Overview
The Open Group enforces a mandatory waiting period between exam attempts for all examination‑based certification programs. This policy ensures fairness, maintains exam integrity, and provides candidates with adequate time to prepare before attempting the exam again.
Official Policy
The one‑month retake requirement is defined in The Open Group Certification Policy for Examination‑Based Programs, which states:
“Candidates who fail an examination are not allowed to re‑take any examination again within that Program for a period of one (1) month.”
This applies to all exams within the same certification program, including individual parts and combined exams.
Why This Policy Exists
The waiting period helps ensure:
- Exam integrity — preventing repeated rapid attempts to memorize questions
- Fairness across all candidates
- Adequate preparation time to improve knowledge before retaking the exam
Summary
If you do not pass an exam, you must wait one month before retaking any exam within the same program. This is a standard requirement across all The Open Group examination‑based certifications.