According to CCIE trainer - Internetwork Expert (IE), the Cisco 360 Learning Program would require IE to become a Cisco Learning Partner (CLP). And as a CLP, IE would not be permitted by Cisco to sell or market outside North America, even though almost 50% of IE customers reside outside North America. Since 100% of CCIE growth was outside the USA in August, how "fair" is it for Cisco to restrict IE to selling and marketing only in North America? Is that Cisco's idea of innovative collaboration? Additionally during the month of October, 73% of CCIE growth occurred outside North America. Is Cisco trying to hand over the future of CCIE training to overseas firms? Interestingly, IE competitor IPexpert blogged last week about their concerns regarding the 360 Program and why they chose to remain independent (i.e. a grey market/unauthorized training provider). View the official response from Cisco.
Why do you think Cisco sought to restrict IE to selling and marketing only in North America?
Is it possible that Cisco collaboration is just bunk?
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