What will the recertification process be on October 15, 2025?

Level

Recertification Requirement

Expiration date extension (years)

Fundamentals certification (FCF)

Complete the two NSE 1 courses

2

Or complete the NSE 3 course

2

Or pass one higher NSE exam (NSE 4 and above)

2

Or achieve or renew the FCX certification

3

Associate certification  (FCA)

Complete the NSE 3 course

2

2

Or achieve or renew the FCX certification

3

Professional certifications (FCP)

Complete the initial certification requirements again:

• Pass the NSE 4 + one NSE 5 for the certification track

2

Or pass one NSE 6 or one NSE 7 exam in the same certification track

2

Or achieve or renew the FCX certification

3

Specialist certifications (FCS)

Complete the initial certification requirements again: 

• Pass one NSE 6 + one NSE 7 for the certification track

2

Or achieve or renew the FCX certification

3

Expert certification

 (FCX)

Pass the NSE 8 Written Exam, no earlier than 6 months before the FCX certification expires.

3