CCIE BYOD Mobile Lab FAQs

The following CCIE Mobile lab exams offer the BYOD option:

• CCIE Enterprise Infrastructure
• CCIE Enterprise Wireless
• CCIE Security
• CCIE Data Center
• CCIE Collaboration
• CCIE Service Provider

To see an expanded list of locations and schedules, you can visit the CCIE Mobile Schedule website.

You can register for a CCIE BYOD lab exam using the CCIE scheduler.

No. In fact, a BYOD mobile lab costs the same as a brick & mortar lab. The Cisco kit mobile lab has a slightly higher fee.

Yes, BYOD mobile labs uphold the same exam security standard as the brick & mortar and the Cisco kit mobile labs.

Yes. BYOD is just a different, more convenient way of taking the same exam. You can use the devices you are accustomed to while taking the BYOD mobile exam.

During the COVID-19 pandemic, travel to traditional CCIE lab centers became a challenge for certification seekers. The BYOD mobile lab model allows you to pursue your certification goals by enabling you to take the CCIE lab exam closer to home.

Global CCIE candidates who are qualified to take the CCIE lab exam.

You are expected to arrive 30 minutes before the lab start time to set up and test your exam devices.

Please find the list of BYOD eligible devices on the CCIE Mobile Labs webpage.

Please check the Ubuntu certified laptops webpage.

No; Apple MacBook is not supported. You must make sure that that your laptop passes the hardware compatibility test and the USB bootup process before you register for the BYOD lab exam.

While a lab proctor will be available to assist, you are responsible for setting up your environment on the day of your exam. Before you register for the BYOD lab exam, you must test your device compatibility and only register if your devices passed the device compatibility test. If the environment cannot be set up, or the lab proctor suspects the devices might have been tampered with, you will not be allowed to start the exam. Cisco® will not be responsible for providing any compensation, refunds, or expenses incurred.

Please check the BYOD Mobile Labs Overview webpage and review the tutorial videos.

You can register for the CCIE Lab exam at one of our permanent locations, or Mobile lab events with Cisco Kits provided.

Yes, you can bring a USB hub if needed.

No, Cisco will provide you with a secured bootable USB at exam site to take the exam.

No. Cisco will not provide any devices; you must bring your own external monitor if needed.

No, you must return the USB to the exam proctor.

Log in to the CCIE scheduler to view availability and register for lab exams.

For information about mobile locations, visit the CCIE Mobile Lab Locations webpage.