As the digital landscape continues to evolve at a rapid pace, staying ahead of technological advancements is no longer just a strategy for success—it's a necessity for leadership. Industries are increasingly shaped by emerging technologies, and businesses that prioritize skilling are positioning themselves to seize market opportunities. In fact, current and planned usage of generative AI among enterprises jumped from 55% in 2023 to 75% in 2024, according to an IDC study.1 As the use of generative AI in companies continues to grow, employees are also starting to collaborate with AI rather than just treating it as a tool. This means learning to work with AI iteratively and conversationally.
That’s why Microsoft is committed to empowering our partners with the knowledge and resources they need to lead—not just compete. This starts with the latest technological innovations and includes vital learning opportunities that can be accessed on streamlined, simplified portals.
Microsoft recently reinforced this commitment with two new offerings: Microsoft Sales Titan, a powerful new skilling portal, and Microsoft AI Agents Day, a virtual event that helps you sharpen your skills in engaging with customers and implementing our most in-demand products.
Microsoft Sales Titan (in private preview)
Sales professionals need more than just product knowledge—they need to be strategic advisors who understand and demonstrate the value of Microsoft. Microsoft Sales Titan—which is currently in private preview and will be available to all partners in summer 2025—is a centralized skilling portal designed to enhance proficiency in Microsoft Threat Protection SKUs, help sales professionals position themselves as industry leaders, and build the knowledge to drive meaningful customer conversations.
Sales Titan provides two progressive learning phases:
- Proficient phase: During this phase focused on security training, sales professionals will gain deep knowledge of Microsoft ME5, be able to position the importance of ME5 security and compliance licenses, and access essential resources to support their sales strategies.
- Titan phase: This phase includes skill-based assessments, certifications, and strategy development to better prepare sales professionals to apply their expertise in customer conversations.
Built to elevate sales excellence, Sales Titan users can learn at their own pace, track progress and earn credentials that boost credibility, strengthen their position as a trusted consultant, and unlock new opportunities. Learn more about Sales Titan.
Microsoft AI Agents Day
Designed to help partners build expertise in agentic AI, Microsoft AI Agents Day is a new virtual training event focused on the Microsoft AI story and how to use Microsoft 365 Copilot, Copilot Studio, and Azure AI Foundry to drive customer success. As organizations are increasingly adopting agentic AI to automate processes and improve business outcomes, it’s becoming more important to understand the role of agents in AI transformation, identify and demonstrate customer scenarios, and accelerate engagements.
This event is suitable for all roles—from executives to architects, from experts to those who are new to Microsoft AI solutions. Participants who attend the live session will earn a digital badge highlighting their engagement and dedication to learning. Register today to get started.
Explore more skilling opportunities
Microsoft provides the tools and opportunities you need to thrive in 2025 and beyond. We host skilling events such as bootcamps and workshops around the world and offer self-guided learning opportunities to enhance both technical and sales skills. Our skilling offerings include:
- Certification Weeks: Designed to accelerate AI and cloud certification paths, this offering helps partners stay ahead. Register today to enhance your technical capabilities. Check out upcoming Certification Weeks for each of the following solution areas:
- Sales and Pre-sales Skilling Bootcamps: Create new business opportunities and stand out in the AI and cloud market by investing in sales skilling. Our bootcamps help you plan, build, and assess strategies for closing sales. Learn how to better articulate the value of your solutions and services, expand your sales strategies, and accelerate the customer journey. Register today to get started.
- Partner Project Ready Workshops: These multiday skilling events deepen your ability to assess customer needs and seamlessly implement Azure solutions. Check out upcoming Partner Project Ready Workshops for each of the following solution areas:
- Technical workshops and AI Partner Training Days: Sharpen your skills with hands-on learning sessions that focus on modern AI, security, and data analytics. Register today to get started.
- AI Envisioning Series: Join our AI Envisioning Series to kick-start your GenAI development plan, accelerate your time to market, and explore how AI is reshaping industries. Designed for software development companies and system integrators (SIs), these sessions provide strategic guidance on identifying the right business problems to solve, balancing technical and business considerations, and using Microsoft AI tools for innovation. Whether you're searching for inspiration or practical pointers on execution, these workshops will equip you with the insights needed to drive meaningful transformation. Register today to get started.
- Microsoft AI Skills Fest: Join us for 50 days of learning and discovery starting on April 8. Build skills that will empower you and your team to develop innovative AI solutions with Microsoft apps and services. Learn more today.
No matter where you are in your AI journey, Microsoft is committed to providing the skilling resources you need to stay ahead, innovate, and drive impact. From AI Envisioning sessions to hands-on workshops, our skilling events are designed to help you build expertise, gain a competitive edge, and unlock new opportunities. Explore the Skilling Hub and register for opportunities that take your business further.
*Throughout this page, $ refers to US dollar (USD).
1IDC InfoBrief, sponsored by Microsoft, 2024 Business Opportunity of AI, IDC# US52699124, November 2024.