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See which partner offer is right for you

Explore and compare the ways we can help you learn, build, compete, and grow.

First, join Microsoft Partner Network

The gateway to all benefits of Microsoft partnership is joining the Partner Network. All partners get access to a complete package of business guidance, training, and marketing tools at no cost; plus you’ll have the option of unlocking even richer benefits.

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Make the most of your membership

Becoming a member of the partner network gives you a standard baseline of benefits. Then, depending on your business needs and goals, consider a Microsoft Action Pack, silver or gold competency, advanced specialization, or Expert Managed Services Provider (MSP) program.

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Microsoft Action Pack

Get hands-on with Microsoft tech, support, and marketing tools.

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Competencies

Demonstrate your product capabilities and access comprehensive higher levels of delivery and support.

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Advanced specializations

Differentiate your business by demonstrating higher levels of delivery and support.

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Expert MSP programs

For our most capable MSP partners, these programs provide extra resources to help you drive digital transformation.

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Compare the benefits that can help speed your time to market

Benefits Network Microsoft Action Pack Silver competency Gold competency
Standard Competency designation, prioritized listing, and the opportunity to connect with more customers through referrals. Competency designation, prioritized listing, and the opportunity to connect with more customers through referrals.
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Silver competency Competency designation, prioritized listing, and the opportunity to connect with more customers through referrals.
Gold competency Competency designation, prioritized listing, and the opportunity to connect with more customers through referrals.
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All members of the Microsoft Partner Network receive access to self-serve digital marketing resources. See marketing content and programs tailored for Silver Competency partners. See marketing content and programs tailored for Gold Competency partners.
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Silver competency See marketing content and programs tailored for Silver Competency partners.
Gold competency See marketing content and programs tailored for Gold Competency partners.
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  • Partner-to-partner marketing assets
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  • Market with Microsoft
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  • Partner success story
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  • Press release and editorial review
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Technical enablement, licenses, and support

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To review all product license benefits available, please refer to the competency benefits table. Sign in to Partner Center to review your currently available product licenses. ✔ ✔ ✔
To review all product license benefits available, please refer to the competency benefits table. Sign in to Partner Center to review your currently available product licenses.
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As a Microsoft Partner Network member, you have product support incidents included in your core benefits. To learn more, visit technical support.

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As a Microsoft Partner Network member, you have product support incidents included in your core benefits. To learn more, visit technical support.
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Find out more about Signature Cloud Support.
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Your investment

Requirements Network Microsoft Action Pack Silver competency Gold competency
Partner requirements Sign up for membership. Pay the annual subscription fee. To attain a competency, partner must:
  • Pass required exams and skill validation.
  • Meet performance requirements.
  • Pay the annual fee.
 To attain a competency, partner must:
  • Pass required exams and skill validation.
  • Meet performance requirements.
  • Pay the annual fee.
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Microsoft Action Pack Pay the annual subscription fee.
Silver competency To attain a competency, partner must:
  • Pass required exams and skill validation.
  • Meet performance requirements.
  • Pay the annual fee.
Gold competency To attain a competency, partner must:
  • Pass required exams and skill validation.
  • Meet performance requirements.
  • Pay the annual fee.
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