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Partner FAQs

Find the most frequently asked questions about the Pega Partners program, training, delivery, and assistance.

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FAQ program changes

Key 2026 program changes

We’re excited to share that the 2026 Pega Partners Program has been updates with you in mind. Our three primary objectives include:

streamlining the program to align framework and benefits for partners
simplifying requirements to focus more on outcomes
automating the program operations and achievements

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For 2026 Pega Partners Program enhancements and key changes, please go to our 2026 announcements page or download our updated Program Guide.

FAQ Framework stack

Partners Program Framework

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Progression is based on maintaining current skills, delivering successful projects, and meeting business impact targets as described in the Program Guide. Distinctions are validated annually and displayed in the partner’s My Pega Distinction Dashboard.

Pega implements an annual Practice Health Check before awarding distinctions that ensure partner skills are up to date and meet standards for delivery excellence based on skills currency. Learn more at Pega Academy.

Total Partner Impact (TPI), which represents the comprehensive booking contribution made by a partner across all sell engagement models and comprised of:
  • Partner Sourced/Co-Originated: opportunities identified by partners or jointly with Pega
  • Co-Sell: active collaboration with Pega sales teams throughout the sales cycle
  • Partner Resale: partners purchasing and reselling Pega licenses

Sourced/co-originated ACV which represents net-new opportunities.

For more on either of these requirements, talk to your Partner Manager or review in the Partner Guide.

Partners register new opportunities using the Deal Registration Tool, which provides 180 days of deal protection. During this period, Pega works exclusively with the registering partner, supporting the opportunity from early engagement to close. This process protects partners’ pre-sales investments and ensures fair recognition for sourced deals. See the Deal Registration Guide.

Pega provides support for registered projects, including access to methodology and project sizing tools, discounted consulting rates for Specialized and Elite partners, and direct engagement with Pega experts. Partners are encouraged to keep project registrations updated for ongoing support and recognition.

FAQ enablement

Technical Training and Enablement

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Pega Academy is a comprehensive, no-cost training platform for partners. It offers flexible, self-paced courses in multiple languages, covering all roles from sales to advanced technical professionals. The Academy helps partners build, market, sell, and deliver with Pega by providing essential training and development resources.
Role-based training paths are available for Sales, Presales, Developer, and Delivery roles. Each path focuses on the specific skills needed for success, such as product knowledge for sales, technical architecture for presales, and implementation skills for developers and delivery leads.
Pega certifications are role-based and require passing a proctored exam, which may include multiple-choice questions, scenarios, and practical exercises. Certifications are regularly updated to reflect the latest product versions and are a necessary step toward earning program distinctions.
Pearson Vue certifications are not subject to standard Partner discounts. Partners can reduce the cost of certification by purchasing certification vouchers in bulk quantities as noted on the Certifications page.
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Partner Portal & My Pega Access

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Progression is based on maintaining current skills, delivering successful projects, and meeting business impact targets as described in the Program Guide. Distinctions are validated annually and displayed in the partner’s My Pega Distinction Dashboard.
Pega implements an annual Practice Health Check before awarding distinctions that ensure partner skills are up to date and meet standards for delivery excellence based on skills currency. Learn more at Pega Academy.
Total Partner Impact (TPI), which represents the comprehensive booking contribution made by a partner across all sell engagement models and comprised of:
  • Partner Sourced/Co-Originated: opportunities identified by partners or jointly with Pega
  • Co-Sell: active collaboration with Pega sales teams throughout the sales cycle
  • Partner Resale: partners purchasing and reselling Pega licenses
Sourced/co-originated ACV which represents net-new opportunities.

For more on either of these requirements, talk to your Partner Manager or review in the Partner Guide.

Partners register new opportunities using the Deal Registration Tool, which provides 180 days of deal protection. During this period, Pega works exclusively with the registering partner, supporting the opportunity from early engagement to close. This process protects partners’ pre-sales investments and ensures fair recognition for sourced deals. See the Deal Registration Guide.
Pega provides support for registered projects, including access to methodology and project sizing tools, discounted consulting rates for Specialized and Elite partners, and direct engagement with Pega experts. Partners are encouraged to keep project registrations updated for ongoing support and recognition.
Pega’s Partner Portal is a single point of entry for prospective and existing Partners to learn about Pega and the Pega Partners Program. View the Partner Portal Guide to learn more.
FAQ benefits

Benefits and Incentives

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Partners receive a wide range of benefits, including access to Pega GenAI Blueprint, Partner Branded Blueprint, Partner Branded Blueprint Templates, accelerating how they modernize clients' legacy systems.
The Partner Autonomous Enterprise benefit will provide partners with discounted access to the full Pega software suite for internal use, based on tiered pricing per their program status. Learn more.
Pega provides a Logo generator tool for partners. The tool automatically detects the achievements earned and offers the option to generate logo files or full certifications to use in go-to-market activities. Visit the Marketing Resources page for Pega Partner Logos and Certificates.
Expert Circles are collaborative communities where Pega practitioners, architects, partners, and consultants connect to share knowledge, best practices, and innovation. Each circle focuses on key topics and offers practical insights through discussions, events, blogs, and videos. Partners can join circles relevant to their interests and expertise.
FAQ software

Software Access and Product Support

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Partners have access to the Pega Marketplace, Pega Labs (for development and pre-upgrade assessments), non-cloud licenses for demos and POCs, and the Demo eXperience Hub, which provides pre-built demo assets aligned with Pega’s latest messaging.
Software can be accessed in My Pega under "My Software” by users with a Pega Support role (Support Contact, Support Administrator, Security contact). If you don't see the My Software Feature in My Pega, you may not have the necessary role setup. Please reach out to the Account Administrator in this Pega Docs page.
Your first step should always be to browse the forums to see if a solution to your issue has already been posted. If you can't find your answer, pleasse create a new post. You can also search or ask Athena for guidance to a relevant Pega doc or review Expert Circles for your answer. Finally, Pega Global Client Support (GCS) can provide guidance to troubleshoot, resolve problems, identify and analyze the problem’s source, or for such standard technical issues as:
  • Application programming interface problems 
  • Diagnosing/reproducing reported problems 
  • Basic troubleshooting and assisting in third party-related problems to isolate interoperability issues 
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