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CCIE
The making of tomorrow’s expert
Yusuf Bhaji
Erik Vangrunderbeek
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Who we are
Erik Vangrunderbeek Yusuf Bhaji

Manager, CCIE/CCDE Certifications Senior manager, Global Certifications
@YusufBhaiji
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The objective of this session
is to help you understand
Objective how Cisco Certifications are
evolving, with a focus on
CCIE.
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Agenda
• The evolution of learning and certifications
• How we are changing to adapt
• The evolution of CCIE Certifications
• Migration and timeline
• Resources
• Q&A
The evolution of
learning and
certifications
Business growth is fueled by
digital transformation…
Digital transformation at every level
Business
Applications
Infrastructure
This fundamentally changes
the capabilities of the
network and the
role it plays
Capabilities of
the New Network
Connect and secure

Automate at scale
Gain business insights
This changes how
networking is done.
Software skills
are critical.
Innovate with a programmable infrastructure
Write once, deploy, run everywhere
How people
use the network
Business
How applications work

Applications
with the network
Infrastructure
The role networks
play in business
Apps and Infrastructure
Historically managed separately
Infrastructure Applications
World of Infrastructure World of Software
Engineers Developers
Automation Application Economy

Speed of development, shift
Software-defined infrastructure
from IT to LOB, cloud offers
programmability
quick and easy
Multi-Cloud Internet of Things

New expectations for speed, Connectivity increases value,
scale, and security edge computing and analytics
AI/ML & Business Insights DevOps & Cloud

Powerful developer tools, APIs
For increased performance,
and open source, CI/CD and
reliability, and security
DevOps are enablers
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The IT Team
of the Future
World of World of
Infrastructure Engineers Software Developers
Cisco will help build this
How we’re
changing to adapt
Certifications drive key skills
for innovation and scale
90% 70% 78%

Of CEOs say their Of CEOs say their Of technology
company is facing disruptive company doesn’t have the execs/managers believe
change driven by digital skills to adapt technical certifications are a
technologies critical success factor
Cisco certification principles
Agility Value Leadership

putting you in the your path to productivity the most critical skills
driver’s seat & career advancement for today and tomorrow
Introducing Cisco’s new certification suite
Cisco Certifications
Associate Level Specialist Level Professional Level Expert Level
Engineering
Future
Offering
Software
How our program is evolving
Associate Level Specialist Level Professional Level Expert Level
Two Exams:
1 concentration exam and 1
technology core in any order,
but from the same track
One Exam One Exam: Technology Concentration

Lab Exam
Every written proctored Core Exam Exam
exam (except CCNA)
= Cisco Certified Specialist Enterprise C C C C C L L
Security C C C C C L
1 technology core
Service Provider C C C C C L and 1 CCIE lab
in same track
Collaboration C C C C C L
Data Center C C C C C L
Automation and programmability cross functional

course/exam option focused within technology
track for CCNP certification
Future
Two Exams: Offering
1 DevNet core
and 1 concentration exam in any
order, but from the DevNet track
One Exam One Exam: Technology Core Future offering

Concentration exam
Every DevNet written, proctored exam exam
(except Cisco Certified DevNet
DevNet C C C C C C C C
Associate) = Cisco Certified
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Certifications Updates @ Cisco Live
Please attend the following How are Certifications and Chameleons Alike? They
sessions here at Cisco Live to Adapt to the Environment – PSOCRT-1007
learn more about our future Wednesday, June 12, 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM
together!
The All-Access Guide to Prep for Your CCNA – BRKCRT-1001
AND Wednesday, June 12, 8:00 AM – 10:00 AM
Make sure to visit us at the Is the CCNP for me? Find out in this session – PSOCRT-2000
certifications lounge in the World Thursday, June 13, 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM
of Solutions this week.
Cisco Enterprise certification track
Entry: Next Step: CCIE:
Associate Level Professional Level Expert Level
Certified Associate Certified Professional Certified Expert
1 technology core & 1 concentration exam 1 technology core & 1 lab

Entry Exam in any order, but from the same track in the same track
Enterprise Enterprise concentration exam options Enterprise lab options

