Choosing CCIE Data Center Training is different from choosing a typical online networking course. At the expert level, watching videos is only one part of preparation. You also need a curriculum aligned with the current Cisco blueprint, access to meaningful lab practice, troubleshooting experience, and enough instructor interaction to close knowledge gaps. Cisco currently requires candidates to pass 350-601 DCCOR: Implementing and Operating Cisco Data Center Core Technologies and the CCIE Data Center Lab Exam v3.1 to earn the certification. The core exam is 120 minutes, while the lab exam is an eight-hour hands-on assessment.