Exam Overview

The 700-250 SMBS exam is listed in Cisco's current exam catalog. It is associated with Cisco Small and Medium Business Sales Specialization. Passing supports the exam requirement associated with Cisco Small and Medium Business Sales Specialization. Cisco does not state on the public exam page that this exam alone awards a separate career certification.

• Exam Code: 700-250 SMBS v1.0
• Level: Cisco career, channel, partner, or specialist exam associated with Cisco Small and Medium Business Sales Specialization.
• Duration: 90 minutes. Available languages: English and Japanese.
• Passing Score: Not officially disclosed by Cisco (commonly estimated at ~825 out of 1000).
• Grading and Results: The detailed scoring method and score scale are not officially disclosed by the certification provider.

Exam Structure

The 700-250 SMBS exam measures the official technology or business areas summarized in the current SMBS syllabus.

• Question Types: Not officially disclosed by the certification provider.
• Number of Questions: Not officially disclosed by the certification provider.
• Hands-On Questions: Not officially disclosed by the certification provider.

Exam Policies

Before completing SMBS exam registration, review Cisco exam policies, the candidate agreement, identification requirements, eligibility rules, and appointment terms.

• Rescheduling: The Cisco 700-series exam cannot be rescheduled once it has been scheduled.
• Cancellation: The Cisco 700-series exam cannot be cancelled once it has been scheduled.
• Retake Policy: Cisco's current written-exam policy requires a five-calendar-day wait after a failed attempt, beginning the following day, and a 180-day wait before retaking the identical exam after a pass.
• Retake Fee: Confirm the current SMBS exam fee during registration; Cisco does not disclose a code-specific retake amount.

Certification Validity and Renewal Options

Passing supports the exam requirement associated with Cisco Small and Medium Business Sales Specialization. Cisco does not state on the public exam page that this exam alone awards a separate career certification.

• Validity: Not officially disclosed by the certification provider for this exam or associated credential on the current public exam page.
• Renewal Options: Not officially disclosed by the certification provider on the current public exam page. Review the current Cisco credential or partner-specialization rules that apply to your profile.

Exam Fee

• Base Fee: The official SMBS exam fee is USD 80, excluding applicable taxes. Candidates may also redeem eligible Cisco Learning Credits during scheduling.
• Taxes: Local taxes, currency conversion, and regional checkout rules may affect the final SMBS certification cost. Cisco does not publish a universal tax-inclusive amount.
• Example (India): Candidates in India are subject to 18% GST, bringing the total exam fee to USD 94 (USD 80 + USD 14 GST).

Prerequisites

Formal Prerequisites: Not officially disclosed by the certification provider on the current public page for the 700-250 SMBS exam.

• Candidates should have practical familiarity with the products, workflows, and business or technical concepts represented in the official SMBS syllabus.
• Preparation should combine Cisco's official SMBS syllabus and aligned training with scenario-based practice appropriate to the role.
• Where Cisco limits course or blueprint access to authorized partners, eligible candidates should use Cisco SalesConnect or the official resource linked from the exam page.

Exam Topics

The official or current-status SMBS syllabus information covers:

• SMB Market: customer challenges, growth opportunities, buying priorities, and trends within the small and medium business sector.
• Cisco SMB Portfolio: relevant networking, security, collaboration, cloud-managed, and service capabilities for SMB outcomes.
• Partner Strategy: using Cisco partner approaches, programs, and routes to market effectively.
• Solution Selling: discovery, value positioning, objection handling, and outcome-focused recommendations for SMB customers.
• Marketing Tactics: campaigns, demand creation, messaging, and engagement strategies suited to SMB audiences.
• Official Preparation: Cisco identifies Small and Medium Business - Sales as the aligned course.

Intended Audience

The 700-250 SMBS exam is intended for professionals whose work aligns with Cisco's published scope, including:

• Account Managers
• Sales Professionals
• Customer Success Professionals
• Business Development Professionals
• Cisco Partner Professionals
• Practice or Program Managers
• Candidates Preparing for the Listed Cisco Exam

Career Opportunities

Knowledge represented by the 700-250 SMBS exam supports work in roles such as:

• Account Manager
• Customer Success Manager
• Sales Specialist
• Business Development Manager
• Partner Manager
• Solutions Sales Consultant

Average Salary (Approximate)

Cisco does not publish salary data for SMBS candidates. These reputable employment-market estimates use a related technical or customer-lifecycle role. Salaries vary by experience, employer, location, job role, and industry.

• U.S.: Approximately USD 55,448-159,638 per year for Customer Success Managers (Indeed, July 2026).
• India: Approximately INR 800,000-2,000,000 per year in total pay for Customer Success Managers in Bengaluru (Glassdoor, December 2025).
• United Kingdom: Approximately GBP 35,000-57,000 per year in total pay for Customer Success Managers in London (Glassdoor, July 2026).
• UAE: Approximately AED 132,000-336,000 per year in total pay for Customer Success Managers in Dubai, annualized from Glassdoor's monthly range (July 2026).

Exam Delivery Options

During SMBS exam registration, candidates can review the delivery options authorized for the 700-250 appointment, their country, and their Cisco profile.

• Online Proctored Exam - The Cisco 700-series exam is a web-based, non-proctored exam.
• Online Exam Rules: Run any required system test, present acceptable identification, maintain a clear private workspace, and follow all proctor instructions.

Exam Registration

Follow these steps to complete SMBS exam registration:

• Open Cisco's official exam scheduling portal and sign in with the Cisco account linked to the candidate profile.
• Select the 700-250 SMBS exam and review the delivery options available for the exam, location, and profile.
• Confirm the exam title, language, duration, date, time, identification requirements, eligibility conditions, and booking terms before checkout.
• Pay the displayed SMBS exam fee or apply an eligible voucher or authorized payment method, then save the appointment confirmation.

After Passing the Exam

After passing the 700-250 SMBS exam, review the result and exam record in the official Cisco certification or partner account.

• Passing supports the exam requirement associated with Cisco Small and Medium Business Sales Specialization. Cisco does not state on the public exam page that this exam alone awards a separate career certification.
• Use Cisco CertMetrics or the applicable official Cisco partner portal to review exam history, score reports, and any credential or specialization status made available for the exam.
• Confirm any additional exams, role requirements, company requirements, or renewal conditions shown for the associated credential or partner specialization.

Why the 700-250 SMBS exam Is Worth It

• Validates focused knowledge aligned with the official SMBS syllabus
• Supports the Cisco credential or specialization association published for the exam
• Demonstrates practical business or technical expertise
• Provides a current Cisco-listed exam result for the relevant area