1. 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

2. 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 s
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:
Click here for the Certified Partner Program Guide on the Partner Portal