Cisco Updates CCIE Routing and Switching Certification and Provides Expert-Level Training to Meet Changing Industry Job Roles and Business Requirements

Cisco CSCO, +0.29% today announced a major revision of the CCIE(R) Routing and Switching (R&S) Certification and expert-level training to meet the increasing challenges of enterprise networks evolving in size, scope and complexity. As the network carries more essential services, networking experts are expected to anticipate, diagnose and resolve complex network issues accurately and quickly. The increasing importance of the network to drive significant productivity and cost benefits to organizations as well as the role of the network in transforming businesses have driven worldwide demand for skilled IT staff.

CCIE R&S Certification:

--  Expert-level certification showcases an individual's commitment to
    stand out in the job market and validates skills for employers. CCIE
    skills create a foundation for higher compensation and better
    professional opportunities. According to the Global Knowledge 2013
    Salary Survey, the average salary of a CCIE R&S Certification
    holder is $125,800.
--  CCIE R&S v5.0 was designed with input from Cisco enterprise
    customers around the globe covering the expert-level skills needed to
    speed time-to-value for network investments and maximize network
    productivity.
--  Revised exams will include key technology areas including Dual-stack
    IPv4/IPv6 implementation, VPN technologies such as MPLS VPN and DMVPN
    and scenario-based troubleshooting of network faults.
--  Support for IPv6 implementation prepares businesses for evolving
    technology trends including Bring Your Own Device (BYOD) and the
    Internet of Everything (IoE).
--  The introduction of a new exam section assessing diagnostic skills
    will improve the certification's validity and relevancy.

Cisco Expert-Level Training for CCIE:

--  Revised expert-level training from Cisco covers the new certification
    standards and is offered by Cisco authorized learning partners.
    Candidates can register for the new v5.0 classes immediately.
--  Training materials include state-of-the-art workbook labs with
    integrated virtual rack rental for hands-on training, full-scale
    graded assessment labs that simulate the CCIE Lab Exam and provide
    mentor feedback, and new videos on demand with technology labs
    covering v5.0 blueprint topics. Virtual rack rentals eliminate the
    need to invest in hardware equipment and provide familiarity with the
    lab exam environment, allowing candidates to address the CCIE Lab Exam
    efficiently.
--  All current students subscribing to v4.0 training will have access to
    equivalent v5.0 content, and their subscription period will be
    extended by six months.

Supporting Quote:

--  Jeanne Beliveau Dunn, vice president and general manager,
    Learning@Cisco, said: "As the network evolves to support technological
    advances such as the Internet of Everything and employee mobility,
    there is a significant demand for expert-level engineers with proven
    skills to support forward-looking trends. The enhanced CCIE Routing
    and Switching Exams, along with expert-level training for CCIE,
    provide sophisticated education and requisite certification to support
    tomorrow's advanced networks. These new standards reflect both the
    evolution of job skills that employers are looking for at the expert
    level and the evolution of related technologies that are relevant to
    today's enterprise network environments. Network engineers who use the
    expert-level training will be equipped with the knowledge and
    validated skills required to accelerate expert-level competency in the
    field."

Availability

--  The new exams will be available June 4, 2014. Students can register
    for the exams through Pearson VUE, the primary test delivery partner
    for Cisco.
--  Training courses are offered by Cisco(R) Learning Partners, the
    only authorized source for Cisco IT training delivered exclusively by
    Certified Cisco Instructors. Registration for training is available
    now via Learning Partners for classes beginning in January 2014.

Supporting Resources

--  Find out more about the updated CCIE R&S Certification program and
    training products today at:
    https://learningnetwork.cisco.com/docs/DOC-22703

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