CCIE Enterprise Infrastructure Requirements & Prerequisites
Everything you need to know before registering for the CCIE Enterprise Infrastructure, eligibility, cost, format, and what to expect on exam day.
Cost
$2,050 ($450 written + $1,600 lab)
Provider
Cisco
Validity
3 years
Available
Global
Education
Check official exam requirements
Experience
3-5+ years of professional experience typically required
Specific Requirements
- No formal prerequisites. Cisco states this explicitly on the CCIE Enterprise Infrastructure certification page.
- Cisco's recommended profile is five to seven years of experience designing, deploying, operating and optimising enterprise networking technologies and solutions.
- You must pass 350-401 ENCOR as the written core exam before the lab result can be converted into certification.
- The written exam is valid for three years, and all certification requirements must be completed within that window or the written exam must be passed again.
- You may hold only one Expert lab or practical exam booking per track at a time, and double bookings for the same exam are not permitted.
- Payment must clear in full, including taxes, through the Cisco Expert Level Certifications Tracker before the lab is scheduled.
- Residents of embargoed countries and territories listed in Cisco's testing policy are prohibited from testing with Cisco.
Number of Questions
Not published by Cisco for either component. Cisco publishes the module durations and the domain weights but no item counts.
Duration
Lab exam: eight hours in one day, split between a Design module and a Deploy, Operate and Optimize module. The split has been three hours Design and five hours Deploy, Operate and Optimize; Cisco has announced an updated eight-hour format that adds an AI Deploy, Operate and Optimize module and shortens Design to two hours. Written core exam 350-401 ENCOR: 120 minutes.
Question Format
Design module: a customer scenario supplied with requirements documents and background, answered as design decisions rather than configuration, Design module: no return to an earlier question once you move forward, with partial credit scored at item level, Deploy, Operate and Optimize module: live device configuration on Cisco IOS XE, Deploy, Operate and Optimize module: fault isolation and repair on a pre-broken topology, Deploy, Operate and Optimize module: optimisation and verification tasks against stated requirements, Written core exam: multiple choice single answer, multiple choice multiple answers and drag and drop items, though Cisco publishes no item-type breakdown per exam
Passing Requirement
Not published by Cisco. Cisco's testing policy states passing scores are set through statistical analysis, are subject to change, and are not published. The lab result is reported as Pass or Fail with no score and no further breakdown, beyond the areas a failing report flags for additional study.
How It Is Delivered
The lab exam is in person only, at a Cisco lab location or at a Mobile Lab site where you select either a Cisco Kit or a Bring Your Own Device option. Booking and payment run through the Cisco Expert Level Certifications Tracker portal. The written core exam is delivered by Pearson VUE at a test centre or through online proctoring.
Languages Offered
Lab exam: English only, Written core exam 350-401 ENCOR: English, Japanese
Visit the official Cisco certification page
Create an account and select your exam
Choose a test center or online proctoring option
Pay the exam fee and schedule your date
- Two forms of valid ID (one government-issued with photo)
- Appointment confirmation email
- For online proctoring: webcam, microphone, clean desk, stable internet
What are the prerequisites for the CCIE Enterprise Infrastructure?
No formal prerequisites. Cisco states this explicitly on the CCIE Enterprise Infrastructure certification page.. Cisco's recommended profile is five to seven years of experience designing, deploying, operating and optimising enterprise networking technologies and solutions.. You must pass 350-401 ENCOR as the written core exam before the lab result can be converted into certification.. The written exam is valid for three years, and all certification requirements must be completed within that window or the written exam must be passed again.. You may hold only one Expert lab or practical exam booking per track at a time, and double bookings for the same exam are not permitted.. Payment must clear in full, including taxes, through the Cisco Expert Level Certifications Tracker before the lab is scheduled.. Residents of embargoed countries and territories listed in Cisco's testing policy are prohibited from testing with Cisco..
How much does the CCIE Enterprise Infrastructure cost?
The CCIE Enterprise Infrastructure exam costs $2,050 ($450 written + $1,600 lab). This includes the exam fee only, study materials are additional.
How do I register for the CCIE Enterprise Infrastructure?
Visit the official Cisco certification page → Create an account and select your exam → Choose a test center or online proctoring option → Pay the exam fee and schedule your date
What should I bring to the CCIE Enterprise Infrastructure?
Two forms of valid ID (one government-issued with photo). Appointment confirmation email. For online proctoring: webcam, microphone, clean desk, stable internet.
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