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Exams
31
current
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3 years or 5 years
Most Cisco certifications stay active for three years and renew with Continuing Education credits, a retake of the exam, or a higher-level exam; CCST certifications earned on or after 2025-07-15 last five years.
Price per attempt
$125 to $1600
$0$1600
Level mix
4 levels
Foundational1Associate6Professional18Expert6

Cloud security 11

Security$125Cisco Certified Support Technician (CCST) CybersecurityValidates entry-level cybersecurity knowledge: security principles, network and endpoint security, vulnerability assessment and risk management, and incident handling.100-160 · Foundational · 50 min · valid 5 yearsSecurity$300Understanding Cisco Cybersecurity Operations FundamentalsEarns the CCNA Cybersecurity certification (v1.2); covers security concepts, security monitoring, host-based analysis, network intrusion analysis, and security policies.200-201 CCNACBR · Associate · 120 min · valid 3 yearsSecurity$300Conducting Forensic Analysis and Incident Response Using Cisco Technologies for CybersecurityConcentration exam (v1.2) for CCNP Cybersecurity covering forensic analysis and incident response fundamentals, techniques, and processes.300-215 CBRFIR · Professional · 90 min · valid 3 yearsSecurity$300Conducting Threat Hunting and Defending using Cisco Technologies for CybersecurityConcentration exam (v1.0) for CCNP Cybersecurity covering threat modeling, threat actor attribution, and threat hunting techniques, processes and outcomes.300-220 CBRTHD · Professional · 90 min · valid 3 yearsSecurity$300Designing and Implementing Secure Cloud Access for Users and EndpointsConcentration exam for CCNP Security covering cloud security architecture, user and device security, application and data security, visibility and threat response.300-740 SSCA · Professional · 90 min · valid 3 yearsSecurity$300Designing Cisco Security InfrastructureConcentration exam (v1.0) for CCNP Security covering security architecture design, risk, AI, automation, and DevSecOps.300-745 SDSI · Professional · 90 min · valid 3 yearsSecurity$300Implementing and Configuring Cisco Identity Services EngineConcentration exam for CCNP Security covering Cisco ISE architecture and deployment, policy enforcement, guest services, profiling, BYOD, compliance and device administration.300-715 SISE · Professional · 90 min · valid 3 yearsSecurity$300Securing Networks with Cisco FirewallsConcentration exam for CCNP Security covering Cisco Secure Firewall and Secure Firewall Management Center policy, integration, deployment, management and troubleshooting.300-710 SNCF · Professional · 90 min · valid 3 yearsSecurity$400Implementing and Operating Cisco Security Core TechnologiesCore exam for CCNP Security and CCIE Security covering network, cloud and content security, endpoint protection and detection, secure network access, visibility and enforcement.350-701 SCOR · Professional · 120 min · valid 3 yearsSecurity$400Performing Cybersecurity Using Cisco Security TechnologiesCore exam (v1.1) for CCNP Cybersecurity covering cybersecurity fundamentals, techniques, processes, and automation.350-201 CBRCOR · Professional · 120 min · valid 3 yearsSecurity$1600CCIE Security lab examHands-on lab exam (v6.1) that tests designing, deploying, operating and optimizing end-to-end security of an enterprise dual-stack network.Expert · 480 min · valid 3 years
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Cisco Certified Support Technician (CCST) Cybersecurity100-160Validates entry-level cybersecurity knowledge: security principles, network and endpoint security, vulnerability assessment and risk management, and incident handling.$125
Understanding Cisco Cybersecurity Operations Fundamentals200-201 CCNACBREarns the CCNA Cybersecurity certification (v1.2); covers security concepts, security monitoring, host-based analysis, network intrusion analysis, and security policies.$300
Conducting Forensic Analysis and Incident Response Using Cisco Technologies for Cybersecurity300-215 CBRFIRConcentration exam (v1.2) for CCNP Cybersecurity covering forensic analysis and incident response fundamentals, techniques, and processes.$300
Conducting Threat Hunting and Defending using Cisco Technologies for Cybersecurity300-220 CBRTHDConcentration exam (v1.0) for CCNP Cybersecurity covering threat modeling, threat actor attribution, and threat hunting techniques, processes and outcomes.$300
Designing and Implementing Secure Cloud Access for Users and Endpoints300-740 SSCAConcentration exam for CCNP Security covering cloud security architecture, user and device security, application and data security, visibility and threat response.$300
Designing Cisco Security Infrastructure300-745 SDSIConcentration exam (v1.0) for CCNP Security covering security architecture design, risk, AI, automation, and DevSecOps.$300
Implementing and Configuring Cisco Identity Services Engine300-715 SISEConcentration exam for CCNP Security covering Cisco ISE architecture and deployment, policy enforcement, guest services, profiling, BYOD, compliance and device administration.$300
Securing Networks with Cisco Firewalls300-710 SNCFConcentration exam for CCNP Security covering Cisco Secure Firewall and Secure Firewall Management Center policy, integration, deployment, management and troubleshooting.$300
Implementing and Operating Cisco Security Core Technologies350-701 SCORCore exam for CCNP Security and CCIE Security covering network, cloud and content security, endpoint protection and detection, secure network access, visibility and enforcement.$400
Performing Cybersecurity Using Cisco Security Technologies350-201 CBRCORCore exam (v1.1) for CCNP Cybersecurity covering cybersecurity fundamentals, techniques, processes, and automation.$400
CCIE Security lab examHands-on lab exam (v6.1) that tests designing, deploying, operating and optimizing end-to-end security of an enterprise dual-stack network.$1600

