By Russell Hughes and Mauro Lollo | 30 Min Video

Sunset Learning and Arista partnered up to help you navigate the latest changes in Arista’s training and certification programs.

We know you may have questions about what these updates mean for your career path. Whether you’re already Arista certified, working toward certification, or just beginning to explore training options, this video is designed to bring clarity and provide answers.

Watch to learn:

• What’s changed in Arista’s training and certification structure
• How these updates affect current certifications and future renewals
• Prerequisites for the new paths
• Frequently asked questions about timelines, requirements, and exam details

Our experts walk you through the changes step-by-step. Don’t miss this opportunity to stay ahead of the curve and make sure you’re on the right path with your Arista certification journey.

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Revamped Training and Certification Structure

• Arista launched a comprehensive overhaul of its training and certification programs on June 1st, introducing Academy Digital, Academy Live, and Academy Certification with four explicit certification levels.
• The new Academy Digital platform offers hundreds of videos, 40 hours of lab time, and one ACE exam annually for just $49.95, organized into four primary learning tracks.

Certification Levels and Requirements

• Arista’s certification program now features three levels: Professional (track-specific), Expert (ACE, covering all tracks), and Unified Re-certification.
• A 2-year re-certification cycle applies to all certifications after initial certification, with a single re-certification exam at the highest level renewing all relevant certifications.

Innovative Exam Approach

• All certification tests are hands-on, lab-based in a fully automated environment, eliminating paper-based certifications and providing instant pass/fail results.
• Exams will be self-scheduled and results available within 30-60 days after automation is implemented.

Flexibility and Accessibility

• There are no prerequisites for scheduling an exam, allowing candidates to test at any time without mandatory training courses.
• The new learning tracks feature similar technologies to older content but include new features and an improved process, accessible through training.arista.com and the Academy Digital platform.

Instructor Bio:

Russell has over 25 years of experience in the field of networking and 20 years as an instructor. He has delivered courses for SLI, formerly CCTI, for fourteen years, specializing in security, content networking, and Voice over IP solutions. Russell started his career in the IT industry as a systems administrator, where he was in charge of daily maintenance of Windows servers, backup solutions, and e-mail. He helped design and build a remote classroom lab solution that allowed CCTI/SLI to deliver Cisco courses anywhere in the world without the need to ship Cisco equipment. Russell currently teaches CCNA and CCNP level courses, with expertise in content networking, IPv6, BGP, and Data Center areas.