Role-based tracks
Network security, security operations and cloud security, each with Professional, Specialist and Architect levels.
Palo Alto Networks Certification Training
Get ready for the current Palo Alto Networks certifications.
Palo Alto Networks rebuilt its certification program in 2025. PCCET, PCNSA, PCNSE, PCDRA, PCSAE and PCCSE are retired, and a new lineup now covers network security, security operations and cloud security. We've rebuilt our courses to match all 17 current certifications, each one mapped to the official exam blueprint and taught expert-led with hands-on labs.
17 Current Certifications
Palo Alto Networks Certifications
Courses for every current exam, from Apprentice to Architect
Expert-led classes with hands-on labs
CareerSync® guidance and PathPay® payment plans
17 Courses
Current Exams
3 Tracks
NetSec, SecOps, Cloud
CareerSync®
Pathway Guidance
Why Palo Alto Networks with Accumentum
Training built around the way the new exams are written.
Each current Palo Alto Networks exam has a public blueprint with weighted domains. We build every module from that blueprint, so you spend the most time where the exam puts the most points.
Ready for test day
Exams are in person at Pearson VUE test centers with multiple choice, matching and ordering items. We practice all three.
Hands-on labs
Lab work on firewalls, Prisma Access, Cortex XDR, XSIAM, XSOAR and Cortex Cloud tasks from each blueprint.
CareerSync® pathways
Not sure where to start? We'll match a certification to your role, experience and timeline.
Palo Alto Networks Certification Courses
Every current Palo Alto Networks certification, grouped by level.
Foundational exams build the base. Professional exams cover a full track. Specialist exams go deep on one product, and Architect exams cover design across a track.
Foundational 2 courses
Foundational
Palo Alto Networks Certified Cybersecurity Apprentice
The entry point. Cybersecurity, networking, identity and cloud basics for new and non-technical learners.
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Palo Alto Networks Certified Cybersecurity Practitioner
Core security concepts plus basic use of the Palo Alto Networks platform. Replaces the retired PCCET.
Course detailsProfessional 3 courses
Professional
Palo Alto Networks Certified Network Security Professional
NGFW, SASE and Cloud-Delivered Security Services across the full network security portfolio. A PCNSE successor.
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Professional
Palo Alto Networks Certified Security Operations Professional
SOC fundamentals plus basic use of Cortex XDR, XSOAR and XSIAM.
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Professional
Palo Alto Networks Certified Cloud Security Professional
Cloud posture, runtime and application security with Cortex Cloud. Replaces the retired PCCSE.
Course detailsSpecialist 10 courses
Specialist
Palo Alto Networks Certified Network Security Analyst
Objects, policy and centralized management with Strata Cloud Manager. Replaces the retired PCNSA.
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Specialist
Palo Alto Networks Certified Next-Generation Firewall Engineer
PAN-OS networking, device settings, integration and automation for engineers who run NGFWs.
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Specialist
Palo Alto Networks Certified SD-WAN Engineer
Plan, deploy, operate and troubleshoot Prisma SD-WAN and Unified SASE environments.
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Specialist
Palo Alto Networks Certified Security Service Edge Engineer
Prisma Access deployment, services, Prisma Browser, operations and troubleshooting.
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Specialist
Palo Alto Networks Certified XDR Analyst
Alert handling, investigation, XQL and endpoint management in Cortex XDR. Replaces the retired PCDRA.
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Specialist
Palo Alto Networks Certified XDR Engineer
Deploy, configure, onboard data and troubleshoot Cortex XDR.
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Specialist
Palo Alto Networks Certified XSIAM Analyst
AI-driven investigation, response, playbooks, XQL and threat intel in Cortex XSIAM.
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Specialist
Palo Alto Networks Certified XSIAM Engineer
Install, integrate, tune and troubleshoot Cortex XSIAM.
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Specialist
Palo Alto Networks Certified XSOAR Engineer
Cortex XSOAR deployment, use cases, playbooks and threat intel. Replaces the retired PCSAE.
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Specialist
Palo Alto Networks Certified Cloud Security Engineer
Secure multicloud estates from code to runtime with Cortex Cloud.
Course detailsArchitect 2 courses
Architect
Palo Alto Networks Certified Network Security Architect
Design secure, scalable network security architecture across SASE, branch, IoT, AI and cloud.
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Architect
Palo Alto Networks Certified Security Operations Architect
Design SOC platforms, data architecture and detection strategy with the Cortex portfolio.
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Credential Pathways
Connect Palo Alto Networks credentials to the outcome you need next.
Start at Apprentice or Practitioner if you're new. Move to a Professional exam for your track, then a Specialist or Architect exam. Passing a higher level exam renews your active lower level certifications in the same track, per Palo Alto Networks.
Build Capability
Network Security Paths
Explore networking and cloud training alongside the Palo Alto Networks network security track.
Secure Systems Cybersecurity PathwaysPair Cybersecurity Practitioner, Network Security Professional or Security Operations Professional with other cybersecurity certifications.
Fund Training Military & Workforce FundingCompare SpouseWorks, veteran pathways and PathPay payment plans for Palo Alto Networks training.
Who This Pathway Serves
Built for people who run Palo Alto Networks products every day.
We train individuals, military and government professionals, and teams getting ready for Palo Alto Networks exams.
Individuals
Network security professionals, firewall engineers, and cybersecurity specialists
Identify the Palo Alto Networks credential that matches your current experience, target role, and preferred technical direction.
Explore CareerSync® Military CommunityService members, veterans, and spouses
Review funding-aligned credential pathways that support transition goals and mission-relevant skill development.
Explore Funding OrganizationsTeams and workforce programs
Coordinate role-aligned Palo Alto Networks training, cohort delivery, and certification readiness for enterprise and government teams.
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About Our Training
Independent, expert-led prep for Palo Alto Networks exams.
We teach to the public exam blueprints with live instruction, labs and practice questions, and we help you pick the right exam for where you are.
Accumentum is an independent training provider. We are not affiliated with, endorsed by or a partner of Palo Alto Networks, and this isn't official Palo Alto Networks training. Palo Alto Networks sets exam content, fees and policies, so check paloaltonetworks.com before you book.
Questions? Email us at info@accumentum.net.
Start With the Outcome
Choose a Palo Alto Networks credential that supports your next professional move.
Tell Accumentum where you are today and what you want to achieve. The CareerSync® team will help connect your goals to a practical Palo Alto Networks certification training pathway.