Palo Alto Networks Certifications
Palo Alto Networks certification pathways
Validate practical cybersecurity skills across Palo Alto Networks technologies
Palo Alto Networks offers role-based certifications across network security, security operations and cloud security. The portfolio includes foundational, professional, specialist and architect credentials designed to validate job-ready knowledge and practical skills.
ExperTrain offers instructor-led Palo Alto Networks training aligned with several of the specialist certification routes, including next-generation firewalls, Prisma Access SSE, Prisma SD-WAN, Cortex XDR and Cortex XSOAR.
CCST Cybersecurity
CCNA Automation
CCNA Cybersecurity
Core + concentration
CCDE design expert
Many Palo Alto Networks certifications are specialist credentials focused on a particular product or technology area. The instructor-led courses shown below support preparation for the relevant certification exams, but the exams are purchased separately.
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Palo Alto Networks certification and training paths
Use the pathways below as a practical guide to the Palo Alto Networks certifications most closely aligned with the training currently available through ExperTrain.
Network Security Professional
Professional • Network Security
Validates broad knowledge of Palo Alto Networks network security products and services, together with entry-level maintenance, configuration, installation and deployment skills.
Next-Generation Firewall Engineer
Specialist • Network Security
For engineers and administrators who deploy, configure, operate and manage Palo Alto Networks next-generation firewalls and Panorama.
Security Service Edge Engineer
Specialist • Network Security
Validates the skills required to plan, deploy, configure, manage and troubleshoot security service edge environments using Prisma Access.
SD-WAN Engineer
Specialist • Network Security
For professionals who plan, deploy, configure, operate, monitor and troubleshoot Prisma SD-WAN environments and architectures.
XDR Engineer
Specialist • Security Operations
Validates practical engineering skills for deploying, configuring, managing and integrating Cortex XDR within security operations environments.
XSOAR Engineer
Specialist • Security Operations
For engineers responsible for deploying, configuring, integrating, automating and troubleshooting Cortex XSOAR in security operations environments.
Broader certification portfolio
Other Palo Alto Networks certification routes
Palo Alto Networks also offers foundational, professional, specialist and architect certifications across network security, security operations and cloud security. These include credentials such as Cybersecurity Apprentice, Cybersecurity Practitioner, Network Security Analyst, XDR Analyst, XSIAM Engineer and architect-level certifications. ExperTrain will expand its Palo Alto Networks training catalogue where suitable instructor-led courses and commercial terms are available.
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Which Palo Alto Networks certification is right for you?
If you work broadly across the Palo Alto Networks network security portfolio, Network Security Professional provides a wider role-based credential.
Choose Next-Generation Firewall Engineer if your role centres on PAN-OS firewalls and Panorama, or SD-WAN Engineer if you design and operate Prisma SD-WAN environments.
Security Service Edge Engineer is aimed at professionals working with Prisma Access SSE and SASE-related secure access environments.
For security operations roles, XDR Engineer focuses on Cortex XDR engineering while XSOAR Engineer focuses on security orchestration, automation and response.
Palo Alto Networks certification FAQs
Common questions
Which Palo Alto Networks certifications are supported by ExperTrain training?
ExperTrain currently offers instructor-led courses aligned with the Next-Generation Firewall Engineer, Security Service Edge Engineer, SD-WAN Engineer, XDR Engineer and XSOAR Engineer certification paths. We also list broader Palo Alto Networks training that can support role development across network security and security operations.
Are Palo Alto Networks certification exams included in the course price?
No. The certification exams are not included in the ExperTrain course fees shown for these Palo Alto Networks courses. Where available, exam vouchers can be purchased separately.
Which training is recommended for the Next-Generation Firewall Engineer certification?
Palo Alto Networks recommends Firewall Essentials: Configuration and Management (EDU-210) and Panorama NGFW Management as instructor-led training for this certification path.
Do I need to take a certification exam after attending a course?
No. You can attend the training simply to develop practical product skills. Certification is optional and involves booking and passing the relevant Palo Alto Networks exam separately.
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Explore our instructor-led Palo Alto Networks courses and scheduled dates, or contact us if you would like help matching training to your certification goal.
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