Step 1: Review

Prepare to take your exam by familiarizing yourself with the topics the exam will cover.

Step 2: Study & Train

Once you know which topics will be on your exam, choose a studying or training option that works for you.

Step 3: Connect

You don’t have to study alone. Join the appropriate Certification Community and work alongside others who are studying the same material.

Step 4: Practice

Practice through Cisco labs, simulation tools, and sandboxes to reach your certification goals.

Step 5: Assess

Take a practice exam to test your readiness and to avoid surprises during the real thing.

Step 6: Schedule test

Schedule your exam and take it online from a comfortable location or in person at a convenient Pearson VUE location.

Online exam

In-person exam

Step 7: Certify

Log on to the Certification Tracking System to track your certification status and claim your digital kit. If this was your final exam before certification, congratulations! It’s time to celebrate and tell the world about your accomplishment.

Step 8: Recertify

Keep your certification current and your skills sharp by participating in our Continuing Education program.