Cisco Systems, Inc.

Cisco Certified Internetwork Expert (CCIE) Routing and Switching

Credential: Cisco Certified Internetwork Expert (CCIE) Routing and Switching  In-Demand resource  GI Bill resource
Credentialing Agency: Cisco Systems, Inc.

Renewal Period: 2 years

Cisco Systems, Inc., Cisco Certified Internetwork Expert (CCIE) Routing and Switching certification validates the skills required of expert-level network engineers to plan, operate and troubleshoot complex, converged network infrastructure. Candidates are encouraged to have three to five years of job experience. Candidates must pass a written qualification exam, which covers networking concepts and some equipment commands, and then must pass the corresponding hands-on lab exam, which tests the ability to configure actual equipment and troubleshoot the network in a timed test situation.

More information can be found on the certifying agency's website.

Cisco Certified Internetwork Expert (CCIE) Routing and Switching

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

 

Eligibility Requirements (View Details)

  • Credential Prerequisite
  • Experience: 3 years recommended
  • Education
  • Training
  • Membership
  • Other
  • Fee

Note: This credential may have multiple options for becoming eligible. Listed are the minimum requirements based on the minimum degree required. To view other options, see the Eligibility tab.

Exam Requirements (View Details)

  • Exam
  • Written Exam
  • Oral Exam
  • Practical Exam
  • Performance Assessment

RECERTIFICATION SUMMARY

Renewal Period: 2 years

  • Continuing Education
  • Exam
  • Continuing Education OR Exam
  • Fee
  • Other

AGENCY CONTACT INFORMATION

Cisco Systems, Inc.

170 West Tasman Dr.
San Jose, CA  95134

Phone: (800) 553-NETS

Contact Page

Other REQUIREMENTS

The Cisco Certified Internetwork Expert (CCIE) Routing and Switching credential has the following other requirements:

  • Candidates must agree to follow the Cisco Candidate Conduct Policy.

Written Exam 400-101 CCIE Version 5.1

  • Network Principles (10%)
    • Network theory
    • Network implementation and operation
    • Network troubleshooting
  • Layer 2 Technologies (13%)
    • LAN switching technologies
    • Layer 2 multicast
    • Layer 2 WAN circuit technologies
  • Layer 3 Technologies (37%)
    • Addressing technologies
    • Layer 3 multicast
    • Fundamental routing concepts
    • RIP (v2 and v6)
    • EIGRP (for IPv4 and IPv6)
    • OSPF (v2 and v3)
    • BGP
    • ISIS (for IPv4 and IPv6)
  • VPN Technologies (13%)
    • Tunneling
    • Encryption
  • Infrastructure Security (5%)
    • Device security
    • Network security
  • Infrastructure Services (12%)
    • System management
    • Quality of service
    • Network services
    • Network optimization
  • Evolving Technologies (10%)
    • Cloud
    • Network programmability (SDN)
    • Internet of things (IoT)

Practical Exam CCIE Routing and Switching Lab Exam

The CCIE lab exam is an eight-hour, hands-on exam which requires candidates to configure and troubleshoot a series of complex networks to given specifications. Knowledge of troubleshooting is an important skill and candidates are expected to diagnose and solve issues as part of the CCIE lab exam. Candidates will not configure end-user systems, but are responsible for all devices residing in the network. More detail can be found on the Lab Exam overview on the Cisco website.

  • Layer 2 Technologies (20%)
    • LAN switching technologies
    • Layer 2 Multicast
    • Layer 2 WAN circuit technologies
    • Troubleshooting layer 2 technologies
  • Layer 3 Technologies (40%)
    • Addressing technologies
    • Layer 3 Multicast
    • Fundamental routing concepts
    • RIP v2
    • EIGRP (for IPv4 and IPv6)
    • OSPF (v2 and v3)
    • BGP
    • Troubleshooting layer 3 technologies
  • VPN Technologies (20%)
    • Tunneling
    • Encryption
    • Troubleshooting VPN technologies
  • Infrastructure Security (5%)
    • Device security
    • Network security
    • Troubleshooting infrastructure security
  • Infrastructure Services (15%)
    • System management
    • Quality of service
    • Network services
    • Network optimization
    • Troubleshooting infrastructure services

Testing Information

Testing for this credential is handled by Pearson VUE. The test centers are located in the U.S. They also have some test centers on military bases.

To find out more, use the following links on the Pearson VUE website:

For more information on the Cisco Systems, Inc. testing process, visit the agency website.

RECERTIFICATION

Cisco Certified Internetwork Expert (CCIE) Routing and Switching

Renewal Period: 2 years

The Cisco Certified Internetwork Expert (CCIE) Routing and Switching credential has the following recertification information:

To maintain active status, every 24-months CCIEs are required to pass one of the following before the certification expiration date:

  • Earn the required credits through the Cisco Continuing Education Program, or
  • Any current CCIE Written Exam OR CCIE Lab Exam or
  • The current CCDE Written Exam OR current CCDE Practical Exam, or
  • The Cisco Certified Architect (CCAr) interview AND the CCAr board review to extend lower certifications.

Additional considerations for the Cisco Certified Internetwork Expert (CCIE) Routing and Switching include:

  • Although not required, candidates are strongly encouraged to have three to five years of job experience before attempting certification.

In Demand

This certification is considered in demand

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Some

Credential is related to some tasks associated with the duties of the military occupation (at least one critical task but less than 80%)

Most

Credential is directly related to most of the major duties associated with the military occupation (at least 80%)

Other

Credential is related to this military occupation, but is more advanced or specialized and therefore will likely require additional education, training, or experience

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Star

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Early Career

1-3 years experience; Enlisted E1 through E4

Mid Career

4-10 years experience; Enlisted E5 through E6

Late Career

10+ years experience; Enlisted E7 and Above

Early Career

1-3 years experience; Enlisted “A” School through E5

Mid Career

4-10 years experience; Enlisted E6 through E7

Late Career

10+ years experience; Enlisted E8 and Above

LaDR

This credential is recommended on the rating Learning and Development Roadmap (LaDR) for Sailors currently in the pay grade indicated on the icon, BUT MAY BE TAKEN BY SAILORS IN OTHER PAY GRADES.

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GI Bill®

Reimbursement for exam fees has been approved for payment through the GI Bill. Click for external link to GI Bill licensing and certification information.

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ANSI

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ICAC

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ABSNC

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NCCA

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IAS

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Low

May be difficult to attain: minimum education requirement is a Bachelor's degree, and/or minimum experience is 10 or more years.

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Medium

Moderate ease of attainment: minimum education requirement = Associate's and/or prerequisite and/or minimum experience = more than 2 years and less than 10 years of experience.

Note: In some cases “years of experience” refers to time actively on duty or while holding a certain occupation or prior certification and not always in consecutive calendar years. Additional years required for certain preliminary stages may not be included in this classification. For requirements measured in hours, 1080 hours was considered a year. For days, 365 days was considered a year. Please review all prerequisites and requirements for eligibility, and additional information for details.

High

Highly attainable: mimum education requirement = HS or less and/or minimum experience = 2 years or less experience and no additional requirements.

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MOS is Military Occupational Specialty
ASI is Additional Skill Identifier
WOMOS is Warrant Officer Military Occupational Specialty

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Updated: October 16, 2019
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