Become a Unified Computing Technology Specialized Partner
Prove your expertise in optimizing data center networks and servers, from sales to support.
Unified Computing Technology Specialization
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| Related certifications: Unified Computing Technology Specialization is not required for certification but optional for Silver after August, 2012. | |||
Cisco Unified Computing Technology (UCT) Specialization helps your company to:
- Develop sales, technical, and service capabilities for integrated data center server solutions
- Increase technical competency within the company
- Be recognized as a Cisco Specialized Partner in the Cisco Partner Locator
This specialization also entitles you to a range of additional benefits. You can:
- Participate in Cisco channel incentive programs
- Receive invitations to Cisco-sponsored partner events
- Access the Partner Education Connection
- Use My Cisco to personalize web content and get information quickly
- Visit the Design Zone for tested designs and configurations
Account Manger | Systems Engineer | Field Engineer
Effective February 7, 2012: Data Center Training and Exam Requirements Update
Specialization Requirements
Three roles are required for the Advanced Unified Computing Technology Specialization:
- Account Manager (AM)
- Systems Engineer (SE)
- Field Engineer (FE)
These roles provide a roadmap with training content and exams that are tailored to pertinent jobs within a company. Following is a summary of training format, cost, and duration for each role.
All costs and training hours are approximate and may vary by region.
Account Manager
Responsible for sales methodology and customer engagement.
| Prerequisite: | Format | Cost (USD) | Duration |
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| Cisco Sales Expert (#646-205 CSE or #646-206 CSE) | Exam | $80 | 60 min |
| Requirement(s): | Format | Cost (USD) | Duration |
| Cisco Sales Specialist for Unified Computing Technology | |||
| #650-987 PSDCUCAM Exam Details | Exam | $65 | 60 min |
| Recommended Training: | Format | Cost (USD) | Duration |
| Cisco Sales Essentials (CSE) v5.0 or v6.0 (to match exam) | v5 E-learning v6 E-learning |
$0 | 5 hrs |
| Cisco Data Center Unified Computing for Account Managers (DCUCAM v1.1) | E-learning | $0 | 6 hrs |
| Total: | $145 | 13 hrs | |
Role Sharing Guidelines:One qualified individual may fill only the AM role in up to four technology specializations. |
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Systems Engineer
Presales engineer responsible for Unified Computing technology solution planning and design.
| Prerequisite: | Format | Cost (USD) | Duration |
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| Cisco Unified Computing Technology Design Specialist | |||
| #642-982 DCUCD v3 Exam Details or #642-993 DCUCD v4 Exam Details | Exam | $150 | 60 min |
| Recommended Training: | Format | Cost (USD) | Duration |
| Cisco Data Center Unified Computing Design (DCUCD) 3.0 or 4.0 (to match exam) | V3 Instructor-led V4 Instructor-led |
$3495 | 40 hrs |
| Total: | $3645 | 41 hrs | |
Role Sharing Guidelines:One qualified individual may fill only the SE role in up to two technology specializations. |
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Field Engineer
Postsales engineer responsible for Unified Computing technology solution implementation and operation.
| Prerequisite: | Format | Cost (USD) | Duration |
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| There are no prerequisites for this role. | - | - | - |
| Requirement(s): | Format | Cost (USD) | Duration |
| Cisco Unified Computing Technology Support Specialist | |||
| #642-983 DCUCI v3 Exam Details or #642-994 DCUCI v4 Exam Details | Exam | $150 | 60 min |
| Recommended Training: | Format | Cost (USD) | Duration |
| Cisco Data Center Unified Computing Implementation (DCUCI) 3.0 or 4.0 (to match exam) | V3 Instructor-led V4 Instructor-led |
$3495 | 40 hrs |
| Total: | $3645 | 41 hrs | |
Role Sharing Guidelines:One qualified individual may fill only the FE role in up to two technology specializations. |
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Country Requirements:Learn more about Country Groupings |
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A consolidated list of specialization requirements offers a helpful overview.
Your company must be a Cisco Registered Partner before you apply for specialization or certification. Follow these steps to apply:
- Visit the "Become a Registered Partner" page if you are new to the Cisco Channel Partner Program and have not registered.
- Verify that the certified individuals fulfilling job roles are allocated to your company with their CSCO testing number. Partner Administrators and internal Cisco employees (associated through the CAM Assignment tool) are able to verify this information using the Partner Self Service tool. (Cisco usually receives exam results in 5 to 10 business days.)
- Complete and submit the Specialization application.
If you encounter any issues in the application or renewal process, please open a case with the Partner Relationship Team.
To renew a specialization:
- Begin the recertification process 90 days before your anniversary date.
- Verify that you are in compliance with the current specialization requirements.
- Submit your application using the Certification and Specialization Application online web tool.
You must meet all requirements to submit your application. If you encounter any issues in the application or renewal process, open a case with the Cisco Partner Relationship Team.
If you fail to submit a recertification application within 10 days after your anniversary date, you will lose your specialization.
Note: If a partner does not remain in compliance with the applicable specialization or certification requirements, Cisco reserves the right to revoke the specialization or certification at any time. Partners must notify Cisco of its non-compliance promptly, but in no event more than thirty (30) days after partner first becomes aware of its non-compliance. Upon receipt of such notice, partner may qualify for an extension of time in which to renew its compliance with the applicable specialization or certification requirements. Partner's failure to provide such notice may disqualify partner from receiving such an extension. If no extension is granted or if partner fails to comply with the certification or specialization requirements by the end of the extension period, Cisco reserves the right to revoke the applicable specialization or certification immediately. Additional information regarding non-compliance may be found in the Audit and Policies Document.