FAQ- Project Level Up- Partner Plus Proficiency Badging Q1. How do I know what products fall under the Strategic Proficiency badges? A: All product mappings can be found here
Q2. I just earned a Proficiency badge for a core offering (e.g. Db2). Will this badge expire in 12 months? A: The core badge, which was previously eligible for the Partner Plus program, will no longer be recognized for proficiency credit starting October 13, 2025. Although the badge may still appear valid on your Credly account, it will not contribute to your proficiency status in Partner Plus after this badge (in the case “watsonx.data”) starting from October 13, 2025. Q3. Do my existing Proficiency badges count during the transition period? A: Yes. All existing Proficiency badges are honored through the transition period of 5 May, 2025 through 12 October 2025. date.
Q4. What if I have an active Deal Registration tied to a core product and the deal closes after 12 October? A: Beginning 13 October, 2025, IBM will require Strategic badges for Partners to be eligible for the Proficiency Incentive. If you have earned the Strategic badge by the time the deal closes, you will earn the incentive.
Q5. What happens to the existing core badge content? A: All Core badge content will still be available for your continued learning.