Join the Drupal Certified Partner Program
An elite network of agencies committed to Drupal excellence and innovation.
What is a Drupal Certified Partner?
In late 2019, Dries Buytaert introduced the notion of “Balancing Makers and Takers” in a blog post. The overriding message is that Drupal needs significantly more contribution for the project to remain competitive in the longer term and that new models to incentivize and recognize contribution are required to achieve this. From this idea, the Drupal Certified Partners Program was created.
The Drupal project is driven by a large global network of developers, designers, and other contributors that are constantly innovating the Drupal project. The Drupal Certified Partner recognizes and rewards agencies that demonstrate significant innovation, financial leadership and contribution to the Drupal project. These organizations are verified by the Drupal Association as Drupal Certified Partners on Drupal.org.
As an open-source project the Drupal Certified Partner provides us with the necessary support to ensure security, accessibility and flexibility of the platform to meet enterprise level client innovation & scalability standards. Drupal Certified Partners are ambitious and have made Drupal a priority. Organizations are evaluated annually and awarded certification levels reflective of philanthropic and code contributions that they have made towards the project & the Drupal community.
Partner Benefits
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Support Drupal's future
Drive Drupal's innovation, growth and sustainability as a leading open source platform. -
Grow your business
Stand out to potential clients with verified partner status, marketplace visibility, and official recognition from the Drupal Association. -
Access exclusive benefits
Get ahead with exclusive access to marketing materials, webinars, sponsorship opportunities, and lead generation programs. -
Join a community of makers
Connect with fellow innovators and creators who are actively building Drupal's future and shaping enterprise digital experiences.
Become a Drupal Certified Partner
Join a select group of organizations that actively shape Drupal's future. Our partners don't just use Drupal - they help build it. Through code contributions, community support, and philanthropic giving, Certified Partners demonstrate their commitment to keeping Drupal innovative, secure, and accessible for everyone.
How to Qualify for the Program
A Certified Partner must meet the certification requirements.
Annual contribution requirements to become a Drupal Certified Partner
| Tier | Annual Weighted Contribution Credits (minimum) |
|---|---|
| Top Tier | 12,000 |
| Diamond | 5,000 |
| Platinum | 2,500 |
| Gold | 1,000 |
| Silver | 500 |
| Bronze | 150 |
Annual sponsorship amount for Drupal Certified Partner
| Total Number of Employees & Full-Time Contractors | Annual Financial Sponsorship |
|---|---|
| 500+ | $25,000 |
| 251 - 499 | $20,000 |
| 101 - 250 | $16,000 |
| 51 - 100 | $12,000 |
| 21 - 50 | $8,000 |
| 11 - 20 | $5,000 |
| 5 - 10 | $3,000 |
| Less than 5 | $1,500 |
*Sponsorship rates may vary globally due to regional differences in market size and economic conditions for organizations that perform work exclusively in their headquartered country. If your organization is located outside the US, inqure at partnerships@association.drupal.org to see if your organization qualifies.