Security
Implementing and
C C C C C C L L
Service Provider
Administering Cisco
Networking Technologies Collaboration
Data Center
Implementing Implementing Implementing CCIE
Cisco Cisco Cisco SD-WAN Enterprise
Enterprise Enterprise Solutions Wireless Lab
Advanced Wireless Exam
Routing and Networks
Designing
Services Designing Automating and
Cisco CCIE Enterprise
Enterprise Cisco Enterprise Programming Infrastructure
Wireless Networks Cisco Enterprise Lab Exam
Networks Solutions
Cisco Security certification track

Entry Exam Enterprise in any order, but from the same track in the same track
Security Security concentration exam options

Service Provider
Security lab option
Implementing and
C C C C C C
Collaboration L
Administering Cisco
Networking Technologies Data Center
Securing Securing Email Implementing

Networks with with Cisco and CCIE Security
Cisco Security Configuring Lab Exam
Firepower Appliances Cisco Identity
Services
Implementing
Engine Automating
Secure Securing the
Solutions with Web with and
Virtual Private Cisco Web Programming
Networks Security Cisco Security
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Cisco Service Provider certification track

Enterprise
Entry Exam Security in any order, but from the same track in the same track
Service Provider Service Provider concentration exam options Service Provider lab
Collaboration option
Implementing and C C C
Data Center L
Administering Cisco
Networking Technologies
Implementing Automating and

Cisco Service Programming CCIE Service
Provider Cisco Service Provider Lab
Advanced Provider Exam
Routing Implementing Solutions
Solutions Cisco
Service
Provider VPN
Services
Cisco Collaboration certification track
Enterprise
Security
Entry Exam Service Provider in any order, but from the same track in the same track
Collaboration Collaboration concentration exam options

Data Center Security lab option
Implementing and
C C C C
L
Administering Cisco
Networking Technologies
Implementing Implementing
Cisco Cisco CCIE
Collaboration Collaboration Collaboration
Applications Cloud and Lab Exam
Edge
Implementing
Solutions Automating and
Cisco
Advanced Call Programming
Control and Cisco
Mobility Collaboration
Services
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Cisco Data Center certification track
Enterprise
Certified Associate Security Certified Professional Certified Expert
Service Provider 1 technology core & 1 concentration exam 1 technology core & 1 lab
Entry Exam in any order, but from the same track in the same track
Collaboration
Data Center Data Center concentration exam options Data Center lab option
Implementing
and
C C C C C L
Administering
Cisco
Networking
Technologies Implementing Designing Automating CCIE Data
Cisco Storage Cisco Data and Center Lab
Area Center Programming Exam
Networking Infrastructure Cisco Data
Center
Implementing
Troubleshooting Solutions
Cisco
Application Cisco Data
Centric Center
Infrastructure Infrastructure
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Cisco DevNet certification track
Entry: Next Step: Future Goal:
Associate Level Professional Level Expert
Future
Offering
DevNet Entry Exam The DevNet core and 1 concentration 1 technology core and 1 lab in
exam in any order, but from the DevNet track same track
DevNet lab options

DevNet C C C C C C C C
DevNet Associate Exam
L L L
Automating Automating and Automating and Developing

and Programming Programming Solutions using
Programming Cisco Service Cisco Data Cisco IoT &
Cisco Provider Center Edge Platforms
Enterprise Solutions Solutions
Solutions
Automating Automating and Implementing Developing
and Programming DevOps Applications for
Programming Cisco Solutions and Cisco Webex
Cisco Collaboration Practices using and Webex
Security Solutions Cisco Platforms Devices
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Why we’re
reacting quickly
Certified employees are valued assets
Increased performance
of certified employees
99%
of organizations use
certifications to make
hiring decisions
+59% +42% +41%
higher quality of better selection more efficient
service of technology operations
solutions
Cisco certified employees are key strategic
assets
Cisco certified staff…
“The time taken and
monies spent comes …build credibility and trust 80%*
back tenfold in
productivity and
knowledge.” …are more successful 78%*
- Technical manager on the

