In this article, you can find answers or information to following questions related to SEC-100 course and OffSec CyberCore Certified (OSCC) exam.

Where can I find the exam guide?

The OSCC exam guide is available at the following link: OSCC Exam Guide.

How do I schedule my certification exam?

To schedule your OSCC exam, please follow these steps:

1. Log in to your OffSec Learning platform account.
2. Click on 'Explore' located at the top left of your control panel.
3. Select Courses and click on "SEC-100" from the list of courses.
4. Go to the "Exam" tab to find your unscheduled exam attempts in the Certification Exams section.
5. Click on unscheduled exam attempt to access your exam scheduling page.
6. Check the timezone at the upper right corner of the calendar and adjust if needed.
7. Choose your preferred available schedule and click "Confirm."
8. A confirmation modal will display the exam schedule details, and you will also receive a confirmation email.

For additional information, kindly refer to the How to manage your OSCC exam? article.

How do I take the certification exam?

To take the exam, go through the following steps:

1. Log in to your OffSec Learning platform account 15 minutes from your scheduled exam time.
2. Go to the SEC-100 Exam tab and click on your scheduled exam attempt.
3. You will be prompted to start the verification process.
4. "Click 'Open The Proctoring Solution' to join the proctoring session. This will open the Proctoring tool in a new tab.
5. Login by filling in your OSID and your MD5. Kindly refer to the detailed instructions on the next steps here. 
6. Complete the pre-exam verification with your proctor. Once finished, go to your OSCC Exam dashboard in your OffSec Learning account to begin the exam. Important: Keep the proctoring tool open.
7. Be sure to read all instructions before clicking the 'Next' button.

You're all set! Good luck with your exam, and remember to follow all instructions carefully for a smooth experience.

How do I end and submit my exam?

You may end your exam at any time. To end your exam, navigate to the Next Steps section at the end of the question list and click the Submit Exam button. Once you end your exam, you will not be able to go back and edit any of the answers. The results of the exam will be displayed immediately after ending it.

Can I access the Course materials while taking the exam?

Yes, the exams are built to be practical in nature so we are not prohibiting the use of the Course material during the exam.

Can I navigate to other pages in the Learning Library while taking the exam?

Yes, if you need to navigate to a different page during the exam, you can close the exam by clicking the Close exam button at the top right.
Closing the exam will not pause the timer or submit your exam, and you can navigate back to the page once you’re ready to continue with the exam labs.

Can I use Discord during the exam?

While you may use Discord as a resource for searching for information during the exam, under no circumstances are you permitted to seek or receive assistance from others on the platform. This includes but is not limited to, asking for help, sharing exam-related information, or discussing any aspect of the exam with others.

I passed my exam! How can I claim my certificate?

To claim your certificate, please go through the following steps:

1. Log into the Offsec Learning Library.
2. From the left navigation, click ‘Achievements’.
3. On the ‘Certifications’ section click on the OSCC tile and you will be redirected to Accredible.

Once a learner has passed the exam, can they retake the exam?

No, learners cannot re-attempt the exam if they have passed the exam.

How many OSCCs are there? What is the pass/fail rate?

We do not release the number of people that hold our certifications or the success rate of completion for them. The exam-taking experience and perceived difficulty is different for everyone and we don't want to needlessly discourage or encourage learners with numbers based on success or failure.

Technical Assistance:

If you encounter any connectivity problems with Kali in-browser, the VPN or target machines, inform us immediately, directly in the proctoring chat.

Should you not be able to access the proctoring tool, please contact us via the live chat available at https://chat.offsec.com/ or via email to "help AT offsec DOT com".

Please note that we will not be able to assist with, or give hints on, any exam objectives and will only be available for technical problems during the exam.