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Requirements DocumentCisco partner confidentialAdvanced Data Center ArchitectureSpecialization RequirementsTo earn this specialization, partner must meet the role requirements below. In some cases, one person can fill morethan one role. See the Role-Sharing Guidelines (PDF) for details.To renew this specialization annually, partner must earn 100 continuous learning points, in addition to maintaining therole requirements. For information on available continuous learning trainings, see the Data Center ContinuousLearning Library.Role requirementsAccount Manager (AM)Responsible for sales methodology and customer engagement.ExamRequirements – some of which can also be met by discontinued examsOneofthesetwo:Cost(USD)Recommended trainingDurationLink(s) &format(s)DurationCost16hr 1206hr 2801. Introduction to Cisco Sales exam (700-150 ICS) 801hrE-learning2. Adopting the Cisco Business Architecture Approach exam(810-440 DTBAA) 1501hrE-learning2Minimum estimate: 801hr6hr 120Maximum estimate: 1501hr6hr 280Training titles: 1: Introduction to Cisco Sales. 2: Adopting the Cisco Business Architecture Approach.Architecture Systems Engineer (ASE)Presales engineer responsible for Data Center Architecture solution planning and design. Possesses both businessand technical skills. Understands customer business needs and issues, business process and two:Recommended trainingDurationLink(s) &format(s)DurationCost5 days 3,7951hrInstructorled training1E-learning1Self-paced 1,500InstructorSelf-pacedled training 2 3,7951. Designing Cisco Data Center Infrastructure exam(300-610 DCID) 3002. Designing Cisco Data Center Infrastructure exam(300-160 DCID) achieved before February 23, 2020 3001hrMinimum estimate: 3001hrVaries 1,500Maximum estimate: 3001hr5 days 3,795Training titles: 1: Designing Cisco Data Center Infrastructure v7. 2: Designing Cisco Data Center Infrastructure v6.2. 2020 Cisco and/or its affiliates. All rights reserved. Cisco partner confidential. Not for public distribution.Page 1 of 5
Requirements DocumentCisco partner confidentialField Engineer 1 Unified Computing (FE)Post-sales engineer responsible for Data Center Architecture unified computing solutions and considerations.ExamCost(USD)DurationLink(s) &format(s)1. Implementing Cisco Data Center Core Technologies exam(350-601 DCCOR) 4001hr2. Implementing Cisco Data Center Unified Computing exam(300-175 DCUCI) achieved before February 23, 2020 3001hr3. Implementing Cisco Unified Computing System exam(#TBD DCUD) † 3001. Troubleshooting Cisco Data Center Infrastructure exam(300-615 DCIT) 3001hr2. Troubleshooting Cisco Data Center Infrastructure exam(300-180 DCIT) achieved before February 23, 2020 3001hrMinimum estimate: 600Maximum estimate: 700Requirements – some of which can also be met by discontinued examsOneofthesethree:Andone ofthesetwo:Recommended trainingDurationCostInstructorled training8 days 3,795E-learningSelf-paced 2,000Instructorled training15 days 3,795E-learning1Self-paced 1,500Instructorled training5 days 3,795E-learningSelf-paced 1,500Instructorled training25 days 3,795E-learning2Self-paced 1,500Instructorled training5 days 3,7952hr10 days 3,5002hrVaries 7,5901hr† Coming April 2020Training titles: 1: Implementing Cisco Data Center Unified Computing (DCUCI). 2: Troubleshooting Cisco Data Center Infrastructure. 2020 Cisco and/or its affiliates. All rights reserved. Cisco partner confidential. Not for public distribution.Page 2 of 5