Cloud fundamentals and operations 8

Cloud$300Cisco Certified Network AssociateEarns the CCNA certification (v1.1); covers network fundamentals, access, IP connectivity and services, security fundamentals, and automation and programmability.200-301 CCNA · Associate · 120 min · valid 3 yearsCloud$300Designing and Implementing Secure Cloud ConnectivityConcentration exam (v1.0) for CCNP Enterprise covering cloud connectivity architecture models, IPsec, SD-WAN, operation and design.300-440 ENCC · Professional · 90 min · valid 3 yearsCloud$300Designing Cisco Data Center InfrastructureConcentration exam for CCNP Data Center covering data center infrastructure design for network, compute, storage network and automation.300-610 DCID · Professional · 90 min · valid 3 yearsCloud$300Implementing Cisco Application Centric InfrastructureConcentration exam for CCNP Data Center covering Cisco switches in ACI mode: configuration, implementation and management.300-620 DCACI · Professional · 90 min · valid 3 yearsCloud$300Troubleshooting Cisco Data Center InfrastructureConcentration exam for CCNP Data Center covering troubleshooting of data center network, compute, storage network, automation and operations.300-615 DCIT · Professional · 90 min · valid 3 yearsCloud$400Implementing and Operating Cisco Data Center Core TechnologiesCore exam for CCNP Data Center and CCIE Data Center covering network, compute, storage network, automation and security in the data center.350-601 DCCOR · Professional · 120 min · valid 3 yearsCloud$1600CCIE Data Center Lab ExamHands-on lab exam (v3.1) to plan, design, deploy, operate and optimize complex data center networks.Expert · 480 min · valid 3 yearsCloud$1600Cisco Certified Design Expert Specialist - On-Prem and Cloud ServicesCCDE practical exam v3.1 with the On-Prem and Cloud Services elective: transport, layer 3 control plane, network virtualization, automation, and data center application, storage and compute design.Expert · 480 min · valid 3 years
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Cisco Certified Network Associate200-301 CCNAEarns the CCNA certification (v1.1); covers network fundamentals, access, IP connectivity and services, security fundamentals, and automation and programmability.$300
Designing and Implementing Secure Cloud Connectivity300-440 ENCCConcentration exam (v1.0) for CCNP Enterprise covering cloud connectivity architecture models, IPsec, SD-WAN, operation and design.$300
Designing Cisco Data Center Infrastructure300-610 DCIDConcentration exam for CCNP Data Center covering data center infrastructure design for network, compute, storage network and automation.$300
Implementing Cisco Application Centric Infrastructure300-620 DCACIConcentration exam for CCNP Data Center covering Cisco switches in ACI mode: configuration, implementation and management.$300
Troubleshooting Cisco Data Center Infrastructure300-615 DCITConcentration exam for CCNP Data Center covering troubleshooting of data center network, compute, storage network, automation and operations.$300
Implementing and Operating Cisco Data Center Core Technologies350-601 DCCORCore exam for CCNP Data Center and CCIE Data Center covering network, compute, storage network, automation and security in the data center.$400
CCIE Data Center Lab ExamHands-on lab exam (v3.1) to plan, design, deploy, operate and optimize complex data center networks.$1600
Cisco Certified Design Expert Specialist - On-Prem and Cloud ServicesCCDE practical exam v3.1 with the On-Prem and Cloud Services elective: transport, layer 3 control plane, network virtualization, automation, and data center application, storage and compute design.$1600

