Account Manger | Systems Engineer | Field Engineer

Effective February 7, 2012: Data Center Training and Exam Requirements Update

Specialization Requirements

Three roles are required for the Advanced Unified Fabric Technology Specialization:

• Account Manager (AM)
• Systems Engineer (SE)
• Field Engineer (FE)

These roles provide a roadmap with training content and exams that are tailored to pertinent jobs within a company. Following is a summary of training format, cost, and duration for each role.

All costs and training hours are approximate and may vary by region.

A consolidated list of specialization requirements offers a helpful overview.

Your company must be a Cisco Registered Partner before you apply for specialization or certification. Follow these steps to apply:

1. Visit the "Become a Registered Partner" page if you are new to the Cisco Channel Partner Program and have not registered.
2. Verify that the certified individuals fulfilling job roles are allocated to your company with their CSCO testing number. Partner Administrators and internal Cisco employees (associated through the CAM Assignment tool) are able to verify this information using the Partner Self Service tool. (Cisco usually receives exam results in 5 to 10 business days.)
3. Complete and submit the Specialization application.
   If you encounter any issues in the application or renewal process, please open a case with the Partner Relationship Team.

To renew a specialization:

1. Begin the recertification process 90 days before your anniversary date.
2. Verify that you are in compliance with the current specialization requirements.
3. Submit your application using the Certification and Specialization Application online web tool.

You must meet all requirements to submit your application. If you encounter any issues in the application or renewal process, open a case with the Cisco Partner Relationship Team.

If you fail to submit a recertification application within 10 days after your anniversary date, you will lose your specialization.

Note: If a partner does not remain in compliance with the applicable specialization or certification requirements, Cisco reserves the right to revoke the specialization or certification at any time. Partners must notify Cisco of its non-compliance promptly, but in no event more than thirty (30) days after partner first becomes aware of its non-compliance. Upon receipt of such notice, partner may qualify for an extension of time in which to renew its compliance with the applicable specialization or certification requirements. Partner's failure to provide such notice may disqualify partner from receiving such an extension. If no extension is granted or if partner fails to comply with the certification or specialization requirements by the end of the extension period, Cisco reserves the right to revoke the applicable specialization or certification immediately. Additional information regarding non-compliance may be found in the Audit and Policies Document