What is the Certified Installer Program?
The “Certified Installer Program” (CIP) is designed to officially certify installers and system integrators in the efficient installation and configuration of 2N products – and allow them to build their sales network in the process. Installers who undergo the training will become Certified Installer Program Partners and enter a mutually beneficial partnership with an access industry leader.
There are 2 levels of partnership: Certified and Certified Elite. Each of them with different benefits and requirements.
This program is only for EMEA partners.
What are the benefits of becoming a 2N CIP Partner?
Put simply - you’ll stand out from your competition and be a part of a prestigious global network of highly skilled 2N installers equipped with expert knowledge and confidence. You’ll also enjoy a host of sales, marketing, and technical benefits such as
- Get leads from 2N
- Get direct and prioritized technical support
- Be listed as a 2N Certified Partner on our website
- Get discounts on demo kits
- And much more!
See complete list of benefits in the below table.
How to become a CIP partner of 2N?
The process needs to complete two trainings. One technical, at 2N Academy, and one commercial/sales related.
About the technical trainings:
- For being Certified, 2 technicians of the installer or System Integrator company will have to obtain the 2N Academy BASIC certificate. This process consists of completing the 2N BASIC courses and passing the corresponding test.
- For being Elite, 4 technicians of the installer or System Integrator company will have to obtain the 2N Academy BASIC certificate + 2N Academy ADVANCED certificate. Again, both certificates require following the courses and passing the tests.
As for the commercial/sales training, it will be given by 2N Sales team and consist of getting familiar with 2N market approach, sales tools, product portfolio and solutions
INSTALLER BENEFITS:
| Sales benefits | Not Certified | Certified 2N | Certified 2N Elite |
| Registered project support |
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| Share 2N leads* | - |
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| Dedicated account manager | - |
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| Special project feature development* | - | - |
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| Project registration discount (Min. project value)* | - | Discount Level 1 | Discount Level 2 |
| Demo product discount* | - | 55% | 60% |
| Use of 2N HQ for end customer visits* | - | - |
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| Technical benefits | Not Certified | Certified 2N | Certified 2N Elite |
| Access to technical support portal* | - |
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| Test products before their release* | - |
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| 2N product roadmap briefing* | - | - |
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| Technical support priority* | - | - |
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| Access to 2nd level technical support phone* | - | - |
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| Marketing benefits | Not Certified | Certified 2N | Certified 2N Elite |
| Printed catalogues & brochures |
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| Access to the 2N media library |
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| Be listed on the 2N website* | - |
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| Official partner CIP certification* | - |
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| Official 2N badge of certification for your website | - |
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| Co-marketing actions* | - | - |
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| Roll-up for the installer's office | - | - |
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| Promotion on 2N social media* | - | - |
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| Use of our stand at 2N exhibitions* | - | - |
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| Training benefits | Not Certified | Certified 2N | Certified 2N Elite |
| 2N Academy online training |
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| 2N Sales training |
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| Premium Onsite Training* | - |
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| Tailor-made training* | - | - |
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INSTALLER REQUIREMENTS:
| Installer requirements | Certified 2N | Certified 2N Elite |
| Register Online |
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| Subscribe to the 2N newsletter |
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| Be able to provide technical support |
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| Obtain 2N Academy BASIC certificate (free)* |
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| Obtain 2N Academy ADVANCE certificate (free)* | - |
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| Complete a sales training course (free) |
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| Meet the required annual quota for project registrations* |
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| Initial CIP Certification valid for 2 years* |
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| Complete a 2N Hands-On training course | - |
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| Be able to provide onsite support* | - |
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| Keep a 2N Demo kit in training/showrooms* | - |
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| Annual business plan follow up with 2N local team* | - |
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| Participation in 2N Insider Club* | - |
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| Provide 2N with a marketing contact | - |
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| Capacity to conduct training* | - |
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*See more details in FAQ section