Exams
Prove it in a live, proctored practical.
OffensiveMind exams are hands-on. You work in a private lab built for your attempt, write a professional report, and earn a credential employers can verify.
Exam lifecycle
From booking to credential
Six stages, the same for every credential.
- 01
Book
Choose a start time that suits you from the dashboard, up to 90 days ahead. Slots run around the clock.
- 02
Verify
On the day, a proctor checks your ID and workspace over webcam before the exam network opens.
- 03
Perform
Work through the exam objectives in a private, isolated lab built only for your attempt.
- 04
Report
Write up your work in the time allowed after the practical, using the format set for the credential.
- 05
Result
Graders review your evidence and report. Results arrive within ten working days.
- 06
Credential
Passing earns a digital credential with a public verification page you can share with employers.
Exam format
What each exam looks like
Time, targets, scoring and the report you hand in, credential by credential.
| Credential | Practical | Report | Targets | Scoring | Proctored | Deliverable |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| OMCAFoundational | 12 hours | None | Four lab machines in an isolated exam network | Score at least 70 of 100 points | Yes | Objective submissions with evidence notes |
| OMCPPractitioner | 24 hours | 24 hours | A lab network of standalone hosts and a directory environment | Score 70 of 100 points and submit a complete report | Yes | Professional penetration test report |
| OMPEProfessional | 48 hours | 24 hours | Custom web applications with source code provided | Meet the objectives for each application and submit a report | Yes | Application security assessment report |
| OMREProfessional | 48 hours | 24 hours | A monitored, multi-segment enterprise lab with defined objectives | Complete the required objectives and submit a debrief report | Yes | Red team debrief report |
| OMCEExpert | 72 hours | 24 hours | Research challenges in an isolated lab | Meet the challenge objectives and submit a write-up | Yes | Research write-up |
Exam rules
Fair, professional and clear
- Exams are proctored over webcam and screen share for the full practical period.
- Work only within the exam network you are given. Everything else is out of scope.
- Your notes, course material and the internet are allowed. Other people are not.
- Automated tools named as restricted in the exam guide may not be used.
- Reports must be your own work and include evidence for every objective claimed.
Retake policy
A second attempt is built in
If you do not pass, you can book a retake after a 14-day cooling-off period. Plans with two attempts include the retake; otherwise retakes are available separately.
Exam FAQ
Questions about exams
How do I book an exam?
Choose a start time from your dashboard, up to 90 days ahead. Exam slots run around the clock, so you can pick a time that suits your schedule.
What happens on exam day?
A proctor checks your ID and workspace over webcam before the exam network opens, and the session is proctored over webcam and screen share for the full practical period. You then work in a private, isolated lab built only for your attempt, where your own notes, course material and the internet are allowed but no other people may assist you.
What if I do not pass an exam?
You can book a retake after a 14-day cooling-off period. Plans with two attempts, such as Pro and Unlimited, include the retake, while other plans offer retakes separately.
Credential verification
Verify a credential
Employers and clients can confirm that a credential is genuine with its ID. Enter an ID to see how verification will work.
The ID is printed on the digital credential, in the format OM-XXXX-XXXX.