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Black belt

Why Black Belt?

  • Cisco Black Belt Academy provides a simplified & uniform role-based education framework across all Cisco architectures and solutions.
  • Black Belt Academy helps Cisco Partners and Distribution in Selling, Deploying and Supporting the latest technology and software solutions with enablement on tools and programs required for backend operations to better assist our joint customers.

training - as per role

new hire
  • foundational
  • intro to cisco portfolio
sales
  • AM
  • RM
  • PSS
  • BDM
engineering
  • PRESaLES
  • deployment
  • support / tac
  • pss / tac
distribution
  • markteer
  • tech - presales
  • account manager
  • cx specialist
cx
  • cx manager
  • Renewal manager
  • seller
  • practice lead
  • cs technical delivery
operations
  • deal manager
  • software practice lead
  • partner admin (PXP)

black belt stages


 

new hire - start here


 

integrated in cisco 360


 

catalog


 
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Specializations

Partner specializations are paths for developing technical skills and business practices. 

Get recognized as a Cisco specialized partner and show customers that you can help solve today's toughest challenges.

Types of specializations 

Architecture specializations

Specialize to expand your business and become an expert in specific technology areas.

Solution specializations

Get recognized for the solutions you already offer, and maximize the value of your Cisco investment.

Business specializations

Get the right skill set to build and deliver services across your customers' lifecycles and increase revenue opportunities.

managed Services

specializations

Showcase your managed service expertise with Cisco Powered Services.

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Solution Specializations

What are Solution Specializations?

Solution specializations are partner-level designations that recognize a partner's knowledge, practice, and experience in key industry solutions.

Benefits of Solution Specializations?

Get recognized as a Cisco specialized partner and show customers that you can help solve today's toughest challenges.

  • Showcase your expertise 
  • Get recognized for your specialization in Partner Locator.
  • Qualify for Select, Premier, or Gold role levels.
  • Use incentives and promotions to help you win business and boost your bottom line.
  • Differentiate your value 

Types of solution specializations 

AI-Ready 

Infrastructure 

Specialization

  • foundational
  • intro to cisco portfolio
Full-Stack 

Observability (FSO)

Specialization

  • AM
  • RM
  • PSS
  • BDM

hybrid work

Specialization

  • AM
  • RM
  • PSS
  • BDM
secure

enterprise 

Specialization

  • foundational
  • intro to cisco portfolio
transform

infrastructure

Specialization

  • AM
  • RM
  • PSS
  • BDM

hybrid work

Specialization

  • AM
  • RM
  • PSS
  • BDM

RESOURCES

I am not able to access FDM

  1. #conn ftd
  2. configure network ipv4 manual 192.168.45.45 255.255.255.0 192.168.45.1 (Updates the ip address of management interface on the firewall)
  3. configure manager local
  4. configure https-access-list 0.0.0.0/0

How to update 3DES License on ASA

  1. ciscoasa(config)# license smart
  2. ciscoasa(config)# feature tier standard
  3. ciscoasa(config)# feature strong-encryption
  4. ciscoasa(config)# license smart register idtoken <smart-token> force

QUESTIONS

I am not able to access FDM

  1. #conn ftd
  2. configure network ipv4 manual 192.168.45.45 255.255.255.0 192.168.45.1 (Updates the ip address of management interface on the firewall)
  3. configure manager local
  4. configure https-access-list 0.0.0.0/0

How to update 3DES License on ASA

  1. ciscoasa(config)# license smart
  2. ciscoasa(config)# feature tier standard
  3. ciscoasa(config)# feature strong-encryption
  4. ciscoasa(config)# license smart register idtoken <smart-token> force
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