CEH Training and Exam Voucher: Is It Included, and Which Version Is Current?

Key takeaways

• CEH v10, v11 and v12 are retired. Any offer quoting "CEH v12 voucher" is out of date.
• The current exam is CEH v13 (CEH v13 AI). CEH Practical is a separate hands-on exam.
• Voucher inclusion varies by package and provider. Never assume it; get it confirmed in writing.
• Check the voucher's validity period, who registers you, and whether retakes are covered.
• Official details live on the EC-Council site; confirm there before paying anyone.

Is CEH v12 still available?

No. CEH v12 has been retired, along with v10 and v11. EC-Council now delivers Certified Ethical Hacker (CEH) v13, branded CEH v13 AI. If a page or a salesperson still talks about a "free CEH v12 voucher", treat it as outdated and ask what exam you would actually be sitting.

What is an exam voucher?

A voucher is a prepaid code that lets you book an exam without paying the exam fee at that moment. For EC-Council exams, the voucher is tied to a specific exam and usually has an expiry date. It is different from the training fee. Training teaches you; the voucher pays for the sitting.

Is a voucher included with CEH training?

Sometimes, but it is a feature of a particular package, not a rule. Training centres sell different bundles: training only, training plus exam voucher, or training plus voucher plus CEH Practical. This article cannot state what any provider currently includes, and no price or discount here should be taken as fact. Before paying, ask these questions and keep the answers in writing:

1. Which version does the voucher cover: CEH v13 AI?
2. Does it cover the multiple-choice CEH exam, the CEH Practical exam, or both?
3. When does the voucher expire, and can the date be extended?
4. Who registers me with EC-Council, and how long does that take?
5. Is a retake covered, or is it a new purchase?
6. Do I have to prove eligibility, and what documents are needed?

CEH versus CEH Practical: what is the difference?

Question counts and time limits change between versions, so read the current exam blueprint on EC-Council's site rather than relying on a blog. Passing both exams earns the CEH Master designation.

What does the CEH exam cover?

The syllabus follows the phases of an authorised security test: footprinting and reconnaissance, scanning, enumeration, vulnerability analysis, system hacking, malware, sniffing, social engineering, denial of service, session hijacking, web server and web application attacks, SQL injection, wireless and mobile threats, IoT and OT, cloud security and cryptography. The v13 version adds AI-related content. Always take the module list from the official page. Everything is taught with an emphasis on legal practice: you test only systems you own or have written permission to test, as required by the IT Act in India.

Who is CEH for?

CEH suits students moving into security, system and network administrators, and SOC analysts who want to understand the attacker's methods. It is a good first certification if you can already use Linux and understand TCP/IP. If you prefer a purely hands-on, exam-in-a-lab path, compare it with OSCP, which is a different style of assessment.

Common mistakes when buying CEH training

• Paying for a package that mentions an old version.
• Assuming "free voucher" means free of every cost, including training and taxes.
• Not asking about the voucher expiry and then missing the date.
• Buying only the knowledge exam and then finding the job you want asks for practical skills.

Next steps

If you want to see what the current programme includes, read about our CEH v13 AI training and the CEH Master path with the Practical exam, then ask the admissions team the six questions above. A related older article is the CEH v12 features and updates post, which describes the retired version.

Related reading

• Why is Certified Ethical Hacker (CEH v13 AI) So Popular Certification Exam in the Field of Cyber Security?
• What’s New in Certified Ethical Hacker v12 ( CEH v12 )?
• Ethical Hacking and Cyber Security Training Course