OSCE3Offensive Security Certified Expert 3
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What is OSCE3?
OSCE3 (OffSec Certified Expert 3) is not a separately examinable certification but a collective award. It is granted automatically once someone holds the three individual certifications OSWE (WEB-300 course), OSEP (PEN-300 course) and OSED (EXP-301 course). There is explicitly no separate exam, and OSCE3 cannot be purchased on its own. The three underlying certifications remain independent and must each be earned separately.
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Quick facts
Cost, prerequisites, exam & renewal
Prerequisites
Active OSWE, OSEP, and OSED certifications.
Exam format
Meta-certification: Requires simultaneously active OSWE + OSEP + OSED. No separate exam.
Renewal & maintenance
Valid indefinitely. No renewal required.
CertMap score and matching roles
Rating
Matching NICE roles
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