CCDE Information

Are you ready for the latest and greatest Cisco Certification ever? If so read on. Cisco has just announced the CCDE (Cisco Certified Design Expert) Certification. The CCDE Written Exam is now currently available and the CCDE Lab Exam has just been announced and is ready for CCDE candidates to register. Look no further - all the information you need to know about the CCDE Written and Lab Exam is right here at your fingertips.

As of October 20, 2008 the first candidates (42 to be exact) were invited to attempt, and yes we mean attempt, the CCDE Lab Exam. Although we are still awaiting the results of the pass and failure rate of the chosen 42 - CCBOOTCAMP was proud to have a CCDE candidate sit the CCDE Lab Exam. So what's next.... we wait and wait and wait... for the results. Obviously more coming soon. But to satisfy you for now, here is what we know. CCDE FAQ

Expert Level Network Design and Architecture Experience CCDE Data Sheet
CCDE Assesses advanced Network Infrastructure Design Principles and Fundamentals for large networks. A CCDE can demonstrate an ability to develop solutions which address planning, design, integration, optimization, operations, security and ongoing support focused at the infrastructure level for customer networks.

Prerequisites for CCDE
There are no formal prerequisites for CCDE certification. Other professional certifications or training courses are not required.

Recommended Training and Experience
It is expected that the candidate will have an in-depth understanding of the topics in the exam blueprints, a minimum of seven years job experience, and a thorough understanding of networking infrastructure principles. Please view the written exam information page for more details.

Step One: CCDE Written Exam CCDE Written Exam Blueprint
You must pass the two-hour, written qualification exam which covers advanced networking infrastructure design principles and concepts. Once you pass the qualification exam, you are then eligible to schedule the practical exam.

Written Exam Information
Written exams are scheduled and taken at Pearson Vue, Cisco's authorized testing vendor. Please visit the link below for more details and to schedule exams. Be sure to use the same candidate ID number for every exam that you take. If you use a different ID number, you will create a different record in the CCIE database and you will need to contact CCIE support for help in merging the records.

Schedule and Pay for Written Exam

Step Two: CCDE Practical Exam CCDE Lab Exam Blueprint
The CCDE Practical exam is a design-scenario exam that tests your ability to perform design analysis, justify design requirements, and develop a design implementation based on best practices. The exam will assess your ability to apply your specific body of knowledge into current business problems of technical network design.

The topics covered in the Practical exam are located within the exam blueprint. The exam scenarios will change each instance the exam is delivered, however, the topics will remain the same.

Practical Exam Release for CCDE Certification

Cisco is now formally announcing the availability of the CCDE practical exam. The exam is currently scheduled on February 11, 2009 in Chicago and London.

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CCDE Training
Here's the scoop... no company has been formally authorized by Cisco to provide training for the CCDE Written Exam nor the CCDE Lab Exam. What does this mean to you? CCBOOTCAMP is a leader in authorized CCIE training; yes CCDE is on the same level as CCIE. We have been in the expert level training business longer than anyone else (over ten years) and have developed a complete approach and methodology for CCIE Routing and Switching, CCIE Voice, CCIE Security, and CCIE Service Provider. We won't let you down with CCDE Training. We are currently working with the CCDE Team and Cisco to develop an authorized, valuable, and productive CCDE training regime to place you on the path towards CCDE success.

CCDE Written Preparation
Pricing and more detailed information coming soon! We expect the price to be around $3,000 per class. If you need to plan your schedule for 2009, we are looking at the following tentative CCDE Written class dates in Las Vegas, NV:
01/12/09 - 01/15/09
02/23/09 - 02/26/09
04/27/09 - 04/30/09
06/15/09 - 06/18/09
09/14/09 - 09/17/09
11/16/09 - 11/19/09

CCDE Lab Preparation
Pricing and more detailed information coming soon! We expect the price to be around $4,000 per class.

Please email dawn@ccbootcamp.com if you would like to be notified when Cisco officially approves CCDE Written and Lab Training.

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