Certification-FAIS

Pure Storage
Pure Certified FlashArray
Implementation Specialist
Exam Information
Exam Weight
Level: Specialist | Experience: 12-24 months +
Exam Topics
Pre-Install/Upgrade (25%)
Installation (23%)
Upgrade (32%)
Post-Install/Upgrade (20%)
Exam Description
Advance your career as a Pure Storage Certified FlashArray™ Implementation Specialist with professional skills in pre-installation, installation, upgrades, and post-installation procedures. You’ll be qualified to implement Pure Storage FlashArray storage within a small, medium or enterprise environment, keeping the infrastructure reliable and resilient. Targeted roles include internal Pure Storage Support Specialists, Partner Support Specialists who have root level access, and Enterprise or Dark Site customers who have root level access.
Take the Pure Storage Certified FlashArray Implementation Specialist Prep to get ready for this certification exam. All on-demand courses are currently available to customers through Customer Academy, and to partners through Partner Academy. These links require a customer or partner login ID and password. Register for instructor-led training (ILT) and virtual instructor-led training (vILT) through your Pure Storage Partner or Channel Account Manager.
The Pure Storage Certified FlashArray Implementation Specialist Study Guide is a robust resource that will help you in preparing for your exam. Along with featuring all exam topics and associated subtopics, it includes recommended study resources and sample questions. Use the study guide to gauge your competency and tailor your study approach to achieve success in your certification journey.
The exam consists of 60 multiple choice scored questions and 10-15 unscored questions with a 120-minute time limit.

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Maintain Your Certification
All Pure Storage IT Professional Certifications expire three years from the date of issue.
To renew a FlashArray certification, you have two options:
- Retake the exam before the certification expires;
- Renew through Continuing Pure Education by meeting the recertification guidelines described here before the expiration date.