Salesforce partner levels in 2026: Select and Summit
The FY27 Salesforce Consulting Partner Program has two active tiers: Select and Summit. Provisional is an entry status for partners completing the program's minimum requirements, not a third active tier. Base, Ridge and Crest belong to the previous structure. Salesforce now uses 28 competencies to distinguish partners' expertise. ForceFolks recommends checking the named delivery team, relevant project evidence and scope ownership alongside a partner's tier; the designation alone does not establish project fit.
What are the levels of partner in Salesforce?
Select and Summit are the active FY27 consulting partner tiers. The distinction below separates those tiers from Provisional status. ForceFolks is a Salesforce Consulting Partner. Confirm any partner's current standing and competencies with Salesforce and the partner before you contract.
| Name | Status | Buyer meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Select | Active tier | A partner that has met the program's minimum performance requirements. |
| Summit | Active tier | The top tier, recognizing partners aligned with Salesforce's strategic growth priorities. |
| Provisional | Entry status | An accepted applicant completing minimum requirements. Meeting those requirements leads to Select status. |
Sources: Salesforce FY27 Consulting Partner Program brochure and Salesforce's Provisional Partner Status FAQ.
What changed from Base, Ridge and Crest?
The FY27 program overview places Base, Ridge and Crest in its FY26 comparison, not in the FY27 active-tier list. An old badge or case study does not establish a partner's current standing.
How are tiers different from competencies?
A tier describes program standing. The 28 competencies replace the previous Navigator distinctions and describe specialization, assessed through certifications, completed projects and customer satisfaction. Competencies have Accredited and Expert recognition levels. Neither a firm-wide tier nor a competency identifies the people assigned to your project.
- Check the competency relevant to your product and scope, rather than relying on the tier alone.
- Ask for comparable project references and the named architect, delivery team and escalation owner.
- Record the agreed scope, acceptance criteria and support responsibilities in the proposal. A tier is not a project-outcome guarantee.
Which companies are partners with Salesforce?
Salesforce's consulting partner guide names global firms such as Accenture, IBM, PwC and Slalom alongside specialist implementation partners. This is not a ranking by size. ForceFolks is a specialist Salesforce Consulting Partner based in Prague. It provides architecture-led, multi-cloud delivery in mid-market and enterprise programs. Use Salesforce's partner discovery tools to compare relevant expertise and project evidence, then verify the proposed team's fit for your work.
How to become a Salesforce consulting partner?
Follow Salesforce's partner enrollment instructions, complete the required due diligence and accept the Salesforce Partner Program Agreement through an authorized representative. Acceptance on a Provisional basis is not the same as qualifying for Select. Applicants must satisfy the current minimum requirements before advancing. Check the program policies and requirements for application and ongoing obligations. ForceFolks holds Salesforce Consulting Partner status and delivers from Prague; this guide does not claim a specific tier for ForceFolks.
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