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Cisco Learning CreditsA Solid Business Value Proposition


Cisco Learning Credits (CLCs)What Are They?

CLCs are pre-paid training dollars that are converted to units called "credits"

Each Learning Credit carries a face value of $100 USD and is used towards training with authorized, participating Cisco Learning Partners

CLCs foster learning by making it a default part of every network solution

CLCs are ordered like a Cisco product or service

CLCs are valid for one year from date of activation

Credits are registered, redeemed and monitored in an online database called the Learning Credits Management Tool (LCMT)


Cisco Learning Credits (CLCs)What Can They Be Redeemed For?

Authorized Training From Cisco Authorized Learning Partners or Cisco Advanced

Services Education Packaged, Certification or Custom Training

Cisco Live Virtual subscriptions

Registration at Networkers/Cisco Live Events (USA only)

Certification Labs as part of authorized training


How Do CLCs Benefit Me?

CLCs empower customers to better optimize their Cisco network investment and benefit from a well-trained IT staff.

Specifically, CLCs: Eliminate the need to allocate funds for training on an ad hoc basis

Reduce the time, effort, and expense of generating multiple purchase orders for training

Simplify the administrative process between the customer and the Authorized Cisco Learning Partners

Offering a training mechanism, which is an integral and indispensable piece of the networking solution

Encourage discussion about training needs at the point of technology acquisition instead of as an afterthought


Why Authorized Learning?

Latest content authorized by Cisco and created by Cisco product teams

Certified Cisco Instructors

Strict quality guarantee managed by a Cisco online evaluation system

Virtual practice labs using the latest Cisco equipment Simulations created by Cisco to help prepare for Cisco exams

Comprehensive learning needs and skills-gap analysis

Customized courses that use Cisco intellectual property

CLCs Maintain Learning Integrity. Only Authorized Cisco Learning Partners can offer:


How Much & What Training Do We Need?

Use the Cisco Training Map to Build a Learning Plan

Work with an Authorized Cisco Learning Partner to customize a training plan with specific courses

For rough estimates, use generic technology based approach, depending on customer training requirements …

Core Routing & Switching Add 170 Cisco Learning Credits $17,000

Data Center Training Add 170 Cisco Learning Credits $17,000

IP Telephony Training Add 150 Cisco Learning Credits $20,000

Security Training Add 150 Cisco Learning Credits $15,000

Wireless Training Add 80 Cisco Learning Credits $8,000

Technology SolutionPurchase Order Line itemLearning Credits per student

Training Value in

USD


Where Do I Go For More Information?

To learn more about the benefits of Cisco Learning Credits and how they can drive growth, accelerate implementation of Features and decrease Operational expenditures, use the following sites:

Public: http://www.cisco.com/go/ciscolearningcreditsSuccess Stories:

http://wwwin-dev-new.cisco.com/wwchannels/pde/sales_success_stories.shtml

List of Authorized Cisco Learning Partners: http://www.cisco.com/go/learningpartners

Learning Credits are NOT valid in all countries. For a list of available countries, select the Countries of Operation document at: http://wwwin.cisco.com/go/ciscolearningcredits

How do you estimate how many credits you need? Go to the Training Map for an estimate of each course http://www.cisco.com/go/trainingmap
