TelePresence Video Advanced Plus Authorized Technology Provider Investment

The charts below show estimates of time and personal expenses* required to achieve certification for the TelePresence Video Advanced Plus Authorized Technology Provider (ATP) Program. Training (e-learning) is available through the Partner Education Connection (PEC) portal or Instructor-Led Training (ILT), where available. As a Cisco partner, you benefit by using the PEC portal, generally saving significantly on the costs of travel, training, and out-of-office time.

Cisco ATP Programs represent an investment of time and resources. We highly recommend that you consult with your Cisco Partner Account Manager (PAM) before accepting an invitation, to help ensure that there are adequate opportunities in your location.

Note: If you are reinvited to the Cisco TelePresence Video Advanced Plus ATP Program, you may only incur costs associated with updated courses.

* Times and costs are estimated in U.S. dollars, for comparison purposes only. Your organization's investment may vary, depending on geographic factors and career certifications individuals may have.

Total Estimated Learning Hours and Investment
	Estimated Hours*	Investment*
Instructor-Led Training (ILT)	88	$8,800
E-Learning	23	$0
Exam (online proctored)	8	$675
Total Investment	119	$9,475

Training and Exam Investment by Role

Account Manager (AM)
Classes are available via:	E-Learning
Estimated hours of courses and exams	6
Out-of-pocket training cost	$0
Out-of-pocket exam cost (online only)	$65

Systems Engineer (SE)
Classes are available via:	E-Learning and Instructor-Led
Estimated hours of courses and exams	39
Out-of-pocket training cost	$3,200
Out-of-pocket exam cost (online only)	$185

Field Engineer (FE)
Classes are available via:	E-Learning and Instructor-Led
Estimated hours of courses and exams	40
Out-of-pocket training cost	$3,200
Out-of-pocket exam cost	$240

Project Manager (PM)
Classes are available via:	E-Learning and Instructor-Led
Estimated hours of courses and exams	8
Out-of-pocket training cost	$0
Out-of-pocket exam cost (online only)	$65

Communications Manager (CM)
Classes are available via:	ILT and E-Learning
Estimated hours of courses and exams	26**
Out-of-pocket training cost	$2,400**
Out-of-pocket exam cost (online only)	$120**

**If partner has an individual with a CCNP-Voice or a CCVP they can assign that person to this role, and will not need to take the Implementing Cisco Unified Communications Manager for TelePresence ILT or pass the Implementing Cisco Unified Communications Manager for TelePresence 642-278 exam.

Note: Although training courses are recommended to improve the probability that you pass your exams, you are required only to pass exams to achieve authorization. Therefore, your cost and time investment may be less than stated above, leading to a faster return on investment.