Cisco Certification Online Exam on Mac (CCNA, CCNP, CCIE)
Cisco certifications (CCNA, CCNP, CCIE Written) are delivered by Pearson VUE's OnVUE on Mac for the home variant. CCIE Lab is in-person only (network simulator).
Pearson VUE delivers CCNA, CCNP, and the CCIE Written exams via OnVUE for the home variant. Capture is via ScreenCaptureKit + AVFoundation on Mac, both honoring window privacy. The overlay is invisible to either. CCIE Lab (the hands-on configuration component) is in-person at a Cisco facility on dedicated lab equipment - your Mac and the overlay do not apply. Cisco's candidate agreement forbids external resources; certs can be revoked for confirmed cheating.
Key points
- CCNA, CCNP, CCIE Written: OnVUE on Mac home variant.
- CCIE Lab: in-person at a Cisco facility.
- Home variants honor window privacy on Mac.
- Overlay invisible to home OnVUE.
- Cisco revokes certs for confirmed cheating.
Common questions
Is CCNA still relevant in 2026?
Yes - it remains the entry-level Cisco cert. Networking fundamentals are foundational.
How long is CCIE Lab?
8 hours, in-person, on dedicated Cisco equipment. The overlay does not apply.
Can I use Cisco documentation during the home exam?
No - external resources forbidden. CCIE Lab does provide some on-demand documentation; written exams do not.