Cisco Learning Partner Program Channel Education Specializations Application July 24, 2009
The Cisco Channel Education Specializations recognizes a Learning Partners ability to sell and deliver, using certified instructors, the complete set of Cisco authorized courses and certifications specific to a Cisco advanced technology and offer key differentiation in the marketplace.
Education Specializations are modeled after the Cisco Channel Technology Specializations that reflect a part- ner’s skill depth in a particular technology. There are four levels of specialization (Entry, Express, Advanced and Master) each representing greater capabilities in sales, technical, and lifecycle services. At this time Education Specializations are limited to Advanced Technology Specializations. Specializations are earned by meeting re- quirements in two key areas: exam requirements and role requirements within the company.
The following Channel Education Specializations are available for Learning Partners to achieve: . Education Specialization - Advanced Data Center Network Infrastructure . Education Specialization - Advanced Data Center Storage Networking . Education Specialization - Advanced Routing and Switching . Education Specialization - Advanced Security . Education Specialization - Advanced Unified Communications . Education Specialization - Advanced Wireless LAN
More information about the Education Specializations and the complete application process can be obtained from the Education Specializations area on Learning Partner website (www.cisco.com/go/learningpartner).
General questions should be directed via email to [email protected] Email will be the primary method of communication, but telephone or face-to-face meeting will be held upon request. All submitters will be notified of award status within ten (10) business days of receiving the application. Application must be returned via email to: [email protected]. The selected partner must provide a single point of contact to interact with Cisco.
This application is for one Learning Partner site. A Learning Partner with sites in more than one theater or re- gion must complete one application for each site.
Learning Partner Information Company Overview Company Name:
Learning Partner Site Number:
Current Learning Partner Level: CLSP CLP Associate Category-A Associate Category-B Theatre/ Region this site is currently qualified as a Asia Pacific Cisco Learning Partner. Emerging Markets - CEE Emerging Markets - LATAM Note: A separate Application is required for each theater or Emerging Markets - MEA Emerging Market region. Emerging Markets - RCIS Europe Japan North America Primary Contact Name and Email Address: Updated June, 2009 Page 1 Cisco Learning Partner Program Channel Education Specializations Application July 24, 2009 I have completed Step 1 for achieving an Educa- tion Specialization (s) by applying for a Technolo- Yes gy Specialization using the Certification and Spe- No cialization Application (CSApp).
Note: see the Education Specializations website for com- plete process.
Education Specialization Information Staffing for Required Roles
Education Specializations are achieved by fulfilling the Sales Engineer and Field Engineer roles for a Technology Specialization using a person on your staff that has their CCSI. Since the current version of the Certification and Specialization Application used to apply for a Technology Specialization only vali- dates an individual meets the certification requirements and not their CCSI, you must enter the names for the 3 roles (AM, SE, FE) you entered in CSApp below so they can be validated. Technology Specializa- Name Used to Fulfill Ac- Name and CCSI # of Name and CCSI # of tion Applied For and count Manger Role Staff Used to Fulfill Staff Used to Fulfill Field Achieved using CSApp (does not have to have Sales Engineer Role Engineer Role CCSI) Advanced Data Center Network Infrastructure Advanced Data Center Storage Networking Advanced Routing and Switching Advanced Security Advanced Unified Com- munications Advanced Wireless LAN
Advanced Data Center Network Infrastructure Advanced Data Center Storage Networking Advanced Routing and Switching Advanced Security Advanced Unified Com- munications Advanced Wireless LAN
Advanced Data Center Network Infrastructure Advanced Data Center Storage Networking Advanced Routing and Switching Advanced Security Advanced Unified Com- munications Advanced Wireless LAN
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Equipment Learning Partners must provide lab equipment to support the delivery of all certification courses aligned with the Education Specialization achieved. Equipment list for all authorized Cisco certification courses is found in the Course Information Library located on the Cisco Instructor Connection website. Equipment can either be partner owned or rented from a Cisco authorized remote lab provider. Please indicate whether you will be using partners own lab equipment or will be using equipment from a remote lab provider.
Equipment Source
Option 1: Will use own lab equipment
Option 2: Will use Cisco approved remote lab provider for the equipment Please specify the Lab Provider Name below.
Lab Provider Name:
Terms and Conditions By completing and signing this Cisco Channel Education Specializations application, you certify that you are currently enrolled as a Learning Partner (CLSP, CLP, or Associate) in good standing, and hereby assent to the terms and conditions of this Ed- ucation Specializations Program and both the Learning Partner Program Requirements and the Education Specialization Pro- gram Requirements posted on the Learning Partner website at www.cisco.com/go/learningpartner. Either party may termi- nate this agreement with a thirty (30) day written notice.
Agreement Duration This agreement has a one (1) year term, starting from the date the corresponding Technology Specialization(s) was ap- proved in the Certification and Specialization Application tool. You will automatically be notified to renew any Technology Specializations achieved. You will also need to renew Education Specializations achieved as they expire on the same date.
Changes to Program Requirements Cisco may change Education Specialization Requirements as it deems appropriate and shall notify Learning Partner of any such changes, which notice may be through posting on Cisco’s Learning Partner Program web site. Such changes may ad- versely impact Learning Partner’s ability to qualify for an Education Specialization. Any such changes to the Education Spe- cialization Requirements will not affect Learning Partner’s corresponding specialization for the remainder of the then current 12-month specialization term. Cisco will also provide Learning Partner with a minimum of ninety (60) days notice prior to the effective date of any such changes.
Non-Compliance If, while Learning Partner is education specialized, Cisco becomes aware that Learning Partner is no longer in compliance with the applicable Education Specialization Requirements, Cisco reserves the right to revoke the specialization. Learning Partner will notify Cisco of its non-compliance promptly, but in no event more than thirty (30) days after Learning Partner first becomes aware of its non-compliance. Upon receipt of such notice, Learning Partner may qualify for an extension of time in which to renew its compliance with the applicable Education Specialization Requirements. Learning Partner’s failure to pro- vide such notice may disqualify Learning Partner from receiving such an extension. If no extension is granted or if Learning
Updated June, 2009 Page 3 Cisco Learning Partner Program Channel Education Specializations Application July 24, 2009 Partner fails to comply with the Specialization Requirements by the end of the extension period, Cisco reserves the right to re- voke the applicable specialization immediately. Cisco may monitor Learning Partner’s compliance with the applicable Special- ization Requirements of a previously granted specialization at any time. If Cisco believes Learning Partner may no longer be in compliance with these requirements, Cisco reserves the right to conduct an on-site audit of Learning Partner’s qualifica- tions at any time on fifteen (15) days prior written notice.
CISCO SIGNATURE SECTION FOR PARTNERS Submitted by: Name (First and Last Name) Job Title Email Telephone
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