Choose how you’ll earn your Continuing Education credits
When it comes to earning your CE credits, you’ve got options. Take qualifying training and courses, attend technical sessions at Cisco Live, or even help craft exams for future certification seekers.
Eligible training
Eligible trainings are produced by Cisco or by Cisco Learning & Certifications authorized learning partners or providers. The assigned credit value can range from four to 64 credits, depending on the training. If you have an active Associate, Specialist, Professional, or Expert certification, you can find the current list of CE-eligible training in the CE Portal Item Catalog.
Training types
Instructor-led or virtual instructor-led trainings, which are in-person or virtual trainings delivered through Cisco or authorized partners or providers
Digital or self-paced e-learning with labs and including eligible Cisco U. Learning Paths.
Digital training courses labeled 'lite' or "NO LABS" are NOT eligible for CE credits.
Custom instructor-led trainings developed by authorized learning partners using partial Cisco content and the Derivative Works tool.
Workshops and automation bootcamps, which are specific instructor-led training events focused on technology.
Other trainings pre-approved by the Continuing Education Technical Committee.
Important:
Credits will not be granted for items not included in the catalog.
Only authorized deliveries are eligible for CE credits. Good resources for finding an authorized delivery include Cisco Digital Learning, the Cisco Learning Network Store, and the Cisco Learning Locator.
Please be advised that inadequate completion violates the spirit and values of the Continuing Education program. Although a certificate of completion may be provided by your learning platform or provider once a certain threshold is met, to preserve the integrity of Cisco certifications, the Continuing Education program has the right to enact a higher standard of completion. To avoid any potential sanctions, you are strongly encouraged to review and complete all materials and labs included in an eligible training.
You can earn Continuing Education (CE) credits by participating in our subject matter expert program for the development of Cisco Certification exams. This includes all Associate, Professional, and Expert tracks.
You will be granted credits for each item that is accepted according to the guidelines:
Eligible item
Credits per accepted item
CCIE Labs Performance items (all items)
12
Tech core / Specialist exams performance items
6
Associate performance items
4
Specialist exams items
3
Technology core items
3
Associate items
1
Note: Only items authored directly for Cisco through our SME program above are eligible for CE credits. Items authored through external vendors are not eligible for CE credits.
MQC/JTA Workshops
You will be granted credits for each day you participate according to the guidelines:
Not sure where to begin? The Cisco Learning Network is where you can ask questions, share ideas, and connect with other members as you prepare for your Certification exams.