Four types of specializations

Architecture specializations

Specialize to expand your business and become an expert in specific technology areas.

View architecture specializations

Business specializations

Get the right skill set to build and deliver services across your customers' lifecycles and increase revenue opportunities. 

View business specializations

Solution specializations

Get recognized for the solutions you already offer, and maximize the value of your Cisco investment.

View solution specializations

Cisco Powered Services

Showcase your managed service expertise with Cisco Powered Services.

View Cisco Powered Services specializations
graphic illustrating career certifications and specialist certifications

How individual certifications relate to partner specializations and role levels

Career and specialist certifications (showing an individual's depth of expertise in specific areas) are required for partner specializations (showing a partner organization's expertise in specific areas), which are required for partner role levels (showing the partner organization's breadth of expertise across multiple areas).

See how

Looking for training or talent?

Training

To find training for a specific specialization, view that specialization’s requirements document. For general training, review the Cisco Training page.

Explore Cisco Training

Talent

Find Cisco-focused job candidates in Talent Bridge, a free sourcing and recruiting service for Cisco partners.

Talent Bridge Matching Engine
Diagram showing stages Review, Qualify, Apply, Achieve, Maintain, and Renew, with an arrow back from Renew to Maintain.

How to get and keep a specialization

Review the requirements to ensure that you qualify before applying. After achieving approval, maintain the requirements and renew your specialization annually. (Partner admins must apply and renew).

Learn more Apply or renew