Overview
The Open Group has specific policies governing when candidates may retake a certification exam. These rules ensure fairness, exam integrity, and consistent application across all certification programs. This article explains the retake policy for exams delivered through Pearson VUE.
When You Can Retake an Exam
- Retakes are only allowed if you fail an exam.
If you pass an exam, you are not permitted to retake it for any reason.
Retake Waiting Period
A mandatory waiting period applies to all retakes:
- You must wait at least one (1) month after your initial exam attempt before taking a retake.
This rule applies regardless of the exam format.
Retakes for Combined Exams and Single-Part Exams
The one‑month waiting period applies in the following situations:
If you took a Combined Exam:
- You must wait one month before retaking any single part of that Combined Exam.
If you took a Single-Part Exam:
- You must wait one month before retaking the same exam.
- If you want to take a Combined Exam that includes the part you previously attempted, you must also wait one month.
Summary
- Retakes are allowed only after a failed attempt.
- A one‑month waiting period applies to all retakes.
- The rule applies consistently across single‑part and combined exam formats.
Clarification on Exam vs. Assessment Retake Policies
The retake rules described above apply only to exams delivered through Pearson VUE.
Assessments for certification credentials taken within The Open Group Learning Management System (LMS) follow different retake policies, which are defined separately within each credential’s assessment guidelines.