This article explains how OffSec's Annual Membership supports ongoing certification validity through the Continuing Professional Education (CPE) program. It is designed to help certified individuals understand how to stay current and compliant with OffSec's certification requirements.
For full details on how to meet CPE requirements and maintain your certification, please refer to our CPE Handbook.
General Information & Benefits
When will the OffSec Annual Membership be available for purchase?
The OffSec Annual Membership will be available for individual learners starting April 8, 2025 through the Buy More page in the OffSec Learning platform.
What if I don’t have an expiring certification — is the membership still useful?
Yes! If you’ve attempted a certification or previously enrolled in an OffSec course, the membership gives you the opportunity to regain access to course modules and labs related to that certification. This can be especially helpful if you need a refresher or want to continue hands-on practice.
How does the Annual membership Fee work for multiple certifications?
If you hold multiple OffSec certifications, you only need to pay the Annual Membership Fee once per year.
The fee is tied to the anniversary of your first expiring certification, regardless of when you earned additional certifications.
For example, if you earned your first OSCP+ on April 10, 2025, your annual fee will always be due on April 10 of each year — even if you earn more certifications later.
Paying the fee ensures that all your OffSec certifications remain active and in good standing, and gives you access to valuable CPE-mapped content and other member benefits.
Membership Requirements & CPE Eligibility
When does my membership become active?
Your membership becomes active immediately upon purchase, but the coverage period aligns with your certification anniversary. It will expire the day before your next certification year begins, regardless of when it was purchased.
Is the membership required every year?
No, purchasing the membership every year is not mandatory, but it’s strongly recommended if you plan to maintain your certification through the CPE program.
To stay eligible, your membership must cover each year of your 3-year certification period. If you join in your 2nd or 3rd year, you'll be required to pay for any missed years to meet the CPE requirements.
If you also intend to earn CPE credits by accessing OffSec content—such as learning modules and labs—purchasing the membership early ensures uninterrupted access and helps you get the most value throughout your certification period.
What if I only purchase the Annual Membership in my 3rd certification year?
To remain eligible for the CPE program, your Annual Membership must cover every year of your 3-year certification period.
If you wait until your 3rd certification year to purchase the membership, you will need to pay for all missed years—not just the current one.
Example:
If you passed your certification in 2025 and only purchase the Annual Membership in 2027, you'll need to pay for:
- Year 1 (2025–2026)
- Year 2 (2026–2027)
- Year 3 (2027–2028)
This ensures continuous membership coverage, which is a requirement for the CPE program to maintain your certification validity.
I’ve only used free content or had a PG Practice subscription. Can I purchase the membership?
No. Learners who have only accessed free content or held a PG Practice subscription are not eligible to purchase the OffSec Annual Membership at this time.
Can I apply CPE credits earned before I obtained an expiring OffSec certification toward maintaining that certification?
No. Only CPE credits earned after you obtain your expiring OffSec certification will count toward maintaining it. CPEs must be completed during the active period of your certification to be considered valid for renewal or extension purposes.
Purchasing & Discounts
How can I check if I’m eligible to purchase the membership?
Log in to your OffSec Learning account and visit the Buy More page. If the OffSec Annual Membership is listed, you are eligible. If it’s not visible and you believe you qualify, please reach out to our support team for assistance.
I'm an organization admin with an expiring certification, but I don't see the OffSec Annual Membership on the Buy More page. How can I purchase it?
The OffSec Annual Membership is available for personal purchase through the Buy More page on the OffSec Learning Platform. This offer is open to individual learners, sub-admins as well as those who have enrolled in any course via an invite from their organization’s admin.
Please note that this membership is not available to those with full admin permissions at this time. If you're an organization full admin and would like to purchase a membership for yourself, please contact our support team at orders@offsec.com for assistance.
Is there a discount for the Annual Membership fee?
Yes! Learners with expiring certifications issued before the Membership launch (April 8 2025) get a 10% to 50% discount, depending on when they earned their certification.
- 6+ months before: 50% off
- 5 months before: 40% off
- 4 months before: 30% off
- 3 months before: 20% off
- Under 2 months before: 10% off
You will receive an email with the discount code to redeem in the Platform. The offer expires on June 08, 2025 at 04:00 AM UTC.
How long will the discount remain valid?
This discount code is valid for 60 days from April 8, 2025 ( the date the Annual membership is released). It is designed for learners who earned the certification before the Annual membership Fee was available, ensuring access to the benefits that’s previously missed.
🚫 Exclusions: This promo does not apply to learners whose certifications expire after the OffSec Annual membership was released.
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