5/12/2010
Global Knowledge Enables Cisco's New Partner Business Architect Role with Comprehensive Training Program
Cisco will fund 70% of Partner's training costs for new Business Architect training program
Cary, N.C. - May 12, 2010 - Global Knowledge announced today a training program to help Cisco partners develop the new Business Architect role that was recently announced at the Cisco Partner Summit by Keith Goodwin, Cisco Senior Vice President, Worldwide Partner Organization. The program teaches Cisco partners to develop scalable and sustainable Cisco architecture practices.
Global Knowledge proactively developed the Business Architect Program, which utilizes a robust enterprise business architecture, business analysis, and business process consulting curriculum to transform talented Cisco Channel Partner Account Managers into Business Architects. Cisco pledged to co-fund 70% of the training cost for eligible Cisco partners for a limited time.
"We are deeply committed to enabling Cisco's channel partners to develop the skills needed to evolve and grow in the current market, and we are proud to have worked closely with Cisco on this project for the last 12 months," said Brian K. Branson, Global Knowledge President and Chief Executive Officer. "We look forward to providing Cisco partners with a competitive advantage by enabling them to support their customers' desire to strategically align business processes with emerging technologies."
The Business Architect Program provides partners with the knowledge and skills to clearly articulate the business relevancy of Cisco's architectural solutions and to uncover business transformation opportunities for their customers.
"We've created a cohesive program that provides partners with skills that drive real and sustainable individual and organizational change," said Ali Hawksworth, Global Knowledge Worldwide Cisco Business Development Director. "We are uniquely positioned to deliver this complex change program because of our comprehensive curriculum of technical, sales, business architecture, business analysis, and business process consulting coupled with our Cisco Learning Solutions Partner status."
Cisco partners can apply for the 70% co-funded Business Architect training until June 15 at www.cisco.com/go/businessarchitect.
About Global Knowledge
Global Knowledge is the worldwide leader in IT and business skills training, with more than 1,200 courses that span foundational and specialized training and certifications. Our core training is focused on Cisco, Microsoft, Nortel, VMware, Red Hat, business process improvement, and leadership development. We deliver via training centers, private facilities, and the Internet, enabling our customers to choose when, where, and how they want to receive training programs and learning services.
Founded in 1995, Global Knowledge employs more than 1,300 people worldwide and is headquartered in Cary, N.C. The company is owned by New York-based investment firm Welsh, Carson, Anderson, and Stowe. Learn more at www.globalknowledge.com.
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