# OSCP Retake Policy

New exam retakes are valid for 120 days from the purchase date. Should a student purchase an exam retake while still in their cooling-off period, the exam retake will be valid for 120 days from the cooling-off end date.

### individual course package

After the 1st failed exam - 6 weeks&#x20;

After the 2nd failed exam - 8 weeks&#x20;

After the 3rd failed exam - 12 weeks

### Learn ONE subscription

After the 1st failed exam - 4 weeks&#x20;

After the 2nd failed exam - 8 weeks&#x20;

After the 3rd failed exam - 12 weeks

### Learn UNLIMITED subscription

After the 1st failed exam - 2 weeks&#x20;

After the 2nd failed exam - 4 weeks&#x20;

Try Harder

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#### Exam Retake Policy

* **Validity**: Retakes purchased are valid for 120 days post-purchase or post-cooling-off period.

#### Individual Course Package Cooling-Off Periods

* **1st failed exam**: 6 weeks
* **2nd failed exam**: 8 weeks
* **3rd failed exam**: 12 weeks

#### Learn ONE Subscription Cooling Off Periods

* **1st failed exam**: 4 weeks
* **2nd failed exam**: 8 weeks
* **3rd failed exam**: 12 weeks

#### Learn UNLIMITED Subscription Cooling Off Periods

* **1st failed exam**: 2 weeks
* **2nd failed exam**: 4 weeks
* Additional attempts: "Try Harder" directive


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