What is Microsoft Gold partnership?

What is Microsoft Gold partnership?

Gold Competency goes beyond the Silver level, representing the highest certification available for Microsoft Partners. A Partner with Gold Competency has a specialized skill set when it comes to implementing a particular tech solution or providing clients with service in a specific area.

How do you become a Microsoft certified partner?

What’s in this Microsoft Partner guide?

1. Join the Microsoft Partner Network.
2. Choose your solution area(s)
3. Get your membership.
4. Find the right licensing agreement.
5. Build your team.
6. Train your team.
7. Find and manage your customers.
8. Build your practice.

What is a Microsoft indirect provider?

As an indirect reseller in CSP, you work with indirect providers (also known as distributors) who have a direct relationship with Microsoft and can provide you with customer support and billing. Working with indirect providers means you don’t have to start your own.

How do I become a Microsoft Authorized Distributor?

9 steps to get started partnering with Microsoft for US Partners

1. Join the Microsoft Partner Network.
2. Manage your membership.
3. Activate your referrals, IURs and more.
4. Access training and work toward a competency.
5. Build a cloud practice.
6. Utilize sales and marketing resources.
7. Program incentives.
8. Support is just a click away.

What is required to be a Microsoft Gold partner?

Microsoft Gold Partner competency requirements include: Certification and sales requirements. Earn the necessary 120 partner points. Pay the gold competency fee.

What is a Microsoft CSP?

The Microsoft Cloud Solution Provider Program (CSP) enables partners to directly manage their entire Microsoft cloud customer lifecycle. This program helps Microsoft partners become their customers’ trusted advisors.

What do Microsoft resellers do?

In the indirect provider-reseller (two-tier) model, you partner with indirect resellers to offer Microsoft cloud solutions to customers. You purchase products and subscriptions directly from Microsoft and then offer these solutions to customers through your resellers.

What is a Microsoft authorized distributor?

US distribution partners Microsoft authorized distributors who have experts to help you configure Microsoft licensing solutions and may offer credit services, marketing support, training, and access to dedicated sales representatives.

How do I get Microsoft silver competency?

Microsoft Silver Partner Competency Requirements At least Two Microsoft Certified Professionals in your firm – the specific certifications vary from competency to another. A licensing overview assessment. A sales & marketing competency assessment. Paying an annual fee of $1,670 (additional taxes and fees may apply)