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Certification Equivalency Recognition Programme

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CREST and OffSec Certification Equivalency Recognition Programme

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In partnership with OffSec, CREST has established an Equivalency Programme that recognises the OffSec OSCP and OSCP+ certification as meeting key requirements toward the CREST Registered Tester (CRT) qualification, under certain conditions. 

This pathway enables cyber professionals holding the OSCP/OSCP+ certification to gain recognition within the CREST certification framework, subject to validation, ensuring a consistent standard across the industry. 

Exclusions 

CRT achieved via Equivalency cannot be used for submission to the UK Government CHECK scheme or UKCSC Security Testing Professional Titles. UK-based candidates seeking CHECK Team Member status or Practitioner Security Testing Professional Titles must pass the CREST Registered Penetration Tester exam directly with CREST.

AreaDetails
EligibilityCandidates must submit evidence of an OSCP/OSCP+ exam pass (including Security Certificate Holder Student ID and link to Offsec Credentials badge) to CREST for validation.

This can be submitted via the Equivalency Application Form.
CRT Equivalency CriteriaCRT Equivalency will only be granted if the candidate:

- Has passed the OSCP/OSCP+ within the last three (3) years of their application date, and
– Holds a valid pass in the CREST Practitioner Security Analyst (CPSA) qualification.

Note: The CPSA may not have been gained through any other means other than examination.

CRT equivalency is granted from the date the CPSA was issued.
Equivalency ValidityCandidates with an OSCP older than three years are not eligible.
Processing TimeThe expected timeline is 5 days from application to CRT equivalency being granted.
Data SharingBy applying, candidates authorise CREST and OffSec to share training and examination history for validation purposes.
Fees£100 administration fee (+VAT for UK Residences only) payable via Stripe in GBP, USD, AUD, SGD or EURO.

Applications will be declined if the fee is not paid within 30 days.
Retaining CRTTo maintain the CRT qualification, candidates must revalidate every three years by completing the CPSA along with either the OSCP/OSCP+ or CREST CRT exams.

Renewal is granted from the CPSA issue date.
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