Drupal Certified Partner Program Benefits
| Top Tier | Diamond | Platinum | Gold | Silver | Bronze | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| VISIBILITY | ||||||
| Enhanced Organization Profile in the Drupal Certified Partner (DCP) Marketplace Includes a contact form for lead capture |
✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| DCP Program Tier Digital Badge To be displayed on website, at events, on sales collateral |
✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Use of the Drupal Trademark | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | -- |
| Designated Partner Manager | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Access to the DCP Partner Portal | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Inclusion on the DCP Slack Channel | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Quarterly DCP Newsletters | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Quarterly DCP Webinar | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Partner Summit | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| CONTRIBUTION SUPPORT | ||||||
| Contribution consultation from the Drupal Association Team (strategic initiatives, sponsoring contribution, etc) | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Eligible to participate in the Drupal AI Initiative | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| SALES SUPPORT | ||||||
| Drupal CMS Trial Leads | Eligible | Eligible | Eligible | Eligible | -- | -- |
| RFP template to share with procurement | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Letter of Recommendation from the Drupal Association to include in RFI/RFP Submissions | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Sales Enablement materials - Drupal, Competitive Battlecards (when available) | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| PROMOTION | ||||||
| Featured Case Study on a Drupal.org Industry Page with Social Media Promotion | Eligible | Eligible | Eligible | Eligible | Eligible | Eligible |
| Featured Case Study on Drupal.org Homepage | Eligible | Eligible | Eligible | Eligible | Eligible | Eligible |
| Featured Case Study in the Best of Drupal monthly series promoted on LinkedIn | Eligible | Eligible | Eligible | Eligible | Eligible | Eligible |
| Case Studies to be published in the Drupal.org Case Studies Library | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Repost of company generated social media post | Eligible | Eligible | Eligible | Eligible | Eligible | Eligible |
| Homepage sponsorship banner ad (highest visibility) | Eligible | Eligible | Eligible | Eligible | -- | -- |
| Sponsored Content on Premium Pages (Fees apply) Premium pages include the Homepage, Industry Pages, Drupal Core, Drupal CMS and Try Hosting |
Eligible | Eligible | Eligible | Eligible | -- | -- |
| Digital Ads on Premium Pages (Fees apply) Premium pages include the Homepage, Industry Pages, Drupal Core, Drupal CMS and Try Hosting |
Eligible | Eligible | Eligible | Eligible | -- | -- |
| Sponsored Content on Standard Pages (Fees apply) | Eligible | Eligible | Eligible | Eligible | Eligible | Eligible |
| Digital Ads on Standard Pages (Fees apply) | Eligible | Eligible | Eligible | Eligible | Eligible | Eligible |
| DRUPALCONS | ||||||
| 10% off DrupalCon Core Sponsorship (North America and Europe only) | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Access to Early Sign-up for DrupalCon Sponsorships (Global) | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
Drupal Certified Partners represent the best of our community - innovators who turn ambitious digital visions into reality while strengthening Drupal's future as a digital public good.
Frequently Asked Questions
- My company has never contributed. Where do we start?
The DA publishes how-to guides for developers and other forms of contribution and mentors may be available to assist with getting started.
- My client won’t approve a case study to be published publicly on Drupal.org. Will this affect my certification?
No. Case studies can be submitted for the express purpose of certification without being published on Drupal.org. The Drupal Association will still need to verify each case study with the client in question or some other means of verification.
- Won’t the Certified Partner Program automatically favor bigger companies?
The goal of the program is to drive the overall volume of quality contribution, spreading this effort amongst a larger number of companies. Under this model, any company with a strong contribution policy will easily qualify for the program, with the volume of their contribution determining what tier they qualify for.
- Can a small company achieve a high certification tier?
Yes. If they meet the contribution requirements and pay the tier’s donation amount, any size company can achieve a high tier. Of course, a bigger team will mean it’s easier to achieve a higher volume of contribution credits, and the tiers will ultimately reflect a company’s overall capability to take on large scale projects.
- Can’t companies just “game” contribution credits to achieve a certification tier?
Weighted contribution credits ensure that effort is directed to the aspects of Drupal that need the most work.
- How can I check if my company automatically qualifies as a Certified Partner?
You can check drupal.org/drupal-services and see what your company’s current contribution volume is against the certification tiers listed in this FAQ.
- Will my company lose contribution credits if specific staff members who originally accrued the credits leave to join a new company?
No. Credits are only assigned at the time that they’re originally attributed to a company.
- How are New Business leads managed by the Drupal Association?
It’s anticipated that most leads will be organic based on certified partner listings for specific regions. E.g. Filter all certified partners in Germany. If the DA is contacted directly for partner recommendations, they can provide links to certified partner profiles that match the criteria requested. E.g. Location, team size, customer experience.
- Does DrupalCon or other forms of community event sponsorship count towards contribution credits?
Not currently, but this may be applicable in the future.
- What happens if a company pays a high donation but their contribution falls below the threshold for the tier they’ve paid?
At the time of annual program renewal, the DA may need to interview the company to establish if their contribution level can be maintained to meet their tier requirements if they’ve fallen below the base threshold.
- How are contribution credits weighted to determine marketplace rank?
Each area of contribution (issue credits, case studies, etc) can be weighted differently, you can find each of these described on our contribution weights page.