The CCIE Certification is the pinnacle of networking expertise, security, service provider technologies, and data center management representing the highest level of proficiency in the field. Achieving the CCIE Certification means you have mastered the most complex aspects of network design, implementation, and troubleshooting. This prestigious credential is recognized globally as a mark of excellence, demonstrating your ability to tackle the most challenging network scenarios and deliver innovative solutions.
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USE CISCO LEARNING CREDITS
Use Cisco Learning Credits (CLCs)
to cover program costs.
PROGRESS REPORTS
Includes a pre-assessment exam to
establish the delegates’ competency
levels, as well as the creation
of exam progress reports.
EXAMS CONDUCTED LOCALLY
Groups of Europe-based delegates will have
the convenience of testing within their vicinity.
INTERNATIONALLY ACCLAIMED
MENTORS AND INSTRUCTORS
Experienced mentors guide participants through
the complexities of the certification process,
providing personalized support to ensure success.
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A structured and mentored approach to become a CCIE in one year
The 525 project is a mentored 12-month program, created in partnership with Cisco, that aims to get candidates ready to take and pass their CCIE exam. Systematic study deepens your understanding of the field and our 525 program provides a structured pathway for disciplined learning, repeated practice, and skill mastery, enabling individuals to perform tasks more effectively and efficiently.
Watch the Program 525 lecture recording from Cisco Live 2025
Watch the video recording of The 525 Program: A Structured and Mentored Approach to Become a CCIE in One Year.

Benefits of the 525 project
- Self-study: Set a schedule that enables you to balance your learning with other commitments and tailor your learning to focus on areas where you need improvement.
- Mentoring: Mentors provide real-world perspectives helping you navigate challenges and avoid common pitfalls while accelerating your learning through personalised feedback and hands-on coaching, encouraging and reassuring you throughout your learning.
- Technical labs: Provide disciplined and repeated practice—with the structure to help you deeply ingrain a skill set, and perform tasks more effectively and efficiently.
- Bootcamps: Provide hands-on experience that enhances understanding of theoretical knowledge by allowing practical application with real tools and technologies, develop critical skills, encourage problem-solving, and provide immediate feedback.
- CCIE ENTERPRISE INFRASTRUCTURE
- CCIE SECURITY
- CCIE SERVICE PROVIDER
- CCIE DATA CENTER
CCIE Enterprise Infrastructure is a highly sought-after certification that focuses on advanced enterprise networking knowledge and skills. It equips IT professionals with a deep understanding of designing, deploying, and managing complex enterprise infrastructures. The certification covers a wide range of topics, including network architecture, virtualization, automation, security, and network assurance. By studying CCIE Enterprise, individuals become proficient in leveraging cutting-edge technologies to create scalable, secure, and efficient networks that meet the demands of modern businesses. This expertise is particularly valuable as enterprises increasingly embrace digital transformation, cloud adoption, and IoT integration, requiring skilled professionals who can navigate the complexities of large-scale networks while ensuring their stability and security.
*Prerequisite to join the course: passed Implementing and Operating Cisco Enterprise Network Core Technologies (ENCOR) exam.
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CCIE Security is one of the most prestigious and sought-after certifications in the field of network security, achieving this certification demonstrates your expertise and mastery of complex security concepts, technologies, and practices. Studying for CCIE Security equips you with in-depth knowledge of various security domains, including network infrastructure security, identity management, secure connectivity, threat mmanagement, and more. This comprehensive understanding of security principles enables you to design, implement, and manage robust security solutions that address these challenges and contribute to the security posture of the business.
*Prerequisite to join the course: passed Implementing and Operating Cisco Security Core Technologies (SCOR) exam.
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CCIE Service Provider is a prestigious and globally recognized certification that validates your expertise in designing, implementing, and managing service provider networks. This certification demonstrates your advanced knowledge of technologies and protocols specific to service provider environments, such as MPLS, BGP, QoS, and multicast. By acquiring CCIE Service Provider, you establish yourself as a trusted authority in the field and significantly enhance your professional credibility. With the rise of technologies like 5G, cloud computing, and Internet of Things (IoT), service providers face increasing challenges in delivering reliable, high-performance networks.
*Prerequisite to join the course: passed Implementing and Operating Cisco Service Provider Core Technologies (SPCOR) exam.
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CCIE Data Center is a globally recognised and prestigious certification that demonstrates in-depth knowledge of modern data center technologies and infrastructure. The certification validates an individual’s expert-level skills in planning, designing, deploying, operating, and optimising complex data center networks. Studying for CCIE Data Center equips you with the ability to design, deploy, and manage overlay networks, such as Cisco ACI and VXLAN EVPN, ensuring they meet the dynamic needs of modern data centers. It demonstrates your mastery of data center architecture, where you orchestrate the integration of networking, compute, and storage components. Additionally, your CCIE certified expertise will supports AI and ML workloads and programmable data center fabrics. Achieving CCIE Data Center certification solidifies your role as a leader in the evolving landscape of data center technologies.
*Prerequisite to join the course: passed Implementing Cisco Data Center Core Technologies (DCCOR) exam.
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