In order to prepare for the NationBuilder Architect Certification you may want to review the following guides and support docs: 

• NationBuilder theme documentation
• Introduction to Liquid in NationBuilder (online course)
• Liquid object reference guide and liquid examples
• Website HOWTOs 

There are two routes for becoming a certified NationBuilder Architect, as follows: 

• Theme Editing Process (For designers looking to learn how to build on NationBuilder, with a more supported and guided process): If you are experienced with HTML and CSS, but less familiar with NationBuilder's theming process and liquid; then this step by step process may be better suited to you. You will be required to make customisations to a website theme and in doing so display understanding of key NationBuilder concepts. We want to help you along in this process so you will be able to reach out if you get stuck along the way and we can help to point you in the right direction. More information on this process here. 

• Theme Creation Process (For designers familiar with building on NationBuilder): If you are familiar with NationBuilder website themes or have already built a website theme on NationBuilder, then this will be the best process for you. You will be required to demonstrate a theme that is built from bootstrap framework and asked to ensure it meets a number of key criteria. This can be ideal if you are building a website for your own use or as a base for existing or future clients. More information on this process here.

• Listing in our Partner Directory, where you can advertise your work to thousands of existing NationBuilder customers
• Ability to sell website and email themes via the NationBuilder Theme Marketplace
• Ability to sign up for the NationBuilder Professional Matching Service
• Access to Partner Portal which includes a number of free resources, including training
• Co-marketing and joint sales opportunities
• Access to exclusive Slack community for ecosystem partners (including a dedicated architect channel).
• Early access to beta features and product roadmap insights
• Ability to enter into commercial partnerships such as Solutions Program and Alliance Program

As a NationBuilder Partner you can gain access to our Partner Directory, meaning you can build out your own profile, advertising your work and listing out projects and case studies you’ve built in the past. This gives you exposure to thousands of existing NationBuilder customers who will be able to search based on the criteria that they need. 

In order to set up your partner profile, just log in to the partner portal and update your settings via the image in the top right hand corner.

The NationBuilderPartner Matching Service, powered by 99 Designs, is a service to help NationBuilder customers looking for certified professionals to help with their technical or strategic use of NationBuilder, and get connected with certified NationBuilder partners. Just fill out a simple form to tell us what you need and you’ll get introduced to professionals. For more information and to get started, click here.

The NationBuilder software platform is used by thousands of leaders and organizations worldwide to build communities and lead people to action. While the platform offers customers a handful of free stock website themes, the theme marketplace exists to dramatically expand the number of professional themes available. If you or your organization loves crafting professional, modern and smartly designed NationBuilder website themes, this is a great opportunity to generate revenue and expand your business. Click here for more information.

Experts: Support Customers day to day use of NationBuilder as a super user

Developers: Work with the NationBuilder API and build out apps and integrations.