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AI Apps on Microsoft Azure specialization

Specialization overview and requirements.

Specialization overview

Partners who demonstrate extensive knowledge of designing and developing AI solutions using AI platform, app platform, and data platforms may earn the AI Apps on Microsoft Azure specialization (formerly known as Build AI Apps with Microsoft Azure).

AI technology presents you with a unique opportunity to secure long-term cloud relationships with customers by streamlining processes with innovative app and database services that simplify the market, build opportunity, and impact recurring revenue streams. The AI Apps on Microsoft Azure specialization empowers partners with an active Solutions Partner for Data & AI (Azure) or Digital & App Innovation (Azure) designation to further differentiate their organizations, validate their technical skills, and build stronger connections with customers.

When you earn a specialization, you will have a customer-facing badge displayed on your business profile, gain access to specific go-to-market offerings, and be prioritized in customer searches in Microsoft Marketplace. To maintain high standards, this opportunity is available only to partners who meet stringent requirements.

Learn more about specializations.

How do I apply?

Only a partner administrator of an organization's Microsoft account can submit an application for the AI Apps on Microsoft Azure specialization. If you have the appropriate role and access, you can apply by signing in to Partner Center and navigating to your Partner Center dashboard > Membership > Specializations.

What are the requirements?

Eligible partners must meet the highest standards for service delivery and support. All requirements will be verified by Microsoft and/or a third-party vendor, either automatically or by manual review, and are subject to change.

Details

Your organization must have an active Solutions Partner for Data & AI (Azure) or Digital & App Innovation (Azure) designation.

Details

Your organization must complete the following performance requirements:

  • Your organization must show a total of $15,000† Azure consumed revenue (ACR) from Microsoft Foundry and underlying AI services in the last three months, measured through the following strategic pillars: Rest of Azure AI, Azure OpenAI, and/or 3P GPU.
  • Your organization must show a total of $15,000 ACR from Azure Application Platform services (AKS, ACA, ARO, App Service, Logic Apps, APIM, Functions, Managed Redis) and GitHub products in the last three months, measured through the following strategic pillars: App Platform Services, Container Services, Serverless and Supporting App Services, Integration Services, Developer Services and Platform, and/or GitHub Copilot.
  • Your organization must show a total of $15,000 ACR from Azure Data Platform services (Cosmos DB, SQL DB Hyperscale, Azure SQL Core, MySQL PaaS, PostgreSQL PaaS, Fabric F SKU) in the last three months, measured through the following strategic pillars: Modern DB, MySQL and PostgreSQL PaaS, Azure SQL Core, and/or Fabric F SKU.
  • Your organization must have at least three unique customers contributing to ACR in the last three months from the following eligible strategic pillars and association types: Rest of Azure AI, Azure OpenAI, 3P GPU, Modern DB, MySQL and PostgreSQL PaaS, Azure SQL Core, App Platform Services, Container Services, Serverless and Supporting App Services, Integration Services, Fabric F SKU, Developer Services and/or Platform, and GitHub Copilot.

† Throughout this document, $ refers to US dollar (USD).

*The services included in the above eligible strategic pillars are listed here.

*Eligible association types: Digital Partner of Record (DPOR), Partner Admin Link (PAL), Cloud Solution Provider (CSP) partner

Details

Your organization must have at least five individuals pass the following certifications (each certification listed below must be held by at least one individual):

You can have a combination of the same individuals or different individuals to meet the certification requirement.

Details

Your organization must pass a third-party remote audit. Please see the audit checklist for more details.