We are excited to introduce the Sophos Sales Professional Certification, a new partner credential that recognizes the skills, knowledge, and confidence to sell across the Sophos portfolio — from Managed Detection and Response to Endpoint and Network Security.
You told us you need focused, time-efficient training that helps you sell more effectively — and we listened. The Sophos Sales Professional Certification is built around short, dedicated courses designed to deliver exactly what you need, when you need it.
These bite-sized courses are the same training our Sophos sellers complete, ensuring your teams are fully aligned with our sales strategy, messaging, and approach — so you can collaborate more effectively and win more deals together.
Why This Certification Matters to Sophos Partners
Today’s buyers are looking for trusted advisors who can simplify security, reduce risk, and deliver measurable outcomes. The Sophos Sales Professional Certification equips you to do exactly that.
By earning this certification, you gain the ability to:
- Drive net-new revenue by confidently positioning Sophos in competitive deals
- Grow recurring revenue by positioning managed services like MDR as part of your offering
- Expand existing accounts with a unified security strategy
- Increase deal size and long-term customer value
- Win more deals by clearly articulating business outcomes.
- Differentiate your sales teams as certified Sophos experts
What You’ll Learn
To earn the Sophos Sales Professional Certification, you need to complete four core courses and assessments designed to build real world selling confidence.
Selling Sophos Quick Start
Learn how to position the Sophos portfolio and navigate key tools and processes to move from opportunity to revenue faster.
Begin Training (25 mins)
Winning with Sophos MDR (SP02 / 40 mins)
Learn how to position MDR as a high-value service that drives recurring revenue and stronger customer retention.
Begin Training
Winning with Sophos Network Security (SP03 / 40 mins)
Simplify complex environments by positioning consolidated, platform-based security.
Begin Training
Winning with Sophos Endpoint (SP04 / 65 mins)
Sell prevention-first endpoint security with confidence in competitive environments.
Begin Training
The Partner Advantage
The Sophos Sales Professional Certification is more than a badge. It is a growth accelerator. Certified Partners are equipped to:
- Expand footprint by connecting solutions to real business outcomes
- Increase deal size by positioning platform consolidation and automation
- Strengthen credibility with CISOs, IT leaders, and security operations teams
- Drive recurring revenue with high-value, services-led offerings
Get Started
The Sophos Sales Professional Certification is available now through Sophos Academy and requires completion of all four courses. Start today to earn 20 certification points (counting towards your partner program certification requirements), sharpen your sales approach, and unlock new revenue opportunities with Sophos.
Certification points for completed sales certifications will be visible on the Compliance Dashboard in the Partner Portal from June.
You’ll also receive a digital badge upon completion, so you can showcase your achievement and expertise with confidence.
Sell smarter. Win more with Sophos.
