Promotion Overview

Business success relies on talent that can be deployed in the most mission-critical situations. Helping existing personnel to develop expert-level skills has become a necessity for maximum productivity, efficiency, and continuous improvement in a cost-conscious environment.

IT organizations in today’s economic environment are challenged to increase their value despite a shortage of networking experts, limited travel and training budgets, and hiring restrictions. The Cisco 360 Learning Program for CCIE Routing and Switching has been specifically designed to develop expert-level engineers while addressing these challenges. The program guides engineers who have three to five years of networking experience through an effective, job-relevant, and proven program to build expert-level skills and to prepare for the rigorous Cisco CCIE® Routing and Switching certification exams. In as little as six months to one year, program participants elevate their command of technical topics and develop skills for tackling the challenges that appear in real-life networks and in the CCIE R&S lab exam. Developed by Cisco, this unique program combines expert-level curriculum with current, realistic lab scenarios and a 360-degree learning approach that identifies, develops, and assesses required skills. 

Compared to picking and choosing individual training options, the Cisco 360 Learning Program, on average, costs less and takes less time to complete and achieve the ultimate goal of becoming a Cisco Certified Internetwork Expert. Most impressive is the fact that learners who complete this program, on average, pass their CCIE lab exam on the first try! Results of the program are a clear indication of the success of the blended learning solution and the capability of the Cisco Authorized Learning Partners worldwide.

Table 1. Comparison of Study Approaches for CCIE Candidates       

Cisco has released a special limited-time promotion called Cisco Lab Safe. This promotion offers one free retake of the CCIE R&S lab exam for Cisco 360 Learning Program for CCIE R&S learners who do not pass the lab exam on their first attempt (a $1,400 US value). To be eligible for the Cisco Lab Safe promotion, individuals must meet these requirements:

• Obtain their instructor’s recommendation
• Complete the Cisco 360 Learning Program for CCIE R&S Essentials Package or a CIERS instructor led workshop
• Score 80% or better on at least one performance assessment

Together, the Cisco 360 Learning Program for CCIE R&S and the Cisco Lab Safe promotion provide the training, practice, and added assurance to help experienced networking professionals successfully complete the CCIE examination requirements. The program and promotion are available only through Cisco Authorized Learning Partners.

If you are ready to get started, contact our training advisors today to outline a training program that efficiently meets your needs and those of your organization. By offering the Cisco Lab Safe promotion, we can assure your networking training investments are utilized wisely in today's economic environment.

Official Terms and Conditions                                                                

• Applies only to Cisco 360 Learning Program for CCIE R&S products and training services, and for Cisco CCIE R&S lab dates that are available from July 31, 2009 to July 31, 2010.
• Available only through participating Cisco Learning Partners who are authorized to deliver the Cisco 360 Learning Program for CCIE R&S.
• Does not apply to Mobile CCIE lab dates or CCIE lab exams for curriculums other than R&S.
• Employees and contractors of Cisco cannot redeem Cisco Lab Safe vouchers.
• Voucher is a fee waiver on lab fees only; local taxes still apply.
• Vouchers are only valid if provided directly by Cisco with an authorized unique code.
• Learner must have a recommendation of lab readiness from an instructor who holds a current Certified Cisco System Instructor credential in CCIE R&S to receive voucher.
• Not valid for other Cisco certifications, tracks, or Cisco learning products and services.
• Voucher must be redeemed by July 31, 2010 however lab dates can be scheduled beyond date.
• Limit one coupon per candidate, non-transferable.
• Learner must meet all CCIE R&S certification program Terms and Conditions.
• Cisco Lab Safe promotion and Terms and Conditions are subject to cancellation or change by Cisco at any date.
• Cannot be combined or used in conjunction with other Cisco Lab exam promotions.
• Limit 1 coupon per candidate, non-transferable.
• Student must meet all CCIE R&S certification program Terms and Conditions.
• Voucher only covers fees for lab exam and does not include exam prep materials.
• The vouchers are not transferrable and have no value nor can it be redeemed or exchanged for cash.
• Program begins July 31, 2009 and expires July 31, 2010.