Show Notes
In this episode of the Cisco Learning Network Podcast, Tanner Swift is joined by CCIE Collaboration Exam Product Manager Kashif Zeeshan, along with Ade Kehinde-Idowu and Charanjeet Singh, also known as CJ, for a focused discussion on preparing for the CCIE Collaboration lab exam.
Together, they explore how the CCIE Collaboration exam is evolving, including the addition of AI-focused components, and take a closer look at the design module — where candidates need to think beyond configuration and approach questions from a full solution architecture perspective.
Ade shares his personal experience preparing for and passing the updated CCIE Collaboration lab with Webex Calling integration, including practical advice on practice labs, timing, troubleshooting, documentation, and building confidence through repetition.
CJ then breaks down a design-focused preparation framework using global dial plan and UCM call routing examples, showing how candidates can connect technical concepts to real customer requirements and business outcomes.
The conversation also covers Webex Calling migration, design-module mindset, hands-on preparation, and how AI can support studying — while reinforcing the importance of official documentation, lab practice, and real-world architectural thinking.
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