Cisco announced new CCIE certification and related examinations, which will take effect on February 24, 2020. A new rule will apply to CCIE from February 2020. The following are the main changes and are explained.
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What is the new CCIE Lab Exam Format?
The Updated CCIE Lab exams now cover the entire network life cycle. It starts with planning, design, deployment, operation, and continuous optimization. Previously, it was only diagnostic, configuration, and troubleshooting. There are a separate design and planning track. Figure below. shows the differences between the new and old laboratory examination formats.
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Module 1: Design
Format: Scenario-based
Backward Navigation: Disabled
Point Values: Not Shown
Duration: 3 hours
Type: Read the documentation/logs (email threads, design documents, customer requirements, and restrictions, …) & answer the questions (no CLI/Console access)
Question Types: Drag & Drop, MCQ’s, Dropdowns
Module 2: Deploy, Operate and Optimize
Format: Hands-on OR Web-based
Backward Navigation: Enabled
Point Values: Shown
Duration: 5 hours
Type: Configure, Troubleshoot, Monitor, Reduce Costs as per scenario requirements
Question Types: CLI/GUI Configuration, Monitoring,
What happens if I am already a CCIE certified?
You will automatically be converted to new Certifications. See the below examples.
Example1: If you are already a CCIE R&S Certified, you will automatically become CCIE Enterprise Infrastructure Certified on 24 Feb 2020 with 2 certifications below:
CCIE Enterprise Infrastructure Certified
Cisco Certified Specialist (Enterprise Core Certified)
Example2: If you are already a CCIE Security Certified on v5.0, you will see two badges appearing on your profile after Feb2020:
CCIE Security Certified
Cisco Certified Specialist (Security Core Certified)
Is there a change in certification validity now?
Yes, all certifications have equal validity of 3 years now (CCNA, CCNP, CCIE–All Level). Previously, it was 2 years for the CCIE lab.
How many Tracks are there which I can take for my CCIE?
There are only 6 Tracks now for CCIE, instead of 11. Below is the detailed Cisco Certification Pathway including CCIE on the top:
Below list shows all updated CCIE Written (Core) Exams & Lab Exams for each CCIE Track:
Have the exam topics changed as well for CCIE?
Yes, the test topic has been updated in CCIE’s new blueprint. Each of the six CCIE paths provides a new updated syllabus for written (core) and laboratory tests. The focus is on programmable and automated.
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Is the Core Exam of CCNP different than Core Exam for CCIE?
CCNP core exam is the same as CCIE. you do not need to pass the CCIE core / written test again. CCNP core exam also brings you close to CCIE. CCNP core examination is also a qualification examination for CCIE certification.
Is there still a Written Exam of CCIE?
no, you now only pass the core exam to get CCIE Lab qualification. currently, there is no specific CCIE written test. this is the same as the core exam you passed the CCNP exam.
Do I become a Specialist after I pass the Core Exam?
Yes, after passing the core exam (CCIE written exam), you will become a Cisco certification expert. This is part of the new award program, in which you receive badges and recognition after each certification on your career path.
Before, you will not get any badges after passing the CCIE written exam. you must also pass the CCIE Lab exam to get the full badge.
For example, if you pass the ENCOR 300-401, you will get the Cisco certified expert badge (enterprise core certification).
What is the new scheme to renew the Cisco Certifications?
Now you can mix CE test and test for re-certification (previously CE or re-certification test). You need 120 CE or a mix of core exams with 40 CE to remain CCIE valid.
All accredited individuals are still required to register and pass the corresponding Cisco re-certification examination, but individuals can now re-certify by completing CE( continuing education) activities and earning points within 3 years. Higher points for continuing education have also been removed (e.g. for Cisco Live activities, content creation, writing exams, etc.). CE policy has also been updated. Now you need:
30 CE’s for CCNA re-certification
40 CE’s for Specialist re-certification
80 CE’s for Professionals re-certification (OR pass anyone professional concentration exam + 40 CE credits)
120 CE’s for CCIE re-certification (OR pass one technology core exam + 40 CE credits)
120 CE’s for CCDE re-certification (OR pass one technology core exam + 40 CE credits)
As usual, individuals can also re-certify by moving forward to the next level of certification. certification must be met before the certification expiration date. A certified expired candidate must repeat the entire certification examination process to restore his or her certification status (same as before and without any change here).
Conclusion
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