Cisco MINT-certified across five categories.
AI Infrastructure, AI Solutions, Security, Networking, and Data Center. MINT is the Cisco Mentored Install Network Training program. BTA delivers MINT engagements end to end: structured curriculum, hands-on installation, and operational handoff that leaves your team running the system on Day-2.
Cisco MINT-certified across five categories.
BTA holds Cisco MINT certifications across AI Infrastructure, AI Solutions, Security, Networking, and Data Center. Each category combines a Cisco platform with hands-on installation work, integrated training, and an operational handoff.
- New · Cert 01
AI Infrastructure
MINTMINT-certified AI infrastructure delivery across Cisco UCS X Series, Hyperfabric AI, NVIDIA GPU integration, and reference AI POD architectures.
- Cisco UCS X Series
- NVIDIA L40S GPUs
- Hyperfabric AI
- AI POD reference architectures
- RAG and inference platforms
- New · Cert 02
AI Solutions
MINTMINT-certified AI engagement model. 4-phase fixed-price program from readiness assessment through mentored install. Anchored to Cisco MINT Compute SolutionsPlus.
- AI Readiness Scorecard
- 8-model catalog
- Agentic workflow patterns
- Evaluation harness
- NIST AI RMF governance
- Cert 03
Security
MINT-delivered security across Cisco Secure Workload, XDR, ISE, Secure Firewall, endpoint protection, and cloud defense.
- Cisco Secure Workload
- Cisco XDR
- ISE
- Secure Firewall
- Endpoint protection
- Cloud defense
- Cert 04
Networking
MINT-certified networking engagements across Cisco Catalyst, Meraki, SD-WAN, and identity-aware network services.
- Cisco Catalyst
- Meraki
- SD-WAN / SASE
- ISE network policy
- Network observability
- Cert 05
Data Center
Nexus ACI and NX-OS MINT engagements with design workshops, health checks, and integrated training for the operating team.
- Cisco Nexus ACI
- Cisco NX-OS
- Design workshops
- Health checks
- Operator training
A SKU-based mentoring program.
Cisco MINT is structured as a catalog of SKUs that map to specific deployment outcomes. BTA scopes the engagement, recommends the matching SKU, and the customer orders through the standard Cisco partner channel via the Global Price List or SolutionsPlus.
The engagement itself runs on BTA’s SIMPLE methodology: Start, Immerse, Map, Prove, Launch, Evolve. Training is built in, with the customer team in the room from day one.
Pricing is shared with Cisco partners and customers referred by an active partner. Provide your referring partner in the form.
- 01Request
Tell us the platform, scope, and timeline. We confirm fit, share an outline, and align on success criteria.
- 02Scope
Joint working session to size the engagement, identify dependencies, and produce a Service Brief or Statement of Work.
- 03Order
Order BTA MINT through the Cisco Global Price List or SolutionsPlus. Engagement starts under SIMPLE with your operating team in the room.
What you get from a BTA MINT engagement.
Six things every BTA MINT engagement runs on.
Mentored deployments
BTA architects pair with your team through every stage. The customer team owns Day-2 by handoff.
SIMPLE methodology
Six stages with defined deliverables and exit criteria, run on more than 1,000 BTA projects.
Security-first framework
Zero Trust, segmentation, and audit-grade evidence baked into every engagement.
AI-ready architectures
Reference patterns for AI infrastructure that share the same security and operating posture as the rest of the stack.
Industry experience
Deep field experience across financial services, healthcare, defense, manufacturing, and utilities.
Flexible engagement models
Full Service Lifecycle, Ongoing Advisory, or Managed Services. Pick the model that fits and adjust as the business changes.
100+ Cisco deployments · 5,000+ certified students across 20 mentoring & training programs.
See the MINT SKUs and pricing.
Pricing is shared with Cisco partners and customers referred by an active partner. Tell us who is referring you and we will send the catalog.
Common questions about Cisco MINT.
Direct answers from BTA architects who run MINT engagements.
What is Cisco MINT?
MINT (Mentored Install Network Training) is a Cisco partner program that pairs hands-on installation with structured training. Engagements deliver a working Cisco environment plus a customer team that can run, maintain, and explain it on Day-2.How does the SKU-based model work?
MINT engagements are ordered through Cisco SKUs, billed via the Cisco Global Price List (GPL) or SolutionsPlus. BTA scopes the engagement, recommends the matching SKU, and Cisco invoices through the existing partner relationship.Which Cisco platforms can MINT cover?
BTA delivers MINT across Cisco Secure Workload, XDR, ISE, Secure Firewall, Nexus ACI, NX-OS, Hyperfabric AI, and AI POD reference architectures. Other platforms can be added during scoping.Why pick BTA for a MINT engagement?
BTA is a Cisco MINT-certified partner with 100+ successful Cisco deployments and a published Service Brief catalog. Every engagement runs on the SIMPLE methodology and includes operator training as a deliverable.Which industries does BTA serve under MINT?
Financial services, healthcare, defense, manufacturing, telecom, utilities, and other regulated sectors. Mid-market and enterprise organizations.How do we get started?
Three steps: Request, Scope, Order. Start with a 30-minute call. We confirm fit, scope the engagement, and you order through the standard Cisco partner channel.
Schedule a call. We’ll scope it in 30 minutes.
Bring your hardest architecture problem. We’ll tell you what we’d do, what it costs, and how long it takes.
- 30-minute scoping call
- 1,000+ projects shipped
- Training in every engagement