About Cellebrite Certifications
Certification Policy Update
Effective 1 July 2019, certifications will be issued for exactly 2 years and expire on the date they are achieved.
This update is NOT retroactive - it will only apply to certifications achieved on or after 1 July, 2019.
How do I renew my certification?
The purpose of recertification (renewing certifications) is to provide proof of ongoing competency in a field of study.
CCO and CCPA
CCO and CCPA Certifications expired up to 24 months are considered to be in remediation and can be renewed by the customer by logging in to the CLC as detailed below.
CCO and CCPA Certifications expired over 24 months are considered invalid. Customers may appeal to the Certification Director by completing supplying details and reasons for their appeal in the description field on the Training Support Form.
CCME
CCME Certifications expired up to 12 months are considered to be in remediation and can be renewed by the customer logging in to the CLC as detailed below.
CCME Certifications expired over 12 months are considered invalid.
Take a few minutes to view this video overview of our certification process.
ADDENDUM TO VIDEO CONTENT: Beginning 1 July 2019, all certifications will be issued for exactly two years from the date earned. Those who earned certifications prior to this date will have the 31 December expiration dates mentioned in the video content above.
You can view the current certification policy document here.
Select a topic below to find out more about Cellebrite Certifications.
The Value of a Cellebrite Certification
What does it mean to be certified?
A certification credential is awarded in a field of study to certify that recipient's proficiency as measured by written and practical assessments.
Cellebrite requires a score of 80% or better on all examinations and practical skills assessments to achieve a passing score for all certifications (individual course requirements may vary).
Why is certification important?
Industry standard certifications have become instrumental to the digital forensic community. Examiners and legal professionals face enough challenges in court.
When introducing evidence in criminal and civil proceedings, examiners holding valid Cellebrite Certified Operator (CCO), Cellebrite Certified Physical Analyst (CCPA) and Cellebrite Certified Mobile Examiner (CCME) certifications are preferred over those who cannot prove their competency.
Some jurisdictions require those who will be introducing evidence in legal proceedings to possess appropriate certifications
As explained previously, when a student earns certifications from Cellebrite, it means they have demonstrated their ability to meet or exceed competencies for that credential to be issued to them.
Expiration of Certifications
How do I know if my certification has expired?
Cellebrite requires core certifications be renewed every two years. This includes:
- Cellebrite Certified Operator (CCO)
- Cellebrite Certified Physical Analyst (CCPA)
- Cellebrite Certified Mobile Examiner (CCME)
Advanced and expert classes offering certifications do not expire!
For example, a certificate earned on July 1, 2019 must be renewed by 1 July 2021.
Certificants failing to recertify by their expiration date will be classified as expired. To renew an expired CCO and CCPA certification, the holder of that certification must apply for and successfully complete the Recertification Refresher Course within twelve (12) months of the certification expiration (redemption period).
To renew an expired CCME certification, the holder of that certification must possess the CMFF along with current CCO and CCPA certifications and complete the CCME Recertification Process. The CCME and recertification process is governed by the Cellebrite Certification Policy which can be viewed in its entirety here.
Certificants who fail to renew expired certifications within the 12-month redemption period must repeat the program in its entirety.
Certificants will be responsible to pay any applicable administrative fees.
To see your certificate expiration dates, you must log in to your account first, then check under My Certificates.
Find the correct recertification options
Using the Training Catalog search page
To see your recertification path, you must log in to your account first, then visit the Training Catalog page and enter "recertification" in the search
Recertification options are all ‘On Demand’ and can be either a refresher course or a standalone examination.
The options that apply will generally have titles that start with the year the certification was originally achieved.
If you do not see expected options, first check your My Record of Learning page and verify the completion date for the certification course you completed originally.
In the event that you find this date indicates you should be eligible for recertification options (and none are available), open a support case by opening the Contact Us menu and selecting the Technical Support Inquiry option.