Enhanced
Arista Certifications


Arista's enhanced certification program, launching on June 1, 2025, is designed to validate real-world networking and automation skills through a modern, open-book assessment process. With a four-tier structure and Learning Tracks that include sub-tracks in Operations and Engineering, the program allows individuals and organizations to demonstrate their practical expertise in today's most strategic technology areas.

 

Overview of the Enhanced Arista Certification Program

Certification Levels

The program is structured into four progressive levels of expertise:

  • Associate (Level 1) – Basic certification, validating the fundamental concepts of the Foundations course.
  • Specialist (Level 3) – Targeted knowledge in a sub-track such as Operations or Engineering.
  • Professional (Level 5) – Complete mastery of an entire course, awarded automatically when both Specialist (Operations & Engineering) certifications are obtained.
  • Expert (Level 7) – The highest distinction, demonstrating in-depth and specialized knowledge as well as the ability to lead and design Arista solutions.

Learning Tracks

Each Learning Track offers a particular specialization and may include Operations and Engineering sub-tracks .

  • Foundations – Basic concepts of Arista EOS and CloudVision (Associate Level 1).
  • Data Center – VXLAN/EVPN fabrics, cloud-scale design (Ops & Eng subpaths available).
  • Campus – Wired and wireless enterprise networks (planned).
  • Routing – Advanced routing architectures and protocols (planned).
  • Automation – Network automation with APIs, CloudVision and EOS SDKs (planned).

Successful completion of one Operations or Engineering sub-course awards Specialist level (L3); successful completion of both sub-courses automatically awards Professional level (L5) .

Tracks

Associate

OPS - Specialist

ENG - Specialist

Professional

Expert





Automation











Routing










Campus











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Foundations


! !LEVEL 3 Specialist Automation Operations
EXAM: AN-AU-OP01

! !LEVEL 3 Specialist
Routing Operations
EXAM: AN-RT-OP01


! !LEVEL 3 Specialist Automation Engineering
EXAM: AN-AU-EN01

! !LEVEL 3 Specialist
Routing Engineering
EXAM: AN-RT-EN01


! !LEVEL 5
Pofessional
Automation

! !LEVEL 5
Pofessional
Routing

! !LEVEL 5
Pofessional
Campus

! !LEVEL 5
Pofessional
Data Center


























! !LEVEL 7 Expert
EXAM: AN-EX-EX01

What are Arista exams and recertifications policies ?

Arista Exam Experience

Arista Recertification Policies

 

What is the future of ACE certifications ?

Migration program

Recertification options


Why choose Arista certification?

  • Demonstrate your expertise in cloud networking, data centers, campus networks, routing, and automation.
  • Validate your practical skills with open-book exams reflecting real-world engineering tasks.
  • Choose the Learning Track that best suits your role, from the fundamental level to advanced specialization.
  • Stay up to date with a simplified recertification cycle, designed to make it easier to maintain your certifications.

For professionals, certification can help advance your career, open new opportunities, and boost confidence in your technical skills.

For organizations, it ensures your teams have the proven skills needed to effectively implement and troubleshoot Arista solutions.


Prepare with Instructor-Led Training

We offer Instructor-Led Arista courses designed to help you succeed in this new certification framework. With expert instructors, hands-on labs, and interactive sessions, our training ensures you are ready to pass your exam and apply your skills immediately in real-world environments.

Advantages of Instructor-Led Training
Preparing for certification with Instructor-Led training ensures the highest knowledge transfer and engagement.

Learning Benefits:

  • Real-Time Interaction – Immediate Q&A, live discussions, and clarifications.
  • Hands-On Guidance – Demos, walkthroughs, and labs with real-time troubleshooting support.
  • Adaptability – Instructors can adjust pace, content, and examples to match learner needs.
  • Collaboration & Networking – Group work and peer learning build community and shared experience.

Business Benefits:

  • Higher Skill Transfer – Live instruction improves retention and post-training performance.
  • Improved Engagement – Scheduled sessions keep learners accountable and motivated.
  • Tailored Instruction – Content can be customized to your company’s tools, policies, or use cases.
  • Global Reach – Private classes can accommodate multiple regions and time zones.


Prepare yourself with Academy Digital (Self-study courses)

Dive into Arista training with the Arista Academy Digital, an annual subscription billed per person per year. This digital approach allows you to learn at your own pace, covering fundamental concepts, architecture, implementation configuration techniques, and essential troubleshooting procedures for effectively managing Arista networks.

Advantages of e-learning courses
The current "All-Access" program is the best combination of cost-effectiveness, accessibility and flexibility.

Benefits for learning:

  • Flexibility and autonomy – Access to courses at any time, learning at your own pace and the possibility of reviewing complex concepts.
  • Efficiency and profitability – Reduced costs thanks to the digital format, predictable and scalable annual subscription for large workforces.
  • Quality and up-to-dateness – Uniform content for all, regularly updated to ensure the latest information.

Benefits for the company:

  • Cost savings – Reduced training costs by eliminating travel, accommodation and instructor costs.
  • Speed – Accelerated onboarding and skills development without operational or scheduling constraints.
  • Monitoring – Ability to track and manage employee progress via the Arista training portal (LMS).

 


Start Your Certification Journey

Build your career with the updated Arista certification program. Choose your track, prepare with our Instructor-Led Training, and get certified with Arista today.

Contact us for course schedules and registration details.