Exam Details:
The IBM C1000-101 exam is designed for sales engineers who are responsible for selling IBM Cloud offerings. The exam is available in English and is delivered through Pearson VUE. The exam format consists of multiple-choice questions and the exam duration is 90 minutes. The cost of the exam varies by country, but it is approximately $100-$200 USD. To pass the exam, a candidate must score at least 63%. Candidates are allowed to retake the exam after 14 days if they fail.
Exam Objectives:
- Cloud Computing Concepts (20%)
- IBM Cloud Offerings (40%)
- Client Needs Assessment (10%)
- Proposing IBM Cloud Solutions (15%)
- Sales Tools and Resources (15%)
The Cloud Computing Concepts objective covers the basics of cloud computing, including cloud service models, deployment models, and cloud characteristics. The IBM Cloud Offerings objective covers the IBM Cloud product portfolio, including Infrastructure as a Service (IaaS), Platform as a Service (PaaS), and Software as a Service (SaaS) offerings. The Client Needs Assessment objective covers the process of identifying client needs and matching them to IBM Cloud offerings. The Proposing IBM Cloud Solutions objective covers how to propose IBM Cloud solutions to clients, including creating solution proposals and responding to client objections. The Sales Tools and Resources objective covers the various sales tools and resources that are available to sales engineers, including product documentation, marketing materials, and technical support resources.
Related Books:
- IBM Cloud Computing Infrastructure Architect V1
- Architecting with IBM Cloud
- IBM Cloud Application Development Certification Guide
- IBM Cloud Certification Solution Architect V4
- IBM Cloud Essentials Certification Guide
The above books can be helpful for candidates preparing for the IBM C1000-101 exam. They cover various topics related to cloud computing, IBM Cloud offerings, and solution architecture. Additionally, IBM provides various online resources and courses to help candidates prepare for the exam. Candidates can refer to the official IBM Cloud website to access these resources.