Overview

What are solution specializations?

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

Benefits of solution specializations

Showcase your expertise

Meet customers’ demands. Solution specializations align with key industry solutions that you already deliver—get recognized for your expertise.

Optimize your investment

Build on your current knowledge and unlock more pathways to achieve gold status.

Differentiate your value

Highlight the capabilities that allow you to deliver exceptional outcomes.

Types of solution specializations

AI-ready

AI-Ready Infrastructure Specialization

Reimagine applications

  • Full-Stack Observability (FSO) Specialization

Power hybrid work

  • Hybrid Work Specialization

Secure the enterprise

  • Secure Access Service Edge (SASE) Specialization
  • Extended Detection and Response (XDR) Specialization
  • Core Security Specialization
  • Secure Networking Specialization
  • Secure Network Management Specialization

Transform infrastructure

  • Hybrid Cloud Computing Specialization
  • Hybrid Cloud Networking Specialization
  • Hybrid Cloud Software Specialization
  • Small and Medium Business (SMB) Specialization
  • Industrial IoT Specialization
  • Commercial IoT Specialization
  • Internet Infrastructure for Enterprises
  • Internet Infrastructure for Providers

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).


Looking for training or talent?

Training

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

Talent

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