Cisco Live

Cisco Live is the first official event where partners and individuals can obtain credits towards a certification by participating in certain sessions. For example, an individual could gain credits for attending a Cisco Live Training during the four-day event.

"Some people need a social environment to bounce their ideas off of their peers, so it's another learning environment where you can earn credits," said Vashi.

Cisco Live 2017 runs from June 25 to June 29 in Las Vegas.