Cisco Expert Certifications

Exams and training

Overview Exams and training

Required exams

The Cisco Certified Internetwork Expert (CCIE) certification shares a core exam with the Cisco Certified Network Professional (CCNP) certification. The core exam can be taken online. To complete a CCIE certification, you also need to pass an eight-hour, in-person, hands-on lab or practical exam.


Track your certification status

Verify your certification status

To obtain official expert-level certification status, candidates and their employers must verify status online at the CCIE/CCDE/DEVNET verification tool.

Schedule and track your lab exam

Schedule and track your lab exam status using the Cisco Expert Level Certifications Lab Exams Portal.

Schedule and track your core exam

Schedule and track your qualifying core exam using the Cisco Certification Tracking System.

Expert lab and practical exam locations

Cisco currently operates the following Expert lab and practical v3.0 lab facilities at Cisco locations around the world, and various mobile lab locations.

Lab locations:

Expert-level training resources

CCIE Practice Labs

$50 USD per 4-hour time slot

CCIE Practice Labs are stand-alone labs that give you access to a topology similar to the one you’ll use in your Expert lab exam.

Cisco Expert Prep Program

Free

The Cisco Expert Prep program is a great way to supplement your studies as you prepare for any of the expert tracks. Sign up to access expert-level study materials including learning matrixes, training videos, and community discussions for free!


Recertification and Continuing Education

Recertification

With more ways than ever to recertify, you can start on your path toward recertification as soon as you’re ready.

Continuing Education

Earn Continuing Education (CE) credits to help you work toward recertification. The Cisco Continuing Education Program offers flexible options for all Cisco certification holders to recertify by completing a variety of CE-eligible activities.

Discover self-study resources in the Cisco Learning Network Community

The Cisco Learning Network is more than just an online platform — it’s your global study group. Connect with peers, learn from other experts, and access a wealth of resources that empower your learning journey for your expert certification level.