Microsoft Certified Partners Offer Customers Vital Learning Solutions
The main role of Microsoft Certified Partners is to provide software, education, technical support, and systems on Microsoft’s behalf. To achieve this, certified partners must pass a series of tests and have the skills Microsoft desires.
Business Advantages
In return, Microsoft Certified Partners can gain three business advantages:
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Priority access to Microsoft news, events, and training
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The benefit of Microsoft's promotion of their status as certified partners
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Greater credibility when offering training and IT solutions to customers
Financial Benefit
The financial benefit for partners comes in the form of cost savings.
Microsoft Certified Partners gain discounts for Microsoft products and licenses.
Partners may also see their businesses grow because of the close association with the Microsoft brand.
Certification
Certification is available within the following categories:
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IT professional
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Developer
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Advanced
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Home and office
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Trainer
Each of the categories has various certifications according to a partner's particular skills, experience, and interests. For example, within the IT professional category, a partner may have certification for designing, applying, and operating Microsoft SQL Server databases.
Tracks
Microsoft certification also has three tracks:
Business Prospects
Microsoft Certified Partners are registered across the world. IT service providers may find that gaining certification helps develop their business prospects.
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