Announcement
The Cisco Converged Business Specialization will retire on 20 March 2007
The last day to submit an application for the Cisco Converged Business Specialization will be 20 March 2006.
The following is a comparison of time and out-of-pocket expenses* required to achieve a Cisco Converged Business Specialization using either Partner Education Connection (PEC) or Instructor-Led Training (ILT), where available. As a Cisco partner, you benefit by using the PEC, generally saving a significant amount of money you would otherwise invest in travel, training fees, and out-of-office time. Note: When you renew your Specialization you may only incur exam costs. See below for details.
Cisco specializations and certifications represent a significant investment of time and resources. We highly recommend that you consult with your Cisco channel account manager (CAM) prior to committing to a particular specialization or certification to help ensure that there are adequate opportunities in your geography and market to warrant earning a specific specialization or certification.
* Times and costs are estimated for comparison purposes only. Your organization's investment may vary depending on the career certifications that individuals may have.
Total estimated learning hours and investment
|
Estimated Hours |
Investment |
Partner Education Connection (PEC) |
215 |
$ 7,102 |
Instructor Led Training (ILT) |
386 |
$ 20,010 |
Out-of-Pocket Exam Cost |
10 |
$ 1,295 |
Total Savings with PEC |
171 |
$ 12,908 |
Break-even Point
Based on the investment estimates above, the following chart lists the revenue levels at which you would start to gain a return on your investment. This chart illustrates gross revenue from the resale of hardware at an average of 5 percent margin, or services revenue at an average of 20 percent margin.
|
Hardware Only @ 5% |
Services @ 20% |
PEC |
$ 142,040 |
$ 35,510 |
ILT |
$ 400,200 |
$ 100,050 |
Training & Exam Investment by Role
When you renew your specialization you may only incur exam costs.
Account Manager: |
|
Classes are available ONLY available on PEC |
PEC |
Estimated hours of classes and exams |
3 |
Out-of-Pocket Training Cost |
$ 0 |
Out-of-Pocket Exam Cost |
$ 45 |
Systems Engineer: |
||
Classes are available via PEC AND ILT |
PEC |
ILT |
Estimated hours of classes and exams |
215 |
383 |
Out-of-Pocket Training Cost |
$ 7,012 |
$ 19,920 |
Out-of-Pocket Exam Cost |
$ 1,295 |
$ 1,295 |