Exams are the core of the CCIE program
Training is not the CCIE program objective. Rather, the focus is on identifying those experts capable of understanding and navigating the subtleties, intricacies and potential pitfalls inherent to end-to-end networking. To become certified as a CCIE you must pass BOTH a written qualification exam AND the corresponding hands-on lab exam in one of the CCIE tracks. Written Exams are two-hour, multiple choice, computer-based exams available at authorized testing centers worldwide. Lab exams are eight-hour, hands on exams that test the ability to configure and troubleshoot equipment and are offered at selected Cisco locations. Check Scheduling links below for more information.
Login to the CCIE database to verify lab exam dates you have scheduled, to check payment due dates, or to review exam results. Login is also required to schedule lab dates or to authorize payment.
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Recertification ensures the CCIE credential remains a meaningful measure of technical expertise. CCIEs are required to pass one CCIE written exam every two years.
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The preservation of CCIE exam integrity is the responsibility of every member of the CCIE community. Disclosure of exam content can result in an erosion of the value of CCIE certification. Please report any instances of suspicious activity to program authorities for investigation.
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