Certification Overview

To earn CCIE Collaboration, candidates must pass:

1. Core Exam (Qualifying Exam)
2. Hands-on Lab Exam

Note: The core exam also qualifies you toward the CCNP Collaboration certification.

Track Details & Exam Requirements

Required Exams

🔹 Core Exam (Qualifying)

• 350-801 CLCOR – Implementing Cisco Collaboration Core Technologies

Core Exam Focus Areas:

• Infrastructure and design
• Call control and dial planning
• Protocols, codecs, and endpoints
• QoS for collaboration traffic
• Collaboration applications
• Automation and programmability

🔹 Lab Exam (8-Hour Practical Exam)

• CCIE Collaboration v3.x Lab Exam

The lab exam validates expert-level practical skills in real-world collaboration deployments.

Lab Exam Focus Areas:

• Advanced call routing and mobility
• Cisco Unified Communications Manager (CUCM)
• Voice gateways and media resources
• Video conferencing and TelePresence solutions
• Cloud and edge collaboration integration
• Security for collaboration systems
• Troubleshooting complex voice and video issues
• Automation and API integration

Validity & Recertification

With CCIE Collaboration, you demonstrate your ability to:

• Architect enterprise collaboration infrastructures
• Implement scalable voice and video solutions
• Optimize performance and QoS for unified communications
• Integrate collaboration systems with enterprise networks
• Secure collaboration environments
• Troubleshoot complex multi-site deployments

Certification Validity & Recertification

Validity Period: 3 Years

Renewal Options

You can recertify by completing any one of the following:

• Pass any one CCIE lab exam
• Pass any CCIE core exam
• Pass two professional-level concentration exams
• Earn continuing education credits

Recommended Experience

There are no formal prerequisites to attempt CCIE Collaboration. However, Cisco recommends:

• 5–7 years of experience in collaboration technologies
• Strong expertise in VoIP, video, and unified communications
• Advanced troubleshooting and design experience

Who Should Pursue CCIE Collaboration?

• Senior Collaboration Engineers
• Unified Communications Architects
• Voice & Video Specialists
• Enterprise Network Engineers
• IT Infrastructure Architects

Career Benefits

• Globally recognized expert-level certification
• Demonstrates elite collaboration expertise
• Positions you for architect and senior leadership roles
• Significantly enhances career growth and earning potential