Validates practical skills in configuring Palo Alto Networks firewalls, including PAN-OS networking, device settings, Panorama and deployment automation.
250IntermediateNo prerequisites
Best Palo Alto Networks Certifications in 2026
Palo Alto Networks is a cybersecurity vendor whose certifications cover configuring, deploying and operating its next-generation firewalls and related network security products.
How Palo Alto Networks certifications work
- Certification levels
- Four levels: Foundational, Professional, Specialist and Architect, across three tracks (Network Security, Security Operations, Cloud Security)
- Exam fees
- Foundational $150, Professional $200, Specialist $250 and Architect $300 (US vouchers)
- Validity and recertification
- Valid for 2 years. Recertify by passing the current exam again, from 18 months after you passed. A higher-level certification also extends active lower ones in the same track by 2 years.
- Retake policy
- After a fail, wait 15 days before the 2nd attempt, 30 days before the 3rd and 90 days before any later attempt
- Delivery and scoring
- Pearson VUE test centers only. Passing score is 860 on a 300–1,000 scale. Exams are in English, with 30 extra minutes for candidates in non-English-speaking countries.