Recertifying

Crunchyhippo

Does a CCIE have to re-take the written and the lab every 3 (or 2) years? What a pain that would be to fly out again and cough up all that money. $1500 isn't $125. Is this just considered part of having the cert? And I'm thinking of those few guys who have four, five, or even six CCIEs. I guess Cisco would take care of them - or they should.

mikeeo

Passing one CCIE written will re-cert any CCIE track

mikej412

From the Cisco About Recertification page

All CCIE certifications and Specialist certifications are valid for two years.

Complete one CCIE written exam or the CCDE qualification exam within the 24 month period immediately preceding your current recertification deadline.