With the introduction of the Cisco 360 Partner Program, Black Belt Academy has emerged as a pivotal resource for partners aiming to strengthen their sales and technical capabilities. As an on-demand learning platform, Cisco Black Belt Academy ensures every partner has access to high-quality resources designed to foster consistent, long-term business growth.
What’s New at Cisco Black Belt Academy?
Cisco is committed to continuous improvement, and Cisco Black Belt Academy is no exception. Here’s how we’re making learning more effective and accessible than ever:
Fresher, More Relevant Content
Keeping up with a fast-paced industry is critical. That’s why 70% of our training catalog is now less than 18 months old. We’re dedicated to keeping our content timely, relevant, and highly valuable for our partners.
A Redesigned Learning Experience
Navigating training is easier than ever with our revamped Black Belt Academy Hub. The new interface features clear navigation and labels, making it simple for partners to find training aligned to their Partner Value Index (PVI).
Here are some snapshots of the new Cisco 360 logo and the newly added Portfolio on the Black Belt Hub Page.
You can also check this short video on the new features.
Flexible Certification Pathways
Our new “Testing Out” policy empowers partners to earn certifications by passing relevant assessments—regardless of how they’ve gained their knowledge. Whether you learn through our materials, other resources, or hands-on experience, you can demonstrate your expertise without repeating content you already know.
Driving Innovation with AI
We’re also harnessing the power of AI to make learning more inclusive and interactive:
- Instant, AI-Powered Translations
Cisco Black Belt Academy now offers AI-driven translations, making learning materials rapidly available in Spanish, Portuguese, French, German, Korean, Japanese, and Mandarin. This ensures partners worldwide have access to the resources they need in their native language. - AI Sales Pitch Practice Tool
To help partners hone their messaging, we’ve introduced a new AI Sales Pitch tool. Partners can practice delivering their value propositions and receive instant, constructive feedback—helping to boost their confidence and sales performance in a safe, supportive environment.
These two functionalities will be live later this fiscal quarter (Q2) in our platform.
Turning Enablement into a Game of Progress
Gamification at Cisco Black Belt Academy transforms partner enablement into an engaging, interactive experience. Through gamification elements like structured stages, badges, points, and clear progress paths, partners stay motivated while advancing their technical and sales capabilities. This approach ensures higher course completion, sustained engagement, and measurable competency growth, turning every module into a milestone and every achievement into a win.
You can find the current campaigns and learn all about them on the Black Belt Home Page.
Looking Ahead
At Cisco, we are dedicated to continuously enhancing the Black Belt Academy experience to make learning more engaging, intuitive, and responsive to our partners’ evolving needs. By investing in innovative tools, up-to-date content, and personalized support, we aim to empower our partners with the skills and confidence needed to achieve consistent, durable growth and long-term business success in an ever-changing marketplace.
Looking forward to seeing you at Cisco Black Belt Academy.
Happy Learning.
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