Increase your value and show how much you know with
Pure Storage IT Professional Certifications
Differentiate yourself from the crowd and be the preferred IT professional with our industry-recognized certifications.
Show your company and your colleagues how to simplify data and storage, forever, with Pure Storage solutions.
Use your certification badges to highlight your competence, knowledge, and career commitment.
You may still have questions after reviewing the Certification Guide. See below for frequently asked questions and answers.
Each certification exam is a multiple-choice online exam. It is proctored online, and you must have a webcam. The proctor will monitor you for the duration of the exam.
No. You won’t be able to refer to any external materials during the exam.
Training is not required. However, we provide exam prep and other training courses to help you prepare for an exam. Each exam also is designed to test your on-the-job experience.
Each Associate exam costs $200. Each Professional and Specialist exam costs $300.
Yes. Each IT professional certification is valid for three years.
Every three years, you will need to submit a renewal log charting that all continuing education requirements have been met.
Access the accommodation request form and submit the request.
If you’ve achieved your Pure Storage certification prior to November 1, 2022, the original validity period will be honored.
All certifications with a two year validity period will sunset on November 1, 2024.