To become a Duda Expert and join the Duda Experts program, you must adhere to all of the following:
- Be a paying customer on a Managed Custom Duda plan.
- Be an Account Owner. The program requirements must be met within the Account Owner Duda account.
- Have at least 100 published sites with Duda.
- Complete the application and provide all the required information.
- Familiarize yourself with the Duda Expert branding guidelines.
- Pass and maintain all Duda University certifications in each area you want to offer services. See the table below for the list of certifications.
- Note
Certifications expire and must be renewed annually.
- To offer Custom Widgets, Custom HTML/CSS, and API integrations, you must additional pass an audit of your account to ensure you have the requisite skills required to offer these services.
- Agree and adhere to our Terms and Conditions for the program.
To maintain your status as a Duda Expert, you must continue to comply with the requirements. If you move to a lower plan category, maintain fewer than 100 active sites or let your relevant certifications lapse, Duda will notify you of the non-compliance and your status as a Duda Expert may be suspended.
Duda University Certifications
| Specialization | Certification |
|---|---|
Web Design | Duda Certified in Web Design |
| Template & Section Creation | Duda Certified in Web Design Duda Certified Platform Specialist Duda Certified Platform Professional |
| Custom Widgets | Duda Certified Developer *Subject to audit and approval by Duda |
| Custom HTML/CSS | Duda Certified Developer *Subject to audit and approval by Duda |
| API Integration | Duda Certified Developer *Subject to audit and approval by Duda |
| Website Migration | Duda Certified in Web Design Duda Certified Platform Specialist Duda Certified Platform Professional |
Expectations
Professionalism
With the endorsement of Duda behind your agency, we expect you to be professional, communicative, and accountable in your interactions with clients, other partners, and Duda employees. We want to build successful partnerships in and through this network, but to do so we must maintain a high level of reputation and trust.
For initial project requests, clients involved in the Duda Experts program are required to actively respond. You are expected to respond to requests within 3-5 business days.
Additionally, we expect you to keep all information pertaining to your partnership with Duda up to date. Any changes to your agency, the services you offer, or anything else that might impact your partnership with Duda should be shared with us as soon as possible via email at experts@duda.co.
Inactivity
We expect you to actively respond to project requests from clients and Duda. If you or your agency is repeatedly unresponsive, we will reach out to discuss and, if necessary, remove you from the Duda Expert Program.
Rights and Responsibilities
Duda provides the Duda Expert Directory as a resource to the agencies who want to use our tools. We make no commitment as to the number, frequency, or dollar amounts of projects you will receive through the Duda Experts Directory.
While we have no legal obligation to do so, we will, at our discretion, monitor your professionalism, activity level, and quality of work. Duda reserves the right to remove any Duda Expert from our program for any reason.
Benefits
As a certified Duda Expert, you will be listed in our Duda Expert Directory and will be able to promote your badge and membership in the Duda Expert Program in accordance with our branding guidelines.
You will have access to partner-specific resources and events, including a Community, Slack channel, and training & events.
You will also be eligible to join the early access beta program.
Other benefits include:
- Join a professional network
- Establish your status as a pro with an expert profile
- Collaborate and share your knowledge
- Grow your business
- Help others succeed
For additional information, contact experts@duda.co.