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HubSpot Solutions Architecture Design Accreditation

Solutions partner accreditation for delivering solutions for customers of all sizes who have complex, technical use cases
Preparation Guide

Updated for the August 2024 accreditation cycle

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The next application window for accreditations opens on August 5.

 

About This Program

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The HubSpot Solutions Architecture Design Accreditation is a credential that validates the skills and strategic experience needed to demonstrate expertise in designing, configuring, and customizing complex and innovative solutions. This accreditation showcases your ability to solve advanced customer use cases and drive business results by using various tools and features within HubSpot’s CRM platform suite.

In addition to product-specific knowledge, this requires a high level of technical capability with HubSpot’s ecosystem along with skills in needs assessment, solution design, and project and change management.

This accreditation is appropriate for partners delivering solutions for customers of all sizes who have complex technical use cases.

  • Which partners are eligible for this accreditation?

    • Are a Platinum, Diamond or Elite partner
    • Have completed solutions architecture design projects within the last 12 months and have access and the right to share documents, proposals, project plans, and resources leveraged with HubSpot
    • Meet the HubSpot Academy certification prerequisites and all other requirements outlined in the prep guide

  • What are the benefits of earning this accreditation?

    • Improved recognition and discoverability in the Solutions Directory
    • Potential access to new program launches
    • Possible invitations to new product betas
    • Possible consideration for engagement with some of HubSpot’s largest and most complex deals

    Discovery and Project Methodology

    How It Works

    To apply for this accreditation, partners should first verify that their organization has completed the prerequisite certifications (see below). 

    From there, the application process consists of three rounds:

    Before applying, partners should verify that they have at least 3 certified users for each of the following certifications, selected from a team of no more than 5 people for each of the following certifications:

    • Marketing Hub Implementation
    • Sales Hub Implementation
    • Marketing Hub Software
    • Sales Hub Software
    • Service Hub Software
    • Platform Consulting
    • Data Integrations
    • Salesforce Integration
    • Objectives-Based Onboarding
    • Reporting

    Before applying, partners should also verify that they have at least two certified users for each of the following certifications:

    • CMS for Developers
    • HubSpot Architecture I
    • HubSpot Architecture II

    You can review the entire prerequisite list of certifications in the Accreditations Prerequisite Learning Path.

    After meeting the prerequisite certifications, you will submit an application (one person per partner entity) including basic information about your organization and real-world, existing business artifacts related to your work with clients related to solution architecture engagements. You will also be asked to provide contact information for a referenceable client for HubSpot to contact to solicit feedback about their experience with your organization.

    Between Rounds One and Two: Your application will be reviewed by the Hubspot team to determine if you will move forward to Round Two. You will be notified by email of your application status, and should also be able to check via your Submittable account.

    In this round, you will be asked to upload a video case study reviewing a first-hand, successful end-to-end experience with a solution architecture engagement with a HubSpot customer. This round will also be where the customers submitted from Round One will be contacted by HubSpot. You will also be asked to complete an interview with a HubSpot subject-matter expert (SME) as it relates to the technical nature of solutions architecture.

    In this round, you will be asked to complete a 30-minute interview and question-and-answer (Q&A) session in which a HubSpot subject-matter expert (SME) will ask you clarifying questions about your case study and business artifact submissions from the previous rounds.

    After Round Three: Your application will be reviewed by the Hubspot team to determine if the accreditation will be awarded. You will be notified by email of your accreditation status, and should also be able to check via Submittable. 

    If you are awarded the accreditation, you will be notified by email. You should then expect to receive an “offboarding” email from the Accreditations team with next steps. You will also receive the Solutions Architecture Design designation in the Solutions Partner Directory.

    Application Window Closes: September 13

    Round One Decision: Mid October

    Round Two Deadline: Mid-November

    Final Decision: Late December

    For more details about the prerequisites, application prompts, and required materials as it relates to applying to this accreditation, download and review the Preparation Guide.

    Testimonials

    The certifications required for the Accreditation force a familiarity with HubSpot's software and methodology, which is good and important, particularly for newer team members.

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    Applications are Closed.

    Application Window Opens August 5, 2024

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