Investing in Your Future SuccessThe following is a comparison of time and out-of-pocket expenses * required to achieve an Advanced Routing and Switching 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 significant investment dollars in travel, training fees and out-of-office time. The following is a comparison of the time and out-of-pocket expenses* required to achieve a Advanced Routing and Switching Specialization using either the Partner Education Connection (PEC) or Instructor-Led Training (ILT), where available. As a Cisco Partner you benefit by using the PEC, generally saving significant investment dollars in travel, training fees and out-of-office time. Note: When you submit for this new specialization you may incur only 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 manager prior to committing to a particular specialization or certification to help ensure there is adequate opportunity in your geography and market. * Times and costs are estimates for the purpose of comparison. Your organization's investment may vary depending on the career certifications that individuals may have.
Break-Even PointBased on the investment estimate above, the following are the revenue levels at which you would start to gain a return on your investment. The chart below 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.
Training & Exam Investment by RoleWhen you submit for this new specialization you may incur only exam costs.
NOTE: Although training courses are recommended to improve the probability that you pass your exams, you are required only to pass exams to achieve specialization. Therefore, your cost and time investment may be less than stated above, leading to a faster return on investment. |
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