Answer the questions below in our Accreditation Path Decision Tool to determine your staff requirements, preparation resources and examination path for Microsoft Partner Network accreditation.
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Partner Type
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- ERP
- CRM
- Non-Selling ISV (ERP or CRM)
Note: If you are a Selling VAR for ERP only or for ERP and CRM, choose ERP. If you are a Selling VAR for CRM only, choose CRM. If you are a Selling ISV for ERP and/or CRM, choose ERP or CRM or Non-Selling ISV. If you are a Non-Selling ISV for ERP or CRM, choose Non-Selling ISV.
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| 1000 |
Competency Level
Minimum # different individuals required to pass accreditation exams. |
- SPA - 2 individuals required
- Silver Competency - 3 individuals required
- Gold Competency - 6 individuals required
- Industry Badge (Optional)
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| 2000 |
Competency Level
Minimum # different individuals required to pass accreditation exams. |
- CRA - 2 individuals required
- Silver Competency - 3 individuals required
- Gold Competency - 6 individuals required
- Industry Badge (Optional)
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| 3000 |
Competency Level
Minimum # different individuals required to pass accreditation exams. |
- PRA - 20 (no certifications required)
- Silver Competency - 3 individuals required
- Gold Competency - 6 individuals required
- Industry Badge (Optional)
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| 4000 |
Certification Track - Industry Badge (Optional)
Quantity of individuals required for certification |
To achieve a higher level of differentiation and endorsement from Microsoft in the market, you can opt to add an Industry-Specific Badge to your Microsoft Dynamics ERP Competency or Microsoft Dynamics CRM Competency.
The optional Industry-Specific Badge applies to Discrete Manufacturing, Process Manufacturing, Professional Services, Retail, Distribution, Financial Services, Government, and Education. To qualify, your organization must meet the following requirements:
- Annual renewal in MPN
- Industry validation from AMR Research
- Seven (7) industry-specific customer references
- Two (2) industry-specific Sales Specialists
- Four (4) Application Consultants/Developers
- Status of authorized reseller of Microsoft Dynamics Industry Solutions:
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| 1100 |
Certification Track - Silver Competency
Quantity of individuals required for certification |
- Sales Certification - 1 individual required
- Pre-Sales Certification - 1 individual required
- Implementation Certification - 2 individuals required
- Technical Certification - 3 individuals required
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| 1200 |
Certification Track - Gold Competency
Quantity of individuals required for certification |
- Sales Certification - 2 individuals required
- Pre-Sales Certification - 1 individual required
- Implementation Certification - 3 individuals required
- Technical Certification - 6 individuals required
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| 1300 |
Certification Track - SPA
Quantity of individuals required for certification |
- Sales Certification (Not Applicable)
- Pre-Sales Certification (Not Applicable)
- Implementation Certification - 1 individual required
- Technical Certification - 2 individuals required
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| 2100 |
Certification Track - Silver Competency
Quantity of individuals required for certification |
- Sales Certification - 1 individual required
- Pre-Sales Certification - 1 individual required
- Implementation Certification - 2 individuals required
- Technical Certification - 3 individuals required
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| 2200 |
Certification Track - Gold Competency
Quantity of individuals required for certification |
- Sales Certification - 2 individuals required
- Pre-Sales Certification - 1 individual required
- Implementation Certification - 3 individuals required
- Technical Certification - 6 individuals required
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| 2300 |
Certification Track - CRA
Quantity of individuals required for certification |
- Sales Certification (Not Applicable)
- Pre-Sales Certification (Not Applicable)
- Implementation Certification - 1 individual required
- Technical Certification - 2 individuals required
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| 3100 |
Certification Track - Silver Competency
Quantity of individuals required for certification |
- Sales Certification (Not Applicable)
- Pre-Sales Certification (Not Applicable)
- Implementation Certification - 1 individual required
- Technical Certification - 3 individuals required
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| 3200 |
Certification Track - Gold Competency
Quantity of individuals required for certification |
- Sales Certification (Not Applicable)
- Pre-Sales Certification (Not Applicable)
- Implementation Certification - 1 individual required
- Technical Certification - 6 individuals required
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| 3300 |
Certification Track - PRA
Quantity of individuals required for certification |
- Sales Certification (Not Applicable)
- Pre-Sales Certification (Not Applicable)
- Implementation Certification (Not Applicable)
- Technical Certification (Not Applicable)
No certification required. |
| sales-standard |
Your Accreditation Roadmap Is Ready |
Sales - Silver Competency - ERP
MPN Accreditation Roadmap
Required Certification Test
Study Guides
Preparation Resources
All preparation training is optional. You can take the certification exams at any time - with or without completing the recommended training courses. If you opt to participate in training, it is critical to complete the sessions and courses as quickly as possible.
