Project 525 CCIE Service Provider
Build and Operate Networks Designed for Scale
Prepare for CCIE Service Provider through a structured 12-month journey combining Cisco U. learning, CCIE-certified mentorship and extensive hands-on practice.
Develop the expert-level capability to plan, design, implement, operate and optimize complex service provider networks.
Why CCIE Service Provider?
Service provider networks must deliver reliable, secure and high-performance connectivity across large-scale environments. Engineers working with these networks need deep expertise in routing, transport, service delivery, automation and network resilience.
CCIE Service Provider validates your ability to:
- Design scalable service provider architectures
- Implement advanced routing and transport technologies
- Maintain availability and fast convergence
- Deliver secure, high-performance network services
- Automate and optimize provider-scale operations
Who Should Pursue This Track?
This pathway is designed for experienced professionals working with large-scale carrier and service provider infrastructure, including:
- Senior service provider network engineers
- Network architects and designers
- IP and MPLS specialists
- Telecommunications engineers
- Network operations technical leads
- Service provider consultants
- Professionals operating at or beyond CCNP Service Provider level
What You Will Develop
Project 525 builds practical capability across major CCIE Service Provider domains:
Network architecture
Design scalable, resilient service provider environments
Core routing
Implement and troubleshoot IGP, BGP and advanced routing technologies
MPLS and segment routing
Deliver flexible transport, traffic engineering and service separation
Service delivery
Support VPN, quality of service and provider network services
Network resilience
Improve availability, convergence and operational continuity
Security and assurance
Protect infrastructure while maintaining visibility and performance
Automation
Apply APIs, programmability and automated tools across provider-scale deployments
Project 525 Entry Requirement
Candidates must have passed the 350-501 SPCOR: Implementing and Operating Cisco Service Provider Network Core Technologies exam and hold a valid core certification for the duration of the cohort. Cisco recommends substantial experience designing, deploying, operating and optimising service provider technologies and solutions.
Why Prepare With Project 525?
Project 525 gives experienced service provider professionals a disciplined route to CCIE lab readiness. Your track-specific journey includes:
- Structured Cisco U. learning
- Guidance from CCIE-certified mentors
- Service Provider-focused lab exercises
- CCIE Security practice labs
- Intensive bootcamp preparation
- Practice simulations where applicable
- Progress tracking and readiness reporting
- CCIE lab exam voucher
Programme components and voucher terms are subject to the applicable cohort.
Frequently Asked Questions
Which exam must I pass before joining?
Project 525 candidates must hold a valid 350-501 SPCOR core exam certification before entering the CCIE Service Provider programme.
Do I need to hold CCNP Service Provider?
Not necessarily. Passing SPCOR meets the core-exam requirement, but candidates should already possess advanced knowledge and practical experience with service provider technologies.
What does the CCIE Service Provider lab assess?
The eight-hour hands-on lab assesses your ability to plan, design, implement, operate and optimise dual-stack solutions across complex service provider networks.
Does Project 525 guarantee that I will become CCIE certified?
No. The programme provides structure, expert guidance and practical preparation, but certification depends on your readiness, participation and exam performance.
Turn Service Provider Experience Into Expert Capability
Build the technical depth, troubleshooting discipline and practical readiness to lead complex service provider network environments.
Speak With a Programme Advisor
+60 11-5119 6631