Requirements DocumentCisco partner confidentialField Engineer 2 Unified Fabric (FE)Post-sales engineer responsible for Data Center Architecture unified fabric solutions.ExamCost(USD)1. CCNP - Data Center2. CCIE - Data CenterDurationDurationCost 7004hrVariesVariesVaries 2,00010hrVariesVariesVaries3. CCNP Routing & Switching 7004hrVariesVariesVaries4. CCIE - Routing & Switching 2,00010hrVariesVariesVaries5. CCIE - Service Provider 2,00010hrVariesVariesVaries6. CCIE - Security 2,00010hrVariesVariesVaries7. CCIE - Storage Networking*-----8. CCIE – Voice*-----9. CCIE - Wireless 2,00010hrVariesVariesVaries10. CCIE - Collaboration 2,00010hrVariesVariesVaries 3,7951hrInstructorled training1Varies 300E-learning1Self-paced 1,500Requirements – some of which can also be met by discontinued examsOneoftheseten:1. Troubleshooting Cisco Data Center Infrastructure exam(300-615 DCIT)Andone ofthesetwo:Recommended trainingLink(s) &format(s)2. BothoImplementing Cisco Data Center Infrastructure exam(300-165 DCII) achieved before February 23, 2020 3001hrInstructorledVaries 3,795oand Troubleshooting Cisco Data Center Infrastructureexam (300-180 DCIT) achieved before February 23, 2020 3001hrInstructorledVaries 3,795Minimum estimate: 1,0005hrVariesVariesMaximum estimate: 2,60012hrVariesVariesTraining titles: 1: Troubleshooting Cisco Data Center Infrastructure (DCIT).*No longer offered through Learning at CiscoOngoing requirements for renewalContinuous learningContinuous learning is an integral part of maintaining a specialization. 100 continuous learning points are requiredannually to renew your specialization, in addition to maintaining all role requirements. For more information onavailable continuous learning trainings, check out the Data Center Continuous Learning Library.Additional considerationsCountry groupingsCan one specialization apply across different countries? Yes, but only within one country grouping.Role sharingCan one person fill more than one role? It depends. See Role-Sharing Guidelines (PDF - 59 KB). 2020 Cisco and/or its affiliates. All rights reserved. Cisco partner confidential. Not for public distribution.Page 3 of 5
Requirements DocumentCisco partner confidentialDiscontinued exams may meet requirementsExams passed previously but no longer listed as current in the above tables may still meet requirements, as listedbelow.Partner admins can also verify a specific candidate’s status against the required job roles in the Program Managementand Application (PMA) tool, by going to the Planning tab and viewing planning details.RoleRequirementMay be met by these discontinued examsAM700-150 ICS or 810-440 DTBAA810-403 SBO, 810-401 SBOFE1300-615 DCIT500-920 DCITUC, 300-180 DCIT, 642-035 DCUCTFE2300-615 DCIT300-165 DCII and 300-180 DCIT642-997 DCUFIRelated informationExam cost and durationInformation provided for cost and duration is an estimate only and is subject to change. It should be confirmed withthe exam or training provider.Individual career certification costs and durationIndividual career certification duration and costs are estimates and do not include additional costs associated withachieving any Learning@Cisco level certification. 2020 Cisco and/or its affiliates. All rights reserved. Cisco partner confidential. Not for public distribution.Page 4 of 5
Requirements DocumentCisco partner confidentialDocument revision historyRevisionHistoryDateChanges1.0November 27, 2019Updated document design. Rearranged and updated all “Role requirements” tables. Added"Discontinued exams may meet requirements" section. Added “Document revision history” table.2.0December 11, 2019Added “discontinued exam” text to AM role, added existing version of DCID to ASE role, addedCCIE-Collaboration as an option for FE2 role.3.0January 6, 2020Added links to existing exams that will be retired February 24, 2020 but are currently accepted todayfor the FE1 and FE2 roles4.0January 17, 2020Updated document design.5.0February 11, 2020Updated exam costs and training links for the FE1 and FE2 roles. Added the option of new DCCORexam to fulfill part of the FE1 requirement.Printed in USA 2020 Cisco and/or its affiliates. All rights reserved. Cisco partner confidential. Not for public distribution.NG/LW-20524 02/2020Page 5 of 5
Presales engineer responsible for Data Center Architecture solution planning and design. Possesses both business and technical skills. Understands customer business needs and issues, business process and transformation. . Implementing Cisco Data Center Unified Computing (DCUCI) . 2: Troubleshooting Cisco Data Center Infrastructure .