Option 1) Prepare With an Instructor-led Class
Available in an instructor-led class,
Available in an instructor-led class only,
- Value2Win
*Please note, the prerequisite for the Value2Win course is provided at registration.
Option 2) Prepare On-Demand
Alterternatively, there are 7 recommended on-demand courses.
Additional Resources
- For more information about the new MPN certification requirements, such as customer references, fees, timeline, FAQ, and MPN Guidebooks for Microsoft Dynamics, go to PartnerSource | Partner Essentials | Microsoft Partner Network.
- For detailed information about Microsoft Dynamics certifications and training courses, see MPN Training and Certifications for Microsoft Dynamics.
- Visit Microsoft Partner Network to learn about activities and resources for preparing your transition to the new program.
- Contact the Regional Service Center with questions or to make changes to an account: 1-800-765-7768 or mspp-na@microsoft.com.
- Contact the Microsoft Partner Network Experts to get coaching and insight, or qualify for re-enrollment: 1-877-254-6825 or msppexp@microsoft.com.
- Contact the Learning Regional Service Center about your MCP and why exams might be missing from your transcript: 1-800-636-7544 or MCPhelp@microsoft.com.
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| sales-standard-crm |
Your Accreditation Roadmap Is Ready |
Sales - Silver Competency - CRM
MPN Accreditation Roadmap
Required Certification Test
Study Guides
Preparation Resources
All preparation training is optional. You can take the certification exams at any time - with or without completing the recommended training courses. If you opt to participate in training, it is critical to complete the sessions and courses as quickly as possible.
Option 1) Prepare With an Instructor-led Class
Available in an instructor-led class,
Available in an instructor-led class only,
- Value2Win
*Please note, the prerequisite for the Value2Win course is provided at registration.
Option 2) Prepare On-Demand
Alterternatively, there are 7 recommended on-demand courses.
Additional Resources
- For more information about the new MPN certification requirements, such as customer references, fees, timeline, FAQ, and MPN Guidebooks for Microsoft Dynamics, go to PartnerSource | Partner Essentials | Microsoft Partner Network.
- For detailed information about Microsoft Dynamics certifications and training courses, see MPN Training and Certifications for Microsoft Dynamics.
- Visit Microsoft Partner Network to learn about activities and resources for preparing your transition to the new program.
- Contact the Regional Service Center with questions or to make changes to an account: 1-800-765-7768 or mspp-na@microsoft.com.
- Contact the Microsoft Partner Network Experts to get coaching and insight, or qualify for re-enrollment: 1-877-254-6825 or msppexp@microsoft.com.
- Contact the Learning Regional Service Center about your MCP and why exams might be missing from your transcript: 1-800-636-7544 or MCPhelp@microsoft.com.
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| sales-Specialist |
Your Accreditation Roadmap Is Ready |
Sales - Gold Competency - ERP
MPN Accreditation Roadmap
Required Certification Test
Study Guides
Preparation Resources
All preparation training is optional. You can take the certification exams at any time - with or without completing the recommended training courses. If you opt to participate in training, it is critical to complete the sessions and courses as quickly as possible.
Option 1) Prepare With an Instructor-led Class
Available in an instructor-led class,
Available in an instructor-led class only,
- Value2Win
*Please note, the prerequisite for the Value2Win course is provided at registration.
Option 2) Prepare On-Demand
Alternatively, there are recommended on-demand courses.
Additional Resources
- For more information about the new MPN certification requirements, such as customer references, fees, timeline, FAQ, and MPN Guidebooks for Microsoft Dynamics, go to PartnerSource | Partner Essentials | Microsoft Partner Network.
