As we approach our yearly partner program compliance audit on March 31, 2025, it’s essential to ensure your certifications and revenue metrics align with program requirements. Certifications form a critical part of our partnership framework, verifying that your team possesses the latest skills and knowledge to deliver maximum value. With several certifications set to expire soon, now is the time to prioritize recertification to maintain your partner tier.
Staying compliant in the program goes beyond meeting baseline requirements; it’s an opportunity to unlock the full range of partner benefits, including access to enhanced support, training resources, and, importantly, more favorable margins. By keeping your certifications current, you’ll be equipped to leverage our partner program’s offerings to the fullest and secure a competitive advantage for the coming year
Several certifications will expire soon – please recertify now to maintain your partner tier and secure favorable margins for the next year.
MDR and Sales Fundamentals
Expiring Certifications | Extend With |
Selling MDR and Cybersecurity as a Service v1.0 | Selling MDR Delta v2.0 |
Sales Fundamentals | Sales Update |
Sophos Central Endpoint and Server
Expiring Certifications | Extend With |
Central Engineer v4.0 | Central Engineer Delta v5.0 |
Central Architect v4.0 | Central Architect Delta v5.0 |
Central Technician v4.0 | Central Technician Delta v5.0 |
Sophos Firewall
Expiring Certifications | Extend With |
Firewall Engineer v19.5 | Firewall Engineer Delta v20.0* |
Firewall Architect v19.5 | Firewall Architect Delta v20.0* |
Firewall Technician v19.5 | Firewall Technician Delta v20.0* |
* To ensure compliance for this year, you must complete the Firewall v20.0 delta courses. After that, you may complete the v21.0 delta courses on the training portal to stay up-to-date with our latest firewall releases.
Helpful links:
To help you stay on top of your certification requirements , we’ve gathered a few key resources below. Explore these links to ensure you’re fully equipped for the upcoming compliance audit and ready to secure maximum benefits in the year ahead:
- Training Portal – Access all available training sessions to keep your team certified and prepared.
- Certified individuals within your organization – Review your team members’ current certifications and expiration dates.
- Certification requirements per partner tier – Understand the certification benchmarks required to maintain your partner level.
- Overview on certifications and delta courses – Find information on available certifications and which delta courses will help you extend expiring courses
If you need any assistance, feel free to reach out to us at globaltraining@sophos.com. We’re here to support your certification journey and help you stay ahead in the Sophos Partner Program!