The aim of Cisco’s Black Belt Academy is to supply our companions with an environment friendly and efficient role-based studying journey, which is introduced in two or three sequential Levels. There’s a robust correlation between companions’ income development and the variety of their staff who earn Stage 2 and three certifications, which require a deeper understanding of the subject material, so progress requires validation.
Nevertheless, we obtained suggestions from companions that our validation standards aren’t all the time applicable for some roles. We listened. The consequence: extra versatile validation standards.
What’s modified – New versatile validation standards for Presales and Deployment Roles
Within the Black Belt Academy, as learners progress on their journeys from Stage 2 to Stage 3, new choices can be found relying on the position and the expertise. We have now offered options apart from the Deal ID submission for Stage 2 Studying Plan completion.
Different standards embody:
- Finishing a “Seize the Flag” mission
- Making a Excellent Pitch video of how you’d current to a buyer
- Proof of idea doc of a check atmosphere setup for a buyer
- Excessive-level design doc of a buyer resolution
These particulars, that are constructed into the Studying Plans, can be out there because the learner’s progress on their journeys.
Resolution specialization tracks like SASE, FSO, Hybrid Cloud and Hybrid WFH will nonetheless require a Gross sales Order quantity from learners who’re planning to use for resolution specialization on the companion (firm) stage. Companion admins ought to consult with program pointers right here.
General Influence
- Extra learners are progressing to Stage 2, which will increase the variety of these eligible for Stage 3 and certification. Learn Jose van Dijk’s weblog for some persuasive Black Belt metrics.
- Extra choices will make this validation course of simpler.
- A extra streamlined studying journey, together with automated ‘Seize the Flag’ missions.
- An general enchancment in consumer expertise.
These modifications symbolize our route in the direction of making the training expertise higher for our companions. We’re engaged on future enhancements for you. Keep tuned!
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