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Aruba Certified Expert Exam Prep Guide

Aruba Expert certification holders are among the highest paid and most respected professionals in the networking industry. Achieving an expert-level certification validates that you have exceptional understanding and technical experience with Aruba technologies. In order to pass an expert level exam candidates must combine years of experience with advanced-level training to prepare for the 8-hour practical exam. This guide will help you to understand the prerequisites and recommended steps to earn an Aruba Expert certification.

Aruba Education Services provides hands-on advanced level training to prepare candidates for expert-level exams. Although training is not required to take the expert exam, it is highly recommended to be fully prepared.

Please contact arubatraining@hpe.com with any questions or for help with registration. 

Follow the steps below to prepare for Aruba Expert Certifications:

Aruba Certified Mobility Expert (ACMX)

Step 1: Review the certification overview page to understand the certification requirements, exam information, and learning resources

Step 2:  Review the certification & exam datasheets

Step 3: Register for recommended training:

• Aruba Advanced Mobility Troubleshooting & Solutions instructor-led training
• Aruba Advanced Mobility Troubleshooting & Solutions self-paced eLearning + self-directed labs

Step 4: Register for the written exam on PearsonVue

Step 5: Register for the practical exam

Additional study recommendations:

• Self-study the VRD Guides
• Review any training materials and lab guides you received with class
• Practice self-directed labs on HPE Press

Aruba Certified ClearPass Expert (ACCX)

Step 1: Review the certification overview page to understand the certification requirements, exam information, and learning resources

Step 2: Review the certification and exam datasheets

Step 3: Register for recommended training:

• Aruba Advanced ClearPass Troubleshooting & Solutions instructor-led training

Step 4: Register for the written exam on PearsonVue

Step 5: Register for the practical exam

 Additional study recommendations:

• Self-study the VRD Guides
• Review any training materials and lab guides you received with class

Aruba Certified Design Expert (ACDX)

Step 1: Review the certification overview page to understand the certification requirements, exam information, and learning resources

Step 2: Review the certification and exam datasheets

Step 3: Register for recommended training:

• • Aruba Advanced Network Design & Solutions instructor-led training
• Aruba Advanced Network Design & Solutions self-paced eLearning

Step 4: Register for the written exam on PearsonVue

Step 5: Register for the practical exam

Additional study recommendations:

• Self-study the VRD Guides
• Review any training materials and lab guides you received with class
• Practice self-directed labs on HPE Press

Aruba Certified Switching Expert (ACSX)

Step 1: Review the certification overview page to understand the certification requirements, exam information, and learning resources

Step 2: Review the certification and exam datasheets

Step 3: Register for recommended training:

• Aruba Advanced Switching Troubleshooting & Solutions instructor-led training

 Step 4: Register for the written exam on PearsonVue

Step 5: Register for the practical exam

Additional study recommendations:

• Self-study the VRD Guides
• Review any training materials and lab guides you received with class
• Purchase study guide (includes practice test) on HPE Press

Happy studying and good luck on exam day!