注：思科设计专家高级认证考试(CCDE)是思科公司推出的针对网络高级人才的考试。

　　CCDE考试是一个对应试者设计分析网络的能力以及执行复杂网络工作的能力的评估。 它适用于设计和构建企业网络的高级IT人才。

　　相较于CCIE考试侧重的实践网络操作的具体问题，CCDE更着重于整个网络的结构设计。

　　思科公司将在2008年10月在美国伊利诺斯州的芝加哥的一个Pearson Vue考试中心提供这个考试的实验考。CCDE的考试费用为980美元，需先在Pearson Vue考试中心通过笔试后才能参加实验考。

　　Cisco is now registering beta candidates for the Cisco Certified Design Expert (CCDE) Practical Exam. Cisco has finished development of the second exam needed to attain the CCDE certification, the practical exam, and is now soliciting candidates for the beta delivery.

　　The CCDE practical exam is a computer-based, performance assessment that evaluates a candidate’s ability to gather network requirements, perform design analyses, and implement complex networks.

　　Cisco will be offering this beta delivery of the exam on October 1, 2008, in Chicago, Illinois, at a Pearson professional testing center. Only candidates that have a passing score on the CCDE qualification exam can register and participate in this exam. Exam beta pricing is $980US and registration inquiries should be sent to ITPC@pearson.com, notifying us of your interest. You will be notified of your eligibility, instructions for registration, payment and logistics in a follow-up email.

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