valid for 3 months from the date of approval so the candidate must purchase a voucher within 3 months. After the voucher codes are released, the applicant has one year to use the codes.
• Should you require the exam voucher validity to be extended, kindly contact [email protected] before the voucher expires. Only valid vouchers can be extended.
• An application extension request will require the approval of the Director of Certification.

Important Notes:

If the application is approved, applicants are required to purchase an exam voucher directly from EC-Council through the webstore at store.eccouncil.org

Warning:

• Candidates whose voucher code does not match the details in the eligibility application and bears a different voucher code than which was provided will not be certified.
• EC-Council reserves the right to revoke the certification status of candidates who attempt this exam without a valid voucher number.

Clause: Age Requirements and Policies Concerning Minors.

The age requirement for attending the training or the exam is restricted to any candidate that is permitted by his/her country of origin/residency.

If the candidate is under the legal age as permitted by his/her country of origin/residency, they are not eligible to attend the official training or eligible to attempt the certification exam unless they provide the accredited training center/EC-Council a written consent/indemnity of their parent/legal guardian and a supporting letter from their institution of higher learning. Only candidates from a nationally accredited institution of higher learning shall be considered.

Disclaimer:

• EC-Council reserves the right to impose additional restriction to comply with the policy. Failure to act in accordance with this clause shall render the authorized training center in violation of their agreement with EC-Council.
• EC-Council reserves the right to revoke the certification of any person in breach of this requirement.

Attend Official Training

If a candidate has completed an official EC-Council training either at an Accredited Training Center, via the iClass platform, or at an approved academic institution, the candidate is eligible to attempt the relevant EC-Council exam.

Clause: Age Requirements and Policies Concerning Minors.

The age requirement for attending the training or the exam is restricted to any candidate that is permitted by his/her country of origin/residency.

If the candidate is under the legal age as permitted by his/her country of origin/residency, they are not eligible to attend the official training or eligible to attempt the certification exam unless they provide the accredited training center/EC-Council a written consent/indemnity of their parent/legal guardian and a supporting letter from their institution of higher learning. Only candidates from a nationally accredited institution of higher learning shall be considered.

Disclaimer:

• EC-Council reserves the right to impose additional restriction to comply with the policy. Failure to act in accordance with this clause shall render the authorized training center in violation of their agreement with EC-Council.
• EC-Council reserves the right to revoke the certification of any person in breach of this requirement.

Purchase Official Study material

If a candidate purchases an official courseware bundle directly from EC-Council or any of his authorised centres, candidate is eligible to attempt the relevant EC-Council exam.

Clause: Age Requirements and Policies Concerning Minors.

The age requirement for attending the training or the exam is restricted to any candidate that is permitted by his/her country of origin/residency.

If the candidate is under the legal age as permitted by his/her country of origin/residency, they are not eligible to attend the official training or eligible to attempt the certification exam unless they provide the accredited training center/EC-Council a written consent/indemnity of their parent/legal guardian and a supporting letter from their institution of higher learning. Only candidates from a nationally accredited institution of higher learning shall be considered.

Disclaimer:

• EC-Council reserves the right to impose additional restriction to comply with the policy. Failure to act in accordance with this clause shall render the authorized training center in violation of their agreement with EC-Council.
• EC-Council reserves the right to revoke the certification of any person in breach of this requirement.

Attend Official Training

In order to be considered for the EC-Council exam without attending training via one of EC-Councils authorized training channels, candidates require to qualify as per the eligibility criteria listed below.

ELIGIBILITY PROCESS

• Applicants who do not attend training must prove 2 years of work experience in the Information Security domain via the application form found here: exam-eligibility-form.html.
• Applicants who are instructors, trainers, and PhD’s shall also be eligible if they meet the above criteria.
• If further information is requested from the applicant after the application is submitted and 90 days pass with no response from the applicant, the application will be automatically rejected and a new form will have to be submitted.
• On an average an application processing time would be between 5-10 working days once the verifiers on the application respond to EC-Council’s requests for information.
• On the application, there is a section for the applicant to list a boss, supervisor, or department lead who will act as their verifier. EC-Council reaches out to the listed verfier to confirm the applicant’s experience.
• If the application is approved, the applicant will be sent instructions on purchasing a voucher from EC-Council directly. EC-Council will then send the candidate the eligibility code and the voucher code which candidate can use to register and schedule the test.
• If application is not approved, the application fee of USD 100 will not be refunded.
• The approved application is valid for 3 months from the date of approval so the candidate must purchase a voucher within 3 months. After the voucher codes are released, the applicant has one year to use the codes.
• Should you require the exam voucher validity to be extended, kindly contact [email protected] before the voucher expires. Only valid vouchers can be extended.
• An application extension request will require the approval of the Director of Certification.

Important Notes:

If the application is approved, applicants are required to purchase an exam voucher directly from EC-Council through the webstore at store.eccouncil.org

Warning:

• Candidates whose voucher code does not match the details in the eligibility application and bears a different voucher code than which was provided will not be certified.
• EC-Council reserves the right to revoke the certification status of candidates who attempt this exam without a valid voucher number.

Clause: Age Requirements and Policies Concerning Minors.

The age requirement for attending the training or the exam is restricted to any candidate that is permitted by his/her country of origin/residency.

If the candidate is under the legal age as permitted by his/her country of origin/residency, they are not eligible to attend the official training or eligible to attempt the certification exam unless they provide the accredited training center/EC-Council a written consent/indemnity of their parent/legal guardian and a supporting letter from their institution of higher learning. Only candidates from a nationally accredited institution of higher learning shall be considered.

Disclaimer:

• EC-Council reserves the right to impose additional restriction to comply with the policy. Failure to act in accordance with this clause shall render the authorized training center in violation of their agreement with EC-Council.
• EC-Council reserves the right to revoke the certification of any person in breach of this requirement.