Sage ACT! Certified Consultant Program

Sage ACT! is the #1 selling Contact and Customer Manager in the world with 2.8 million users, including 56,000 corporate customers. Join the Sage ACT! Certified Consultant program to become one of a select number who are authorized to sell, install, and support Sage ACT! in North America. Build a business around Sage ACT! or add it to your already successful consulting practice.

Interested in becoming a Sage ACT! Certified Consultant? Prior to enrolling in the course, you will need to validate your Sage ACT!, Microsoft Windows, and networking skills by passing the Sage ACT! Certified Consultant Pre-Assessment. Successful candidates typically have 1 year of experience using Sage ACT!, and knowledge of Microsoft Windows operating systems, including basic networking skills. After passing the pre-assessment, you may register for the Sage ACT! Certification courses below. In class, you will immerse yourself in the product for 6 days, as you prepare for the final certification assessment.

After passing the certification assessment, you will be eligible for the Sage ACT! Certified Consultant program. Benefits includes access to Sage ACT! products, services, and updates. Additionally, you will also be listed as a Certified Consultant on the Sage ACT! website, obtain access to the Sage ACT! Knowledgebase, and receive unlimited support from technical experts. See Certified Consultant Privileges for more program benefits. Register for the Pre-Assessment today to get on the path to becoming a Sage ACT! Certified Consultant!*

How Do I Become a Sage ACT! Certified Consultant?

As a Certified Consultant, you will receive assistance to start your business as a certified consultant for Sage ACT!. These are the certification requirements:

Certification Requirements
Sage ACT! Certified Consultant Pre-Assessment Pass the Sage ACT! Certified Consultant Pre-Assessment to make sure you have basic Windows and networking skills. This free online assessment must be passed before you can register for the Core Virtual Classroom course.
Sage ACT! Certified Consultant: Core Attend the 4-day Sage ACT! Certified Consultant: Core course on core product features. You will pay the $1600 training fee at the time you register for the Core class online using a credit card.
Sage ACT! Certified Consultant: Web and Sync Services Attend the 2-day Sage ACT! Certified Consultant: Web and Sync Services course to obtain additional Web and Sync deployment expertise. You must first register for the Core course before you can register for Web and Sync Services.
Sage ACT! Certified Consultant: Final Assessment Pass the Sage ACT! Certified Consultant: Final Assessment to complete the certification track. You are not certified until you pass the final assessment. After you pass, you will be contacted by a Sage ACT! Certified Consultant Program administrator. At that time, the $1200 Program Fee will be collected, as well as further application details.

Have any questions? Contact training.act@sage.com for questions about training at Sage University and acc.na@sage.com for questions about the Sage ACT! Certified Consultant Program.

Program Cost

The Sage ACT! Certified Consultant Program requires an initial signup fee and certification training fee. Annually, Certified Consultants are required to recertify and pay an annual fee to remain in the program.

Initial Program Fee for New Companies: $1200
Initial Program fee for Existing Companies: $500
Certification Training Fee: $1600
Annual Renewal Fee: $1000

Certification Privileges

Sage ACT! Certified Consultants receive the following program benefits:

Technical Support: Mon-Fri, 8:30 am - 8:30 pm EST.
Sage ACT! NFR (not for resale) licenses with every new release.
Access to the Sage ACT! Knowledgebase.
Access to the Sage ACT! online Community to get news about Sage ACT! products, sales and marketing assistance, and technical collaboration. You can even join newsgroups to communicate with others like yourself in the Certified Consultant community.
Beta versions of new releases and an invitation to provide feedback to Sage during the development cycle
Your name and contact information on www.act.com so customers can find you easily
Exclusive use of the Sage ACT! Certified Consultant logo for your website, business cards, and marketing collateral
Invitation to the Sage Summit annual conference (additional fees apply) with sessions designed for Certified Consultants and the chance to network with other consultants and Sage executives

Visit our Frequently Asked Questions page, or e-mail acc.na@sage.com if you have any questions.

* Certified Consultants are third-party vendors. Sage and its affiliates are in no way liable or responsible for claims made related to the services provided by third-party vendors.

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