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IBM Certified Specialist certification path
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Exam requirements
Certification exams in this path
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C2010-068
Rhapsody for Systems V8
Current IBM certification practice
On demand
C9020-460
IBM Midrange Storage Sales V2
Current IBM certification practice
On demand
C9020-461
IBM Midrange Storage Technical Support V4
Current IBM certification practice
On demand
C9020-970
Enterprise Storage Sales
Current IBM certification practice
On demand
C9020-971
IBM Enterprise Storage Technical Support
Current IBM certification practice
On demand
C9510-130
IBM Rational ClearCase v7.1
Current IBM certification practice
On demand
C9530-376
IBM WebSphere MQ V7.0, Solution Design
Current IBM certification practice
On demand
C2010-059
Rational DOORS Next Generation
Retired certification exam
Retired
C2020-900
IBM Predictive Maintenance and Quality Essentials
Retired certification exam
Retired
C2040-390
IBM Social Business Solution Architect V1
Retired certification exam
Retired
C2150-603
IBM MobileFirst Protect Cloud Extender and Enterprise Gateway V1 Integration
Retired certification exam
Retired
C8010-450
IBM Campaign V9.1
Retired certification exam
Retired
C9020-463
IBM System Storage DS8000 Technical Solutions
Retired certification exam
Retired
C9020-563
IBM System Storage DS8000 Technical Solutions V5
Retired certification exam
Retired
C9020-662
IBM Virtualized Storage V1
Retired certification exam
Retired
C9020-667
IBM New Workloads Sales V1
Retired certification exam
Retired
C9020-668
IBM Storage Technical V1
Retired certification exam
Retired
C9030-644
IBM z Systems Technical Support V7
Retired certification exam
Retired
C9510-060
Rational Quality Manager V4
Retired certification exam
Retired
C9530-416
IBM DataPower Gateway V7.1 Solution Implementation
Retired certification exam
Retired
About the credential
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The IBM Certified Specialist path brings the relevant exams together in one place. Start with the current exam list, open the exam that matches your requirement, and use its question coverage and practice formats to organize each review session.
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Common questions
Certification path FAQ
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Which exam should I take for IBM Certified Specialist?
This path currently lists 7 active exams. Open each exam above to compare its title, question coverage, and available formats before starting your preparation.
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How long do product updates remain available?
Exam preparation products include 90 days of updates from the purchase date, helping you stay aligned with changes to the available question set during that period.
Can I renew an expired product?
Yes. When the original update period ends, eligible products can be renewed from the member area with the available renewal discount.