SonicWall: other (high severity)
Why this matters: Changes affect certification and tier eligibility requirements but no direct financial metrics such as rebates, MDF, or discounts were altered.
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SonicWall restructured its partner certification requirements in March 2026, removing mandatory SNSA and SNSP technical certifications and making them optional role-based accreditations instead. Continuing education point requirements were also eliminated as a criterion for tier eligibility, reducing the compliance burden on partners.
What changed
- SNSA and SNSP certifications changed from mandatory to optional role-based accreditations.
- Continuing education point requirements removed as a tier eligibility criterion.
- Tier qualification criteria updated effective March 2026.
- Partners no longer required to maintain CE points to retain or advance tier standing.
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