Big Dog and Top Dog Partner Training
Audience: Value-Added Resellers (VARs) and Distributors
Ruckus Wireless approved Big Dog and Top Dog Partners are required to successfully complete the certifications for Ruckus Sales Expert (REx) and WiSE Guy. We recommend that supporting courses are completed prior to certification exam enrollment, however some resellers and integrators may already have the requisite knowledge to pass the exam. The WiSE Guy certifications have a duration of 2 years. The REx certification is perpetual.
All online supporting courses and the online Ruckus Sales Expert Certification Exam are available to you for free. The WiSE Level 1 Certification Exam is $150 US. The WiSE Level 2 Certification Exam is $250 US.
| Certificate | Big Dog | Top Dog | Expected Completion** | Certificate Period |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| * number of people with certification ** Expected completion time is from the date you are approved as a partner |
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| Wireless Solutions Engineer (WiSE) Level 1 or 2 | 1* | 2* | 90 days | 2 years |
| Ruckus Sales Expert (REx) | 1* | 3* | 90 days | perpetual |
Ruckus Sales Expert (REx) Certification– Supporting Courses:
Wireless Solutions Engineer (WiSE) Certification Exams– Supporting Courses:
Content assessed in WiSE Level 1 and Level 2:
- Wi-Fi Essentials – online course comprised of 7 modules with “check your knowledge questions."
- ZoneDirector 9.6 Installation and Management with 9.7 Updates (WiSE Online Course) – online course divided into 15 units.
- Upcoming WiSE Bootcamp instructor-led classroom courses ($) – covering both ZD and Wi-Fi Essentials
Additional content assessed in WiSE Level 2:
- Basic Wi-Fi Site Survey – online course required for Level 2 Certification.
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