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We've evolved. Dive into our new architecture-focused paths: Network Foundations, Data Center, Campus, WAN Routing, and Automation. Specialize in Operations or Engineering and build the exact skills you need.
The Arista Academy is the official training program for Arista Networks, designed to move engineers from technical interest to operational mastery. Whether you're starting your career or scaling your team, Arista gives you direct access to proven step-by-step, practical training to get you there.
Instructor Led Training with Arista certified training partners. Ask questions, solve problems, get certified.
Flexible, on-demand self-paced training with over 1000 hours of expert-designed content, complete with labs.
Virtual lab-based exams and certifications, validating real-world skills to achieve the Arista Certified Engineer accreditation.
Get hands-on experience in safe, dedicated virtual environments to practice and perfect your Arista configurations.
The Network Foundations Track is ideal for entry-level engineers, administrators, and IT professionals who need a comprehensive introduction to Arista technologies and core networking concepts.
Includes over 45 hours of self-paced training and 40 hours of lab access per subtrack covering EOS fundamentals, switching, routing and essential protocols.
Designed for flexible learning, the Network Foundations Track is available exclusively in Academy Digital as a Self-Paced Training course with interactive labs and guided exercises.
Through Academy Certification, an optional 2-hour lab-based practical exam is available. Upon passing, learners earn the Associate digital credential and badge validating their foundational Arista knowledge.
The Data Center (DC) Track is ideal for mid-to-advanced network engineers who need a comprehensive overview of Arista's data center / cloud technologies and core networking concepts.
Split into DC Operations (DC Ops) and DC Engineering (DC Eng), allowing learners to specialize by job function while pursuing hands-on certifications.
Includes 45 hours of main-line instruction and 12 hours of supplemental content delivered through self-paced video lessons on Academy Digital (also soon to be available in Academy Live format). Additionally, it features 26 hands-on practical virtual labs (total of 40 hours available lab time per subtrack) that provide students with practical experience and reinforces concepts through real-world scenarios.
Through Academy Certification, an optional 4-hour lab-based practical exam is available for either DC Ops or DC Eng sub-tracks. Upon passing, learners earn the Specialist accreditation and digital credential validating their knowledge. If a learner passes all Specialist exams (taken separately), they automatically receive the Professional accreditation for Data Center.
Intended for mid-to-advanced network engineers, the Campus Track provides a comprehensive overview of Arista's Campus technologies and architectures for both wired and wireless networks.
Learners can specialize by job function while pursuing hands-on certifications in two tracks: Campus Operations (Campus Ops) and Campus Engineering (Campus Eng).
Includes over 60 hours of main-line and supplemental content delivered through self-paced video lessons on Academy Digital. Additionally, it features a full range of hands-on practical virtual labs (total of 40 hours available lab time per subtrack) that provide students with practical experience and reinforces concepts through real-world scenarios.
Through Academy Certification, an optional 4-hour lab-based practical exam is available for either Campus Ops or Campus Eng sub-tracks. Upon passing, learners earn the Specialist accreditation and digital credential validating their knowledge. If a learner passes all Specialist exams (taken separately), they automatically receive the Professional accreditation for Campus.
Designed for mid-to-advanced network engineers, the WAN Routing Track offers an in-depth understanding of Arista's routing technologies and architectures applicable to data centre, service provider, and edge networks.
Learners can specialize by job function while pursuing hands-on certifications.
This comprehensive curriculum covers over 60 hours of primary and supplementary content through self-paced video lessons on Academy Digital. The curriculum includes 40 hours of hands-on virtual laboratories per subtrack that provide practical experience and reinforce concepts through real-world scenarios.
Through Academy Certification, an optional 4-hour lab-based practical exam is available for each WAN Routing sub-track. Upon passing, learners earn the Specialist accreditation and digital credential validating their knowledge. If a learner passes all Specialist exams (taken separately), they automatically receive the Professional accreditation for WAN Routing.
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Intended for mid-to-advanced network engineers, administrators and IT infrastructure automation specialists, the Automation Track provides an in-depth understanding of Arista's automation technologies and tools applicable to all Arista network architectures for Day 0, Day 1 and Day 2 deployment.
The track includes introductions through advanced modules, from foundational tools to deploying full-scale fabrics with AVD for day 0, day 1 and day 2 operations.
50+ hours of main-line and supplemental content with associated hands-on virtual labs provide learners with a solid understanding of tools & techniques including the use of Git, Jinja, CVP, Python, Ansible and Cloudvision along with automation workflows and expressing the advanced features of EOS.
An optional 4-hour lab-based practical exam is available through Academy Certification, for either Automation Foundations or Automation Advanced sub-tracks. Upon passing, learners earn the Specialist accreditation and digital credential validating their knowledge. If a learner passes all Specialist exams (taken separately), they automatically receive the Professional accreditation for Automation.
The All-Access Pass is your ultimate Arista training solution. Here is exactly what your year-long subscription includes in detail:
A full year of unlimited access to all video lessons, study guides, and up to 40 hours of dedicated virtual lab time per subtrack.
Unlock newly developed learning track content and labs the moment they are released, long before they become available for individual purchase.
Validate your mastery and earn your Arista Certified Engineer accreditation with one complimentary voucher for any Associate or Specialist practical exam.
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Earning an Arista Certified Engineer credential proves you have the practical, hands-on ability to design, build, and operate modern networks.
Already have the experience? Prove it. You are never required to take a course to attempt an Arista exam.
Forget the testing center. Our performance-based virtual lab exams can be taken 100% remotely, strictly on your schedule.
The pinnacle accreditation for elite network architects navigating complex, multi-domain environments.
Comprehensive mastery of an overall architectural track.
Two paths to achieve: Pass directly, OR pass both associated Specialist exams.
Deep-dive, performance-based validation in a specific sub-track.
Example: Campus Ops, Campus Eng
Validates foundational networking and EOS knowledge.
Example: Network Foundations
Shorter, track-specific recertification exams focus on core competencies and recent curriculum updates, ensuring professionals remain current with technical progress without redundant full-level testing.
VIEW POLICYThe Arista Academy is Arista Networks' official training & certification programs. The Academy consist of three related products; Academy Digital (online, self-paced training with e-learning platform), Arista Live (Instructor Led training provided by official training partners) and Academy Certification (exams and certification platform).
The previous Arista Cloud Engineer program evolved into the new Arista Certified Engineer Learning Track program. The Learning Track program enhances alignment with Arista's products and architectures as well as the functional roles found in most network environments.
A Learning Track combines content, labs and certifications into architecture relevant learning paths. These learning paths are typically further subdivided into Operations and Engineering sections, allowing focus on relevant job roles as a participant makes their way through a track.
