{"id":9732,"date":"2025-10-01T09:44:58","date_gmt":"2025-10-01T07:44:58","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/partnernews.sophos.com\/en-us\/?p=9732"},"modified":"2025-10-02T17:29:33","modified_gmt":"2025-10-02T15:29:33","slug":"unlock-more-partner-value-with-sophos-training-and-recognition","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/partnernews.sophos.com\/en-us\/2025\/10\/partner-program\/unlock-more-partner-value-with-sophos-training-and-recognition\/","title":{"rendered":"Unlock More Partner Value with Sophos Training and Recognition"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>At Sophos, we\u2019re committed to helping our partners build expertise, simplify operations, and drive more business success. As part of our ongoing Partner Program enhancements, we\u2019re excited to share several important updates that will make training more accessible, sales enablement more impactful, and partner recognition more visible.<\/p>\n<h2><strong>Free Access to eLearning Partner Training<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>Starting <strong>October 1, 2025<\/strong>, all <strong>eLearning (online, self-study) partner training will be free to access \u2013 <\/strong>including flagship courses such as<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Architect certifications<\/li>\n<li>MDR Guided Onboarding<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>What This Means for You<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>No more costs or admin<\/strong> \u2013 Access training directly with no orders, promo codes, or discounts required.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Faster access to knowledge<\/strong> \u2013 Log in and start your training anytime.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Focus on customer success<\/strong> \u2013 With pricing removed, you and your teams can concentrate on building the expertise that drives customer value.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Instructor-Led Training Still Available<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Our <strong>Authorized Training Centers (ATCs)<\/strong> will continue to provide instructor-led training, which remains chargeable given the added value of live support and hands-on guidance.<\/p>\n<p>This change is designed to <strong>reduce friction, save you time, and increase training engagement<\/strong> across the channel.<\/p>\n<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/partners.sophos.com\/prm\/English\/c\/sophos-learning-zone\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Learn more about Sophos training and certification<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h2><strong>New Selling Sophos: Quick Start Course<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>We\u2019re also introducing <strong>Selling Sophos: Quick Start<\/strong>, a brand-new course to help you maximize profitability and simplify operations with our partner-first approach.<\/p>\n<p>By completing this course, you\u2019ll learn how to:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Describe the Sophos proposition<\/strong> \u2013 Be ready to talk to your customers about the power of the Sophos platform to improve their security posture.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Position key Sophos solutions <\/strong>\u2013 Learn how to articulate and compare the key Sophos solutions that your customers need.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Unlock competitive discounts<\/strong> \u2013 Secure up to 25% price advantage through deal registration, with guaranteed price protection.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Protect renewal business<\/strong> \u2013 Leverage incumbency benefits and automated renewals to stay profitable throughout the customer lifecycle.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Simplify quoting &amp; management<\/strong> \u2013 Use our unified portal to manage opportunities, licenses, and quotes with guided pricing and quote cloning.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Streamline renewals<\/strong> \u2013 Renew, amend, or upgrade contracts mid-term to keep customers engaged and revenue flowing.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>This training will equip you with the knowledge and tools to <strong>grow faster, protect deals, and increase profitability<\/strong> with Sophos.<\/p>\n<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/3.id.sophos.com\/sso\/saml2\/NetExamCustomersSID3\/login?RelayState=%2Fsaml%2Fnetexam%2Fauthenticate.php%3Fdestination%3Dcs171145\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Start taking the course: Selling Sophos: Quick Start\u00a0<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h2><strong>New Credly Badges for Partner Achievements<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>To recognize and celebrate your expertise, we\u2019re launching <strong>three new Credly digital badges<\/strong>:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Sales Professional<\/li>\n<li>Endpoint Architect<\/li>\n<li>Firewall Architect<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Why These Badges Matter<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Recognition<\/strong> \u2013 Your Sophos achievements are now formally verified and portable.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Differentiation<\/strong> \u2013 Demonstrate to clients and prospects that you\u2019re trained and certified.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Motivation<\/strong> \u2013 Celebrate progress in both sales and technical learning journeys.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Enablement<\/strong> \u2013 Showcase the value you bring as a trusted advisor in areas like endpoint, firewall, and managed services.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Once you\u2019ve completed the corresponding training or accreditation, you can <strong>download your badge directly from Credly <\/strong>and share it across LinkedIn, your website, or email signature.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/assets.sophos.com\/X24WTUEQ\/at\/4ks8fvwmtkb7nmr6h86hqk94\/sophos-partner-credly-how-to-guide.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>How to access your social-ready badge.<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h2><strong>Certification Points<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>Starting Oct 1, 2025, partner program attainment will be based on certification points. All your current active certifications will automatically convert into points \u2014 no action required. For any questions, please refer to the <a href=\"https:\/\/partners.sophos.com\/prm\/English\/s\/assets?collectionId=10964&amp;renderMode=Collection\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Sophos Partner Program Guide<\/a> or contact <a href=\"https:\/\/www.sophos.com\/en-us\/partners\/partner-care.aspx\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Partner Care<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/partners.sophos.com\/prm\/English\/s\/assets?collectionId=10964&amp;renderMode=Collection\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Learn more about certification points<\/a><\/strong> (portal login required)<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h2><strong>Driving Success Together<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>These updates are just part of our <strong>continued investment in the Sophos Partner Program<\/strong>. From free training access, to practical new sales courses, to digital credentials that highlight your expertise, we\u2019re committed to helping you <strong>differentiate your business, build credibility, and win more with Sophos<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p>Reach out to your channel account manager or the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.sophos.com\/en-us\/partners\/partner-care\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Partner Care<\/a> team if you have any questions. Thank you for your continued partnership.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>At Sophos, we\u2019re committed to helping our partners build expertise, simplify operations, and drive more business success. 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