Partner programme
Grow with SkillonX
Three ways to work with us, from a single introduction to a market built together. Choose the level of engagement that fits your organisation.
Three models
From introduction to collaboration
A partnership is a way to bring SkillonX products to institutions you already work with, or to build a market with us. The programme has three models. Every model starts with an application, and every partnership begins only with a signed formal agreement.
Deepest engagement
Exclusive Partner
Deeper market collaboration within an agreed geography or market.
About the Exclusive PartnerModerate to deep engagement
Channel Partner
For organisations that work with institutions and can carry the products into those conversations.
About the Channel PartnerLightest engagement
Referral Partner
Introduce an institution and the SkillonX team takes it from there.
About the Referral Partner
Compare
The three models side by side
| Exclusive Partner | Channel Partner | Referral Partner | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Level of engagement | Deepest engagement | Moderate to deep engagement | Lightest engagement |
| In short | Deeper market collaboration within an agreed geography or market. | For organisations that work with institutions and can carry the products into those conversations. | Introduce an institution and the SkillonX team takes it from there. |
| What it involves | A closer working relationship for a defined geography or market. Exclusive status is subject to evaluation and a formal agreement; applying does not grant it. | Working with institutions you already serve and introducing SkillonX products to them. The scope is set in a partner agreement. | You make the introduction. The SkillonX team handles the conversation. Referral arrangements follow agreed referral terms. |
| Who it suits | Organisations ready to build a market together with SkillonX. | Technology, education and consulting organisations with institutional relationships. | Consultants, advisers and organisations with trusted higher-education relationships. |
| Agreement | Exclusive status is subject to evaluation and a formal agreement. | Scope is set in a partner agreement. | Referral arrangements follow agreed referral terms. |
Exclusive Partner
- Level of engagement
- Deepest engagement
- In short
- Deeper market collaboration within an agreed geography or market.
- What it involves
- A closer working relationship for a defined geography or market. Exclusive status is subject to evaluation and a formal agreement; applying does not grant it.
- Who it suits
- Organisations ready to build a market together with SkillonX.
- Agreement
- Exclusive status is subject to evaluation and a formal agreement.
Channel Partner
- Level of engagement
- Moderate to deep engagement
- In short
- For organisations that work with institutions and can carry the products into those conversations.
- What it involves
- Working with institutions you already serve and introducing SkillonX products to them. The scope is set in a partner agreement.
- Who it suits
- Technology, education and consulting organisations with institutional relationships.
- Agreement
- Scope is set in a partner agreement.
Referral Partner
- Level of engagement
- Lightest engagement
- In short
- Introduce an institution and the SkillonX team takes it from there.
- What it involves
- You make the introduction. The SkillonX team handles the conversation. Referral arrangements follow agreed referral terms.
- Who it suits
- Consultants, advisers and organisations with trusted higher-education relationships.
- Agreement
- Referral arrangements follow agreed referral terms.
Commercial terms are discussed following application review and are subject to a formal agreement.
Find your fit
Not sure which model?
Answer one question for a suggestion. It is only guidance; the final model is decided in discussion.
Who the programme is for
The programme is for organisations of the kinds listed here. Fit is decided together, in discussion, and applying does not guarantee a partnership or a particular model.
- IT services and software companies
- Education technology companies
- Education consultancies
- System integrators
- Sales and distribution businesses
- Independent consultants
The journey
From application to going to market
Submitting an application does not create a partnership. A partnership begins only when both sides sign a formal agreement.
- Step 1
Apply
Tell us about your organisation, the regions you serve and your reason for partnering.
- Step 2
Review
The SkillonX team reviews the application.
- Step 3
Discussion
A conversation about how you would work with institutions.
- Step 4
Partner fit
Both sides decide whether a model fits.
- Step 5
Agreement
A partnership begins only when both sides sign a formal agreement.
- Step 6
Onboarding
Product and process introduction.
- Step 7
Go to market
Working with institutions under the agreed model.
Questions
Partner programme FAQ
Answers restate the programme and the commercial-terms notice. Nothing here sets a term.
Does applying make me a partner?
No. Submitting an application does not create a partnership. A partnership begins only when both sides sign a formal agreement.
What are the commercial terms?
Commercial terms are discussed following application review and are subject to a formal agreement. This site does not publish financial terms, targets, territories or contract durations.
Can I become the Exclusive Partner for a region?
Exclusive status is subject to evaluation and a formal agreement. Applying for the Exclusive model does not grant exclusivity.
Which model should I choose?
Use the one-question guide on this page for a suggestion. It is only guidance: the model is decided in discussion, and both sides must agree that it fits.
What kind of organisation applies?
Technology and software companies, education technology companies, education consultancies, system integrators, sales and distribution businesses, and independent consultants.
How do I apply?
Registration is not open on this site yet; the form shows what we will ask and sends and stores nothing. The SuitonX partner programme has its own live application on suitonx.com.
What happens after I apply?
The SkillonX team reviews the application and, where appropriate, has a conversation with you about how you would work with institutions. If both sides agree on a model, an agreement follows, then onboarding.
Ready to talk about partnering?
Commercial terms are discussed following application review and are subject to a formal agreement.
Registration is not open yet. The form shows what we will ask and sends and stores nothing.