CCDE — what the exam costs

Vendor: Cisco

Cost to sit the exam

This certification requires 2 exams. Each exam below is priced separately by the vendor.

• 400-007 CCDE (400-007 CCDE) — exam registration fee: 450 USD (official source retrieved 2026-06-26T21:18:00-07:00).
• CCDE practical exam (CCDE practical exam) — exam registration fee: 1600 USD (official source retrieved 2026-06-26T21:18:00-07:00).

Adding the published per-exam registration fees above, the full 2-exam certification has a combined registration fee of 2050 USD at the retrieval date shown. This is the sum of the official per-exam fees only.

What this cost does and doesn't include

The figures above are the exam registration fees only. It does not include training, study materials, practice tests, or retakes — those are purchased separately and vary widely by provider and by how you choose to prepare. Vendor fees can change over time and can differ by region and currency, so always confirm the current fee on the official vendor page before you register.

What we don't know

We have no verified job-placement, salary, or return-on-investment data for this certification, and we make no such claims. For independent outcome reporting, check sources like CIRR (cirr.org) or Course Report; for current fees always confirm on the official vendor page.

Sources

• Cisco — Cisco Certification Exams Pricing FAQ: https://www.cisco.com/site/us/en/learn/training-certifications/exams/index.html (retrieved 2026-06-26T21:18:00-07:00)

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