Arista Academy Certifications
Official Arista Networking certification training with hands-on labs across five specialized tracks — from foundational networking to advanced Data Center, Campus, Automation, and Routing engineering, leading up to the Expert level.
Network Foundations
Start your Arista journey here. Build core competencies in EOS, Layer 2/3 switching and routing, network security, IPv6, and CloudVision.
Data Center
Design, deploy, and operate modern data center fabrics. Master Leaf-Spine architectures, BGP, VXLAN/EVPN overlays, and CloudVision at scale.
Arista Networking - Data Center Operations (DCOPS)
Master CloudVision provisioning, Studios, network monitoring, EOS upgrades, and troubleshooting for data centers.
Arista Networking - Data Center Engineering (DCENG)
Design L2/L3 Leaf-Spine data center fabrics with BGP underlay, VXLAN overlay, EVPN, and MLAG on Arista platforms.
Campus Networking
Build and manage enterprise campus wired networks. Cover L2/L3 infrastructure, CloudVision provisioning, network segmentation, and Zero Trust security with AGNI and MSS.
Arista Networking - Campus Operations (CAMPOPS)
Operate campus wired networks with CloudVision Studios, network provisioning, monitoring, and security with AGNI and MSS.
Arista Networking - Campus Engineering (CAMPENG)
Design L2/L3 campus wired networks with VXLAN-EVPN, network segmentation, and Zero Trust security on Arista platforms.
Network Automation
Programmatically manage Arista networks using CloudVision, Python, Ansible, Git, REST/gRPC APIs, and Arista AVD.
Arista Networking - Automation Operations
Learn network automation with CloudVision, Python, Ansible, Git, REST APIs, and Jinja for Arista EOS environments.
Arista Networking - Automation Engineering
Automate networks with Python eAPI, CloudVision gRPC APIs, REST fundamentals, and Arista AVD for fabric deployment.
Routing
Design and operate enterprise and service-provider WAN routing on Arista — MPLS, segment routing, traffic engineering, and edge connectivity. New tracks from Arista, coming soon.
Arista Networking - Routing Operations
Operate advanced WAN edge routing on Arista platforms for enterprise and service provider networks.
Arista Networking - Routing Engineering
Master MPLS, Layer 2/3 VPNs with EVPN, RSVP-TE, segment routing, traffic engineering, and SR-WAN.
Arista Cloud Engineer: Expert Track
The highest level of the Arista Networking certification program. The Expert track validates in-depth, specialized knowledge and the ability to provide thought leadership in Arista network architecture and security.
- No standalone course — earned through demonstrated mastery.
- Requires achieving the Specialist (Level 5) certifications across the Arista domains.
- Validated through rigorous practical assessment.
Official Training Partner
Why train with RST Forum?
RST Forum is an authorized Arista Academy training partner delivering the complete Arista Networking certification curriculum. Our instructors are practicing network engineers with real-world Arista deployment experience across enterprise data centers, campus networks, and service provider environments. When you train with us, you get the same official courseware and lab environments used worldwide — taught by people who build and operate Arista networks every day.
Official Curriculum
Arista-approved courseware covering the full Arista Networking certification syllabus, kept current with every platform update.
Hands-On Lab Access
Dedicated lab environments running real Arista EOS and CloudVision — practice configurations, not simulations.
Expert Instructors
Learn from certified engineers who design and operate production Arista networks across data center and enterprise environments.
Certification Exam Ready
Every course maps directly to official Arista Networking certification exams. Finish training fully prepared to certify.
Ready to become Arista certified?
Get expert instruction, hands-on lab access, and the skills to earn your Arista Networking certifications with confidence.
Authorized Arista Training Partner — Official Curriculum — Hands-on Labs