{"id":44379,"date":"2022-06-01T12:39:31","date_gmt":"2022-06-01T19:39:31","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/msftuspartnerblog.azurewebsites.net\/en-us\/us-partner-blog\/?p=44379"},"modified":"2023-01-10T14:32:47","modified_gmt":"2023-01-10T22:32:47","slug":"what-you-need-to-know-about-the-microsoft-cloud-partner-program","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/cm-edgetun.pages.dev\/en-us\/americas-partner-blog\/2022\/06\/01\/what-you-need-to-know-about-the-microsoft-cloud-partner-program\/","title":{"rendered":"What you need to know about the Microsoft Cloud Partner Program"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>In March 2022, it was announced the <a href=\"https:\/\/partner.microsoft.com\/en-us\/membership\/solutions-partner\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Microsoft Partner Network programs would evolve <\/a>to meet the changing needs of customers and help you, our partners, succeed. Effective October 2022, the Microsoft Partner Network would become the <strong>Microsoft Cloud Partner Program<\/strong>. This new program is for all partners in our ecosystem, whether you build and sell services, software solutions, or devices.<\/p>\n<h3><strong>Differentiate yourself in a crowded market<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>The Microsoft Cloud Partner Program is a testament to Microsoft\u2019s continued commitment to innovation and growth. The change simplifies the partner program with single-tier Solutions Partner Designation designed to help you grow your business, go to market, and win new customers. The designations are aligned to six solution areas on the Microsoft Cloud:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/partner.microsoft.com\/training\/assets\/collection\/solutions-partner-for-security#\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Solutions partner for Security<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/partner.microsoft.com\/training\/assets\/collection\/solutions-partner-for-modern-work#\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Solutions partner for Modern Work<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/partner.microsoft.com\/training\/assets\/collection\/solutions-partner-for-business-applications#\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Solutions partner for Business Applications<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/partner.microsoft.com\/training\/assets\/collection\/solutions-partner-for-data-and-ai-azure#\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Solutions partner for Data and AI (Azure)<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/partner.microsoft.com\/training\/assets\/collection\/solutions-partner-for-infrastructure-azure#\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Solutions partner for Infrastructure (Azure)<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/partner.microsoft.com\/training\/assets\/collection\/solutions-partner-for-digital-and-app-innovation-azure#\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Solutions partner for Digital and App Innovation (Azure)<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>By attaining a solutions partner designation, you\u2019ll become eligible to receive the new benefits package associated with that designation. Only partners that obtain all six solutions partner designations will receive a Solutions Partner Designation for Microsoft Cloud demonstrating partner capabilities across the Microsoft Cloud.<\/p>\n<h3><strong>How to attain a solutions partner designation<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-44380\" src=\"http:\/\/msftuspartnerblog.azurewebsites.net\/en-us\/us-partner-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/11\/2022\/06\/Solutions-Partner.png\" alt=\"How to attain a solutions partner designation\" width=\"624\" height=\"147\" \/><\/p>\n<p>There are three categories under each solutions partner designation: <strong>Performance<\/strong>, <strong>Skilling<\/strong>, and <strong>Customer Success<\/strong>. These three categories will generate your Partner Capability Score. A solutions partner designation will only be given once you receive a minimum Partner Capability Score of 70 points (out of 100) across the three categories <em>and<\/em> at least one point in each category.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Performance<\/strong> is based on net customer adds, taking into consideration customer churn and based on a trailing 12-month period.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Skilling<\/strong> verifies and demonstrates your expertise with intermediate and advanced certifications. For the skilling category, the same individual can contribute to intermediate and advanced certs, however with each metric (intermediate and advanced) only unique individuals are recognized for achieving points.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Customer success <\/strong>is measured by both usage growth and the number of solution deployments.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><strong>Get ready to transition<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>Here are the steps you need to take to prepare for the Microsoft Cloud Partner Program.<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>Sign in to Partner Center to <a href=\"https:\/\/partner.microsoft.com\/en-us\/dashboard\/mpn\/program\/solutionspartner\/solutionareas\/overview\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">review your Partner Capability Score (PCS)<\/a> to track your progress towards a solutions partner designation.<\/li>\n<li>Go to <a href=\"https:\/\/docs.microsoft.com\/en-us\/partner-center\/introduction-to-pcs\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Microsoft docs to learn about the requirements<\/a> needed to attain a solutions partner designation<\/li>\n<li>Review the <a href=\"https:\/\/assetsprod.microsoft.com\/mpn\/en-us\/benefits-guide-learn-more-about-updated-benefits.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Solutions Partner Designation Benefits Guide<\/a> to see the updated benefits available.<\/li>\n<li>Explore the additional information and resources available:\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/partner.microsoft.com\/en-US\/training\/assets\/collection\/evolving-the-microsoft-partner-network-programs#\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Solutions partner training gallery<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/blogs.partner.microsoft.com\/mpn\/?ln=locale\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Microsoft Partner Blog (Global)<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/partner.microsoft.com\/en-us\/membership\/solutions-partner\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Solutions Partner (microsoft.com)<\/a><\/li>\n<li>Upcoming webinars on the Microsoft Cloud Partner Program with IAMCP:<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p style=\"text-align: center\"><strong>Register here:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/aka.ms\/IAMCPMicrosoftAnnounce\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">https:\/\/aka.ms\/IAMCPMicrosoftAnnounce<\/a><\/p>\n<table>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"462\"><strong>Topic<\/strong><\/td>\n<td width=\"168\"><strong>Date<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"462\">Microsoft Cloud Partner Program \u2013 Partner Capability Score Dashboard<\/td>\n<td width=\"168\">June 8, 2022 @7 am PST<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"462\">Microsoft Cloud Partner Program \u2013 How Indirect Providers can help<\/td>\n<td width=\"168\">June 22, 2022 @7 am PST<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"462\">Microsoft Cloud Partner Program \u2013 Revisiting Solution Partner Designations<\/td>\n<td width=\"168\">Aug 3, 2022 @7 am PST<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"462\">Microsoft Cloud Partner Program \u2013 How ISVs plug in<\/td>\n<td width=\"168\">Aug 17, 2022 @7 am PST<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"462\">Microsoft Cloud Partner Program \u2013 What you need to know about Specializations and Expert programs<\/td>\n<td width=\"168\">Aug 31, 2022 @7 am PST<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p><strong><em>Note: September 30 is the last day partners can renew legacy competencies<\/em>.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Associated legacy badging of Silver\/Gold will no longer be valid after October 3, 2022. 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