Introducing Cisco Certified Design Expert (CCDE)
Certification
Responding to strong customer demand to assess and recognize Sr.
Level Network Architecture skills
in the market, Cisco is introducing a new premiere knowledge based
certification focused on Network Infrastructure Design. - The Cisco
Certified Design Expert (CCDE). The CCDE is an expert-level
certification with content emphasis on expertise in network
architecture, which is the capstone for Cisco’s design curriculum.
In addition, passing the CCDE certification demands competencies of
an experienced, seasoned, networking professional with a proven
ability to interface with customers at the executive-level to
ensure that business requirements are incorporated into successful
designs.
Why Cisco Created the CCDE Program
Cisco created the CCDE program to respond to market demand in
recognizing existing senior-level Network Designers and Architects
while simultaneously providing senior Operations Engineers and
Support Engineers with a validated professional development path
into an Architectural role.
Cisco has found that organizations employing strong Network
Designers and Architects consistently develop networks that are
easier to maintain and troubleshoot. Properly executed, a
well-designed network infrastructure aligned with a network-centric
corporate business strategy leads to greater levels of efficiency
and effectiveness - as well as potential competitive advantages
like increased
up-time, easier troubleshooting, increased performance, and simpler
enhancements.
What Are the Exam Requirements to Attain
CCDE?
To attain a CCDE certification a candidate will be tasked with
passing two exams; a Qualification Exam, and a Practical exam.
Similar to the CCIE program, there are no prerequisites to taking
the Qualification exam and it is a 2 hour multiple-choice exam
available at any worldwide Pearson VUE testing center. The
Qualification exam, (ADVDESIGN) 352-001, assesses fundamental
knowledge of networking theories, principles, protocols and
technology.
Visit the CCDE program site for more details regarding the
Qualification Exam www.cisco.com/go/ccde
The second exam, the practical exam, is still currently in
development. It will be an eight-hour, practical
scenario-based exam available in late 2008.