Earn Exclusive Rewards for Supporting the Sentinels Network
Earn Points
If you’re a SANS.edu graduate, you can earn Sentinel Points for different types of referrals. Our Engagement team keeps track of your referrals and points, so there’s nothing for you to manage.
How It Works
- Refer someone to apply for their first SANS.edu program = 1 point
- Refer an industry professional (including yourself) to speak at a virtual event = 3 points
- Host a virtual event (like a Sentinel Stories webinar) = 3 points
- Your referral begins their first course = 5 points
- Connect us to your HR team or a training lead for internships, hiring partnerships, or team upskilling = 10 points
Get Rewards
You’ll automatically earn rewards when you reach these milestones:
- Accumulate your first 5 points = receive swag from the SANS.edu Store
- Accumulate an additional 10 points = receive a free SkillsQuest (formerly NetWars) registration
- Accumulate an additional 15 points = receive a free course registration
Once you complete a reward cycle, it resets and you can earn again.
Ambassador Badges
In addition to earning rewards, you will receive Ambassador Digital Badges to showcase your impact. Badges come in four levels — Bronze, Silver, Gold, and Platinum — and you’ll earn one for the first four referrals you submit.
Your Referral Gets Rewards Too
- If your referral uses your personal referral code to apply for a SANS.edu program, their application fee will be waived.
- If your referral is admitted and begins their first course, they’ll receive a welcome gift from the SANS.edu Store.
Ready to Refer?
You’re automatically enrolled in the Sentinels Referral Program when:
- Someone applies to a program using your personal referral code that was emailed to you from the SANS.edu Engagement team, or
- You fill out our Referral Submission Form to refer an industry professional (including yourself) to host or speak at an event — or connect us with your HR team or a training lead.
The power of the Sentinels Referral Program comes from personal connections. Share your personal referral code directly with friends, family or colleagues you think would be a great fit for SANS.edu. You might post something like, “If you’re interested in applying to SANS.edu, reach out and I can share my personal referral code with you.”
Thanks for all you do.
We’re excited to grow the Sentinels network with your support!
Questions? We’re happy to help.
Email engagement@sans.edu.