SAS Education Business Development Fund (EBDF)

Turn Every Learning Sale into Your Next Marketing Advantage

Why EBDF

This is not a rebate. It’s a growth accelerator.

The Education Business Development Fund (EBDF) is a strategic program that rewards SAS Partners for selling Digital Learning Subscriptions. For every qualifying sale, SAS reinvests 10% of the revenue into your business — in the form of expert marketing services.

Start Your Journey with SAS Training

Start your collaboration with SAS Training today and access the tools, resources, and support you need for success.

What do you gain?

With EBDF, you gain access to:

  • AI-powered go-to-market campaigns
  • Lead generation and nurturing programs
  • LinkedIn profile and brand optimization
  • Multi-touch engagement strategies
  • Campaign performance analytics

These services are delivered by trusted SAS Education Marketing providers — and fully funded by SAS. .

Who should apply?

EBDF is designed for:

  • SAS Partners in sales, marketing, or business development roles
  • Teams focused on digital learning enablement
  • Organizations aiming to grow education-based revenue streams

If you're actively promoting SAS learning solutions, this program is built for you.

Each Digital Learning Subscription includes

200+ On-Demand Courses

Certification preparation and practice exams

Hands-on labs and live classes

Shareable digital badges

Progress tracking and dashboards

This is the training your customers need to close skills gaps and accelerate time-to-value.

Start Your Journey with SAS Training

Start your collaboration with SAS Training today and access the tools, resources, and support you need for success.

How to qualify for access to EBDF?

  1. Sell 3 or more Digital Learning Subscriptions within two fiscal quarters
  2. Ensure customers activate their access
  3. Submit the EBDF Claim Form and a Marketing Brief outlining your campaign plan

Once approved, you’ll receive marketing support valued at 10% of your qualifying sales.

How the EBDF fund can be used

  • Digital learning product promotions
  • Demand generation campaigns
  • Pipeline creation and lead nurturing
  • AI-powered GTM strategies
  • Brand positioning and awareness

Resources and next steps

We're Here to Help

Interested in learning more about the EBDF Program?

Schedule a discovery call with Murray to explore the opportunities, discuss how the partnership could benefit your organisation, and walk through the next steps in detail. We’re here to answer your questions and help you make an informed decision.