• Exam Breakdown
  • Domain Breakdown
  • Access Breakdown

Exam Format

  • Exam Code: 500‑560 OCSE
  • Level: Specialist (Express Specialization – Channel/Partner track) 
  • Duration: 60 minutes (some sources note 90 minutes; official Cisco page specifies 60 for this express test) 
  • Passing Score: Not publicly disclosed; estimated around 750–850/1000
  • Unscored Content: May include non‑scored items for validation—timing accounts for them.

Exam Details

  • Question Types: Multiple‑choice and drag‑and‑drop
  • Number of Questions: Approximately 45–55 questions 

Validity

  • Certification Validity: Typically valid for 3 years (Cisco standard)
  • Renewal Options: Retake the exam or fulfill recertification requirements

Exam Fee

  • USD: $300 (excluding taxes) 

Prerequisites

  • No formal prerequisites—recommended for system engineers familiar with SMB networking and Meraki/cloud-managed technologies.

Exam Topics

Domain Weight
Switching Overview & Features 15%
Routing Overview & Features 15%
Wireless Overview & Features 25%
Meraki Overview & Products 35%
Security Overview & Features 10%

Intended Audience

  • Suitable for Cisco Channel Partners and engineers focusing on small- and mid-sized business solutions deployment.

Career Impact

Jobs You Can Get:
  • SMB Network Engineer, Cisco Partner Solution Specialist
Why It’s Valuable:
  • Validates ability to deliver hybrid on‑premises and cloud networking solutions using Cisco and Meraki portfolios.

Exam Mode

  • Proctored via Pearson VUE (available in centers or online) 

Exam Booking Link

  • Schedule through Cisco’s Pearson VUE portal

Post-Exam Processing

  • Certification issued via Cisco Certmetrics—typically within 24–48 hours of passing

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