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Prove your ability to plan, design, implement, operate, and optimize solutions for complex service provider networks. Tap into unlimited opportunities with the Cisco Certified Internetwork Expert (CCIE) Service Provider certification.

CCIE Service Provider certification

Prove your ability to plan, design, implement, operate, and optimize solutions for complex service provider networks. Tap into unlimited opportunities with the Cisco Certified Internetwork Expert (CCIE) Service Provider certification.

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CCIE Service Provider Certification

CCIE Service Provider Certification

Prove your skills with complex service provider solutions and delve deeper into core service provider technologies through the entire network lifecycle, from designing and deploying to operating and optimizing.

Network fabric architecture and services

Validate your proficiency in designing and implementing substitution–permutation (SP) networks that include Cisco's 5G architecture, EVPN, and L3VPN technologies. Ensure they align with the ever-evolving demands of the latest trends.

Network resiliency

Substantiate your capabilities in building highly scalable, secure, and highly available networks, optimized for client-specific requirements.

Core routing

Demonstrate your broad and in-depth knowledge in coordinating service provider network core elements, with a keen emphasis on the cohesive interoperability of IGP, BGP, MPLS, and segment routing protocols.

Network assurance and automation

Showcase your aptitude in leveraging automated solutions, programming methodologies, and automated tooling to facilitate programmable service provider network deployments.

How it works

No formal prerequisites necessary

There are no formal prerequisites for this certification.

Learners are recommended to have five to seven years of experience with designing, deploying, operating and optimizing service provider technologies and solutions.

Example learner profiles

As our most advanced certifications, Cisco expert certifications tell the world you’re among the best of the best in your field. Many candidates have previous experience in service provider technologies and solutions and are aiming for a senior-level or leadership position.
To earn the CCIE Service Provider certification, you'll need to pass two exams: A core exam and a hands-on lab exam.

Getting started

To earn this certification, you'll need to pass two exams:

  • A core exam
  • A hands-on lab exam

A variety of resources are available to help you study - from guided learning to self-study and a community forum.

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Maintain your certification

Your certification is valid for three years. You can renew with Continuing Education credits or retake exams before they expire.

Resources

CCIE Service Provider learning matrix

A mapping of all the different areas you can procure learning pertaining to your CCIE Service Provider certification.

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CCIE Service Provider summary

Get a quick primer about the CCIE Service Provider certification program and what it takes to earn your certification.

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CCIE Service Provider (v5.0) equipment and software list

The practical exam tests candidates on solutions that can be configured using the equipment and software versions for version 5.0 of the CCIE Service Provider lab exam.

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