Cisco Certified Design Expert (CCDE)

Cisco Certified Design Expert (CCDE™) assesses advanced network infrastructure design principles and fundamentals for large networks. A CCDE can demonstrate the ability to develop solutions which address planning, design, integration, optimization, operations, security and ongoing support focused at the infrastructure level for customer networks.

There are no formal prerequisites for CCDE certification. Other professional certifications or training courses are not required.

Recommended Training and Experience
It is expected that the candidate will have an in-depth understanding of the topics in the exam blueprints, a minimum of seven years job experience, and a thorough understanding of networking infrastructure principles. Please view the written exam information page for more details.

Recommended training for this certification

CCDE Written Exam 352-001
and
CCDE Practical Exam