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Sun Partner Advantage Accreditation

As part of a Sun Partner Advantage contract a key criteria is to gain Sun Accreditation status. Therefore the following information has been put together with the aim of assisting you to find the right and concise information about Sun Accreditation.

Whether you need training advice, guidance on where you need to look for the web-based courses and examinations or you just want to check your company's present status, Avnet Technology Solutions are here to help.

Why is Sun Accreditation important for your organisation?

• You need to have knowledge of all the latest products and technology available.
• You need to show your clients that you have the knowledge and technical skills to support them.
• You need to promote yourself to the marketplace showing your level of commitment and your quality service.
  

Sun Partner Resources:

NB. Some of the below URLs link through to Sun's Partner Portal so you will need your MySun Partner Portal login and password details to gain access.

SUN ACCREDITATION COURSE MATRIX +

SPA Accreditation - Avnet Technology Solutions Step By Step Guide +
This document provides you with essential information about how to obtain SPA accreditation in the format of a basic "step by step" guide created by Avnet Technology Solutions.

We have tried to bring together all documentation and links that have been developed and created by Sun to assist our Partners moving forward. These documents bring together the latest information we have from Sun regarding the accreditation process.

Current Sun Accreditation
For confirmation of your company's current accreditation status or your own personal certification level contact your Avnet Technology Solutions Account Manager and they will check your details on Sun's online Competency Tracking System database.

Online Courses and Exams
See below URL's for details of Sun web based course listing and also online training for both the Sales and Technical disciplines:

Online training and respective courses listings +

Partner Portal Registration Process
In order to undertake the above online courses and exams you must be registered with a login and password for the Partner Portal. For a step by step guide on how to register click here +

Speciality Certifications - How To Book SES Classroom Training Courses
With some of the speciality certifications it is still a requirement to attend classes as opposed to online courses. To find out course dates and to book onto the courses contact Sun Educational Services on 01252 421212

Further Information
To understand all the requirements and rules with regard to the latest Accreditation and Certification Programme then download the Partner Guide and Training Addendum via the Sun Partner Portal.

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