Certification Overview

Hewlett Packard Enterprise positions HPE ATP - Edge-to-Cloud Architect as a structured validation of foundational cross-portfolio architecture spanning HPE compute, storage, networking, cloud, and consumption models. The current official learning and assessment scope emphasizes Edge-to-cloud compute portfolio, Workload placement, Compute solution capabilities, Hybrid consumption concepts, HPE storage portfolio, Storage use cases, Data availability, Storage services and positioning. Candidates are expected to connect product and solution knowledge with practical customer, design, implementation, administration, troubleshooting, or sales decisions appropriate to this certification level.

The certification is intended for junior solution architects, presales professionals, and technical consultants working with hybrid infrastructure. It is relevant to career paths such as Edge-to-Cloud Associate, Junior Solution Architect, Hybrid Cloud Presales Engineer, Infrastructure Consultant. Atmic Networks maps it to Associate Level for website filtering and to the roles listed later in this document. The credential can demonstrate a focused HPE capability or support progression through HPE ATP, ASE, Master ASE, solution, product, networking, or sales pathways.

The current earning route is: Pass HPE3-CL18 Edge-to-Cloud - Compute Exam; Pass HPE3-CL01 Storage Portfolio Exam and any additional current module shown on the data card. Mandatory prerequisites are stated separately from recommended experience: None. Candidates should use the active HPE Certification and Learning data card, complete the recommended training and labs, and confirm every exam identifier before registration. HPE is expanding modular curricula and badge exams, so a certification data card can show a proctored route, a modular route, or migration options.

HPE0, HPE6, and HPE7 exams are proctored through Pearson VUE test centers or OnVUE where available; HPE2 and HPE3 exams are timed web-based assessments; HPE1 and HPE4 are practical exams. This credential's current validity is three years from the achievement date under hpe's versionless technical-certification model. Candidates should retain score reports and monitor their HPE credential management profile for badges, expiration dates, prerequisites, and recertification requirements.

Track Details & Exam Requirements

Certification provider: Hewlett Packard Enterprise (HPE) Certification and Learning

Credential type: HPE ATP

Current status: Active

Mandatory prerequisites: None

Recommended experience: Foundational understanding of compute, storage, networking, cloud services, and customer requirements is recommended

Certification path

1. Pass HPE3-CL18 Edge-to-Cloud - Compute Exam
2. Pass HPE3-CL01 Storage Portfolio Exam and any additional current module shown on the data card

Assessment 1 details

Assessment identifier: HPE3-CL18

Assessment name: Edge-to-Cloud - Compute Exam

Status: Active

Assessment type: Web based

Time allowed: 1 hour

Number of questions or tasks: 30 questions

Passing score: 75%

Languages: English

Delivery: Online web-based assessment through the HPE credential management platform

Exam price: US$65; taxes may apply

Skills measured: The current HPE exam blueprint includes:

• Edge-to-cloud compute portfolio
• Workload placement
• Compute solution capabilities
• Hybrid consumption concepts

Assessment 2 details

Assessment identifier: HPE3-CL01

Assessment name: Storage Portfolio Exam

Status: Active

Assessment type: Web based

Time allowed: 1 hour

Number of questions or tasks: 30 questions

Passing score: 75%

Languages: English

Delivery: Online web-based assessment through the HPE credential management platform

Exam price: US$65; taxes may apply

Skills measured: The current HPE exam blueprint includes:

• HPE storage portfolio
• Storage use cases
• Data availability
• Storage services and positioning

Exam retake and result policy

• For HPE2 and HPE3 web-based exams, HPE applies a seven-day wait when the previous two attempts occurred within seven days; every attempt is normally charged at the applicable price.
• HPE states that HPE3 badge exams include a free second attempt; confirm the active exam data card and voucher conditions.
• Proctored exams must normally be cancelled or rescheduled at least 24 hours before the appointment.

Registration, results, and credential tracking

• Create or use one HPE profile in the HPE credential management platform for exam registration and certification history.
• For a Pearson VUE or OnVUE appointment, make sure the legal name in the profile matches the identification presented at check-in.
• Web-based HPE2 and HPE3 exams are timed and must be completed within the purchase window shown by the platform.
• A certification badge is issued only after all required assessments and prerequisites are complete and recorded.

Validity & Recertification

Validity: Three years from the achievement date under HPE's versionless technical-certification model

Renewal method: Complete the active recertification option before expiration, normally by passing the current exam, an approved delta or recertification assessment, or a qualifying higher-level path shown on the certification data card

Current-path rule: Use the active certification data card because HPE can replace exams, add modular badge routes, or publish migration requirements.

Expired certification: If the credential expires, complete the current recertification or initial certification path shown by HPE.

Recordkeeping: Monitor the HPE credential management profile and official expiration date rather than relying only on reminder messages.