- For detailed information about Microsoft Dynamics certifications and training courses, see MPN Training and Certifications for Microsoft Dynamics.
- Visit Microsoft Partner Network to learn about activities and resources for preparing your transition to the new program.
- Contact the Regional Service Center with questions or to make changes to an account: 1-800-765-7768 or mspp-na@microsoft.com.
- Contact the Microsoft Partner Network Experts to get coaching and insight, or qualify for re-enrollment: 1-877-254-6825 or msppexp@microsoft.com.
- Contact the Learning Regional Service Center about your MCP and why exams might be missing from your transcript: 1-800-636-7544 or MCPhelp@microsoft.com.
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| sales-Specialist-crm |
Your Accreditation Roadmap Is Ready |
Sales - Gold Competency - CRM
MPN Accreditation Roadmap
Required Certification Test
Study Guides
Preparation Resources
All preparation training is optional. You can take the certification exams at any time - with or without completing the recommended training courses. If you opt to participate in training, it is critical to complete the sessions and courses as quickly as possible.
Option 1) Prepare With an Instructor-led Class
Available in an instructor-led class,
Available in an instructor-led class only,
- Value2Win
*Please note, the prerequisite for the Value2Win course is provided at registration.
Option 2) Prepare On-Demand
Alternatively, there are recommended on-demand courses.
Additional Resources
- For more information about the new MPN certification requirements, such as customer references, fees, timeline, FAQ, and MPN Guidebooks for Microsoft Dynamics, go to PartnerSource | Partner Essentials | Microsoft Partner Network.
- For detailed information about Microsoft Dynamics certifications and training courses, see MPN Training and Certifications for Microsoft Dynamics.
- Visit Microsoft Partner Network to learn about activities and resources for preparing your transition to the new program.
- Contact the Regional Service Center with questions or to make changes to an account: 1-800-765-7768 or mspp-na@microsoft.com.
- Contact the Microsoft Partner Network Experts to get coaching and insight, or qualify for re-enrollment: 1-877-254-6825 or msppexp@microsoft.com.
- Contact the Learning Regional Service Center about your MCP and why exams might be missing from your transcript: 1-800-636-7544 or MCPhelp@microsoft.com.
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| pre-sales-standard |
Your Accreditation Roadmap Is Ready |
Pre-Sales - Silver & Gold Competency - ERP
MPN Accreditation Roadmap
Required Certification Test
Study Guides
Preparation Resources
All preparation training is optional. You can take the certification exams at any time - with or without completing the recommended training courses. If you opt to participate in training, it is critical to complete the sessions and courses as quickly as possible.
Option 1) Prepare With an Instructor-led Class
Available in an instructor-led class,
- Demo2Win
*Please note, the prerequisite for the Demo2Win course is provided at registration.
- Discovery2Win
*Please note, the prerequisite for the Discovery2Win course is provided at registration.
Option 2) Prepare On-Demand
Alternatively, there are recommended on-demand courses.
Additional Resources
- For more information about the new MPN certification requirements, such as customer references, fees, timeline, FAQ, and MPN Guidebooks for Microsoft Dynamics, go to PartnerSource | Partner Essentials | Microsoft Partner Network.
- For detailed information about Microsoft Dynamics certifications and training courses, see MPN Training and Certifications for Microsoft Dynamics.
- Visit Microsoft Partner Network to learn about activities and resources for preparing your transition to the new program.
- Contact the Regional Service Center with questions or to make changes to an account: 1-800-765-7768 or mspp-na@microsoft.com.
- Contact the Microsoft Partner Network Experts to get coaching and insight, or qualify for re-enrollment: 1-877-254-6825 or msppexp@microsoft.com.
- Contact the Learning Regional Service Center about your MCP and why exams might be missing from your transcript: 1-800-636-7544 or MCPhelp@microsoft.com.
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| pre-sales-standard-crm |
Your Accreditation Roadmap Is Ready |
Pre-Sales - Silver & Gold Competency - CRM
MPN Accreditation Roadmap
Required Certification Test
Study Guides
Preparation Resources
All preparation training is optional. You can take the certification exams at any time - with or without completing the recommended training courses. If you opt to participate in training, it is critical to complete the sessions and courses as quickly as possible.
