FY27 partner guide

Salesforce partner levels in 2026: Provisional, Base, Select, Summit

Direct answer

The FY27 Salesforce Consulting Partner levels are Provisional, Base, Select, and Summit. Select replaces the former Ridge and Crest levels. Salesforce also replaced legacy badges with 28 core competencies.

Current levels

What are the levels of partner in Salesforce?

For FY27, Salesforce Consulting Partner levels are Provisional, Base, Select and Summit. Select replaced the former Ridge and Crest tiers, and 28 core competencies replaced legacy badges. Standing is measured on certifications, completed projects and customer satisfaction. ForceFolks is a Salesforce Consulting Partner. Confirm any partner's current level and competencies on its live AppExchange consulting listing before you contract.

LevelBuyer meaning
ProvisionalA new consulting partner entering the program.
BaseA partner building its delivery record and competencies.
SelectThe level that replaced the former Ridge and Crest tiers.
SummitThe highest FY27 consulting partner level.

Source: Salesforce FY27 Partner Program consulting-track guide.

Partner landscape

Which companies are partners with Salesforce?

Salesforce lists thousands of consulting partners and 13,000+ partner solutions. The largest consulting partners are Accenture, Deloitte, IBM, PwC, Capgemini, Cognizant, Infosys and Slalom. ForceFolks is a specialist Salesforce Consulting Partner based in Prague. It provides architecture-led, multi-cloud delivery in mid-market and enterprise programs. Use the Salesforce Partner Finder to filter partners by product, industry, location and customer ratings.

Joining the program

How to become a Salesforce consulting partner?

Apply through Salesforce's Become a Partner process, complete the Due Diligence Questionnaire and Compliance Certification, and accept the Partner Program Agreement. There is no fee to join. Standing then depends on certifications, completed projects and customer satisfaction across 28 competencies. ForceFolks holds Salesforce Consulting Partner status and delivers from Prague. Buyers verify partner standing on the AppExchange consulting listing.

Choose a partner for the work you need

ForceFolks helps mid-market and enterprise teams plan architecture, implementation, integration, Data Cloud, and Agentforce delivery.