Free Certification Training and Exams
Every attendee at Pure//Accelerate® has the opportunity to join our world-class PEAK Training and Education program and get certified onsite for free (valued at up to $5,700).
See how easy and simple it is to use Pure products
Pure PEAK Education helps you develop skills and knowledge about Pure solutions.
Pure Storage Product Training
Learn how to use and master Pure’s leading-edge technology.
Pure Storage IT Professional Certificates
Join a certification prep course to help prepare you for the exam.
Pure Storage Product Training
Move Past the Limits of Traditional Infrastructure with Pure PEAK
Acquire new skills on FlashArray™, FlashBlade®, and Portworx® during Pure//Accelerate.
Take advantage of an exclusive offer and learn from a Pure certified expert at no additional cost with your registration for Pure//Accelerate. Every person who attends a PEAK training session at Pure//Accelerate will also receive one courtesy certification exam voucher of their choice.
Choose from a wide range of courses that will strengthen your Pure Storage skills and knowledge.
This course is ideal for existing Pure Storage customers who have six months or more of FlashArray experience.
This course is ideal for existing Pure Storage customers who have six months or more of FlashBlade experience.
This course is ideal for prospects and existing Pure Storage customers, especially those who are new to Portworx by Pure Storage.
Pure Storage IT Professional Certifications
Show what you know with Pure Storage Certifications
Increase your value and show how much you know with Pure Storage IT Professional Certifications. Start as a Pure Certified Data Storage Associate to successfully perform operational tasks and administer Pure Storage products and data. Grow to become a Pure Storage Professional as you install, configure, optimize, and troubleshoot or design, build, and manage Pure Storage and Portworx products. Add Specializations so you stand out in data protection, container storage for DevOps teams, analytics and AI, and more. Whatever route you choose, you’ll be the go-to person to help your company and IT teams make storage a strategic part of the business.
This course is created for individuals who want to administer storage and data and provides the networking, virtualization and containers, storage, cloud, data protection, and host knowledge to operate industry-recognized storage technology and solutions.
The Pure Certified FlashArray Storage Professional Prep course gives you everything you need to manage a FlashArray enterprise array through its entire lifecycle. Pure Storage FlashArray systems support enterprise applications and accelerate business results with your most critical data.
The Pure Certified FlashBlade Storage Professional Prep gives you everything you need to manage a FlashBlade enterprise array through its entire lifecycle.
Certification Exams
Take advantage of your time at Pure//Accelerate and complete any of our Pure Storage IT Professional certification exams for free at the event. The exams offered will be:
- Pure Certified Data Storage Associate
- Pure Certified FlashArray Implementation Specialist
- Pure Certified FlashBlade Implementation Specialist
- Pure Certified FlashArray Storage Professional
- Pure Certified FlashBlade Storage Professional
- Pure Certified Cloud Block Store™ Specialist
- Pure Certified FlashArray Support Specialist
- Pure Certified FlashBlade Support Specialist
- Pure Certified Migration Specialist
- Pure Certified Platform Architect Expert
- Pure Certified Data Protection Professional
Exams are approximately 3 hours in duration.
Proctoring will be done onsite and in-person. Exam results will be provided via your CertMetrics account 24-48 hours from the time of completion.
You’ll need to bring:
- Laptop and charger
- Necessary peripherals (e.g. mouse)
Once you register for Pure//Accelerate and select your exam time, you will receive additional information about the on-site exam process closer to the exam date.
Instructor Office Hours
Join our PEAK instructors for an interactive session designed to support your certification journey. Dive into focused discussions, Q&A sessions, and exam insights, all tailored to elevate your preparation for specific Pure Storage Professional IT Certifications.
There is no set agenda for office hours. Come prepared with questions to go over any questions you have on any specific certification or review key exam topics. We will also go over available resources, the exam blueprint, and sample questions for the exam.
Frequently Asked Questions
People also ask:
1. How do I register for a training course?
Registration for training courses will open in April. Once you complete your registration for Pure//Accelerate, you will receive instructions on how to build your agenda which will include registration for training courses. If you have already registered for Pure//Accelerate, just login to register for training.
2. How many training courses can I take at Pure//Accelerate?
You can attend as many as you'd like. However, you can only attend one course at a time.
3. What happens if the training course or onsite exam session I want to attend is full?
If a session you want is full, just select the “Add to Waitlist” button to be automatically added to our wait list. If capacity for the session becomes available, you will be notified and will then be able to add the session to your agenda.
4. What do I need to bring to my training sessions at Pure//Accelerate?
If you are attending a training session, you will not need to bring anything.
If you are taking a Certification Exam, you will be required to bring your own laptop, charger, and any peripheral devices you need (e.g. mouse).
5. How do I take my certification exam? Can I take my exam right after I complete my course?
Anyone completing a PEAK training course at Pure//Accelerate 2024 will receive a complimentary certification exam voucher that is valid for six months after the issue date. You can schedule to take your certification exam during the event or at a later date.
6. Do I need to complete a training course to be able to take an exam at the event?
No. Taking a course at Pure//Accelerate is not a prerequisite to taking a certification exam. If you’re ready to sit for an exam, you can register or walk in. While you’ll receive an exam voucher if you take a course at Pure//Accelerate, you don’t need to use it right away.
7. When do I get my certification exam results?
Exam results will be provided via your CertMetrics account 24–48 hours from the time of completion of the exam.
8. What happens if I don’t pass an exam?
You may retake an exam after 14 days from the date you completed it.
9. What if I need to change and/or cancel my registration for the PEAK sessions?
Not a problem, we understand things happen and plans change. Please log in to this website or use the mobile app (when available) to cancel or change your registration for any session.
10. Will the sessions be recorded for reference later?
No, the sessions are live and exclusive to Pure//Accelerate attendees.
11. Where can I find more information about Pure PEAK training and all IT Professional Certifications?
Please see our Customer Course Catalog, as well as info on all our Certifications.
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