Option 1) Prepare With an Instructor-led Class
Available in an instructor-led class,
- Demo2Win
*Please note, the prerequisite for the Demo2Win course is provided at registration.
- Discovery2Win
*Please note, the prerequisite for the Discovery2Win course is provided at registration.
Option 2) Prepare On-Demand
Alternatively, there are recommended on-demand courses.
Additional Resources
- For more information about the new MPN certification requirements, such as customer references, fees, timeline, FAQ, and MPN Guidebooks for Microsoft Dynamics, go to PartnerSource | Partner Essentials | Microsoft Partner Network.
- For detailed information about Microsoft Dynamics certifications and training courses, see MPN Training and Certifications for Microsoft Dynamics.
- Visit Microsoft Partner Network to learn about activities and resources for preparing your transition to the new program.
- Contact the Regional Service Center with questions or to make changes to an account: 1-800-765-7768 or mspp-na@microsoft.com.
- Contact the Microsoft Partner Network Experts to get coaching and insight, or qualify for re-enrollment: 1-877-254-6825 or msppexp@microsoft.com.
- Contact the Learning Regional Service Center about your MCP and why exams might be missing from your transcript: 1-800-636-7544 or MCPhelp@microsoft.com.
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| implementation-standard |
Your Accreditation Roadmap Is Ready |
Implementation - SPA, CRA, Silver & Gold Competency
MPN Accreditation Roadmap
Required Certification Test
Study Guides
Preparation Resources
All preparation training is optional. You can take the certification exams at any time - with or without completing the recommended training courses. If you opt to participate in training, it is critical to complete the sessions and courses as quickly as possible.
Option 1) Prepare With an Instructor-led Class
The topic can be studied in an instructor-led class,
Option 2) Prepare On-Demand
Alternatively, there are recommended on-demand courses.
Additional Resources
- For more information about the new MPN certification requirements, such as customer references, fees, timeline, FAQ, and MPN Guidebooks for Microsoft Dynamics, go to PartnerSource | Partner Essentials | Microsoft Partner Network.
- For detailed information about Microsoft Dynamics certifications and training courses, see MPN Training and Certifications for Microsoft Dynamics.
- Visit Microsoft Partner Network to learn about activities and resources for preparing your transition to the new program.
- Contact the Regional Service Center with questions or to make changes to an account: 1-800-765-7768 or mspp-na@microsoft.com.
- Contact the Microsoft Partner Network Experts to get coaching and insight, or qualify for re-enrollment: 1-877-254-6825 or msppexp@microsoft.com.
- Contact the Learning Regional Service Center about your MCP and why exams might be missing from your transcript: 1-800-636-7544 or MCPhelp@microsoft.com.
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| technical-standard |
Your Accreditation Roadmap Is Ready |
Technical - SPA, CRA, Silver & Gold Competency
MPN Accreditation Roadmap
To help you identify your options on preparing for the new MPN technical requirements Microsoft has chosen United Training. Microsoft has worked closely with United Training to offer high quality, partner-only technical certification classes. United Training Learning Consultants have been trained directly by Microsoft and are positioned to answer your questions regarding MPN technical certifications. Please visit them at the Microsoft Dynamics United Training website.
Additional Resources
- For more information about the new MPN certification requirements, such as customer references, fees, timeline, FAQ, and MPN Guidebooks for Microsoft Dynamics, go to PartnerSource | Partner Essentials | Microsoft Partner Network.
- For detailed information about Microsoft Dynamics certifications and training courses, see MPN Training and Certifications for Microsoft Dynamics.
- Visit Microsoft Partner Network to learn about activities and resources for preparing your transition to the new program.
- Contact the Regional Service Center with questions or to make changes to an account: 1-800-765-7768 or mspp-na@microsoft.com.
- Contact the Microsoft Partner Network Experts to get coaching and insight, or qualify for re-enrollment: 1-877-254-6825 or msppexp@microsoft.com.
- Contact the Learning Regional Service Center about your MCP and why exams might be missing from your transcript: 1-800-636-7544 or MCPhelp@microsoft.com.
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