MemberJunction Certified Program
The MemberJunction Certified Program authorizes qualified firms to provide professional services using MemberJunction. Under MemberJunction’s Business Source License 1.1, production use of MemberJunction for professional services requires certification through this program.
MemberJunction is free and unrestricted for nonprofits. Certification applies only to firms providing professional services to clients using post-BUSL versions of MemberJunction.
Who Needs Certification
Section titled “Who Needs Certification”If your firm provides implementation, integration, customization, or consulting services to clients using MemberJunction, you need to be a MemberJunction Certified Partner. This applies to work performed in a client’s environment on their behalf.
Certification is not required for:
- Nonprofits using MemberJunction for their own operations
- Any organization using MemberJunction internally
- Anyone using MemberJunction for non-production purposes (development, testing, evaluation)
- Anyone working with versions of MemberJunction released under the ISC License (all versions prior to v6.0.0)
Credentials
Section titled “Credentials”The MemberJunction Certified Program includes three credentials:
MemberJunction Certified Associate — For staff who work in MemberJunction without implementing it for others. A competence signal, not a license requirement. Available to client staff, partner staff, and portfolio company staff.
MemberJunction Certified Engineer — For practitioners who implement MemberJunction for clients. Covers platform internals, integration architecture, AI agents, and application development. Earned through MemberJunction Academy capstone completion. This is the credential that qualifies a firm for Partner status.
MemberJunction Certified Partner — A firm-level authorization. Requires a minimum of two MemberJunction Certified Engineers on staff, an executed MemberJunction Certified Partner Agreement, professional liability insurance, and compliance with the program’s code of conduct.
How to Become a MemberJunction Certified Partner
Section titled “How to Become a MemberJunction Certified Partner”- Staff complete MemberJunction Certified Engineer credentials through MemberJunction Academy (minimum two engineers)
- Apply for Partner status by submitting documentation of your credentialed staff, insurance, and a client reference implementation
- Execute a MemberJunction Certified Partner Agreement with Blue Cypress, Inc.
- Appear on the public register of certified partners upon approval
Applications are reviewed within 30 days. Certification renews annually.
Charter Partners
Section titled “Charter Partners”During the initial launch of the MemberJunction Certified Program, firms with demonstrated MemberJunction implementation experience may be certified as Charter Partners. The Charter Partner pathway is available until the full Academy-based certification launches.
Charter Partners hold the same MemberJunction Certified Partner status and execute the same Partner Agreement as fully certified partners. They must complete full certification within six months of Academy certification availability.
Certified Partner Register
Section titled “Certified Partner Register”| Partner | Status | Since |
|---|---|---|
| Blue Cypress Consulting LLC | MemberJunction Certified Partner (Charter) | August 2026 |
| Elastik Teams LLC | MemberJunction Certified Partner (Charter) | August 2026 |
| Cimatri Holdco LLC dba Cimatri | MemberJunction Certified Partner (Charter) | August 2026 |
Program Principles
Section titled “Program Principles”Objective criteria. Every requirement is published. Applicants can verify eligibility before applying.
Competence-based. Certification is earned through demonstrated capability, not commercial commitments. Partners are never required to resell Blue Cypress products or accept non-compete terms.
Business-controlled. Program requirements may be adjusted over time without amending the license.
Questions
Section titled “Questions”For inquiries about the MemberJunction Certified Program, email support@memberjunction.org.