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DevNet Specialization
DevNet Specialization provides software development practice to help customers discover the value of software automation and stay ahead of the curve.
Customer Experience Specialization
The Customer Experience Specialization creates expertise in building and expanding your customer success practice using the right people, tools, and processes to support customers throughout the lifecycle.
Certification paths
Our updated training and certification program offers a direct route to your technology career aspirations. Explore our catalog to learn about associate, professional, expert, and supplemental exams that earn you specialist certifications — plus credit toward recertification on all paths.
Cisco certifications
Today’s dynamic IT technologies are driving Cisco’s redesign of our training and certification programs to prepare students, engineers, and software developers for success in the industry’s most critical jobs.
Enhanced portfolio
Our training and certification program is retooled around the latest technologies and what drives today's learners.
Our approach
Serving up cutting edge content, convenient access, customized options and continuous learning, throughout your lifetime.
Our aim
To empower you with the flexibility to invent and reinvent yourself, earn recognition, fuel innovation and unlock your potential to make a difference in the world.
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AssociateMaster the essentials needed to launch a rewarding career and expand your job possibilities with the latest technologies. |
ProfessionalSelect a core technology track and a focused concentration exam to customize your professional-level certification. |
ExpertThis certification is accepted worldwide as the most prestigious certification in the technology industry. |
ArchitectThe highest level of accreditation achievable and recognizes the architectural expertise of network designers. |
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No prerequisites
Prerequisites have been removed for certifications at the associate and professional levels.
Technical Specialist certifications
Collaboration
Internet of Things
Digital Transformation Specialist certifications
Customer Success
Certifications by technology
Why get Cisco certified?
Certified employees are valued assets
59%
Certified employees are stronger performers; they consistently provide a higher quality of service to customers.
42%
Cisco certified professionals are 42% better at selecting technology solutions.
41%
Certified employees stand out; they increase organizations' operational efficiency.
How to certify
Take and pass exam
Have questions? Our certification community has answers!
Explore the power of the Cisco Learning Network's vibrant community to jump-start your certifications and lifelong learning goals.
How do I earn digital badges?
Cisco issues badges for earning certifications and for completing technical certification training.
What happens after I pass the certification exam?
Congratulations on passing your certification exam. This is a significant achievement.
Visit our Certification Fulfillment and Benefits page to learn more about what happens next.
I need to recertify
For specific details about your recertification requirements, visit the Recertification policy page.
Certification agreements
Candidates are required to acknowledge several agreements as part of their participation in the Cisco Certifications program, and to obtain and use marks and logos associated with the program.
Agreements
- Cisco Certification and Confidentiality Agreement (NDA) (PDF - 749 KB)
- Cisco Certifications Trademark/Logo Agreement (PDF - 449 KB)
- Pearson VUE Candidate Rules Agreement (PDF - 33 KB)
Retired certifications
Upon the retirement of any certification, no new certifications will be issued nor will it be available for recertification. The certification will remain active until its unique expiration date held by the candidate.
Questions?
Visit the Learning@Cisco Centralized Support tool to search FAQs or open a case about your certifications.
Search FAQs
At the Learning@Cisco Centralized Support tool, search for FAQs by keyword, or browse popular questions and answers.
Open a case
Go to the Learning@Cisco Centralized Support tool, login with your username and password, then click Open Case.
Your Learning support account is separate from your cisco.com account. If you don’t have a Learning support account yet, register here.
Update a case
Login to the Learning@Cisco Centralized Support tool, then click Update Case.
You can also open or update a case by calling us at (US) 1-800-553-6387 Option 4, Option 1.