importance of certifications
…are more influential 77%*
Source: Value of Certifications Research Report, 2018 * of those surveyed agree
The evolution of
Cisco (CCIE)
Certifications
Today’s certification portfolio
Entry Associate Professional Expert
Architect CCAr Architect
Cloud CCNA Cloud CCNP Cloud
Collaboration CCNA Collaboration CCNP Collaboration CCIE Collaboration
Cybersecurity Operations CCNA CyberOps
Data Center CCNA Data Center CCNP Data Center CCIE Data Center
Design CCENT CCDA CCDP CCDE
Industrial / IoT CCNA Industrial
Routing & Switching CCENT CCNA Routing & Switching CCNP Routing & Switching CCIE Routing & Switching
Security CCENT CCNA Security CCNP Security CCIE Security
Service Provider CCNA SP CCNP SP CCIE Service Provider
Wireless CCENT CCNA Wireless CCNP Wireless CCIE Wireless
Other Certifications Certified Technician
Collaboration Data Center Internet of Things

Technical Specialists
Operating System Software Security Service Provider
Digital Transformation Specialists Business Architecture Customer Success
AppDynamics ACIP
Tomorrow’s certification portfolio
Associate Professional Expert
CCIE Enterprise Infrastructure
CCNP Enterprise
CCIE Enterprise Wireless
CCNP Service Provider CCIE Service Provider
CCNA CCNP Data Center CCIE Data Center
CCNP Collaboration CCIE Collaboration
CCNP Security CCIE Security
We designed CCIE to meet your needs
Two exams and you’re certified, one core and lab exam
Core exams also apply to CCNP and cover implementation of key technologies
Lab exam covers end-to-end lifecycle: design, deploy, automate, operate, optimize
Six technology tracks: Enterprise Infrastructure, Enterprise Wireless, Security, Service
Provider, Collaboration, Data Center
CCIE certification is valid for three years
Recertification through continuing education credits
New lifetime tenure for CCIE certifications maintained for 20 consecutive years
How our program is evolving
Technology Core Concentration or Lab
Exam 1 Exam 2
Choose your concentration

Enterprise
Choose between 2 labs
Single Exam Choose your concentration Concentration Exam

Network foundation exam. Service Choose one concentration exam
Covers Key components like Provider Take the lab
in your technology.
IP fundamentals, Network Concentration covers products,
access, IP Connectivity, solutions, and/or roles.
Automation, Security.
Data Center
Take the lab

Collaboration
Take the lab Lab
Every written,
Choose one, 8hr lab
proctored exam
focusing on full lifecycle.
will merit a Specialist
Lab exam covers design, deploy,
certification with the Choose your concentration automate, operate, and optimize.
exception of CCNA. Security
Take the lab
Lab exam changes
Now New
CCIE CCIE Technology CCIE

<track>
written
+ <track> = Core + <track> =
Practical <track> Practical
Diagnose
Analyze symptoms of networking issues,
identify and describe root cause.
Troubleshoot
Resolve networking problems.
Configuration
Implement solutions given a set of
constraints and requirements.
CCIE Practical Exam format – Module 1
Design What?
To measure a candidates ability to create, analyze, validate and optimize network
designs, which is the base for all deployment activities. Candidates will need to
understand capabilities of different technologies, solutions and services, translate
customer requirements into solutions and assess the network readiness to support
proposed solutions.
Environment?
 Scenario based. Web based items.
 Backward navigation is disabled.
 Point values are hidden.
Time? Done? Up to Module 2!

3 hours
Progressive storyline
CCIE Practical Exam format – Module 2
Start Module 2
Deploy
What?
Candidates will build the network according to the design specifications, customer
requirements and restrictions AND will operate and optimize given network
Operate technologies and solutions.
Environment?
Optimize  Hybrid: Hands-on (focus)+ Web-based items.
 Virtual environment (where possible)
 Backward navigation is enabled.
 Point values are shown.
Time?
5 hours
The End
Lab Exam Format Summary
CCIE Lab Delivery System
Monitor 1 Monitor 2
Exam Scoring
Exam Score Evaluation
To pass the exam, candidates need to score higher than the aggregated pass score of
both modules and score higher than the minimum score set on each of the modules
individually.
If candidates score less than the overall aggregated pass score of both modules OR score
less than the minimum score set on 1 (or more) of the individual modules, they will fail the
exam.
Exam Score Reports
Candidates that fail the exam will be given a score report, indicating what module(s) they
passed or failed. Additionally, candidates will be provided cumulative scoring percentages
on a per domain level, across both modules.
Score report
Module 1: Pass
Module 2: Fail
Domain 1: 75%
Domain 2: 20%
Domain 3: 40%
Domain 4: 19%
Domain 5: 90%
New Policies
CCIE Policy changes
CCIE certification is valid for three years

