Partners who demonstrate deep knowledge, extensive experience, and proven success in providing cloud-based business applications to the small and midsize business market may seek the Small and Midsize Business Management Specialization.
With this specialization, partners can demonstrate their unique ability to provide this business segment with appropriate, effective cloud-based solutions.
The Small and Midsize Business Management Specialization allows partners with an active Solutions Partner for Business Applications designation to further differentiate their organizations, validate their capabilities, and build stronger connections with customers.
Partners who meet the comprehensive requirements to earn a specialization receive a customer-facing label that they can display on their business profile in Microsoft AppSource, are prioritized in customer searches to drive new business, and can generate a certified letter from Microsoft that verifies the specialization that they have earned.
How long will my specialization stay active?
Your organization’s Small and Midsize Business Management Specialization will remain active for one year. After that, you can renew it, providing you meet the requirements at that time.
How do I earn this specialization?
There is no application process for the Small and Midsize Business Management Specialization. If you have a relevant Solution Partner designation, you will be notified in Partner Center that you’ve been awarded the specialization after meeting all requirements.