But this isn't about any of that, so the remainder of this article will focus on the first two steps of the process. I just found it amusing.Īt a high level the process is fairly simple with the actual purchase and setup for the certification exam being the most complex given the nature of remote virtual proctoring. I found it funny that the process stopped at them getting paid as there was no 4th step or beyond to actually take the certification exam, receive a score, etc. Portswigger documents the following process for becoming a Burp Suite Certified Practitioner: I am a user and consumer just like everyone else reading this. I get no compensation from Portswigger or any of their competitors. No one has in any way influenced the things I say here.

This article only includes facts observed and opinions formed by exercising the documented certification process. This article does NOT include spoilers or a walk through of the practice exam. Below are my takeaways from the process and thoughts I want to share with others that are considering an attempt at becoming a Burp Suite Certified Practitioner. As a Burp Suite enthusiast and self-proclaimed subject matter expert, I decided to exercise the certification preparation process as a way to sharpen my skills, provide insight to others on the preparation process, and ultimately decide whether or not I would give the certification exam an attempt myself.

Portswigger recently announced their Burp Suite Certified Practitioner certification.

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