• 3 years active vs 2 years active and 1 year suspended.
• Automatically applied for all IEs in active and suspended status
Recertification through continuing education credits
• 120 credits needed to recert (compared to 100 today)

• Credits can be earned through exams, trainings, item authoring, Cisco Live
• Removed CE credit cap for CL and item authoring
• No more administrative fee!
We offer Take an exam
recertification, Attend Cisco Live training sessions

your way
Author content
Certified individuals at every
level can now recertify by
earning points within 3 years Complete online training courses
by completing continuing
education activities Complete instructor-led training
…and more
Visit ce.cisco.com
Maintain an active or Emeritus
CCIE for 20 consecutive years
Lifetime
Option to retain Emeritus
tenure status for life
for CCIE
Emeritus No renewal fees
Recertifying your CCIE

reactivates active status
Migration
CCIE’s in flight (only passed written)
400-101 CCIE R&S Credit Cisco Certified Specialist - Enterprise Core
400-351 CCIE Wireless Credit Cisco Certified Specialist - Enterprise Core
400-201 CCIE SP Credit Cisco Certified Specialist - Service Provider Core
400-251 CCIE Security Credit Cisco Certified Specialist - Security Core
400-151 CCIE DC Credit Cisco Certified Specialist – Data Center Core
400-051 CCIE Collab Credit Cisco Certified Specialist - Collaboration Core
Active (and suspended) CCIE’s
CCIE R&S Earn CCIE Enterprise Infrastructure Cisco Certified Specialist - Enterprise Core
CCIE Wireless Earn CCIE Enterprise Wireless Cisco Certified Specialist - Enterprise Core
CCIE SP Earn CCIE Service Provider Cisco Certified Specialist – Service Provider Core
CCIE Security Earn CCIE Security Cisco Certified Specialist – Security Core
CCIE Data Center Earn CCIE Data Center Cisco Certified Specialist – Data Center Core
CCIE Collab Earn CCIE Collaboration Cisco Certified Specialist - Collaboration Core
Timeline
Timing
Announcement Go live
CL San Diego, 2019 February 24, 2020
Training
introductions
(ongoing)
We’re with
you, every step
Updated continuing
education credit
policies
of the way Training to prepare

for new certifications
in advance
Dedicated resources
to address questions
and concerns
Migration paths to
help you understand
your options
Nine month lead time,
to complete your
current program
Resources
Available Resources
CCIE Enterprise Infrastructure
CCIE Enterprise Wireless

Exam Topics
CCIE Security
Equipment and SW lists
CCIE Collaboration
Learning Matrix
CCIE Service Provider
www.cisco.com/nextlevel
CCIE Data Center
CCIE Enterprise (v1.0) Exam Topics
1. Network Infrastructure (30%)
2. Software Defined Infrastructure (25%)
CCIE Enterprise (v1.0) Exam Topics
3. Transport Technologies and Solutions (15%)
4. Infrastructure Security and Services (15%)
5. Infrastructure Automation and Programmability (15%)
CCIE Enterprise (v1.0) Equipment & Software
Virtual machines
Cisco CSR 1000v Series Cloud Services Routers with Cisco IOS XE SD-WAN Release 16.12
Cisco IOSv with Cisco IOS Software Release 15.8
Cisco IOSv-L2 with Cisco IOS Software Release 15.2
Cisco ISE 2.4
Cisco SD-WAN (vManage, vBond, vSmart, vEDGE) Software Release 18.4
Physical Equipment
Cisco Catalyst 9300 Series Switches Release 16.12
Cisco DNA Center Release 1.4
Supporting virtual machines

