Register for Exams
Certification exams are offered at locations throughout the world. To register for an exam, contact Pearson VUE, Cisco's primary test delivery partner, who will 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.
How to Register for an Exam
- Decide which exam to take, noting the exam name and number. Refer to the Current Exams and Exam Outlines webpage for exam details.
- Gather personal information prior to exam registration
- Legal name (from government issued ID)
- Cisco Certification ID (i.e. CSCO00000001) or Test ID number
- Company name
- Valid email address
- Method of payment
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, by telephone, or by walk in (where available).
Exam Discounts, Vouchers and Promotional Codes
Neither Cisco nor Pearson VUE, its primary test delivery partner, guarantees the authenticity of discount vouchers or promotional codes that are obtained from any individuals or entities other than Pearson VUE.
Individuals or Cisco affiliated partners who use certifications discount vouchers or promotional codes that are fraudulent or otherwise obtained from an unauthorized source (including legitimate vouchers for attempted re-use) may risk up to and including a lifetime ban on all future exams, the nullification of all previous certifications or other program sanctions at the discretion of Cisco. Cisco will not compensate candidates for fraudulent vouchers or vouchers obtained from an unauthorized source.
Pearson VUE (Virtual University Enterprises)
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.
Related Information
- Read About Exams for policies and procedures.
- Check Current Exams for more information about specific exams, including recertification exams.
- Review certification pages to learn about courses and materials available to prepare for exams.
