Certification

The Nimble Storage Partner Program provides channel partners with incentives, sales enablement tools/resources, and certifications to more rapidly grow their business and increase their value to our mutual customers.

Certification

All partners begin the Nimble Storage Partner Program as “Authorized Resellers,” and will be required to have a minimum of one trained Nimble Sales Professional (NSP) and one trained Nimble Technical Sales Professional (NTSP) and an active deal history of a minimum of two deals per Nimble fiscal year to maintain this authorization. Nimble Storage also recognizes a partner’s level of expertise in selling storage solutions to various market segments, so there are three levels in the Nimble Storage Partner Program: Gold, Silver, and Bronze. The certification levels are based on booking goals and accreditations.

How Do Certifications Help Nimble Storage Partners?

Nimble Storage Partner Program certifications are similar to college degrees. Certification levels reflect a partner’s technology skills breadth and demonstrated success in sales and delivery of Nimble Storage solutions. The higher your level of investment in sales, marketing and training, the higher your credential level will be and the more resources will be available to you to continue to grow your business.

Benefits to Becoming Certified:

Win New Customer Accounts

• Solve customer challenges around data storage, application acceleration, disaster recovery and replication with innovative solution powered by Nimble Storage
• Showcase what Nimble-powered solutions can deliver with cloud-based, on-demand demos
• Be the first to generate excitement with the latest products and services
• Receive qualified leads and leverage networking opportunities at Nimble Storage local and national events

Drive Growth in Your Business

• Promote your company and brand with marketing tools, materials and MDF funds
• Enhance your profitability with incentive and reward programs

Distinguish Your Company from the Competition

Market recognition and branding: Nimble Storage partner certification recognizes your technology expertise, individual career certifications, and demonstrated success in sales and customer service. Nimble will also conduct periodic program audits and review the terms of the program and certifications to ensure partners who invest with Nimble are validated and recognized annually. Partner certifications will be validated in February each year and partners who have earned or renewed certification will be notified and recognized accordingly. Also, In August each year, a status review will be conducted across all partners. If a partner has reached the bookings and training milestones to earn a new or higher certification level, they will begin to earn the benefits of the new certification level at that time.