Specializations Borderless Networks Specialization Worldwide Learning Partner Channel Program Cisco Borderless Network Education Architecture Specialization assesses the ability of a Learning Partner to deliver quality classes around selling, designing, installing, and supporting Cisco products, technologies and solutions that are under Cisco's Borderless Network Architecture. The Borderless Network Education Architecture Specialization requires a total of five individual roles, one Account Manager and four Specialized Instructors. Personnel Requirements All required personnel must be full-time staff or individuals contracted exclusively to act as contractors on behalf of the partner. All required personnel must reside in the Authorized Delivery Area where the partner's executed agreement is valid. Authorized Delivery Area means the geographic area(s) a Learning Partner is authorized by Cisco to offer and deliver Authorized Training Courses (i.e. Cisco Standard Courses or Cisco Derived Courses*). Cisco requires proof of contract for the program year for all full-time contractors. All personnel required to meet program requirements listed in the table below must be entered in Partner Self Service (PSS) under the Learning Partner and entered in the Learning Partner Management System (LPMS). This includes all certified staff and CCSIs. Learning Partners must properly maintain all personnel information, including required certified staff and CCSI, up to date in the Learning Partner Management System (LPMS). 2013 Cisco. All rights reserved. This document is Cisco Public. Page 1 of 5
Foundation/Base Requirements In order to achieve an Education Architecture Specialization, the following job roles must be met once as a base, or foundation, requirement: Job Roles Foundation Minimum Certifications Minimum Quantity Customer Service Representative 1 Cisco Engagement Manager 1 Instructional Designer (CCSI) CCDA 1 Lab Manager CCNA 1 The person used for the Instructional Designer (CCSI) job role can also be used to meet the Lab Manager job role for the specialized foundation/base requirements. Specialization Requirements For each Specialization the Learning Partner must have the personnel to meet the following job roles: Job Roles per Specialization Minimum Certifications Minimum Quantity Account Manager ** CSE * 1 Specialized Instructor CCSI * 4 Minimum Staffing Required 9 *See specific additional certification requirements for each Education Architecture Specialization ** The same Account Manager may be used for up to two specializations The Instructional Designer (CCSI) that was used in the foundation/base requirements cannot be used again for the Specialized Instructor role in the actual specialization requirements. Besides the foundation requirements, for each Education Architecture Specialization, the following job roles must be met: Job Roles Specialization Specific Quantity Account Manager 1 Specialized Instructor 4 The capabilities required for the above listed job roles will be dependent on the selected Education Architecture Specialization, which are described below. 2013. All rights reserved. This document is Cisco Public. Page 2 of 5
Account Manager In order to be considered Specialized the Learning Partner must have in their staff a minimum of one Account Manager for Borderless Network Architecture Specialization who must be meet all the following criteria: Minimum certification / Exams Account Manager Cisco Sales Expert CSE v 6.0 646-206 Borderless Network Sales Specialist for Architecture 650-377 Specialized Instructors In order to be considered Education Architecture Specialized the Learning Partner must have in their staff a minimum of 4 CCSIs who must meet the following criteria. When adding their individual capabilities, the pool of instructors must have CCSIs that be certified to teach at least the following courses: Required Courses Implementing Cisco IP Routing ROUTE 642-902 Implementing Cisco IP Switched Networks SWITCH 642-813 Troubleshooting and Maintaining Cisco IP Networks TSHOOT 642-832 Implementing Cisco Unified Wireless Networking Essentials IUWNE 640-722 Deploying Cisco ASA Firewall Solutions FIREWALL 642-618 Deploying Cisco ASA VPN Solutions VPN 642-648 Implementing Cisco Intrusion Prevention System IPS 642-627 Securing Networks with Cisco Routers and Switches SECURE 642-637 Designing Cisco Network Service Architectures ARCH 642-874 Advanced Borderless Network Architecture Systems Engineer Exam ABNASEE 650-379 Borderless Networks Architecture Technology ABNFEE 650-378 Cisco Wide Area Application Services CWAAS 642-655 Conducting Cisco Unified Wireless Site Survey CUWSS 642-732 Implementing Cisco Unified Wireless Voice Networks IUWVN 642-742 Web Security for Channel Partners WSCPT 650-568 2013. All rights reserved. This document is Cisco Public. Page 3 of 5
When adding their individual certifications the instructor pool must have at least the following certifications: Minimum Certification Requirement CCNP 642-902 + 642-813 + 642-832 CCNA Wireless 640-722 CCNP Security 642-618 + 642-648 + 642-627+ 642-637 CCDP 642-902 + 642-813 + 642-874 When adding their individual certifications the instructor pool must have passed at least the following exams: Minimum e-learning Exams Requirements Borderless Network Architecture Design Specialist 650-379 Cisco Sales Essentials CSE v 6.0 646-206 Cisco Wide Area Application Services CWAAS v2.0 642-655 Web Security for Field Engineers WSFE 650-568 2013. All rights reserved. This document is Cisco Public. Page 4 of 5
Job Roles Overview Customer Service Representative The Specialized Learning Partner must have a person assigned at all times as the Customer Service Representative to serve as a direct point of contact for customers. Cisco Engagement Manager Is an individual assigned at all times as the point-of-contact for Learning Partner Program related communications with Cisco. Lab Manager Is an individual in charge of all labs (onsite and remote) for Cisco courses. Instructional Designer (DW) Specialized Partner must have a person assigned to design a create Cisco Derivate Works. Account Manager Means an individual in charge of the day-to-day support of a particular customer's account with a business, and who serves as the primary point of contact between the customer and the Learning Partner for their Cisco training needs. Specialized Instructor An individual who has been certified by Cisco as a CCSI, remains in good standing, and is currently sponsored by a Cisco Learning Partner in good standing and also meets specific requirements according to an Education Architecture Specialization. For more CCSI information, please visit Tab Three's Certified Cisco Systems Instructor (CCSI) / CCIE Section. For exam and certification information, please visit the IT Certification and Career Paths website. 2013. All rights reserved. This document is Cisco Public. Page 5 of 5