Training and certification learning paths Partner Leave Behind: Deployment Services Certification for partner individuals At a glance: Individuals who successfully complete a Deployment Services Certification learning path will have increased knowledge of Dell’s best practices for deployment installation and planning. After passing an exam they will earn the industry recognized distinction of “Certified Deployment Professional”. Certifications: SC Series Storage PS Series Storage N&S Series Networking Valid for 2 years Training and certification learning paths 1 Training 2 Exam 3 Certification Take recommended training courses at LearnDell.com/ certifications Optional training Schedule and purchase exam at 5,500 testing centers in 180 countries Online badge is available within 5 days after passing exam Dell SC Series Installation* (ILT 4 days + 6 hrs online) Recommended core courses Required exam Dell PS Series Installation (VILT 3 days + 4 hrs online) Dell Networking N&S Series Installation and Configuration (VILT 5 days) Dell N&S Series Networking Professional Deployment exam Dell PS Series Storage Professional Deployment exam Dell SC Series Storage Professional Deployment exam SC Series N&S Series Dell SC Series Planning (VILT ½ day + 9 hrs online) Dell PS Series Planning Dell Networking Planning (VILT 3 days) PS Series *Only available as instructor-led training in the following locations: Edina, MN; Panama; Bracknell, England; and Singapore. All other courses are delivered as virtual instructor-led training. Badge Recommended core courses are not required

Deployment Services Competency for partners Partner Leave Behind: Deployment Services Competency for partners What is Deployment Services Competency? Deployment Services Competency authorizes partners to deploy Dell storage and networking hardware. Partners who employ Certified Deployment Professionals gain access to exclusive Dell tools, best practices, and the latest critical technical updates for richer deployment capabilities Resources: Deployment planning document, cable simulator, installation guides Access to virtual deployment labs Critical updates via TechAlert emails Features: Opt out of mandatory deployments List status on Find-A-Partner Eligible to co-deliver for ProDeploy Optional Deployment Verification Requirements for partner delivered deployments 3 4 1 2 5 Preferred or Premier partner Hold hardware competency for storage or networking 2 engineers with deployment certification for storage or networking Submit Deployment Competency application Dell approves application Deployment Services Competency to deliver deployment services Have questions? Ask the team. Additional resources for Certification & Competency Deployment Certification Admin: Deployment_Certification@Dell.com Click here for the Certified Partner Program Guide on the Partner Portal