F5 certification exams are given at testing centers worldwide through Prometric, a leading provider of comprehensive technology-based testing and assessment services. You'll find a list of F5 certification exams in the table at the bottom of this page which you can register for online.
To register for certification exams online, go to the Prometric registration site and follow the step-by-step instructions below. (You can print them out or keep them open in a separate window (Ctrl-N) for reference.)
From the Prometric Home page, select the "Information Technology (IT) Certification" box.
In the resulting drop-down list, select "F5".
In the picture box for GET STARTED, select START.
On the following page, click on Locate a Test Site (the "compass" picture).
On the resulting page, fill in the Country and the State (if applicable) where you wish to take the exam. Select Next >.
On the resulting information page, please take the time to read the instructions. You may want to print this out for later reference.
Important: To avoid confusion and insure you receive the correct level of Certification you must register with your Company e-mail address and Company Name.
Select Next >
On the Exam Selection page, select an exam from the list (for example, "F50-521 - F5 BIG-IP v9.4 LTM Essentials" - use the Current Exams table at the bottom of this page for reference), select (highlight) the Language and select (highlight) the Currency. Select Next >.
On the following page will be displayed the currently available local exam sites. To complete your registration, select the Schedule Appointment link for the exam site you wish to attend and follow the remaining instructions. (Note: First-time users must create a unique Prometric ID to continue)
Pricing
The cost of certification exams varies depending on region. In the US and Canada, the cost of an exam is approximately US$125. International exams range from approximately US$135 to US$145, depending on the location and taxes. For specific pricing, see the Prometric price list.
Test Center Locations
To find a test center near you, go to the Prometric Test Center Locator. Locating a testing center does not require user login.
Current Exams
These exams are currently offered:
EXAM PRODUCT VERSION EXAM # LANGUAGE
BIG-IP LTM
Version 9.4
F50-521 - BIG-IP V9.4 Local Traffic Management Essentials
English
BIG-IP LTM Advanced
Version 9.4
F50-522 - BIG-IP V9.4 Local Traffic Management Advanced Topics
English
BIG-IP GTM
Version 9.3
F50-513 - BIG-IP GTM V9.3
English
FirePass
Version 6.x
F50-515 - F5 FirePass v6.x
English
BIG-IP ASM
Version 9.4.5
F50-526 - BIG-IP ASM V9.4.5
English
ARX Version 5.x F50-528 - ARX V5.x English
