The CCDE certification program prepares you for expert-level job roles in network architecture and designs. These roles often include integrating many different networking elements into a sustainable, manageable, and scalable architecture that supports the ever-growing needs of enterprises and customers. As one of the industry’s most respected certifications, the CCDE certification distinguishes you as a leader in designing complex network solutions.

To earn the Cisco Certified Design Expert (CCDE) certification you have to pass two exams:

• CCDE Written Exam (352-001 CCDE)
  The 2-hour, written qualification exam covers network design in the areas of routing, tunneling, Quality of Service (QoS), management, cost, capacity, and security. You must pass the written exam before you are eligible to schedule the CCDE practical exam.
• CCDE Practical Exam
  The 8-hour Practical exam tests your ability to perform design analysis, justify design requirements, and develop a design implementation based on best practices.