Exam Format

• Exam Code: 700-760
• Certification Level: Specialist / Partner Program Authorization
• Exam Duration: 90 minutes
• Passing Score: Cisco does not publicly disclose the official passing score (commonly estimated around ~750–850 / 1000)
• Unscored Content: The exam may include unscored items for research purposes; these do not affect your final score.

Exam Details

• Question Types: Multiple choice and scenario-based questions focused on security architecture and sales positioning
• Number of Questions: Approximately 55–65 questions
• Hands-On Questions: None — this exam is knowledge and scenario based.

Exam Policies

• Offline Proctoring: Rescheduling and cancellation must follow Cisco/Pearson VUE policies.
• Online Proctoring: Available for self-administered exams (700-series Cisco exams can be taken online with an internet connection).
• Waiting Period: Cisco typically requires a 5-calendar-day waiting period after a failed attempt before retaking.
• Retake Fee: The full exam fee must be paid upon each retake.

Certification Validity and Renewal

• Validity: The SAAM authorization remains valid as long as Cisco partner program requirements are maintained; renewal may be required when Cisco updates partner specialization criteria.
• Renewal Options: Renewal typically involves meeting updated training or exam recertification requirements outlined by Cisco Partner Program updates.

Exam Fee

• Base Fee: Approx. $80 USD (subject to regional pricing)
• Taxes: Applicable local VAT/GST (e.g., 18 % GST in India) may apply.

Prerequisites

• Familiarity with Cisco security technologies and architecture
• Understanding customer challenges and positioning security solutions
• Awareness of modern security paradigms like Zero Trust and IoT security principles

Exam Topics

• Threat Landscape and Security Issues — understanding security trends and customer risks
• Selling Cisco Security — how to align Cisco solutions with customer business needs
• Customer Conversations — effective communication of Cisco security capabilities
• IoT Security — security needs and Cisco IoT solutions
• Cisco Zero Trust — trust-centric security concepts
• Cisco Security Solutions Portfolio — understanding Cisco’s security product sets

Intended Audience

• Account Managers focused on Cisco Security solutions
• Sales Specialists or Solution Consultants with emphasis on security offerings
• Partner technical leads supporting security business conversations

Career Impact

• Security Account Manager, Partner Sales Specialist, Solutions Consultant (Security Focus)

• This certification demonstrates your ability to position and explain Cisco’s security architecture and solutions to customers, improving credibility and effectiveness in security-oriented sales and account management roles.

Exam Mode

• The 700-760 exam is typically delivered through Pearson VUE and may be taken online as a self-administered Cisco 700-code exam (non-proctored or proctored where available).

Exam Booking Link

• Schedule your Cisco 700-760 SAAM exam via the official Pearson VUE Cisco exam portal.

Once you pass the exam:

• Your success and exam result will be recorded in Cisco partner program certification systems.

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