DevOps and infrastructure as code 8

DevOps$300Automating Networks Using Cisco PlatformsEarns the CCNA Automation certification; tests software development and design, APIs, application deployment and security, and infrastructure automation on Cisco platforms.200-901 CCNAAUTO · Associate · 120 min · valid 3 yearsDevOps$300Cisco AppDynamics Associate AdministratorFor people who configure, manage and optimize AppDynamics, including core APM, Business iQ and End User Monitoring, in the cloud and on-premises.500-425 CAAA · Associate · 90 min · valid 3 yearsDevOps$300Cisco AppDynamics Associate Performance AnalystFor people who use AppDynamics to monitor systems, applications and business process performance and to recognize, analyze and remediate performance issues.500-420 CAAPA · Associate · 90 min · valid 3 yearsDevOps$300Automating and Programming Cisco Enterprise SolutionsConcentration exam (v1.1) for CCNP Enterprise and CCNP Automation covering Python, APIs, controllers and automation tools for enterprise networks.300-435 ENAUTO · Professional · 90 min · valid 3 yearsDevOps$300Automating Cisco Data Center Networking SolutionsConcentration exam (v2.0) for CCNP Data Center and CCNP Automation covering infrastructure as code, network element programmability, operations, and AI in automation.300-635 DCNAUTO · Professional · 90 min · valid 3 yearsDevOps$300Cisco AppDynamics Professional ImplementerFor people who deploy AppDynamics controllers, agents, analytics and EUM servers and use AppDynamics APIs to extend the platform.500-430 CAPI · Professional · 90 min · valid 3 yearsDevOps$400Designing, Deploying, and Managing Network Automation SystemsCore exam for CCNP Automation and CCIE Automation (v2.0); covers infrastructure as code, operations, and AI in automation.350-901 AUTOCOR · Professional · 120 min · valid 3 yearsDevOps$1600CCIE Automation practical examHands-on practical exam (v1.1) that tests planning, designing, developing, testing, deploying and maintaining software solutions in automation-driven networks.Expert · 480 min · valid 3 years
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Automating Networks Using Cisco Platforms200-901 CCNAAUTOEarns the CCNA Automation certification; tests software development and design, APIs, application deployment and security, and infrastructure automation on Cisco platforms.$300
Cisco AppDynamics Associate Administrator500-425 CAAAFor people who configure, manage and optimize AppDynamics, including core APM, Business iQ and End User Monitoring, in the cloud and on-premises.$300
Cisco AppDynamics Associate Performance Analyst500-420 CAAPAFor people who use AppDynamics to monitor systems, applications and business process performance and to recognize, analyze and remediate performance issues.$300
Automating and Programming Cisco Enterprise Solutions300-435 ENAUTOConcentration exam (v1.1) for CCNP Enterprise and CCNP Automation covering Python, APIs, controllers and automation tools for enterprise networks.$300
Automating Cisco Data Center Networking Solutions300-635 DCNAUTOConcentration exam (v2.0) for CCNP Data Center and CCNP Automation covering infrastructure as code, network element programmability, operations, and AI in automation.$300
Cisco AppDynamics Professional Implementer500-430 CAPIFor people who deploy AppDynamics controllers, agents, analytics and EUM servers and use AppDynamics APIs to extend the platform.$300
Designing, Deploying, and Managing Network Automation Systems350-901 AUTOCORCore exam for CCNP Automation and CCIE Automation (v2.0); covers infrastructure as code, operations, and AI in automation.$400
CCIE Automation practical examHands-on practical exam (v1.1) that tests planning, designing, developing, testing, deploying and maintaining software solutions in automation-driven networks.$1600

