By becoming a Cisco partner, you can…

Gain credibility: Capitalize on the Cisco brand, which commands recognition and respect in the marketplace.

Acquire credentials: Market your certified Cisco expertise as a
competitive differentiator to customers.

Catch the momentum: Join the value-add partner program that is setting the pace in the industry.

Reap rewards: Team with the best to add value for customers and drive growth and profitability with Cisco.

Strengthen your relationship with Cisco and its sales organization: Position your company to take advantage of more sales opportunities than ever before.

Three Partner Relationship Categories

Cisco Registered Partner

Cisco Registered Partners enjoy access to a wide variety of Cisco channel partner tools and are eligible to apply for Cisco certifications and specializations. >Read More

Cisco Specialized Partner

Cisco Specialized Partners have mastered a structured training regimen and proven their acumen in an assessment processand can go on to qualify as a Cisco Certified Partner. >Read more

Cisco Certified Partner

Certified Partners must achieve one or more technology specializations, surpass customer satisfaction standards, and provide presales and and post-sales support capabilities. >Read More

Four levels of certification:

Gold Partners deliver the highest level of support, have earned specializations in multiple network technologies and have achieved high marks in measurable customer satisfaction

Silver Partners have earned specializations in at least two network technology areas and delivered a high level of customer satisfaction.

Premier Partners have earned at least one specialization and met other basic requirements.

Select Partners have earned the SMB Specialization and met other basic requirements.

 

Direct competitors of Cisco Systems will not be granted Cisco Specialized Partner or Cisco Certified Partner status pursuant to the Worldwide Channel Partner Program. Direct competitors may participate as Cisco Registered Partners. Any entity that is owned or controlled by one of these competitors may not participate as a Cisco Specialized Partner or Cisco Certified Partner. Ownership or control is defined as 51‰ or more.