In recent times, we would have lots and lots of inquiry about F5 Certification. As many of you already know, F5 has redesigned its certification program a few years ago and elevated it to a higher level. Revamped certification process security and a different approach to exam preparation guarantee employers that the person holding the F5 Certificate is an exceptional F5 engineer. Also, if you wish to have a good and reliable IT Certification, you should gain the courses offered at the SPOTO Club.

Creating an F5 Certified! Account

Without registering for a special user account, it won’t be possible to initiate the F5 Certification process. Here you will get your Candidate ID needed to apply for the exam.

1.    First, visit the F5 Credential Management System and create your user account.
2.    Enter your personal information and you’ll receive the confirmation email
3.    Then follow the instructions to link your data with the Pearson VUE system

Certification program details

The F5 certification program is divided into several progressive levels, meaning you have to demonstrate sufficient knowledge in each level before proceeding to the next, as shown in the following figure.

Level 4xx is not shown in the diagram. If you wish to gain access to 4xx exams, you must first pass all level 3xx exams or some other specific combination. Currently, you can take the 401–Security Solution Expert Exam which is available after passing all prerequisite level 3xx exams and grants you the F5 Certified Security Solution Expert certification. There are only three F5 Certified Security Solution Expert engineers currently employed in Croatian organizations.

Exam blueprints and study guides

You can find study materials needed to prepare for the exam on various online resources:

1.    Official documents for exam prep can be found via the F5 Credential Management System – blueprints, study guides. Each blueprint lists the TMOS version on which the exam is based and sections/chapters that will appear in the exam together with the complexity rating.
2.    Unofficial materials, such as those found at F5 Webpage, under “F5 Cert Exam Study Guides”, can be also extremely helpful when preparing to take your exam. Make sure to set aside enough time to read through all of these documents, as well as the additional links listed there.
3.    Another study resource we would like to highlight is the F5 Operation Guides – documents which briefly explain how the F5 modules work:
4. TMOS Operations Guide
5. LTM and GTM Operations Guide
6. ASM Operations Guide
7. APM Operations Guide
8.  There is also the F5 Certified LinkedIn community to help connect you to peers, exchange experiences and find the newest information on the F5 Certification program and certificates by joining other “F5 Certified! Professionals”.

What is F5 Certified! practice exams?

F5 gives you the opportunity to test your knowledge by taking various practice exams. You don’t have to visit your test center – simply access these exams anywhere and anytime you want. Practice exams simulate the conditions of the real exam with the same number of questions and the same amount of time as on the real thing.

Taking the exam

The cost of taking an exam is $135 and you can access it at the Pearson VUE test centers by first scheduling the exam appointment. The exam consists of 80 questions with a time limit of 120 minutes. After successfully passing the exam, you will become a proud owner of a new F5 Certificate which is valid for two years.

In the event you fail an exam, please observe the following figure for information on retaking your exam:

Hence, if you wish to have your career in the IT Industry, check out SPOTO Club for various IT Certification Courses.