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Recertification requirements

Recertification requirements must be met prior to the


certification expiration date. Individuals with expired
certification(s) must complete the full examination process
again to earn active status. Recertification can occur at any
time during the active period by advancing to the next level of
certifications, earning continuing education credits, or a
combination of both.

Certification Level
& Duration
Exam Only
Exam and Continuing Education Options
Associate – 3 years
Pass any one associate exam
Pass any one professional concentration exam
Pass one technology core exam
Pass any one expert-level written exam
Pass any one expert-level Lab/Practical exam

Earn 30 CE credits

Specialist – 3 years
Pass any one professional concentration exam
Pass one technology core exam
Pass any one expert-level written exam
Pass any one expert-level Lab/Practical exam

Earn 40 CE credits

Professional – 3 years
Pass one technology core exam
Pass any two separate professional concentration exams
Pass any one expert-level written exam
Pass any one expert-level Lab/Practical exam

Earn 80 CE credits

Or

Pass any one professional concentration exam and earn 40 CE credits

CCIE – 3 years
Pass any one expert-level written exam
Pass any one expert-level Lab/Practical exam
Pass any three separate professional concentration exams
Pass one technology core exam and pass any one professional concentration exam.
(This is also a CCNP certification if done in the same track.)

Earn 120 CE credits

Or

Pass one technology core exam and earn 40 CE credits


Pass any two separate professional concentration exams and earn 40 CE credits
Pass any one professional concentration exam and earn 80 CE credits

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