Heroku has announced exciting updates that will help Salesforce Consulting Partners expand their offerings, deepen their expertise, and deliver pro-code solutions to their customers. The updates are designed to accelerate the adoption and successful implementation of Heroku for our customers. These changes make it easy for customers to identify Consultants with Heroku expertise who can bring value to their business.
New Heroku Partner Resources
Heroku introduces new resources designed to help Partners build their expertise and collaborate with the Heroku team.
- Heroku Partner Readiness Guide: A curated summary of resources to accelerate their journey to becoming a Heroku Consulting Partner.
- Heroku Technical Learning Journey: A clear path from beginner to advanced proficiency, guiding Consultants through their technical development with Heroku.
- Heroku Partner Community: A place to ask challenging questions, get real-time feedback, network and share ideas with fellow Partners, and access valuable resources.
Coming in 2025 - Heroku Expert Area for Partners and More
The Heroku Expert Area will be a game-changer for Salesforce Consulting Partners aiming to expand their portfolio with pro-code solutions. Becoming a Heroku Expert allows Partners to gain a trusted status and be recognized as a recommended implementation Partner for customers purchasing Heroku.
This level of expertise is also reflected in the Salesforce Partner Finder portal where customers go to look for Partners with trusted Heroku knowledge and validated experience with successful Heroku implementations. This provides customers with credible recommendations for their Heroku projects and ensures high-quality service delivery.
Requirements to Become a Heroku Expert
To become a Heroku Expert, Salesforce Consulting Partners must meet specific criteria based on their expertise in implementing and delivering Heroku projects.
There are three levels of expertise for Partners:
These certifications are designed for Partners who have demonstrated a deep understanding and proven track record with Heroku solutions. To help Partners earn these certifications, Heroku will distribute exam vouchers for the Heroku Architect and Developer exams at no cost, helping lay a solid foundation for growth within the Partner Navigator program.
This Expert Area will launch later in 2025 – stay tuned!
Coming in 2025 – Free Products to Fuel Your Success
Salesforce Consulting Partners will soon be able to access exclusive Heroku product benefits. These free products will enable Partners to explore Heroku's capabilities and offer enhanced solutions to their customers.
These benefits will launch later in 2025 – stay tuned!
Looking Ahead
These updates represent a major shift in how Salesforce Consulting Partners can leverage Heroku to accelerate their business growth and expand their service offerings. The Heroku Expert Area, combined with the new benefits and resources, will help Partners stay ahead of the curve in an increasingly complex digital landscape.
If you're a Salesforce Consultant looking to expand your expertise, now is the time to dive deeper into Heroku; explore new Partners resources and stay tuned for more information on becoming a Heroku Expert. The future of cloud app development is here—make sure you’re ready to lead the way.
Interested in learning more? Connect with our Partner team.