Cisco reveals 2026 updates for 360 Partner Program

Cisco has announced updates to the Cisco 360 Partner Program, launching January 25, 2026, including new training, tools, resources and a marketing Launchpad and Branding Toolkit.

The Cisco Partner Incentive introduces the Eligible Offers list and rebate rates aligned to accelerate growth and incentivise adoption in areas including campus refresh, AI, security and premium services, adopt and renew.

Partners can model profitability using the Cisco Partner Incentive Estimator and unlock two additional bonuses as they advance expertise and accelerate portfolio growth: Cross Sell Bonus, rewarding portfolio breadth, and a Next Generation Specialisation Bonus, rewarding deep expertise or greater value and predictable growth.

Together, these levers are claimed by Cisco to deliver predictable growth while positioning partners to earn as much or more than with the previous program by focusing on integrated solutions that drive customer outcomes.

In February 2026, Cisco Preferred Partners can earn two new specialisations – Secure AI Infrastructure and Secure Networking – recognising partners who deliver comprehensive solutions from design through ongoing customer engagement using Cisco’s integrated hardware, software, and services.

Both specialisations unlock an additional Cisco Partner Incentive bonus, increasing profitability for partners building deep expertise in the era of AI.

Partners also gain access to new resources designed to accelerate expertise and time to revenue.

Cisco Partner Learning Journeys are clear, role-based training paths for both technical and sales professionals at every level, with recognition through the Cisco 360 Partner Value Index, while Cisco AI Assistant for Partners offers access to high-quality, multi-language content and training, available in Learning Journeys and Partner Experience Platform.

Advanced Cloud Demo Experiences are customisable virtual labs that replicate real customer environments, allowing Preferred Partners to demonstrate Cisco’s full capabilities alongside their own solutions, while reducing physical equipment needs and lowering training and sales costs.

Cisco U. AI Skills Expansion provides practical training in AI skills, data analysis, and AI APIs usage for designing AI pilot projects, while 'Learn with Cisco' now includes an all-new Cisco AI Infrastructure Specialist Certification within the CCNP Data Center Certification track to help partners build and validate skills on Cisco data center infrastructure.

Partners preparing for launch can access a Launchpad and a Branding Toolkit plus one-on-one marketing support to customize marketing assets with their new brand and ensure readiness for January 25, 2026.

"This program is critical to our mutual success with partners," said Tim Coogan, SVP of global partner sales at Cisco.

"The Cisco 360 Partner Program serves the agile partner ecosystem that reacts and adapts quickly, innovates continuously, and scales efficiently through platform and ecosystem effects," 

“The Cisco 360 Partner Program is about more than recognition - it’s about empowering every partner to thrive at the center of Cisco’s innovation," Elisabeth De Dobbeleer, SVP of Cisco Partner Program.

"By investing in our partners’ capabilities and giving them the tools and resources they need, we’re enabling our ecosystem to deliver greater customer outcomes and lead in an AI-powered world.”