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The Cisco Certifed Design Expert (CCDE) certifcation identifes networking
professionals who have expert-level knowledge and skills in network design.
The CCDE certifcation is parallel to and, in some areas higher than, the levels
of expertise in the Cisco CCIE

certifcation.
The CCDE certifcation emphasizes network design principles and theory at
the infrastructure level. This prestigious credential recognizes the architectural
expertise of network designers who can support the increasingly complex
networks of global organizations by effectively translating business strategies
into evolutionary technical strategies.
As part of Ciscos approach to network design, there is a clear need to identify
and recognize the architectural expertise that will be necessary to support the
increasingly complex networks of our large global customers.
This certifcation is intended for candidates who have day-to-day
responsibilities for designing an IP network. It recognizes senior-level
infrastructure design and architecture expertise in the marketplace and gives
senior operations and support network engineers a validated professional
development path for moving into a network architecture role that participates
in business strategy.
Benefts of CCDE Certifcation:
Certifcation validates role of network architect and designer.
Validates Ciscos commitment to high standards of network design
and architecture.
Demonstrates that infrastructure architect is a valued profession that requires
technology and business expertise above and beyond the IT organization.
The role of a network designer
A network architect translates business needs into end-to-end network
designs that bring value to the enterprise. The CCDE certifcation assesses
network design expertise that crosses the traditionally separate areas of voice,
video, data, and storage. This broader, solution-oriented approach to network
design is intended to encompass multiple technology areas and products from
multiple vendors. Beyond basic network design, a CCDE-certifed professional
must know how to make the design trade-offs that realize the value of
advanced technologies such as unifed communications while maintaining high
levels of network security and performance.
With a solutions approach, the network designer can also successfully
integrate acquired networks or expand networks to support new services or
more users, all while achieving the desired return on network investments.
Design a Better Career. Cisco CCDE Expert
Level Certifcation
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Focused on expert-level network design
Today, expert networking professionals are asked to shift their focus from
the detailed view of network implementations and operations to the larger
view of network design and architecture. To be successful in meeting this
challenge, a design expert must have knowledge in a broad range of domains:
the network itself and how it enhances business applications, data storage,
and communications services. Senior designers need to know how to develop
a network design document, build a business case, and translate business
requirements into network designs and implementation plans.
Benefts of CCDE Certifcation
Cisco created the CCDE program to recognize senior-level network designers
and architects. The program also gives senior operations and support network
engineers a validated professional development path for moving into a network
architecture role that participates in business strategy.
The CCDE certifcation is intended for candidates who have day-to-day
responsibilities for designing an IP network. Candidates should have a
minimum of seven years job experience in network engineering and a thorough
understanding of network infrastructure principles and design topics.
To schedule a CCDE certifcation exam today at an authorized VUE Testing
center go to http://www.vue.com/cisco.
Value of CCDE Certifcation
CCDE certifcation enables individuals to distinguish themselves in the highly
competitive world of IT networking. These better-prepared employees can
help employers reduce business risk, improve productivity, and maximize
technology investments. Find out more today at www.cisco.com/go/
learnnetspace.