Cisco Customer Success Manager Exam and Training

Cisco Customer Success Manager

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What you need to know

Exam basics

  • Exams are delivered in a secure environment by proctors, either online or at testing centers.
  • Grading is pass/fail, and your results are available online, usually within 48 hours.
  • Exams are available worldwide in English, and some are available in additional languages.

Training basics

  • Multiple training options are available, so you can study whenever and however you want.
  • Choose from Cisco U., self-paced e-learning courses, labs, and simulators, practice tests, and more.
  • If you're already certified, Cisco training earns you Cisco Continuing Education credits toward recertification.
The 820-605 exam tests your knowledge and skills to develop and integrate solutions, identify adoption barriers and actions to remove them, implement adoption frameworks, and interpret customer usage data.

Required core exam

820-605 CSM

Cisco Customer Success Manager

This exam tests your knowledge and skills to develop and integrate solutions, identify adoption barriers and actions to remove them, implement adoption frameworks, and interpret customer usage data. Lead customers to renewals and cultivating new sales opportunities through the entire customer lifecycle.

Cost: US$250, or redeem Cisco Learning Credits
Duration: 90 minutes

Preparing for your exam

The best way to prepare for the certification is to take Cisco approved training. Once you complete each training type, you will also earn Continuing Education credits that you can use towards later recertification.

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