Find out how the new Networking Track exam requirements affect you.
Course and Exam Update
The course and exam associated with the Engineer role of the Cisco® Express Specialisation - Networking Track has been updated effective 19 June 2019. The update is necessary to keep pace with industry trends and new product releases. Updates include new switching products with the Cisco Catalyst 9200, new routing solutions with the entry level ISR900 and SD-WAN opportunities, new Wireless content including DNA Spaces and DNA Assurance as well as the next generation Wireless controllers, and Meraki solutions.
Engineer Role Old
Required Exam Cisco Networking: On-Premise and Cloud Solutions (OCSE, #500-551)
Recommended Training
Part 1: On-Premise and Cloud Solutions
Part 2: Meraki Training
Call to Action for New and Renewing Partners
● Between 19 June 2019 and 25 October 2019, if you are a new or renewing partner, you can pass either the old or new exam to meet the role requirements. Since this is a major update to the exam, the “no retest” rule does not apply.
● Starting 26 October 2019, only the new exam will meet the role requirements for new or renewing Cisco Express Specialisation - Networking Track partners. Renewing partners have until their first anniversary date which occurs after 25 October 2019, to complete the new requirement.
Resources
Please refer to the Cisco Express Specialisation website for detailed training and exam requirements. If you have any questions, contact your Partner Account Manager (PAM), or go to Customer and Partner Services at www.cisco.com/go/cs to open a case.
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