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Learn about the certification requirements for IBM Business Partners.

Certification is IBM's way of validating individual as well as firm skills in the global marketplace. To reap the benefits that go with being an IBM Business Partner, a firm needs to maintain a minimum number of sales and technical certifications on specific IBM products.

Listed below is general information on the certification requirements for IBM Business Partners in North America.

	Eligible skills for advanced and premier membership attainment
	PartnerWorld membership level requirements
	Report and view certifications and/mastery exams in PPS
	Announcement / Channel communications letters
IBM requires solution providers in the Americas to maintain a minimum number of sales and technical certifications on selected IBM products in support of each of the firm's IBM Business Partner relationships. Select the link below to access the latest information, guidelines and requirements needed to meet the minimum requirements aforementioned above.
	Platform requirements
	Recertification requirements
IBM requires Business Partners to achieve and report certifications to qualify and maintain approval for specific Value Added Enhancements (VAEs). A VAE is the IBM Business Partner's incremental contribution to the sale of the approved IBM products, which together provide a total solution to the customer. Select the link below to obtain a description of the VAE�s, special conditions, firm eligibility and detailed certification requirements.
	VAE certification requirements

	Cross Border Certifications for Contract Compliance (CBCCC) Process

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