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Microsoft Certification and the Microsoft Partner Program

Microsoft channel partners have been key participants in the Microsoft certification program for more than a decade. Microsoft certifications are an important tool within Microsoft partner companies for providing technical training to employees. The certifications also provide a useful credential for partners to demonstrate to their customers that they hold technical qualifications and have a good relationship with Microsoft.

Over the last few years, Microsoft has significantly increased the importance of Microsoft certifications within the structure of the Microsoft Partner Program. As Microsoft prepares to release the results of $20 billion in R&D investments over the next 18 months, the company has identified an IT skills shortage as a potential obstacle to the rollout of those products. The company is making major investments to encourage its channel to increase the number of employees who hold Microsoft certifications. Microsoft partners interested in taking advantage of this round of investment will benefit from an understanding of Microsoft's goals and plans.

This free resource details the Microsoft certification requirements for competencies in the Microsoft Partner Program.


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