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Programme Levels & Benefits for Technology Partners
Our partners rely upon the standards-based LTIs, APIs and web services available for our Blackboard platforms. This enables commercial software vendors and non-profit organisations to develop customisations and integrations that enhance online teaching and learning experiences around the world. Expand your opportunities today.
Choose from three partner levels:
Blackboard Developer Network Partner (BbDN)
Integrate your product into Blackboard platforms and receive access to technical documentation and installation support.
Signature Partner
Enjoy all the benefits of Blackboard Building Blocks Partners. Plus receive a dedicated account manager, increased technical and product development support, and Blackboard-supported marketing.
Premier Partner
At this most strategic level of partnership, you will enjoy the full benefits of partnering with us. Together, we will collaborate on product strategy and joint marketing plans that are customised to your goals.
Product
BbDN Partner
LTI/API documentation
- Yes
Applicable product developer licences
- Yes
Signature Partner
LTI/API documentation
- Yes
Applicable product developer licences
- Yes
Premier Partner
LTI/API documentation
- Yes
Applicable product developer licences
- Yes
Support & Enablement
BbDN Partner
Product support
- n/a
Assigned implementation manager
- n/a
Assigned partner manager
- n/a
Signature Partner
Product support
- 5 cases
Assigned implementation manager
- Yes (included with purchase of integration development services)
Assigned partner manager
- Yes
Premier Partner
Product support
- Unlimited cases
Assigned implementation manager
- Yes
Assigned partner manager
- Yes
Marketing
BbDN Partner
Blackboard Partner Catalogue listing
- Yes
Featured banner on Blackboard Partner Catalogue
- n/a
Joint marketing initiatives
- n/a
Custom marketing campaigns
- n/a
Press Release support
- Stock quote
Signature Partner
Blackboard Partner Catalogue listing
- Yes
Featured banner on Blackboard Partner Catalogue
- Yes
Joint marketing initiatives
- Yes
Custom marketing campaigns
- n/a
Press Release support
- Quote from Blackboard executive
Premier Partner
Blackboard Partner Catalogue listing
- Yes
Featured banner on Blackboard Partner Catalogue
- Yes
Joint marketing initiatives
- Yes
Custom marketing campaigns
- Yes
Press Release support
- Jointly issued
Sales Engagement
BbDN Partner
Virtual presentation to Blackboard sales team
- n/a
Referral incentives to Blackboard sales team
- n/a
Inclusion in sales newsletter and online asset repository
- n/a
Signature Partner
Virtual presentation to Blackboard sales team
- n/a
Referral incentives to Blackboard sales team
- Discretionary
Inclusion in sales newsletter and online asset repository
- Yes
Premier Partner
Virtual presentation to Blackboard sales team
- Yes
Referral incentives to Blackboard sales team
- Discretionary
Inclusion in sales newsletter and online asset repository
- Yes
Events
BbDN Partner
Participation in Blackboard's annual users conference
- Additional cost
Participation in other Blackboard events
- By invitation
Signature Partner
Participation in Blackboard's annual users conference
- Matching funds
Participation in other Blackboard events
- Yes
Premier Partner
Participation in Blackboard's annual users conference
- Matching funds
Participation in other Blackboard events
- Yes