Sponsored Organization Partner: About & Benefits

How can your organization reduce your IT training costs? Take control of your IT training and deliver your own authorized Cisco® training! Tech 2000, Inc. would like to offer you the ability to become a Cisco® authorized Sponsored Organization.

As one of the first authorized Cisco Learning Solutions Partners to pilot a Sponsored Organization partnership program, Tech 2000 presents a way for you to deliver authorized Cisco® training within your organization. Through this program you can advertise and deliver Cisco® authorized instructor-led training and training products. Join Tech 2000's network of training providers and be connected with our worldwide customer channel.

Tech 2000, Inc. is a Cisco Learning Solutions Partner, offering quality instructor-led training. Chosen by Cisco® from the top tier of it's Learning Partners, Tech 2000 sponsors training providers to enable them to bring authorized training to their customers.

Benefits of Tech 2000's Sponsored Organization Program

• Your instructors will become industry-recognized Certified Cisco Systems® Instructors (CCSI)
• You will have access to Cisco® authorized student kits at competitive prices
• You can rely on Cisco® course content that is up to date and appropriate to the latest versions of Cisco® certification exams
• You will have knowledgeable and consistent points of contact within Tech 2000
• You will have access to extensive marketing resources

As a designated partner you will:

• Be able to advertise and deliver authorized Cisco® training
• Have access to updated and authorized Cisco® student & instructor materials
• Accept and redeem Cisco® Learning Credits
• Have access to authorized Cisco® practice certification questions
• Have access to Cisco® lab equipment, in both a rental and discounted purchase program
• Ensure that your instructors will become industry-recognized, official Certified Cisco Systems® Instructors (CCSI)

Advantages of the Tech 2000 Sponsored Organization Program

Deliver authorized Cisco® training when you need it, as often as you need it

As a Sponsored Organization, you can deliver authorized Cisco® training whenever you need the training and as often as you need the training. You no longer have to wait for an available class to run or hire an outside vendor to deliver the training. With your staff of instructors (certified by Tech 2000 as a Certified Cisco Systems® Instructors), you can deliver the training on demand. As a result your organization can receive training when they need it while saving costs on hiring outside vendors.

Trust that your Cisco® content is always up-to-date and appropriate for certification training

Your personnel can feel confident that they are getting the most current and accurate Cisco® training materials, from Certified Cisco® Instructors. Prepared with authorized content, they will perform more successfully in their job role, as well as on certification exams. Tech 2000 will work with your team to create job-specific training.

Marketing and Program Intelligence

You will receive weekly reports that will keep you informed on Cisco® news and networking, as well as content changes to the Cisco® Authorized Program (e.g., course & exam version updates, new & retired courses, instructor briefings, Train-the-Trainer events, etc.).

Value-Added Products available as a Supplement to your Instructor-led Training Courses

Tech 2000 offers fully managed training solutions for Cisco®, Microsoft, CISSP, and CompTIA, as well as many other IT training offerings. In addition to your instructor-led IT training initiatives, Tech 2000 has multiple products available, such as simulators, prescriptive assessment tests for certifications and job roles, self-paced and live online courses, etc. These products can be used before, during, or following a training event for additional learning and knowledge reinforcement.

Knowledgeable & Consistent points of contact with Tech 2000

We are interested in establishing and maintaining a valuable relationship with you. Your Major Accounts Sales Rep & SO Program Manager are always your points of contact. They make it their responsibility to stay familiar with the SO Program and how to leverage its resources and benefits to the advantage of your organization. From marketing copy to customized curriculum consultation to new product development, Tech 2000 connects you with the resources you need to succeed.

Through your Tech 2000 points of contact, you'll gain access to and exposure with valuable Cisco® learning and marketing resources

• Partner e-Learning Connection
• Prescriptive testing
• Cisco® e-Learning Connection
• Learning Locator
• Cisco Learning Partner updates
• Nationwide marketing/promotional events