Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income (Parenthetical) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	12 Months Ended
Jan. 31, 2020	Jan. 31, 2019	Jan. 31, 2018
Total stock-based compensation	$ 115,906	$ 76,425	$ 54,049
Cost of subscription services
Total stock-based compensation	2,638	1,553	1,448
Cost of professional services and other
Total stock-based compensation	17,518	10,575	8,476
Research and development
Total stock-based compensation	37,001	22,138	17,782
Sales and marketing
Total stock-based compensation	27,537	18,381	16,288
General and administrative
Total stock-based compensation	$ 31,212	$ 23,778	$ 10,055

Represents the expense recognized during the period arising from equity-based compensation arrangements (for example, shares of stock, unit, stock options or other equity instruments) with employees, directors and certain consultants qualifying for treatment as employees.

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