Become a Borderless Network Architecture Specialized Partner
Cisco Borderless Network Architecture Specialization tests knowledge in selling, designing, installing, and supporting the Borderless Network Architecture.
Borderless Network Architecture Specializations
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| Related certifications: Advanced Borderless Network Architecture is required for Gold certification and optional for Silver and Premier. | |||
The Cisco Borderless Network Architecture Specialization helps your company:
- Develop sales, technical, and service capabilities for integrated networking solutions
- Increase technical competency within your company
- Achieve recognition as a Specialized Partner in the Cisco Partner Locator
This specialization also entitles you to a range of additional benefits. You can:
- Participate in Cisco channel incentive programs
- Receive invitations to Cisco sponsored partner events
- Access Partner Education Connection
- Use My Cisco to personalize web content and get information quickly
- Send a press release for your accomplishment
- Visit the Design Zone for tested designs and configurations
Account Manager | Architecture Systems Engineer | Field Engineer
Specialization Requirements
There are five required roles for the Advanced Borderless Network Architecture Specialization: account manager, architecture systems engineer, and 3 field engineers.
The roles provide a targeted roadmap with training content and exams tailored to the types of jobs these individuals would perform in a company. All costs and duration are approximate and may vary by region.
Account Manager
Responsible for sales methodology and customer engagement.
| Prerequisite: | Format | Cost (USD) | Duration |
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| Cisco Sales Expert (#646-206 CSE) | Exam | $80 | 60 min |
| Requirement(s): | Format | Cost (USD) | Duration |
| Borderless Network Sales Specialist for Architecture | |||
| #650-377 ABNAME Exam Details | Exam | $65 | 60 min |
| Recommended Training: | Format | Cost (USD) | Duration |
| Cisco Sales Essentials(CSE) v6.0 | E-learning | $0 | 5 hrs |
| Quickstart for Borderless Network | E-learning | $0 | 2 hrs |
| Selling the Borderless Network Architecture | E-learning | $0 | 6 hrs |
| Total: | $145 | 15 hrs | |
Role Sharing Guidelines:One qualified individual may fill only the account manager role in up to two architecture specializations. |
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Architecture Systems Engineer
Presales engineer is responsible for Borderless Network Architecture solution planning and design. Possesses both business and technical skills. Understands customer business needs and issues, business process and transformation.
| Prerequisite: | Format | Cost (USD) | Duration |
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| CCDP professional-level certification or CCDE or CCIE R&S or CCIE Security or CCIE Wireless or CCA |
Exam | $550 | 2 hrs |
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| Borderless Network Architecture Design Specialist | |||
| #650-379 ABNASEE Exam Details | Exam | $65 | 60 min |
| Recommended Training: | Format | Cost (USD) | Duration |
| Quickstart for Borderless Network | E-learning | $0 | 2 hrs |
| Selling the Borderless Network Architecture | E-learning | $0 | 6 hrs |
| Borderless Network Architecture Technology | E-learning | $0 | 6 hrs |
| Total: | $615 | 17 hrs | |
Role Sharing Guidelines:One qualified individual may fill only the Architecture Systems Engineer (ASE) role in up to two architecture specializations. |
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Field Engineer 1 (Routing and Switching)
Post-sales engineer is responsible for Borderless Network Architecture routing and switching solutions and considerations.
| Prerequisite: | Format | Cost (USD) | Duration |
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| CCNP Routing & Switching professional-level certification or CCIE R&S |
Exam | $600 | 6 hrs |
| Requirement(s): | Format | Cost (USD) | Duration |
| Borderless Network R&S Support Specialist | |||
| #650-378 ABNFEE Exam Details | Exam | $65 | 60 min |
| #642-655 WAASFE Exam Details | Exam | $150 | 60 min |
| Recommended Training: | Format | Cost (USD) | Duration |
| WAAS Field Specialist | E-learning | $0 | 20 hrs |
| Borderless Network Architecture Technology | E-learning | $0 | 6 hrs |
| Total: | $815 | 34 hrs | |
Role Sharing Guidelines:The field engineer cannot fill roles in other architecture specializations (Collaboration or Data Center); however, one field engineer can fulfill up to 1 additional field engineer role (2 FE roles total) within the Borderless Network Architecture Specialization. Role sharing in technology specialization(s) has no impact on architecture specialization(s). |
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Field Engineer 2 (Security)
Post-sales engineer is responsible for Borderless Network Architecture security solutions and considerations.
