Academy

Certification Program

The D-Link Certification Program is an online training program that provides sales and technical coursework and exams focused on specific technologies: Switching, Wireless, IP surveillance, Security, and Storage.
The certification program provides the opportunity for individuals in your organization to become a D-Link Sales Specialist (sales), a D-Link Certified Specialist (pre-sales tech) or a D-Link Certified Professional (technical engineer). Participating in the D-Link Certification Program will enable you to promote D-Link solutions that identify and solve customer needs, increasing the value of your business to your customers – and in many cases will open new avenues of profitability through the channel partner program.
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Certification

D-Link Sales Specialist (DSS) Certification

DSS courses are designed for sales professionals. DSS courses focus on D-Link's market strategy, value proposition, product positioning, identifying opportunities and understanding customer needs.

D-Link Network Associate (DNA) Certification

DNA program is the elementary networking certification program. DNA is a self-paced online program that provides a friendly introduction to computer networking for beginners.

D-Link Certified Specialist (DCS) Certification

DCS courses are designed for pre-sales technical professionals, to ensure that they are knowledgeable about networking concepts and can explain the features, functionality and positioning of D-Link products and solutions. 

D-Link Certified Professional (DCP) Certification

DCP courses provide participants with advanced knowledge and skills in product installation, configuration, maintenance and troubleshooting of D-Link's key technology solutions. 

Certification Benefits

As well as developing the knowledge and capabilities of your staff while enhancing the value of your company's skill-set, D-Link certifications provide additional financial benefits to your company, including :
  • Eligibility for quarterly rebates
  • Eligibility for proposal-based MDF
  • Eligibility for Technology Specialization discounts
 

Certification Requirements by Partner Level (Gold and Silver)

Advancement through the channel partner program is determined solely by completing Certification training. Partners are required to complete the following number and type of Certifications to attend certain partner levels :
Level DCS Switching DCS Wireless DCP Switching DCP Wireless
Silver 2 2 0 0
Gold 2 2 2 2
 

Certification Requirements by Technology Specialization

Advancement through the channel partner program is determined solely by completing Certification training. To complete Specializations for IP Surveillance, partners are required to complete the following number and type of Certifications :
Technology Specialization Technology DCS Technology DCP
IP Surveillance Preferred Partner 2 2