We all know that HCIE certification is the highest level in Huawei certification. News from Huawei official website, they are upgrading Huawei HCIE certification on May 30, 2021.
Previously, an HCIE certification consists of a written exam, lab exam, and an interview. The new HCIE certifications will no longer contain an interview section and will focus on the written and lab exams.
Note: The upgrade will start on May 30, 2021, and interviews will no longer be held December 31, 2021, with a 7-month transition period.
Some FAQs about HCIE Certification Upgrade
1.How will the upgrade change the HCIE written and lab exams?
The new HCIE written and lab exams will focus more on the comprehensive technical capabilities of candidates, such as engineering practices, planning and design, as well as troubleshooting.
2.I passed the HCIE written exam before the upgrade. Can I take the new lab exam directly?
Yes. Candidates can directly take the new lab exam while their written exam result is valid. After passing the lab exam, you will obtain the HCIE certificate and do not need to attend the interview.
3.The HCIE interview has been scheduled successfully. Can I cancel the interview and take the new lab exam?
For interview exams scheduled after April 30, 2021 (including April 30), exam vouchers cannot be used to reserve new lab exams. For interviews scheduled before April 30, 2021, you can cancel the interview appointment and reschedule the new lab exam.
4.What should I do if I failed the previous interview?
You can directly purchase a new lab exam voucher and take the new lab exam while the result of the written exam is valid to obtain the HCIE certificate.
Most of the above information is collected from Huawei official website.
