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Partner Audience:<\/em><\/strong> #AllPartners<\/em>
\nRelevant to:<\/em><\/strong> #AllRoles #DoingBizwMSFT #GrowYourBiz #CrossSolution<\/em><\/p>\n


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Solutions Partner designations recognize partners who demonstrate deep knowledge, extensive experience, and proven success delivering Microsoft solutions. Aligned to specific solution areas, designations are designed to help you stand out from the competition and increase your customer reach.<\/p>\n

This blog highlights need-to-know information for Microsoft partners interested in learning how to attain designations and specializations<\/a> in the following solution areas:<\/p>\n

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Azure<\/a><\/td>Modern Work<\/a><\/td>Certified
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Security<\/a><\/td>Business Applications<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n\n

Solutions Partner designations have replaced legacy silver\/gold competencies. Note that the last day to purchase or renew silver\/gold competencies was January 21, 2025. For more information, see the Legacy silver and gold benefits FAQ<\/a>.<\/p>\n

To learn more about the requirements for attaining a Solutions Partner designation, visit the training gallery<\/a>, the Solutions Partner designations partner page<\/a>, and this Solutions Partner designations overview<\/a>.<\/p>\n

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Introducing SMB paths for Solutions Partner designation for Azure<\/h2>\n

Available now, the new SMB paths provide a way for partners serving customers in the SMB space to attain a Solutions Partner designation for Azure within the Microsoft AI Cloud Partner Program.<\/p>\n

Azure partners will be assigned to either the SMB or Enterprise path\u2014never both.<\/p>\n

Criteria<\/strong><\/p>\n