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CCIE Wireless Certification
The Cisco CCIE Wireless certification assesses and validates wireless expertise. Candidates who pass the CCIE Wireless certification exams must demonstrate broad theoretical knowledge of wireless networking and a solid understanding of wireless LAN technologies from Cisco, the market leader in WLAN technology.
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- Prerequisites & Training
- Frequently Asked Questions
- Recertification
Prerequisites
There are no formal prerequisites for CCIE certification. Other professional certifications or training courses are not required.
Recommended Training and Experience
Candidates must first pass a written qualification exam and then the corresponding hands-on lab exam.
Steps to Certification
Step One: CCIE Wireless Written Exam
Candidates must first pass a written qualification exam and then the corresponding hands-on lab exam. You are expected to have an in-depth understanding of the topics in the exam blueprints and strongly encouraged to have three to five years of job experience before attempting certification. You can review the exam preparation materials included on this page for more information.
Step Two: CCIE Wireless Lab Exam
The eight-hour lab exam tests your ability to configure and troubleshoot actual equipment and get the network running in a timed test situation. You must pass the lab within three years of passing the written to achieve certification. Your first lab attempt must be made within 18 months.
Frequently Asked Questions
Recertification
Expert-level certifications are valid for two years and must be recertified every two years thereafter.
- Earn the required credits through the Cisco Continuing Education Program, or
- Pass any current CCIE Written Exam OR CCIE practical exam, or
- Pass the current CCDE Written Exam OR current CCDE Practical Exam, or
- Pass the Cisco Certified Architect (CCAr) interview AND the CCAr board review to extend lower certifications
- CCIE certification automatically extends other Cisco Certifications, such as CCNP or CCNA
- Candidates can only apply one passed written exam or the earned required credits using Cisco Continuing Education Program towards recertification for every 24 month recertification period.
For more information, access the How to Recertify page.
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Continuing Education Resources
Continuing Education Program Overview
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