Become a Routing and Switching Specialized Partner
Prove your expertise in routing and switching as part of an integrated network.
Routing and Switching Specialization
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| Related certifications: Advanced Routing and Switching is required for Cisco Gold Certification or optional for Cisco Silver Certification. | |||
The Cisco Routing and Switching Specialization helps your company to:
- Develop sales, technical, and service capabilities for integrated networking solutions
- Increase technical competency within the company
- Be recognized as a Cisco Specialized Partner in the Cisco Partner Locator
The 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 the Partner Education Connection
- Use My Cisco to personalize web content and get information quickly
- Visit the Design Zone for tested designs and configurations
Account Manager | Systems Engineer | Field Engineer
Specialization Requirements
Three roles are required for the Advanced Routing and Switching Specialization:
- Account Manager (AM)
- Systems Engineer (SE)
- Field Engineer (FE)
These roles provide a roadmap with training content and exams that are tailored to pertinent jobs within a company. Following is a summary of training format, cost, and duration specifically for each role, as well as additional general training requirements. 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 |
| Cisco Routing and Switching Sales Specialist #646-048 ARSAM Exam Details |
Exam |
$80 |
60 min |
| Recommended Training: | Format | Cost (USD) | Duration |
| Cisco Sales Essentials (CSE) v6.0 | v6 E-learning | $0 | 5 hrs |
| (Training for #646-048) Selling Advanced Routing & Switching v4.0 Smart Service Essentials for AM/SE |
E-learning E-learning |
$0 $0 |
4 hrs 3 hrs |
| Total: | $160 | 14hrs | |
Role Sharing Guidelines:One qualified individual may fill only the AM role in up to four technology specializations. |
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Systems Engineer
Presales engineer responsible for Routing and Switching solution planning and design.
| Prerequisite: | Format | Cost (USD) | Duration |
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| CCDA associate-level certification or CCDP or CCIE |
Exam | $125 | 90 min |
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| Cisco Advanced Routing and Switching Solutions Specialist #644-066 RSSE Exam Details |
Exam | $150 | 60 min |
| Recommended Training: | Format | Cost (USD) | Duration |
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Advanced Routing and Switching Technology v4.0 Selling Advanced Routing & Switching v4.0 Smart Service Essentials for AM/SE |
E-learning E-learning E-learning |
$0 $0 $0 |
6 hrs 4 hrs 3 hrs |
| Total: | $275 | 18 hrs | |
Role Sharing Guidelines:One qualified individual may fill only the SE role in up to two technology specializations. |
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Field Engineer
Post-sales engineer responsible for Routing and Switching solution implementation and operation.
| Prerequisite: | Format | Cost (USD) | Duration |
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| CCNP or CCIE Routing & Switching, CCIE Security, CCIE Voice, CCIE Wireless, CCIE Service Provider, CCIE Service Provider Operations, CCIE Storage , CCIE Service Provider Comprehensive, CCIE ISP Dial, CCIE Design, CCIE WAN Switching, CCIE Design, CCIE SNA, CCDE |
Exam | $300 | 90 min |
| Requirement(s): | Format | Cost (USD) | Duration |
| Cisco Advanced Routing and Switching Field Specialist #644-068 ARSFE #642-655 WAASFE Exam Details |
Exam Exam |
$150 $150 |
45 min 60 min |
| Recommended Training: | Format | Cost (USD) | Duration |
| Advanced Routing and Switching Technology v4.0 (for #644-068) | E-learning | $0 | 6 hrs |
| Cisco Wide Area Application Services v2.0 for SE and FE (for #642-655) | E-learning | $0 | 20 hrs |
| Total: E-learning |
$600 |
29 hrs |
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Role Sharing Guidelines:One qualified individual may fill only the FE role in up to two technology specializations. |
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Country Requirements:Learn more about Country Groupings |
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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.