experience_req
None (networking, Linux/Windows and scripting skills expected)
exam_format
Proctored hands-on lab exam + written report
exam_length
23 hrs 45 min exam + 24 hrs for report
exam_fee
$1,749 (PEN-200 course + exam bundle)
renewal
OSCP+ expires after 3 yrs (base OSCP does not)
Exam version PEN-200. Issuers change fees and exam details, so confirm current requirements with OffSec.
Who it's for
Aspiring and working penetration testers who want to prove practical exploitation skills rather than recall. It is widely requested in offensive security job postings and expects comfort with Linux, Windows, networking and scripting.
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The exam structure
- 01Active Directory set: 3 machines, 40 points
- 02Three standalone machines, 20 points each (60 total)
- 0370 of 100 points required to pass
- 04Professional penetration test report
Where it sits in the cert path
- Security+Entry
- PenTest+Intermediate
- OSCPAdvanced