Sage Certified Development Professional and Sage Certified Solution programs for Sage ERP X3 developers
Recently, Sage announced the launch of two new programs for Sage ERP X3 developers:
- Sage Certified Development Professional program
- Sage Certified Solution program
These new programs provide new training, revenue, marketing, and support opportunities to ISV and developer organizations that build add-ons to Sage ERP X3 to extend its functionality for various industry segments.
Highlights of the new programs include:
- Comprehensive developer training: The Sage Certified Development Professional program creates and supports an ecosystem of certified developer individuals trained in best practice integration methodologies to Sage ERP X3.
- Sage-tested solution certification: Solution providers can apply to certify their solution against Sage-tested certification criteria to increase customers’ confidence using those solutions.
- Certified solution ecosystem: Business partners and end users will see an expanding ecosystem of certified third-party solutions for Sage ERP X3 that add functionality in the mid-market ERP space.
For additional information, please contact [email protected].
Renewal for the 2015 Certified Consultant Program is now under way
Here’s what’s happening:
- On October 20, 2014, an email was sent to the primary contact at the business partner organization with details about the renewal process and instructions.
- On October 28, 2014, designated consultant managers were sent an email with details about the renewal process, instructions, and information about additional resources that are available to help them through the renewal processes.
- On November 1, 2014, certified consultants were sent an email with the information below:
- Renewal fee due dates and expiration dates
- November 30, 2014: Renewal fees are due
- December 31, 2014: Late fee of $200 is assessed
- February 1, 2015: Consultant is decertified if renewal fees are not paid
- Reinstatement of certification status after expiration
- How to renew their certification through Sage University
- We are seeing a significant increase in the number of partners who have designated a consultant manager for their organization.
Upcoming notices and important dates:
- November 22, 2014: Email notices sent to all certified consultants who have not completed renewal to remind them of the November 30, 2014, due date
- November 30, 2014: Deadline to purchase renewal fees at the multirenewal fee discounted rate
- November 30, 2014: Renewal fees due
For information about your 2015 renewal, please visit the 2015 CC Renewal area on your Sage University home page. You will find the requirements and processes, links to on-demand training sessions as applicable, renewal instructions, and FAQ.
For questions, please contact Sage University at 855-724-3864 or email [email protected].
Sage HRMS cross-sell opportunities
When you offer Sage HRMS as part of the Sage portfolio, not only does that increase the Sage footprint with your customers, it provides increased stickiness with ERP opportunities—and you gain the competitive advantage over other end-to-end solutions.
The cross-sell referral program offerings for Sage HRMS continue to add tremendous value to deals by positioning that solution for payroll and employee management. Please refer to the new Sage HRMS Cross Sell Referral Programs document for complete details.
We are available to assist and make it easy for you to increase your revenue and earn tier credits. Be sure to present Sage HRMS as a resource to your new and existing customers. Contact Chris Goheen or Cristine Hamilton for additional information.
Sage ERP X3 Implementation Consultant Onboarding Program
Whether your organization is new to the ERP consulting profession or has been implementing ERP solutions for years, the Sage ERP X3 Implementation Consultant Onboarding Program will help prepare your consultants to successfully implement a Sage ERP X3 solution.
Sage developed this optimal onboarding process to get your consultants up to speed and out in the field in a shorter period of time. This program has content from years of Sage ERP X3 implementation experience, and we are now offering this for consultants within our partners’ organizations to optimize their skills so they can be successful.
When your consultant(s) start this program, they will be put through all the required training and then paired up with the Sage Professional Services Group (PSG) to get hands-on experience implementing Sage ERP X3. During this time with our PSG group, they will not only gain the experience that is needed, but your organization will also benefit in a revenue-share model—Sage will give the participating partner a portion of the revenue from the consultants’ services that are received from end-user implementation projects.
This is the first time that Sage has offered a program at this level, so we will be limiting the numbers of partners that we accept into this program, based on resource availability.
To learn more, review the Sage ERP X3 Implementation Consultant Onboarding Program overview and sign up today.
If you have questions or need further assistance, please contact our professional services team at [email protected].
Sage Mid-Market Solutions
Business Partner Advisory Council (BPAC)
The Sage business partner advisory council (BPAC) works in collaboration with Sage leadership on initiatives that are intended to create success for customers, partners, and Sage. Its members share valuable perspectives and insights to help us better understand and serve the needs of our customers—to provide them with an exceptional experience with Sage.
Representing partner firms from various market segments, geographies, industries, and competencies, the BPAC covers various topics within the business, including product strategy and key initiatives.
It's time to form a new BPAC
Fifteen seats on the BPAC are currently open for nomination. The partners selected will be responsible for representing the channel at large and providing input on various areas of the Sage business for a two-year term.
Note: Owners or officers of partner organizations are eligible for nomination.
Please nominate yourself or another individual in the Sage partner community. You can download the nomination form, or fill it out online. For additional information on the process, feel free to contact PartnerPrograms@sage.
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