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Video Data Sheet

Learn more about the Data Center Specialist certifications including courses, exams and pre-requisites. (5:25 min)

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The Cisco Certified Data Center Specialist certification programs are practical, relevant, job-ready certifications aligned closely with the specific tasks expected of Data Center network professionals.

The curriculum emphasizes the real-world best practices of Data Center engineering. Having certified and trained personnel to design, implement, and support modern Data Centers is critical to the success of business—this is especially true for IT departments that are focusing their Data Center initiatives on better utilizing their network assets.



Data Center Unified Computing


Data Center Networking Infrastructure


Data Center Application Services


Data Center Storage Networking


Data Center Supplemental Resources

For a complete list of all available specialist certifications, please view the Cisco Specialist Certification Index.

Important information regarding Cisco Channel Partner specializations: Many of the Cisco specialist certifications are aligned to Channel Partner Specialization requirements. Channel Partner employees should access the Partner Education Connection to find the latest roadmaps, and information as it pertains to Channel Partner certifications and requirements.