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Routing & Switching

Role Requirements

To achieve the Routing & Switching Specialization, Cisco requires the partner to fulfill each defined job role: Account Manager, Systems Engineer and Field Engineer. An individual can be allocated to a maximum of two job roles in a maximum of two specializations.

Because technology continues to evolve, Cisco specialization requirements are subject to change. Please refer to this site often to ensure you meet all program requirements before you submit your specialization application. Only completion of exams listed below will qualify individuals to fulfill a job role.

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The Routing & Switching Specialization requirements are as follows:

Account Manager: Responsible for knowledge of market conditions and sales methodology within a partner's organization.

    Required Pre-requisite
  • Cisco Sales Expert (#646-203 or #646-202)
    From March 7, 2006 through May 31, 2006, you may earn your Cisco Sales Expert badge by successfully completing either exam #646-203 or #646-202. After June 1, 2006, exam #646-202 will be retired and be replaced by exam #646-203; however the certification remains valid for two years from the pass date.

    Required Certification
  • Cisco Access Routing and LAN Switching Sales Specialist

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The following learning offerings are highly recommended. Associated exams are based on the content in these offerings. Click the learning offering link for details, access, and registration information.

These additional Learning Offerings will also strongly enhance your knowledge of the subject.

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Systems Engineer: Pre-sales engineer. Responsible for the planning and design of Cisco infrastructure solutions.

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The following learning offerings are highly recommended. Associated exams are based on the content in these offerings. Click the learning offering link for details, access, and registration information.

These additional Learning Offerings will also strongly enhance your knowledge of the subject.

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Field Engineer: Post-sales engineer. Responsible for implementation and operation of Cisco infrastructure solutions.

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The following learning offerings are highly recommended. Associated exams are based on the content in these offerings. Click the learning offering link for details, access, and registration information.

These additional Learning Offerings will also strongly enhance your knowledge of the subject.

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Note: Partners can only hold a single specialization in a given technology.

  • For example, a partner cannot hold a Routing & Switching Specialization and an Advanced Routing & Switching Specialization.
  • If a partner takes the Advanced Routing & Switching Specialization before their current Routing & Switching Specialization expires, the older specialization would be removed.