Cisco Identity Services Engine 2.6
Microsoft Windows 10 Professional
Ubuntu Desktop 18.04 LTS
Expected: CCIE Kit for SDA
(UCS, lightweight DNAc, SD-WAN, Cat9200’s, CSR1000v)
Other Tracks - Highlights
CCIE Enterprise Wireless API’s, Python, DNAc (Automation, Assurance, SD-Access)
CCIE Security API’s, Python, DNAc
CCIE Datacenter API’s, Python, Ansible, DCNM, UCSD, Intersight, CloudCenter, ACI
CCIE Service Provider API’s, NFVO, NSO service packages, Ansible, Model driven telemetry
CCIE Collaboration API’s (AXL, Webex, Meeting Server, Unified CM User Data Service, JTAPI)
www.cisco.com/go/nextlevel
Reference books with specific chapters
Learning Matrix identified

Cisco® Validated Design documents
Resources Cisco Live! 365 presentations
Training courses
Webinars
VoDs
Solution Reference Network
Designs (SRNDs)
White papers
The matrix focusses primarily on Cisco and Cisco Press content
Case studies, design guides, Design
TechNotes, reference guides, etc.
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Erik Vangrunderbeek Yusuf Bhaji

Connect and secure

How applications work

Automation Application Economy

Multi-Cloud Internet of Things

AI/ML & Business Insights DevOps & Cloud

Cisco will help build this

90% 70% 78%

Agility Value Leadership

Associate Level Specialist Level Professional Level Expert Level

Associate Level Specialist Level Professional Level Expert Level

One Exam One Exam: Technology Concentration

Automation and programmability cross functional

One Exam One Exam: Technology Core Future offering

Certified Associate Certified Professional Certified Expert

1 technology core & 1 concentration exam 1 technology core & 1 lab

Enterprise Enterprise concentration exam options Enterprise lab options

Certified Associate Certified Professional Certified Expert

1 technology core & 1 concentration exam 1 technology core & 1 lab

Security Security concentration exam options

Securing Securing Email Implementing

Certified Associate Certified Professional Certified Expert

Implementing Automating and

Collaboration Collaboration concentration exam options

Certified Associate Certified Professional Certified Expert

DevNet lab options

Automating Automating and Automating and Developing

- Technical manager on the

Source: Value of Certifications Research Report, 2018 * of those surveyed agree

Cloud CCNA Cloud CCNP Cloud

Collaboration CCNA Collaboration CCNP Collaboration CCIE Collaboration

Cybersecurity Operations CCNA CyberOps

Design CCENT CCDA CCDP CCDE

Industrial / IoT CCNA Industrial

Security CCENT CCNA Security CCNP Security CCIE Security

Service Provider CCNA SP CCNP SP CCIE Service Provider

Wireless CCENT CCNA Wireless CCNP Wireless CCIE Wireless

Other Certifications Certified Technician

Collaboration Data Center Internet of Things

Digital Transformation Specialists Business Architecture Customer Success

CCNP Service Provider CCIE Service Provider

CCNA CCNP Data Center CCIE Data Center

CCNP Collaboration CCIE Collaboration

CCNP Security CCIE Security

Recertification through continuing education credits

Choose your concentration

Single Exam Choose your concentration Concentration Exam

Choose your concentration

CCIE CCIE Technology CCIE

Time? Done? Up to Module 2!

CCIE certification is valid for three years

Recertification through continuing education credits

• 120 credits needed to recert (compared to 100 today)

recertification, Attend Cisco Live training sessions

Recertifying your CCIE

400-101 CCIE R&S Credit Cisco Certified Specialist - Enterprise Core

400-351 CCIE Wireless Credit Cisco Certified Specialist - Enterprise Core

400-201 CCIE SP Credit Cisco Certified Specialist - Service Provider Core

400-251 CCIE Security Credit Cisco Certified Specialist - Security Core

400-151 CCIE DC Credit Cisco Certified Specialist – Data Center Core

400-051 CCIE Collab Credit Cisco Certified Specialist - Collaboration Core