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Cisco CCIE Collaboration exam guide

Exam 350-801 CLCOR + CCIE Collaboration lab v3.1

CCIE Collaboration is Cisco's expert certification for designing and operating unified communications, video and contact center solutions across on-premises and Webex hybrid environments. It requires 350-801 CLCOR and an 8-hour hands-on practical exam.

QuestionsSee official page
Time limit120 minutes
Passing scoreSee official page
Exam fee$400 USD
Valid for3 years
DeliveryCore: Pearson VUE test center or online proctored. Lab: Cisco lab locations

Format: Core: multiple choice, drag-and-drop, simulations. Lab: 8-hour hands-on practical (design, deploy, operate, optimize). Fee note: Core exam $400 (120 min); lab/practical exam $1,600 (8 hours). Cisco Learning Credits accepted.

Who it's for

Senior voice, video and UC engineers responsible for large Cisco collaboration deployments.

What the exam covers

The vendor does not publish a domain breakdown for this exam. Check the official exam page for the current objectives.

Eligibility & prerequisites

Required: None formally. You must pass the core exam and then the lab/practical exam within 3 years of the core exam.

Recommended: Cisco recommends 5-7 years of experience designing, deploying, operating and optimizing the technologies in the track.

Keeping it active

Valid 3 years. Recertify by earning 120 Cisco Continuing Education credits, passing any CCIE lab/practical exam, passing a technology core exam plus CE credits, or other combinations defined by the Cisco recertification policy.

Skills & careers

Skills it validates

  • Cisco Unified Communications Manager design
  • Call control, dial plans and media resources
  • Expressway and Webex hybrid services
  • QoS for voice and video
  • Contact center integration
  • Troubleshooting SIP signaling

Job roles

Collaboration ArchitectSenior UC EngineerVoice EngineerCollaboration ConsultantContact Center Engineer

Where it fits in your path

Planning a degree too? See how this cert earns college credit in the College Credit Navigator.

Build my study plan

  1. Month 1-2: Pass 350-801 CLCOR.
  2. Month 3-5: CUCM dial plans, CSS/partitions, media resources.
  3. Month 6-7: Expressway, Webex hybrid and mobile/remote access.
  4. Month 8-9: Unity Connection, contact center and SIP troubleshooting.
  5. Month 10-12: Full mock labs.

Make it yours: pick your exam date and weekly hours. We'll split your time by domain weight and give you a printable plan.

Exam-day tips

  • Read SIP traces quickly; troubleshooting is heavily tested.
  • Build dial plans systematically; one mistake breaks many tests.
  • Verify with real calls in the lab.
  • Know certificate requirements for Expressway.

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Frequently asked questions

How much is CCIE Collaboration?

$400 core plus $1,600 practical exam.

What is the current practical version?

CCIE Collaboration practical exam v3.1.

How long is it valid?

3 years.

Is on-prem UC still relevant?

Yes in regulated and large enterprises, alongside Webex cloud and hybrid.

What is the core exam?

350-801 CLCOR, also used for CCNP Collaboration.

Official page: www.cisco.com. Reviewed November 2026. Vendors change fees and objectives, so confirm with the vendor before you book. Spot something out of date? Tell us.