/ Before you enrol
Clear answers about price, tax, exams, and certification.
These answers use this course's current catalogue record and PECB's published exam, certification, and maintenance policies.
What is included in the NIST Cybersecurity Lead Implementer course fee?
The published price is A$999 for Self-Study, before tax. It includes the official PECB course materials, 12 months of access, the first exam attempt, one free retake, and the certification application fee. PECB’s partner-course policy also includes the first year of the Annual Maintenance Fee where maintenance applies; Foundation and Provisional credentials are maintenance-exempt. There is no separate first-exam or certification-application charge after enrolment.
What will PECB charge to maintain the NIST Cybersecurity Lead Implementer credential?
PECB’s current maintenance policy lists no maintenance fee for Foundation, Provisional, or Transition credentials. For all other PECB certifications, the published fee is $390 per three-year certification cycle, together with the applicable CPD requirements and continued adherence to the PECB Code of Ethics. PECB sets this fee and may change it, so check the linked policy before renewal.
Can I pay in NZD or another currency, and when is Australian GST added?
Yes. Every Academy course supports AUD and multiple local currencies, including NZD, USD, SGD, GBP, EUR, INR, AED, MYR, PHP, IDR, and VND when a live quote is available. Currency and tax are separate: an Australian billing address adds 10% GST, while a non-Australian billing address has no Australian GST. For example, an Australian working in New Zealand may pay in NZD and use an Australian billing address, but 10% GST will still be added because the billing address is Australian.
What is the difference between Self-Study and eLearning for NIST Cybersecurity Lead Implementer?
The currently published self-paced option is Self-Study at A$999 before tax, using the official PECB slide-based materials. A separate recorded eLearning price is not currently published for this course. The official exam package is still included, and instructor-led delivery is available only when a confirmed cohort is shown or arranged with Aegentra Academy.
Can I sit the NIST Cybersecurity Lead Implementer exam remotely from New Zealand or another time zone?
Yes. PECB publishes remote online exam sessions that candidates can take from home or another suitable location through the PECB Exams application. The published course record lists these exam facts: duration — 3 hours; format — Multiple-choice and scenario-based; assessment — Five competency domains — fundamental principles and concepts of cybersecurity; planning an organisational cybersecurity strategy; assessing and advising on cybersecurity programs and security controls; cybersecurity incident management; and cybersecurity incident response; pass mark — 70%; language — English (other PECB languages available on request). New Zealand candidates should choose a published session that suits their local time, meet PECB’s identity and technical requirements, and complete the system check before exam day. PECB’s general exam policy does not publish a New Zealand restriction.
Which credential tier will I receive after the NIST Cybersecurity Lead Implementer exam, and who assesses it?
Two credentials: Provisional NIST Cybersecurity Lead Implementer (no experience required) and the full Certified NIST Cybersecurity Lead Implementer (five years of experience, two in cybersecurity, plus 300 hours of program activity). Both require passing the exam and signing the PECB Code of Ethics. Meets the PECB Examination and Certification Program (ECP) requirements. Passing the exam does not by itself guarantee the highest experience-based credential tier. PECB requires an online certification application and reference contact details, and its Certification Department decides whether the education, professional experience, and implementation or consulting activity requirements are met.
What evidence does PECB accept for the experience or project hours for NIST Cybersecurity Lead Implementer?
PECB’s public certification-process page does not publish a closed list of documents that automatically proves project hours. It requires the online application and contact details for references who may be contacted to validate your experience. Keep a dated activity log showing the organisation or client, your role, the implementation or consulting activity, dates, responsibilities, and hours; retain employer or client confirmations, statements of work, timesheets, or similar records in case PECB asks for support. The PECB Certification Department assesses the application and makes the final decision.