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Solve your customers' complex business problems

Cisco partner business specializations create more differentiation in the market and generate more customer opportunities. Get rewarded for your commitment to positively transforming your customers' business.

Two types of business specializations

Environmental Sustainability Specialization

Demonstrate expertise to customers on the importance of participating in the circular economy, and the benefits of migrating to cloud-enabled solutions while updating older technologies.

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Customer Experience Specialization

Build a customer success practice that opens new opportunities to interact with customers, create value, and impact business outcomes. Provide expertise on solutions across your customers’ full lifecycle.

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The DevNet Specialization is being retired

As part of our continuing evolution of Cisco specializations, we're announcing the decommissioning of the DevNet Specialization and Advanced DevNet Specialization.
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Two levels of business specializations

Business specializations and advanced business specializations

The two levels of specialization are suited to partners with different business models and practice maturities. Choose the level that's right for you.

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Training

To find training for a specific specialization, view that specialization’s requirements document. For general training, review the Cisco Training page.

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Talent

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Get and keep a specialization

Review the requirements to verify that you qualify. Apply and agree to the terms and conditions. After receiving approval, ensure that you maintain the requirements. Renew your specialization annually. (Partner admin must apply and renew).

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