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The
benefits of obtaining CCIE©
status
are many and varied depending on an individual's situation and
circumstances. In theory, certifications provide industries with
measurable and objective indications of individual skills and
abilities. However, the reputation of the certification will
determine the value. Fortunately, CCIE certification has become
synonymous with professional expertise in internetworking and is
considered of much greater value than all other available
certifications in this industry.
The
most popular benefits include:
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Objective and incontrovertible measurement of actual technical
prowess
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Industry and worldwide recognition as being a member of the most
elite corps of internetworking professionals
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Privileged Technical Support Privileged access to TAC with a
valid support agreement. TAC cases tagged as originated by CCIE©
in
order to provide appropriate response level
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Preferred status given to Cisco©
partners based on the number of CCIEs©
they
employ
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Becoming a CCIE©
is a
2-step process once you decide on a CCIE certification track.
The
available CCIE©
tracks
are:
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Routing and Switching
- Wan
Switching
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ISP-Dial
- SNA/IP
Integration
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Communications and Services
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Security
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Design (End of Life)
The
two steps to achieving CCIE©
certification are:
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Prepare for and pass a two-hour computer-based CCIE©
Qualification Examination. The qualification exam is administered
through Cisco authorized testing centers.
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Prepare for and successfully complete a hands on lab examination
at a Cisco©
facility. After you have passed the CCIE©
Qualification Exam, you are eligible to schedule the CCIE©
lab
examination.
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