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Exam Registration

Cisco certification exams are offered at locations throughout the world.

Cisco proudly partners with Pearson VUE, who is authorized to administer the exam in a secure, proctored environment. Cisco and Pearson VUE continue to lead the way to protect the value of your certification. We continually look for new and improved ways to protect personal investments in Cisco certifications and ensure that individuals who achieve certification possess the specified skills and knowledge.

How to register for an exam

Pick your Cisco certification

Decide which exam to take, noting the exam name and number. Refer to the Current Exam List webpage for exam details.

View all current exams

Verify all your personal information

Gather personal information prior to exam registration.

  • Legal name (from government issued ID)
  • Cisco Certification ID (i.e. CSCO00000001) or Test ID number
  • Company name
  • Valid email address
  • Method of payment

If you have ever taken a Cisco exam before, please locate your Cisco Certification ID (i.e. CSCO00000001) before continuing with your registration to avoid duplicate records and delays in receiving proper credit for your exams.

A valid email is required during exam registration. Cisco requires a valid email to send email reminders when a candidate's certification is about to expire, confirm the mailing address before shipping out the certificate and to inform candidates if their certificate was returned due to an incorrect address.

Register with our authorized test delivery partner

Pearson VUE is the Cisco authorized test delivery partner. You can register online on Cisco Certification Tracker (CCT) portal, by telephone with Pearson VUE, or by walk in to a Pearson VUE Test Center (where available).

For information about registering for an exam by phone in the U.S. and Canada, call Pearson VUE at 1-877-404-EXAM.

In the U.S. and Canada, exams may be scheduled up to six weeks in advance, and as late as the same day. Candidates must wait five (5) calendar days from the end of their first attempt before retaking the same exam. Refund policies vary by authorized test delivery partner.

Register for exam View Pearson VUE exam registration guide

Exam discounts, vouchers and promotional codes

Neither Cisco nor Pearson VUE, its authorized test delivery partner, guarantees the authenticity of discount vouchers or promotional codes that are obtained from any individuals or entities other than Pearson VUE.

Individuals or Cisco affiliated partners who use certifications discount vouchers or promotional codes that are fraudulent or otherwise obtained from an unauthorized source (including legitimate vouchers for attempted re-use) may risk up to and including a lifetime ban on all future exams, the nullification of all previous certifications or other program sanctions at the discretion of Cisco. Cisco will not compensate candidates for fraudulent vouchers or vouchers obtained from an unauthorized source.

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Get help with your exam registration

For information about registering for an exam, in the U.S. and Canada, visit the Cisco FAQs and Support portal. You can also call Pearson VUE at 1-877-404-EXAM to register for an exam over the phone. You must have created your Cisco Certification Profile online before contacting Pearson VUE.

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