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Networking Express Specialization Training AM (Exam 810-440) (NEST-AM)

This course provides a broad survey of the concepts related to and expected for the business component of the Cisco Business Architect role.

Intended as a broad introduction, the program will sample a wide range of topics that prepares an individual to participate in a Cisco Business Architecture lead process, or to begin the journey to the role of Cisco Business Architect. This Enterprise Architecture training course will help students understand the four pillars of Business Architecture, in addition to understanding Enterprise Architecture coupled with the use of frameworks in context. Ideal students for this Networking Express Specialization training include system engineers, account managers, Channel Partner systems engineers, and any individual looking to further their technical career who has an interest in Enterprise Architecture as it relates to technology solutions in general. Learn more below. 

About the course

Prerequisites:

The knowledge and skills that a learner should have before attending this course are as follows:

  • Some familiarity with the IT and general technology sales process.
  • A deep understanding of at least one of the technology tracks (e.g., Routing and Switching, Collaboration, Wireless, etc.). More than one is very helpful.

Course Objectives:

Upon completing this course, the learner will be able to meet these overall objectives:

  • Describe the key roles associated with Cisco Business Architecture
  • Identify and describe the role, responsibilities, and typical activities of a Cisco Business Architect
  • Describe the value of Cisco Business Architect to customers and the account team
  • Identify and define key concepts of business priority, business outcomes, and business strategy
  • List the principal Enterprise Architecture frameworks
Course content

This job role based certification will help candidates to:

  • Understand the concepts of the four pillars of Business Architecture
  • Identify the roles of the transformative team, and how they work to a solution
  • Define and understand the business, priority, requirements, and capability
  • Familiarity with the concept of Enterprise Architecture, and the use of frameworks in context
Who Should Attend

The primary audience for this course is as follows:

  • Account managers, systems engineers, and individuals with technical career certifications who are interested in the concept of Enterprise Architecture and how it relates to the sales, positioning, and deployment of technology solutions.
  • Channel Partner systems engineers and account managers who are assigned to fulfill requirements around the specializations, and need to have the associate-level certification for the Cisco Business Architecture program.