Become a Wireless LAN Specialized Partner
Prove your knowledge in unified wireless LAN solutions, from sales to support.
Wireless LAN Specialization
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| Related certifications: Advanced Wireless LAN is required for Cisco Gold Certification and optional for Cisco Silver Certification. | |||
The Cisco Wireless LAN Specialization helps your company to:
- Develop sales, technical, and service capabilities for integrated WLAN 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
Training and Exam Requirements Updated: Advanced Wireless LAN Specialization
Specialization Requirements
Three roles are required for the Advanced Wireless LAN 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 training hours are approximate and may vary by region.
Account Manager
Responsible for sales methodology and customer engagement.
| Prerequisite: | Format | Cost (USD) | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cisco Sales Expert (#646-206 CSE) | Exam | $80 | 60 min |
| Requirement(s): | Format | Cost (USD) | Duration |
| Advanced Wireless LAN Sales Specialist #646-671 AWLANAM Exam Details |
Exam | $65 | 75 min |
| Recommended Training: | Format | Cost (USD) | Duration |
| Cisco Sales Essentials (CSE) v6.0 | v6 E-learning | $0 | 5 hrs |
| Advanced Wireless LAN Sales for AM v2.0 | E-learning | $0 | 5 hrs |
| Cisco Lifecycle Services Express v2.0 | E-learning | $0 | 3 hrs |
| Total: | $145 | 13 hrs | |
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 wireless LAN solution planning and design.
| Prerequisite: | Format | Cost (USD) | Duration |
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| CCDA or CCDP or CCDE or CCIE | Exam | $125 | 90 min |
| Requirements: | |||
Advanced Wireless LAN Presales Specialist |
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| #640-722 IUWNE Exam Details | Exam | $250 | 90 min |
| #642-742 IUWVN Exam Details | Exam | $200 | 90 min |
| #650-621 LCSAWLAN Exam Details | Exam | $65 | 45 min |
Note:Individuals who hold an active Advanced Wireless LAN Design Specialist by passing #642-681 exam need to pass #642-742 IUWVN only. |
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| Recommended Training: | Format | Cost (USD) | Duration |
| Implementing Cisco Unified Wireless Networking Essentials | Instructor-led | $3000 | 40 hrs |
| Implementing Cisco Unified Wireless Voice Networks | Instructor-led | $3000 | 40 hrs |
| Cisco Lifecycle Services for Advanced Wireless v2.0 | E-learning | $0 | 3 hrs |
| Total: | $6640 | 88 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 wireless LAN solution implementation and operation.
| Prerequisite: | Format | Cost (USD) | Duration |
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| CCNA or CCNP or CCIE | Exam | $250 | 90 min |
| Requirement(s): | Format | Cost (USD) | Duration |
Advanced Wireless LAN Implementation Specialist |
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| #640-722 IUWNE Exam Details | Exam | $250 | 90 min |
| #642-732 CUWSS Exam Details | Exam | $200 | 90 min |
| #650-621 LCSAWLAN Exam Details | Exam | $65 | 45 min |
Note:Individuals who hold an active Advanced Wireless LAN Field Specialist by passing #642-631 exam need to pass #642-732 CUWSS only. |
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| Recommended Training: | Format | Cost (USD) | Duration |
| Implementing Cisco Unified Wireless Networking Essentials | Instructor-led | $3000 | 40 hrs |
| Conducting Cisco Unified Wireless Site Survey | Instructor-led | $3000 | 40 hrs |
| Cisco Lifecycle Services for Advanced Wireless v2.0 | E-learning | $0 | 3 hrs |
| Total: | $6765 | 88 hrs | |
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.