When do the non-IBM certifications count toward Advanced and Premier level?
Those non-IBM certifications, listed in the last section of the Skills table count as points for PartnerWorld level after the non-IBM certification has been approved by IBM. The Business Partner must follow the process for reporting non-IBM certifications to PPS and provide proof that the certification has actually been awarded to their employee. However, they never count toward the separate requirement for the minimum of IBM certifications: three (3) for Advanced or six (6) for Premier.
Those non-IBM certifications, listed in the last section of the Skills table count as points for PartnerWorld level after the non-IBM certification has been approved by IBM. The Business Partner must follow the process for reporting non-IBM certifications to PPS and provide proof that the certification has actually been awarded to their employee. However, they never count toward the separate requirement for the minimum of IBM certifications: six (6) for Advanced or twelve (12) for Premier.