Cisco proudly partners with Pearson VUE, who is authorized to administer the exam in a secure, proctored environment. Cisco and Pearson VUE continue to lead the way to protect the value of your certification. We continually look for new and improved ways to protect personal investments in Cisco certifications and ensure that individuals who achieve certification possess the specified skills and knowledge.
Decide which exam to take, noting the exam name and number. Refer to the Current Exam List webpage for exam details.
Gather personal information prior to exam registration.
If you have ever taken a Cisco exam before, please locate your Cisco Certification ID (i.e. CSCO00000001) before continuing with your registration to avoid duplicate records and delays in receiving proper credit for your exams.
A valid email is required during exam registration. Cisco requires a valid email to send email reminders when a candidate's certification is about to expire, confirm the mailing address before shipping out the certificate and to inform candidates if their certificate was returned due to an incorrect address.
Pearson VUE is the Cisco authorized test delivery partner. You can register online on Cisco Certification Tracker (CCT) portal, by telephone with Pearson VUE, or by walk in to a Pearson VUE Test Center (where available).
For information about registering for an exam by phone in the U.S. and Canada, call Pearson VUE at 1-877-404-EXAM.
In the U.S. and Canada, exams may be scheduled up to six weeks in advance, and as late as the same day. Candidates must wait five (5) calendar days from the end of their first attempt before retaking the same exam. Refund policies vary by authorized test delivery partner.