Is CCIE worth it 2020?
CCIE Certification is the ultimate achievement of any Cisco Network engineer and the sheer volume of knowledge you will acquire whilst studying for it is immense. It will certainly make you a better engineer and you will hopefully get a pay rise / better job after it.
Is CCIE still in demand?
The Demand is Growing by the Day: The demand if CCIE engineers is growing by the day. According to a 2017 survey, the total number of CCIEs required across the industry would be somewhere around 300,000 globally. While the number of CCIE engineers available worldwide as of today in 2021, is highly disappointing.
Is it hard to get CCIE?
The CCIE has been considered the most difficult certification in the IT industry since its launch in 1993. It has two parts: a written exam and a practical lab test. Each year around 12,000 people take the CCIE written exam, which is available at testing facilities run by Pearson VUE or Prometric.
How many people have passed CCIE?
How many people have multiple CCIEs? In total, CCIE Hall of Fame reports that 16,548 people have earned 19,973 CCIEs.
Who is the youngest CCIE?
Rizni Kariapper
Rizni Kariapper currently residing in the UK has become the Worlds Youngest CCIE (Cisco Certified Internetwork Expert) Holder. He was born in Sri Lanka and moved to Canada at an early age.
How long does it take to become a CCIE?
Time required: 6 to 18 months. Phase 4: Prepare for the first lab exam. Time required: 9 to 15 months. Phase 5: Take the lab exam.
Who was the first CCIE?
Terry Slattery
Terry Slattery was awarded the third number – CCIE # 1026, in August 1993, the first non-Cisco person to achieve the CCIE and the first person to pass both the written CCIE test as well as the hands-on CCIE lab test, making Terry Slattery the first real CCIE.
How long is the CCIE lab exam?
8 hours
Written Exam : Duration 120 minutes, 90 – 110 questions with multiple choice and simulation. Lab Exam : 8 hours Lab exam (One day), Previously, CCIE Lab Exams were two full days exams.
How long should you study for CCIE?
Time required: 3 to 6 months, on average, per attempt.
How long does it take to prepare for CCIE?
The preparation time is about 90-120 days, and you can get your EI CCIE certification in June.