Can CCSA R70 take 210-315.71?

[piotr]

I knew the general rules so the initial impression was - NO. But I got confused with the information here - i'm reading it like either CCSA R71 or CCSA R70 is the prerequisite for CCSE R71:

CCSE R70 Training & Certification | Check Point Software

Mandatory Prerequisites

* CCSA R70 or CCSA R70 Upgrade Certification; or CCSA R70/R71 or CCSA R70/71 Upgrade Certification


So, having passed 210-315.70 in July 2010, i now registered for 210.315-71 and PearsonVUE allowed me to book the exam.
But I wanted to make sure and asked Checkpoint. Yesterday the reponse was:

NO, the certification you took in July is not sufficeint to be able to take the CCSE for the next level. You would have to take the advanced upgrade CCSA R71 in order to take the CCSE R71 certification exam.


BTW Pearson VUE support were not sure and redirected me to checkpoint.

Shouldn't that be more clear and dissallow a user to register for the exam? PearsonVUE have had the record of my last exam as they are the only exam provider for CP.

I have one exam voucher. With the new 50% discount for R71 exams, it was better for me to take CCSER71 and re-take with the 50% discount in case i fail. But I have to cancel now and register for 210-315.70. And I wont upgrade to CCSE R71 - doesn't make sense to spend the money.

cheers,
Piotr/Poland
ITIL, MCP, CCNA, CCSA-R70, Crossbeam CSCS-C, CSCS-X

[fluffy-admin]

Hi,

has someone else tried to register for the R71 Expert with having CCSA R70? because I`m in the same situation, I did CCSA R70 last year, waited the 6 month and now, CCSE R70 is not available at Pearson VUE any more.

It was possible to do the registration for CCSE R71, but as you mentioned, they don`t track.

From where at Checkpoint did you got the information, that CCSA R70 -> CCSE R71 is not possible?

regards Johannes

[ShadowPeak.com]

Hi,

From where at Checkpoint did you got the information, that CCSA R70 -> CCSE R71 is not possible?

Instead of guessing I'd suggest sending an email to certification@ts.checkpoint.com and explain your situation. Also provide your name and User Center account info (assuming your prior certifications are shown there) and they'll tell you what to do. Really would not be fun to study and pay for an exam that won't get you to where you want to go.