CCST Networking — Cisco Certified Support Technician – Networking
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Active; exam 100-150 CCST Networking, 50 min, USD 125. Validity corrected: CCSTs earned on/after 15 Jul 2025 are valid 5 years (earlier ones remain valid for life); recertify only by passing any CCST/associate/professional/expert exam (Continuing Education not accepted).
- Issuer
- Cisco
- Industry
- Cloud & Infrastructure
- Domain
- Networking
- Level
- Beginner
- Exam fee
- $125 — verified 2026-09-25
Prerequisites & eligibility
No formal prerequisites are published; anyone can register for the exam.
Renewal & maintenance
Valid for 5 years. Renew by retake exam.
Valid 5 years for certifications earned on or after 2025-07-15 (earlier ones do not expire); recertify by exam
Recognition
Cisco's entry networking credential below CCNA.
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Career paths that include CCST Networking