A CCDE can demonstrate an ability to develop solutions which address planning, design, integration, optimization, operations, security and ongoing support focused at the infrastructure level for customer networks
Prerequisites
There are no formal prerequisites for CCDE certification. Other professional certifications or training courses are not required.
Exams
Candidates must first pass a written qualification exam and then the corresponding practical exam.
It is expected that the candidate will have an in-depth understanding of the topics in the exam blueprints, a minimum of seven years job experience, and a thorough understanding of networking infrastructure principles.
Step One: CCDE Written Exam
You must pass the two-hour, written qualification exam which covers advanced networking infrastructure design principles and concepts. Once you pass the qualification exam, you are them eligible to schedule the practical exam.
- Written Exam Information
- Study/Learn exam information
Step Two: CCDE Practical Exam
The CCDE practical exam an eight-hour exam that will test your ability to identify, manage, and create advanced solutions for large scale networks. You must pass the practical exam within three years of passing the written exam in order to achieve certification.
- Practical Exam Overview
- Study/Learn Practical Exam information
- Practice Exam information
Recommended Training
Cisco Certified Design Expert Bootcamp (CCDEBC)
Recertification
CCDEs Are Required to Recertify Every Two Years
Active CCDE status shows your commitment to maintaining expert-level knowledge in an industry critical to the success of virtually every organization. CCDEs are encouraged to continually expand their technical knowledge and are required to pass a recertification exam every two years. If you do not complete your recertification before the deadlines, your certification will be suspended and you and your employer will lose the benefits associated with your expert status. You have one year to reinstate your CCDE status before you becomes inactive and must begin the certification process all over again.
