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Demonstrate your advanced skills in how to plan, design, implement, operate, and optimize complex enterprise collaboration solutions. Lead the way with the Cisco Certified Internetwork Expert (CCIE) Collaboration certification.

CCIE Collaboration certification

Demonstrate your advanced skills in how to plan, design, implement, operate, and optimize complex enterprise collaboration solutions. Lead the way with the Cisco Certified Internetwork Expert (CCIE) Collaboration certification.

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Distinguish yourself as a leader in collaboration technologies

Distinguish yourself as a leader in collaboration technologies

CCIE Collaboration Certification

The CCIE Collaboration certification validates you as an expert in end-to-end lifecycle skills for complex collaboration solutions.

Unified communications

Showcase your comprehensive expertise in orchestrating the core components of unified communication solution, with a sharp focus on achieving seamless integration among collaboration protocols and platforms.

Cloud-connected management and analytics

Substantiate your skills in architecting WebEx cloud solutions, including the comprehensive suite of WebEx cloud services that provide management and analytical capabilities to administer unified communication (UC) deployments.

Hybrid and cloud calling

Demonstrate your proficiency in building WebEx cloud-native architectures tailored to deliver shared and platform services that are optimized to meet the unique requirements of clients.

Webex contact center and APIs

Exhibit your skills in harnessing the WebEx contact center suite, which streamlines experience centers by enabling a data-driven model for effective management of customer interactions.

How it works

No formal prerequisites necessary

There are no formal prerequisites for this certification.

Learners are recommended to have five to seven years of experience with designing, deploying, operating and optimizing collaboration technologies and solutions prior to taking the exam.

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As our most advanced certifications, Cisco expert certifications tell the world you’re among the best of the best in your field. Many candidates have previous experience in collaboration technologies and are aiming for a senior-level or leadership position.
To earn the CCIE Collaboration certification, you'll need to pass two exams: A core exam and a practical exam.

Getting started

To earn this certification, you'll need to pass two exams:

  • A core exam
  • A practical exam

A variety of resources are available to help you study - from guided learning to self-study and a community forum.

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Maintain your certification

Certifications are valid for 3 years after passing the qualifying exam(s). You can recertify through Continuing Education credits, and/or by retaking the exams associated with your certifications before they expire.

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CCIE Collaboration summary

Get a quick primer on the CCIE Collaboration certification program and exams.

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The CCIE story

Learn how you’ll distinguish yourself with a CCIE certification.

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CCIE Collaboration v3.1 equipment and software list

Get the hands-on experience you need to prepare for the CCIE Collaboration v3.1 practical exam using this equipment and software version list.

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