| Prerequisite: | Format | Cost (USD) | Duration |
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| CCNP Security or CCSP professional-level certification or CCIE Security |
Exam | $500 | 6hrs |
| Requirement(s): | Format | Cost (USD) | Duration |
| Borderless Network Security Support Specialist | |||
| #650-378 ABNFEE Exam Details | Exam | $65 | 60 min |
| #650-568 WSFE Exam Details | Exam | $65 | 45 min |
| Recommended Training: | Format | Cost (USD) | Duration |
| Securing the Web with Cisco Web Security Appliance (PASWSA) | Instructor-led | $1,450 | 16 hrs |
| Borderless Network Architecture Technology | E-learning | $0 | 6 hrs |
| Total: | $2,080 | 30 hrs | |
Role Sharing Guidelines:The field engineer cannot fill roles in other architecture specializations (Collaboration or Data Center); however, one field engineer can fulfill up to 1 additional field engineer role (2 FE roles total) within the Borderless Network Architecture Specialization. Role sharing in technology specialization(s) has no impact on architecture specialization(s). |
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Field Engineer 3 (Wireless)
Post-sales engineer is responsible for Borderless Network Architecture Mobility solutions and considerations.
| Prerequisite: | Format | Cost (USD) | Duration |
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CCNA Wireless OR CCNP Wireless or CCIE Wireless |
Exam | $250 $125 |
2 hrs |
| Requirement(s): | Format | Cost (USD) | Duration |
| Borderless Network Mobility Support Specialist | |||
| #650-378 ABNFEE Exam Details | Exam | $65 | 60 min |
| #642-732 CUWSS Exam Details | Exam | $150 | 90 min |
| #642-742 IUWVN Exam Details | Exam | $150 | 90 min |
| Recommended Training: | Format | Cost (USD) | Duration |
| Conducting Cisco Unified Wireless Site Survey (CUWSS) | Instructor-led | $3000.00 | 40 hrs |
| Implementing Cisco Unified Wireless Voice Networks (IUWVN) | Instructor-led | $3000.00 | 40 hrs |
| Borderless Network Architecture Technology | E-learning | $0 | 6 hrs |
| Total: | $6615 | 92 hrs | |
Role Sharing Guidelines:The field engineer cannot fill roles in other architecture specializations (Collaboration or Data Center); however, one field engineer can fulfill up to 1 additional field engineer role (2 FE roles total) within the Borderless Network Architecture Specialization. Role sharing in technology specialization(s) has no impact on architecture specialization(s). |
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Do you currently hold Advanced Routing & Switching, Advanced Wireless LAN, and Advanced Security certifications? See the requirement gaps to achieve the Borderless Network Architecture specialization.
Your company must be a Cisco Registered Partner before you apply for specialization or certification. Follow these steps to apply:
- Visit the "Become a Registered Partner" page if you are new to the Cisco Channel Partner Program and have not registered.
- Verify that the certified individuals fulfilling job roles are allocated to your company with their CSCO testing number. Partner Administrators and internal Cisco employees (associated through the CAM Assignment tool) are able to verify this information using the Partner Self Service tool . (It takes five to ten business days on average for Cisco to receive the exam results data from its respective testing agencies.)
- Complete and submit the Specialization application.
If you encounter any issues in the application or renewal process, please open a case with the Partner Relationship Team.
To renew a specialization:
- Begin the recertification process 90 days before your anniversary date.
- Verify that you are in compliance with the current specialization requirements.
- Submit your application using the Certification and Specialization Application online web tool.
You must meet all requirements to submit your application. If you encounter any issues in the application or renewal process, open a case with the Cisco Partner Relationship Team.
If you fail to submit a recertification application within 10 days after your anniversary date, you will lose your specialization.
Note: If a partner does not remain in compliance with the applicable specialization or certification requirements, Cisco reserves the right to revoke the specialization or certification at any time. Partners must notify Cisco of its non-compliance promptly, but in no event more than thirty (30) days after partner fi rst becomes aware of its non-compliance. Upon receipt of such notice, partner may qualify for an extension of time in which to renew its compliance with the applicable specialization or certification requirements. Partner's failure to provide such notice may disqualify partner from receiving such an extension. If no extension is granted or if partner fails to comply with the certification or specialization requirements by the end of the extension period, Cisco reserves the right to revoke the applicable specialization or certification immediately. Additional information regarding non-compliance may be found in the Audit and Policies Document.