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CLACC or CLHCT: which CCNP Collaboration concentration should you take?

Both earn CCNP Collaboration with CLCOR. Choose based on the work you do now and the work you want in three years.

Train Collab Academy instructors · · 6 min read

Since February 2026, CCNP Collaboration has two concentration exams. Passing either one together with CLCOR earns the certification, and each also earns a specialist credential on its own.

Choose CLACC 300-815 if…

  • You run or support large CUCM estates
  • You work on multi-cluster dial plans, mobility and CAC
  • You are heading for the CCIE and want call-control depth

Choose CLHCT 300-820 if…

  • You own Expressway, MRA or B2B calling
  • Your organisation is moving to Webex Calling
  • You design or deliver hybrid and cloud migrations

If you're undecided, CLHCT tends to align with where the market is heading, but CCIE candidates benefit from the call-control depth of CLACC. Many engineers eventually take both.

Go deeper: our CLHCT 300-820 training covers this topic with hands-on labs.

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