Cisco Certifications

You can achieve a Cisco certification by:

1. Familiarising yourself with Cisco products and solutions

2. Getting on-the-job experience with managing Cisco products and solutions

3. Booking and sitting a Cisco certification course with Lumify Work in New Zealand. You can join online or at one of our Auckland, Wellington and Christchurch campuses.

4. Preparing for the exam through self-study and reviewing course materials.

5. Scheduling to take the exam. Cisco certification exams are separate from the course fee and must be purchased separately. Please get in touch with Lumify Work for a quote. Cisco exams, except for CCIE lab exams, are delivered through Pearson VUE.

Questions on Cisco exams

How can you get a Cisco certification? We share insights on this and other questions related to Cisco certification exams.

You can achieve a Cisco certification by:

1. Familiarising yourself with Cisco products and solutions

2. Getting on-the-job experience with managing Cisco products and solutions

3. Booking and sitting a Cisco certification course with Lumify Work in New Zealand. You can join online or at one of our Auckland, Wellington and Christchurch campuses.

4. Preparing for the exam through self-study and reviewing course materials.

5. Scheduling to take the exam. Exams are separate from the course fee and must be purchased separately. Please get in touch with Lumify Work for a quote. Cisco exams, except for CCIE lab exams, are delivered through Pearson VUE.
   

Can you take the Cisco certification exam online?

You can take the exam online from your home or office. You can find the Online Testing FAQs document here.

How much does a Cisco certification cost?

And how much is a Cisco certification? You can look for a Cisco certification on the Pearson VUE Cisco voucher pricing page. Prices vary by level and by currency. Choose your country to find the cost of your exam.

The CCIE lab exam is delivered differently. Visit the CCIE Lab Exam page to learn about prices and locations.

Do Cisco certification exams expire?

How long do Cisco Certifications last? Most Cisco certifications are active for three years from the date you earn the certification. Your certification becomes active when you complete all required Continuing Education or other recertification activities. It will be valid for another three years. Cisco Associate, Professional, and Expert-level certifications are active for three years from the date certification is achieved. Each time you meet recertification requirements, your “active” status extends for an additional three years. Learn more about Cisco's recertification policy.

The Cisco Certified Support Technician (CCST) entry-level certifications are valid for a lifetime and do not have an expiration date. They do not require and cannot be used towards recertification.

How do you check your Cisco certification expiry date?

The certification process follows four steps: Preparation, Assessment, Validation and Recertification. Candidates must meet the requirements for recertification by the certification expiration date. Individuals with expired certification(s) must complete the full examination process again to earn active status.

Recertification can occur any time during the active period by advancing to the next level of certifications, earning continuing education credits or a combination of both. Learn more about Recertification.

To check if your Cisco certification is still valid:

1. Log in to your Cisco account on the Cisco Certification Tracking System (CCTS) website.

2. Click on the "Certifications" tab and locate the certification you want to check.

3. Click on "Details" and your certification's expiration date will be displayed.

4. You can also check the status of your Cisco certification in the Cisco Career Certifications Tracking System.

How much does a Cisco certification cost?

And how much is a Cisco certification? You can look for a Cisco certification on the Pearson VUE Cisco voucher pricing page. Prices vary by level and by currency. Choose your country to find the cost of your exam.

The CCIE lab exam is delivered differently. Visit the CCIE Lab Exam page to learn about prices and locations.

How long do Cisco Certifications last? Most Cisco certifications, like the Cisco Associate, Professional, and Expert-level certifications, are active for three years from the date you earn the certification. Your certification becomes active when you complete all required Continuing Education or other recertification activities. It will be valid for another three years. Each time you meet recertification requirements, your “active” status extends for an additional three years. Learn more about Cisco's recertification policy.

The Cisco Certified Support Technician (CCST) entry-level certifications are valid for a lifetime and do not have an expiration date. They do not require and cannot be used towards recertification.

The certification process follows four steps: Preparation, Assessment, Validation and Recertification. Candidates must meet the requirements for recertification by 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. Learn more about Recertification.

To check if your Cisco certification is still valid:

1. Log in to your Cisco account on the Cisco Certification Tracking System (CCTS) website.

2. Click on the "Certifications" tab and locate the certification you want to check.

3. Click on "Details" and your certification's expiration date will be displayed.

4. You can also check the status of your Cisco certification in the Cisco Career Certifications Tracking System.