How can I become a Red Hat Solution Partner?

You want to become a Red Hat Solution Partner, please view the detailed Program Guide information here : www.redhat.com/partners/redhatpartners/ To Register please goto www.partner.redhat.com

How can I become a Red Hat ISV Partner?

You want to become a Red Hat ISV Partner, please view the detailed ISV Program Guide information here : ISV Program Guide [PDF] To Register please goto www.partner.redhat.com

How do I get access to the New Partner Portal?

You can access the Partner Center at: www.partner.redhat.com

Where can I learn more about the program, specializations, benefits and requirements?

Click here: Red Hat Partner Program Guide [PDF]

Where can I learn more about the ISV program, specializations, benefits and requirements?

Click here: Red Hat ISV Program Guide [PDF]

How do I get Access to the NFR Software?

As a Registered Red Hat Ready Partner you will be receiving the NFR Versions automatically.

How can I become a Red Hat Advanced Business Partner?

The entry level for each partner is the Red Hat Ready partnership with Red Hat. You need to meet the requirements e.g. trained staff, business plan, etc... for the Advanced level before an upgrade can be considered. Once you meet all requirements, as stated in the partner program guide, you can request a membership upgrade through via Partner Center. On the home page please click "Manage Partnership" and choose the Specialization that relates to your subject matter expertise and business focus: Infrastructure or Middleware

Which are the „discounted countries“ mentioned with the Red Hat Partner Program benefits and requirements?

List of discounted countries: Albania, Algeria, Angola, Azerbaijan, Bahrain,Belarus, Benin, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Botswana, Bulgaria, Burkina Faso, Burundi, Cameroon, Central African Republic, Chad, Cote d‘Ivoire, Croatia, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Djibouti, Egypt, Equatorial Guinea, Eritrea, Estonia, Ethiopia, Faroe Islands, Gabon, Gambia, Georgia, Ghana, Greece, Guinea, Guinea-Bissau, Hungary, Israel, Jordan, Kenya, Kuwait, Latvia, Lebanon, Lesotho, Lithuania, Macedonia, Madagascar, Malawi, Mali, Malta, Mauritius, Moldova, Republic of , Morocco, Mozambique, Namibia, Niger, Nigeria, Oman, Poland, Qatar, Romania, Rwanda, Saudi Arabia, Senegal, Serbia and Montenegro, Sierra Leone, Slovakia, Slovenia, South Africa, Swaziland, Tanzania, United Republic of Togo, Tunisia, Turkey, Uganda, Ukraine, United Arab Emirates, Yemen, Democratic Republic of Congo (Zaire), Zambia, Zimbabwe, Russia

How do I meet the Sales Certification requirements for Advanced Business Partners?

Red Hat had introduced a new Sales Certification scheme to support each Partner in accruing the necessary 20 points to achieve their sales training level.

• 11 points will be accrued when completing the "Red Hat Partner Platform Certified Salesperson (RHPPCS)" or the "Red Hat Partner Middleware Certified Salesperson (RHPMCS)"
• 10 points will be accrued for every day of an on-site partner training. 20 points will be accrued for participation at the EMEA Partner Summit.
• 3 points will be accrued when attending any Red Hat Partner or Technical webinar.

We grant credit points for each participant - please take note that every participant needs to be registered in Partner Center in order to be eligible for points. If you have not registered to the Red Hat Partner Center please click here.

How can I attend Sales and Technical Trainings from Red Hat/JBoss?

You can participate in Sales and Technical Trainings via our:

• Webinars: www.europe.redhat.com/webinar/
• Red Hat is also running on site Business Partner Trainings in EMEA regularly.
• Don't miss our latest news announcements on Twitter: RHTPartnersEMEA
• You as a partner have also access to dicounted GLS classroom trainings please see the Partner Guide PDF for details [PDF]

We grant credit points for each participant - please take note that every participant needs to be registered in Partner Center in order to get the points. If you have not registered to the Red Hat Partner Center please click here.

Do I have to return a signed contract to Red Hat, or is the online assent to the partner agreement, site terms and export control agreement sufficient?

If your company resides in either of the following countries, you will have to return a signed copy of the partner agreement for the partnership to become effective:

When your company resides in any of the countries listed above, you will have to return a signed copy of the contract to Red Hat before the partnership becomes effective. Please send your signed contract to:
Email: contract-administration@redhat.com
Fax: + 353 212 303 499
or mail a hard copy to:

Red Hat Ltd.
attn. Contract Administration
Unit 4200
Cork Airport Business Park
Kinsale Road
Cork, Ireland

If you have any questions please contact the EMEA Partner Helpdesk: emea-partner-helpdesk@redhat.com

How can I submit a Success Story?

Share your Red Hat and JBoss success stories with Red Hat. Submit success story proposals to Red Hat for consideration. Proposals selected by Red Hat will be developed into formal success stories which may be promoted by Red Hat and the Partner through various publicity vehicles. You can submit your customer refernces through Partner Center , visit the home page and click on "Manage customer references".

Where do I apply for becoming a Red Hat Training Partner?

In order to become a Red Hat Training Partner please contact: Jose Ojer jose.ojer@redhat.com

Further Questions?

If you have any further questions please direct them to our EMEA Partner Helpdesk Email: emea-partner-helpdesk@redhat.com
Toll Free: 00800 7334 2888