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

Short Course Description

1 Day

Course Overview

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.

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