Cisco Learning Credits offer an easy way to pay for for authorized training redeemable with Cisco Learning Partners and for a subscription to Cisco Live! Virtual. Cisco Learning Credits can be added to your purchase order when ordering Cisco products and offer several benefits: Ensures staff is expertly trained by authorized Cisco Learning Partners Reduces administrative costs by eliminating the need to open multiple purchase orders. Offers you the ability to monitor your training history and delivers on the flexibility needed to meet the needs of your organization Find out more about Cisco Learning Credits Cisco Learning Credits Brochure (PDF - 244KB) Advanced Technology Training (PDF - 118KB) How to Redeem (PDF - 112KB) General Program Q&A (PDF - 138KB) Countries of Operations (PDF - 107KB) Quick Reference Guide (PDF - 124KB)   Identify Training Needs Review a Cisco Training Map to assist you in determining your training needs, courses offered and how many Learning Credits are needed.   Manage Learning Credits Gain access to the Learning Credits Management Tool and information about redeeming, tracking and reporting your Credits.

Cisco Learning Credits Program through Ascolta enables customers to simultaneously purchase necessary training and Cisco hardware, software, or services.  By purchasing training in bulk and up front, customers can simplify their administrative processes, saving time and money. The Cisco Learning Credit Program allows customers to: Identify training needs when they purchase new Cisco equipment rather than obtaining training as an afterthought. Work with Ascolta to develop a tailored training program before they purchase Learning Credits. Use the Training Mapping Tool to find available training for Cisco products, technology, and solution areas, and determine how many credits to purchase. Streamline the administrative process by reducing expense reimbursements and by creating a single budget and purchase order. Use the Cisco Learning Credit Management Tool to view credit balances, review account transactions, generate reports, and monitor courses taken by individuals and departments. Credits are sold in packs of 100, 500, and 1500.  Each credit is worth $100 of training. The Cisco Learning Credit Program simplifies training procurement, enabling customers to: 100% authorized to accept learning credits (no third party Redeem learning credits Assist in determining value proposals (RFP & RFQ) Build optimal training plan Manage certification level Track status Ensure proper activation date Monthly confirmation & reporting available Flexible bulk payment packages available Identify training needs Develop a training plan Prepay for training in the form of credits How to Buy Cisco Learning Credits

Cisco Learning Credit Management Tool

Credits are managed in an online database (similar to those used for online banking) that tracks transactions, validates redemptions, and sends monthly statements.  This Credit Tool, available 24 hours per day, allows customers to view their credit balance, review account transactions, monitor the courses taken by individuals and departments and generate reports.

Training Needs Assessment

Training Needs Assessment, helps customers identify their network training needs and develop a training plan.  After identifying the customer's training needs, Ascolta will recommend training developed by Cisco.  Customers can attend courses at any of our locations across the country or request on-site and/or private classes.  With e-learning purchases, the training can take place any time, anywhere.

Cisco Training Mapping Tool

Ask your Ascolta Account Manager about The Cisco Training Mapping Tool which correlates available Ascolta training with Cisco products and technology/solution areas.  The tool includes an estimator, to assist in determining how many credits to purchase, and links to complete course descriptions and course registration information.

Availability

For further information about the Cisco Learning Credits Program through Ascolta, please contact our Sales Department at (800) 297-4294 x100 or contact your Ascolta Account Manager.