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Key Facts: OSCE3 Exam
3
Component Exams
OSWE + OSEP + OSED = OSCE3
~48h
Exam Time (each)
47h 45m exam + 24h report per component
$1,749
Per Course Bundle
OffSec pricing (Course + Cert Exam Bundle)
Expert
Difficulty Level
Among the hardest certifications in cybersecurity
No
Expiration
Component certs do not expire (as of 2025)
The original OSCE was retired and replaced by OSCE3, which requires passing three separate advanced practical exams: OSWE (web exploitation, WEB-300), OSEP (evasion and AD attacks, PEN-300), and OSED (Windows exploit development, EXP-301). Each exam runs approximately 48 hours plus 24 hours for report submission. Course+Cert Bundle pricing starts at $1,749 per course; Learn One subscription is $2,749/year. OSCE3 is awarded automatically at no additional cost.
About the OSCE3 Exam
OSCE3 is OffSec's elite offensive security certification, automatically awarded upon earning OSWE (WEB-300), OSEP (PEN-300), and OSED (EXP-301). Each component requires passing a multi-day practical exam and submitting a professional penetration testing report covering advanced web exploitation, defense evasion, and Windows exploit development.
Questions
0 scored questions
Time Limit
~48 hours per component (3 exams)
Passing Score
Varies (85/100 for OSWE; point-based for OSEP/OSED)
Exam Fee
$1,749 per course+cert bundle (OffSec)
OSCE3 Exam Content Outline
Advanced Web Exploitation
Source code review, deserialization attacks, SQL injection, SSTI, authentication bypass, and PHP/Java/.NET exploitation
Evasion and Breaching Defenses
AMSI bypass, AppLocker evasion, process injection, Active Directory attacks, Kerberos exploitation, and lateral movement
Windows Exploit Development
Stack buffer overflows, SEH exploitation, ROP chains, DEP/ASLR bypass, shellcode development, and WinDbg debugging
How to Pass the OSCE3 Exam
What You Need to Know
- Passing score: Varies (85/100 for OSWE; point-based for OSEP/OSED)
- Exam length: 0 questions
- Time limit: ~48 hours per component (3 exams)
- Exam fee: $1,749 per course+cert bundle
Keys to Passing
- Complete 500+ practice questions
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- Focus on highest-weighted sections
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Frequently Asked Questions
What happened to the original OSCE certification?
The original OSCE was retired and replaced by OSCE3. OSCE3 requires passing three separate advanced exams (OSWE, OSEP, OSED) instead of a single exam, providing deeper expertise across web exploitation, evasion, and exploit development.
How much does OSCE3 cost in total?
At minimum $5,247 for three Course+Cert Bundles ($1,749 each). The Learn One subscription ($2,749/year) includes one course with 2 exam attempts. Learn Unlimited is approximately $6,099/year with unlimited attempts. Always verify current pricing at offsec.com.
How long are the OSCE3 component exams?
Each component exam (OSWE, OSEP, OSED) provides approximately 47 hours 45 minutes of exam time, followed by a 24-hour window to write and submit a professional penetration testing report.
Do OSCE3 certifications expire?
As of 2025, OSWE, OSEP, and OSED do not expire. OffSec's expiring model (the '+' designation) currently applies to OSCP+ only. Verify current policies in OffSec's renewal documentation.
What order should I take the three OSCE3 exams?
Most candidates start with OSEP (PEN-300) if coming from OSCP, as it builds on penetration testing fundamentals. OSWE (WEB-300) suits those with web development experience. OSED (EXP-301) is often taken last as it requires low-level programming knowledge.
How should I prepare for OSCE3 in 2026?
Focus on one component at a time: 1) complete the official OffSec course and labs, 2) practice in home labs replicating exam conditions, 3) build automation scripts and payloads, 4) practice professional report writing, and 5) run timed simulations before scheduling each exam.