Stay the course with Cisco Certifications
Recertification is an important indicator to you and your employer that you have kept up with current technology trends and validated your skills at the rigorous level of the original certification exam.
The new Cisco recertification policy (effective Feb 24, 2020) provides a flexible alternative option to meet recertification requirements. This new approach encourages candidates to diversify their skill sets and provides multiple paths for maintaining their certifications.
Cisco Recertification Policy
Certification holders must still register for and pass the appropriate Cisco recertification exam(s), but individuals can now also recertify by completing continuing education activities and earning points within those three years. As always, you can recertify by advancing to the next level of certifications as well. Certification must be met prior to the certification expiration date. Individuals with expired certification(s) must repeat the entire certification exam process in order to regain their certification(s) status.
Visit the Cisco Career Certifications Tracking System to check the status of your certification(s).
Specific CCIE recertification requirements can be found here.
Recertification requirements effective February 24, 2020:
| Certification Level | Duration | Examination only | Examination and Continuing Education | Continuing Education only |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Associate Recertification | 3 years |
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Earn 30 CE credits | |
| Specialist Recertification | 3 years |
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Earn 40 CE credits | |
| Professional Recertification | 3 years |
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Earn 80 CE credits |
| CCIE Recertification | 3 years |
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Earn 120 CE credits |
| CCDE Recertification | 3 years |
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Earn 120 CE credits |
| Architect | 5 years | Cisco Certified Architect (CCAr) certifications are valid for five years. CCAr will remain certified as long as they continue to contribute to maintaining the Cisco Certified Architect Certification program. Current recertification policies require Cisco Certified Architects to complete qualifying events within the 24 months preceding the expiration deadline.
Qualifying events include:
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N/A | N/A |
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