About this episode

This episode discusses major updates to Cisco collaboration certifications coming in 2026, including shifts towards cloud technologies and new certification paths.

Major updates are coming to Cisco collaboration certifications in 2026, and learners preparing for CCNP Collaboration and CCIE Collaboration will want to pay close attention. In this episode of the Cisco Learning Network Podcast, Cisco Learning Network Community Manager Tanner Swift sits down with Scott Hunt, Product Manager for Learn with Cisco and Training Certifications, to discuss the latest changes to Cisco collaboration certifications, including updates to CLCOR, CLACC, and CLHCT. Together, they break down the shift from a primarily on-prem certification track to a more balanced approach that includes both on-premises and cloud technologies, the introduction of new cloud-focused learning paths, and the addition of a new Webex Contact Center specialist certification. They also discuss what these changes mean for current certification candidates, how hiring managers are viewing these skills, and what learners should focus on as they prepare for the updated exams. Whether you're pursuing CCNP Collaboration, preparing for CCIE Collaboration, or looking to stay current with the future of collaboration technologies, this episode provides the clarity you need to move forward with…

People in this episode

Host: Tanner Swift

Guest: Scott Hunt

Topics covered

• Cisco collaboration certifications
• CCNP Collaboration
• CCIE Collaboration
• cloud technologies
• certification updates
• Webex Contact Center

Keywords

• Cisco certifications
• collaboration technologies
• cloud-focused learning
• certification candidates
• hiring managers

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Cisco, Cisco Learning Network

Products: CCNP Collaboration, CCIE Collaboration, CLCOR, CLACC, CLHCT, Webex Contact Center

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