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Pricing varies by exam type. Look for the exam you want to take in the following table.
| Level | Exam | Price in $ USD, plus tax |
| Entry level exams | Cisco Certified Support Technician (CCST Cybersecurity) Cisco Certified Support Technician (CCST Networking) | $125 |
| Associate-level exams | Cisco Certified Network Associate: Implementing and Administering Cisco Solutions (CCNA 200-301) Cisco Certified CyberOps Associate: Understanding Cisco Cybersecurity Operations Fundamentals (CBROPS 200-201) Cisco Certified DevNet Associate: Developing Applications and Automating Workflows Using Cisco Platforms (DEVASC 200-901) | $300 |
| Professional-level exams | CCNP core exam (350-xxx) | $400 |
| CCNP concentration exams (300-xxx) | $300 | |
| Expert-level exams | CCDE Written Exam (400-007) | $450 |
| CCIE Lab and CCDE Practical exams at testing facilities | $1,600 | |
| CCIE Cisco Kit Mobile Lab Exam | $1,900 | |
| CCIE BYOD Mobile Lab Exam | $1,600 | |
| Specialist-level exams | Specialist Certification exams (500-xxx) | $300 |
| Business Specialist Written Level 2 exams (820-xxx) | $250 | |
| Channel Partner exams | Sales Readiness exams (500-xxx) (700-xxx) | $80 |
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You can access free introductory IT courses through Cisco Networking Academy, at Skillsforall.com. These courses will prepare you for Entry-level networking certifications, and it’s a great way to determine whether a CCNA certification is right for you. You can also access free webinars, tutorials, and more with Cisco U., our new learning platform.
For Entry, Associate, Professional, Specialist, or CCDE written exams, you can retake the same exam after waiting five calendar days, beginning the day after you’ve taken the exam.
For CCIE or CCDE written exams, you can retake the same exam after waiting 15 calendar days, beginning the day after you’ve taken the exam.
The policies for retaking exams depend on the exam:
- If you fail an Entry, Associate, Professional, Specialist, or CCDE written exam, you must wait five calendar days, beginning the day after the failed attempt, before retaking the same exam.
- If you fail an Expert-level lab or practical exam, you must wait 30 calendar days, beginning the day after the failed attempt, before retaking the same exam.
- If you fail an online, unproctored Cisco (700-xxx series) exam, you must wait 48 hours after the failed attempt before retaking the same exam.
- You must wait a minimum of 180 days before taking the same passed Associate, Professional, Specialist, CCDE written, or online, unproctored Cisco (700-xxx series) exam with the identical exam number.
- Once passed, you cannot retake any Expert-level lab or practical exam unless your certification status becomes inactive.
Yes, we are committed to providing an inclusive and accessible testing experience for all our users. If you require testing accommodations, please contact us before taking the test, and we will work with you to determine the appropriate accommodations. We may require additional documentation or information to ensure that we can provide the best accommodations possible. You can request all accommodations for Associate, Professional, and Specialist exam appointments.
For CCIE Lab exam appointments, please request your accommodation appointment at the CCIE Portal (a CSCO ID is required). You’ll receive a CSCO ID when you register for a Cisco exam.
No, we do not charge additional fees for testing accommodations. We believe that everyone should have an equal opportunity to showcase their abilities and skills. We are dedicated to making that a reality through our commitment to accessibility and accommodation.
You can read our Cisco accessibility statement. Please contact us for information at ciscou-accessibility@cisco.com.
Even after an exam is retired, active certifications based on that exam will remain valid until their individual expiration dates. Retired exams will no longer be available for certifying or recertifying.