AI and machine learning 3

AI and ML$150Cisco AI Technical PractitionerFor technical IT professionals, solutions architects and technical leads who use generative AI, prompt engineering, AI for code and workflows, and agentic AI.810-110 AITECH · Associate · 60 min · valid 3 yearsAI and ML$300Implementing Cisco Data Center AI InfrastructureConcentration exam for CCNP Data Center on designing, implementing, monitoring and troubleshooting AI infrastructure: network, compute, storage and orchestration.300-640 DCAI · Professional · 90 min · valid 3 yearsAI and ML$1600Cisco Certified Design Expert Specialist - AI InfrastructureCCDE practical exam v3.1 with the AI Infrastructure elective: designing, provisioning and optimizing networks and compute for AI workloads.Expert · 480 min · valid 3 years
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Cisco AI Technical Practitioner810-110 AITECHFor technical IT professionals, solutions architects and technical leads who use generative AI, prompt engineering, AI for code and workflows, and agentic AI.$150
Implementing Cisco Data Center AI Infrastructure300-640 DCAIConcentration exam for CCNP Data Center on designing, implementing, monitoring and troubleshooting AI infrastructure: network, compute, storage and orchestration.$300
Cisco Certified Design Expert Specialist - AI InfrastructureCCDE practical exam v3.1 with the AI Infrastructure elective: designing, provisioning and optimizing networks and compute for AI workloads.$1600

Cloud architecture 1

Architecture$400Cisco Certified Design ExpertWritten core exam (v3.0) for CCDE that validates expert-level skills in gathering requirements, designing complex networks and conveying design decisions.400-007 CCDE · Expert · 120 min · valid 3 years
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Cisco Certified Design Expert400-007 CCDEWritten core exam (v3.0) for CCDE that validates expert-level skills in gathering requirements, designing complex networks and conveying design decisions.$400

Changes

Exam versionImplementing Cisco Application Centric Infrastructurev1.1 v1.2CCNP Data Center Minor Update 1.2: blueprint changes went live on this date (exam page descriptions still say v1.1).Official page ↗Exam →
Exam versionTroubleshooting Cisco Data Center Infrastructurev1.1 v1.2CCNP Data Center Minor Update 1.2: blueprint changes went live on this date (exam page descriptions still say v1.1).Official page ↗Exam →
Exam versionDesigning Cisco Data Center Infrastructurev1.1 v1.2CCNP Data Center Minor Update 1.2: blueprint changes went live on this date (exam page descriptions still say v1.1).Official page ↗Exam →
Exam versionImplementing and Operating Cisco Data Center Core Technologiesv1.1 v1.2CCNP Data Center Minor Update 1.2: blueprint changes went live on this date (exam page descriptions still say v1.1).Official page ↗Exam →

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After a failed written exam wait five calendar days (30 days after a failed expert lab or practical exam), and wait 180 days before retaking a passed exam with the same number.

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