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The goal of the Cisco Channel Partner Program is simple: to enable partner growth, differentiation and profitability. We are pleased to provide a comprehensive collection of training, tools and marketing benefits that can help build your managed service capabilities.

Program Collateral

Training

Tools

Links

The following collection of collateral provides supporting information on MSCP.

Collateral	Description
At A Glance - MSCP	Compares the levels of the Managed Services Channel Program.
At A Glance - Master	Provides an overview of the Master level.
At A Glance - Advanced	Provides an overview of the Advanced level.
At A Glance - Express	Provides an overview of the Express level.
At A Glance - Partner to Partner	Provides an overview of Partner to Partner Collaboration including Host-Agent and White Labeling.
Channel Partner Program Audit Requirements	MSCP Partner - Details the criteria that are required to participate in the MSCP program, including prequalification information, audit process, required items covered on the on-site audit and additional information. Review the Audit and Policies Document in its entirety to ensure that your company is properly prepared for its onsite audit.
Cisco Powered Managed Services Portfolio: Requirements Document	Master Managed Services partners should review the requirements in the document if interested in applying for Cisco Powered Managed Services.
Customer Reference Validation - Master	This form is required to apply for the Managed Services Master level to validate the customer references prerequisite.
Customer Reference Validation - Advanced	This form is required to apply for the Managed Services Advanced level to validate the customer references prerequisite.
Customer Reference Validation - Express	This form is required to apply for the Managed Services Express level to validate the customer references prerequisite.
MSCP Order Process – Next Generation	For partners who have enrolled or re-enrolled in the Next Generation MSCP under the Managed Services Master, Advanced, or Express levels. Understand how to properly procure customer equipment under the Next Generation MSCP.
MSCP Order Process – original MSCP	For partners who are enrolled in the original MSCP program with Legacy, Strategic, and/or Cisco Powered managed services. Understand how to properly procure customer equipment under MSCP.
MSCP Enrolled Partner Transition Presentation	Use this presentation for information related to your transition to the next-generation MSCP.
MSCP Overview Presentation	Use this PPT for an overview of MSCP.
MSCP Q and A	Frequently asked questions and answers about MSCP.
Reference Document for Parties Interested in Entering into White Label Relationships	Use this document as a reference when entering into white label relationships.
Prequalification Worksheet - Master	Use this worksheet to assess your eligibility for the Master level of MSCP.
Prequalification Worksheet - Advanced	Use this worksheet to assess your eligibility for the Advanced level of MSCP.
Prequalification Worksheet - Express	Use this worksheet to assess your eligibility for the Express level of MSCP.

The following training provides a high level overview of the programs and benefits available to you to help you succeed in today's market.

Training	Description
Channel Partner Program Overview (coming soon)	This online presentation reviews the channel program structure and provides a better understanding of offer-based programs along with their various program requirements.
MSCP Overview (coming soon)	Learn about the MSCP and how it enables you to compete and differentiate yourself on value created for your customers. You will learn about the managed services opportunity, MSCP and its unique requirements, service designations, and rewards.
MSCP Onboarding Kit	From Introduction to Audit, all the information you need to participate in the Managed Services Channel Program.

The following tools are provided to help you enroll and transact under MSCP.

Tools	Description
Partner Registration	Becoming a Cisco Registered Partner is the first step in the Cisco Channel Partner Program and is a prerequisite for becoming a certified or specialized partner.
Partner Helpline	Partner support including presales technical support, PDI Help Desk, and Partner Relationship (certification, specialization).
Certification and Specialization Application	Provides information to help you apply for Cisco certifications or specializations, or monitor your application status.
Partner Practice Builder	The online platform that gives Cisco channel partners the tools and action plans they need to build new practices and develop existing ones to the fullest. Our new Managed Services Practice can accelerate our partners' speed to market with its proven, simplified approach to building a Cisco Managed Services practice.
MSCP Enrollment Process	Review this process to understand the steps to enroll in the program.
Channel Partner Program Audit	MSCP Partner - Details the criteria that are required to participate in the MSCP program, including prequalification information, audit process, required items covered on the on-site audit and additional information. Review the Audit and Policies Document in its entirety to ensure that your company is properly prepared for its onsite audit.
MSCP Order Process	Understand how to properly procure customer equipment under MSCP.

The following collection of collateral provides supporting information on MSCP.

Links	Description
Cisco Capital	Learn how Cisco Capital can help you on your next managed services deal.
Cisco Managed Services Community	Discover additional benefits to help you envision, build, market and sell your services.
Remote Management Services	Rely on Cisco experience, processes, and tools to help your IT team manage your advanced technology network around the clock every day for the highest availability and reliability.
Press Release Template	Download a press release template to announce your organization's accomplishments.