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CCT
Cisco Certified Technician
Cisco Certified Technician
Exam fee
$300
Ongoing
30 CPE/yr
Study time
40–100 hrs
Delivery
Test center
Validity
3 yrs (renewal cycle)
› Quality score
24.0 / 40
Four-axis SecProve rubric, each 0–10. SecProve editorial assessment — each axis carries a written justification so you can push back on any single call without dismissing the whole score.
Blueprint rigor
How well-defined and rigorous the exam blueprint is.
Cisco Certified Technician — narrow scope, hardware-focused.
6.5/10
Practical evidence
Hands-on labs / written reports vs pure MCQ.
Includes hands-on hardware/troubleshooting items.
5.0/10
Currency & upkeep
How aggressively content is kept current with the field.
Refresh tracks Cisco's field-tech program.
7.0/10
Market recognition
How often this signal actually moves a hiring decision.
Recognised inside Cisco partner networks; modest broader pull.
5.5/10
› Exam format
Multiple-choice, 90 minutes. Proctored via Pearson VUE. Entry level.
Retake policy
Fee: $300 per attempt
Wait: 5d between attempts
5-day wait between attempts (varies by exam level).
› Recertification
Valid for 3 years. CE Credits or re-exam.
› NICE Framework work roles
The NIST NICE work-role IDs this cert maps to. NICCS lookup.
DD-WRL-001DD-WRL-004IO-WRL-004IO-WRL-005
Recognition
Global
Exam languages
en
› Core domains covered
The 1 domain this cert is centrally about. Passing the exam demonstrates working knowledge of each.
› Prerequisites
Experience
No formal prerequisites. Basic IT knowledge recommended.
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