Cisco
has renovated a 10 year old program that of Certified Internetwork Expert Voice
designation into ccie collaboration.
Regardless to say that this revitalized course has brought fresh new challenges
as unified communications (UC) has progressed into real time communication like
video chat and instant messaging, from simple voice based calls. Cisco probably
believes that for this the system of certification should be also changed and made
more stimulating. For this they have introduced this brand new course which
happens to be an expert level certification to start with.
What is ccie collaboration?
This
course is designed for Voice and Video Network Managers, Unified Communications
Architects and Collaboration Architects to design, trouble shoot and implement compound
collaboration solutions. The certification on the other hand ensures that a
candidate learns and gets experienced in configuration, troubleshooting,
interoperation and integration of multifarious networks. It also appears to experiment
with mobility, presence and videos as the foundation for collaboration
solutions. The main aim is to provide seamless experience to users and to
improve productivity for all.
The requirement
As
of now there is no formal requirement nor is there a need for professional
certifications, but the following are a must for undergoing this certification:
- A candidate who has an in depth knowledge understanding of networking
- An individual with 7 years of work experience
- Must pass the 2 hours written test
- Then must pass an 8 hours lab test that should be taken within 3 years of clearing the written test and the first attempt should be within 18 months of passing it
Benefits of the course
Getting
an advanced level certification is always considered to be good for all kinds
of jobs, let alone the IT industry. In fact certifications form the very base
of this industry, so an additional certification course like that of ccie collaboration is bearer of no
news. However getting certified as a CCIE collaborator can be a deal breaker
for many software engineers. The list of its benefits is endless and some of
them are listed below:
- Money matters - No matter what, money
speaks and is a major driving force for any professional. Need we say more, that
is correct this certification comes with its own incentives
- The knowledgeable
collaborator
- Getting an expert level course makes a collaborator a know-it-all kind of a
person. This means any time a situation is created, this certified person
should be ready with a solution as always.
- Opportunities lie ahead - That is very true as they
say the lesser the breed, the better the opportunities. This will certainly make
a professional stand apart from the crowd.
- Validates dedication - Not to mention that this
course actually projects a software engineer as a dedicated professional who is
laden with technical dexterity.
Overall CCIE collaboration is a highly
respected certification that must be taken very seriously. It is not like any
other certification which is why there are lesser number people that can be
found clearing it. It is a tough choice but clearing it would mean unleashing a
world full of opportunities for sure.
