As the CCIE/CCDE program continues to grow and develop, Cisco recognizes that the individuals certified within the program are also growing and developing. To recognize the long-term members of this program a new level of involvement has been created: CCIE/CCDE Emeritus.
Long term CCIE, CCDE, or both CCIE and CCDE who have moved out of the "day to day" technical work but would like to stay involved in the program serving as ambassadors to current and future CCIE/CCDE's.
At the 10th anniversary of being a CCIE, CCDE or both CCIE and CCDE Cisco will send an email informing the potential eligibility for Emeritus. At the 20th anniversary, any active CCIE or CCIE Emeritus that maintains their CCIE active or Emeritus status for 20 consecutive years will be given a CCIE Lifetime Emeritus Benefit.
CCIEs and CCDEs active for at least 10 consecutive years desiring to join the Emeritus program must purchase Emeritus in the CCIE lab portal under the "Purchase Emeritus" tab.
Emeritus status is granted for one year from your expiration date. Emeritus CCIEs and CCDEs must reapply and pay the fee each year to maintain status. Reapplication is available 3 months prior to the current Emeritus expiration date.
Note: You are responsible for keeping track of your yearly application date and reapply as needed.
CCIE and CCDE Emeritus or Lifetime Emeritus are non-active status. As such the following rules apply: