January 17, 2024

Americas Partner Enablement News: January 2024 Issue

By Microsoft Americas Partner Team

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UPDATED February 5, 2024

Find upcoming training opportunities you won’t want to miss.

New Partner Training Gallery: Bookmark this page to find up-to-date technical and sales enablement events, resources, and playbooks.


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Business ApplicationsOther Resources
Modern Work

Copilot


Copilot for Microsoft 365 Pre-Sales & Technical Bootcamp
Open to all partners

Join Microsoft experts on a journey to explore how Copilot for Microsoft 365 provides real-time intelligent assistance, enabling users to enhance their creativity, productivity, and skills.

February 27-29, 2024
March 26-28, 2024
PST, CST, IST

Register here

Microsoft 365 CSP Masters Copilot for Microsoft 365 Technical Bootcamp
Open to all partners

Learn about Copilot for Microsoft 365, Microsoft Copilot, and AI-powered collaboration and security value in Microsoft 365. This technical training will be focused on learning how to deploy and manage your first Copilot for Microsoft 365 customer.

February 7-8, 2024
PST
February 20-21, 2024
IST

Register here

Microsoft Copilot for Service Workshop New Training
Open to all partners

This workshop is designed for Solution Architects, consultants and pre-sales team and includes sessions covering co-pilot capabilities & overview, architecture, supporting customers, and roadmap.

February 7, 2024
PST

Register here

Copilot for Security Partner Boot Camp New Training
Open to all partners

Security Copilot is the first security product to enable security analysts to move at the speed and scale of AI. It deploys skills, threat intelligence, and unparalleled contextual awareness to help security teams navigate security operations with speed and confidence. Join this 2-day virtual experience for structured instructor-led training theory and live Q&A with technical experts.

February 20-22, 2024
PST, CST, IST

Register here

Build and Extend AI-powered Copilots with Copilot Studio Workshop New Training
Hands-on Labs are exclusive to a limited number of Microsoft partner participants. Access to the labs will be issued on a first-come, first-served basis.

Microsoft Copilot Studio lets you create powerful AI-powered copilots for a range of requests. Learn how you can build and extend these copilots, boot their capabilities with AI and extend them to perform actions, and provide answers for your copilot users.

February 21-23, 2024
CET, IST
March 5-7, 2024
PDT

Register here

Microsoft Copilot Partner Bootcamp
Open to all partners

Dive into the latest AI capabilities from both business and technical aspects, with coverage of each Microsoft Copilot solution. Learn best practices with selling, deploying, and adopting Copilot Solutions.

Register here (On-demand Coming Soon)

Microsoft 365 CSP Masters Copilot for Microsoft 365 Sales Bootcamp

Learn about Copilot for Microsoft 365, Microsoft Copilot, and AI-powered collaboration and security value in Microsoft 365. This training will be focused on building a practice and landing your first sale with Copilot for Microsoft 365.

Register here (On-demand)

Microsoft Dynamics 365 Customer Service Copilot Workshop

Learn how you can empower agents with tools powered by next-generation AI that fuel collaboration and productivity across teams. And transform operations with automation that drives efficiency and generates outcome-based value for customers.

Register here (On-demand)

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Sales Enablement


FY24 High Volume Acceleration Program
Open to all Business Applications partners

Learn to drive customer ads and more license revenue. Don’t miss the upcoming High Volume Acceleration program. 8 weeks of live sessions, coaching and hands on implementation of best practices.

High Volume Advanced Program
Two program options to choose from starting February 14, 2024 or March 4, 2024 with each running for 8 weeks.

Register here

High Volume Fundamentals Program

Register here (On-demand)

Data and AI Partner Sales Strategy Training New Training
Open to all partners

This three-day training is ideal for any Data and AI consultants and advisors, account execs, sales leaders, Microsoft practice leads and sales specialists looking to understand Microsoft’s Data and AI product portfolio, sales strategies and GTM programs to help customers succeed in their AI journey.

February 27-29, 2024
PST, IST
March 5-7, 2024
CET

Americas Registration
Asia Registration
EMEA Registration

Microsoft 365 CSP Masters Program

Microsoft 365 CSP Masters Copilot for Microsoft 365 Sales Bootcamp

Learn about Copilot for Microsoft 365, Microsoft Copilot, and AI-powered collaboration and security value in Microsoft 365. This training will be focused on building a practice and landing your first sale with Copilot for Microsoft 365.

Register here (On-demand)

Windows 365: Selling Windows in the Cloud

Learn how to position, pitch, and discuss opportunities with Windows 365. We will share use-case scenarios, partner profitability, and resources to help you get started.

Register here (On-demand)

Cloud Endpoints Sales Bootcamp

To help prepare you for your Cloud Endpoint customer conversations across Windows 11 Enterprise, Windows 365, Microsoft Intune, and Intune Suite, we have created the Cloud Endpoints Sales Bootcamp, covering the latest value propositions, GTM materials and partner programs in the Cloud Endpoints Solution Play.

Register here (On-demand)

Microsoft Cloud Executive Enablement Series New Resources

New episodes focus on AI, Industry, and Enterprise Applications

We’re happy to announce the launch of Series 3 and 4 of the Microsoft Cloud Executive Enablement Series. This video and podcast series first debuted in May 2023, granting partners exclusive access to insights from top executives and experts at Microsoft around the latest trends and technologies in the cloud industry.

Series 3 takes a closer look at the value and potential created by AI and enterprise applications. Series 4 then dives into the AI opportunity that exists across priority industries: manufacturing, retail, healthcare, and more. All this content helps guides partners in understanding the extensive scope, profound depth, and advantageous business opportunities presented by Microsoft AI and Cloud solutions.

New episodes will go live each Wednesday, starting January 10 through mid-April. As always, each episode will be available in video and podcast format. Please give each episode a watch or listen and share with your teams and partners.

On-demand Sales Content

Available Trainings

  • SMB Sales Bootcamp*
  • Microsoft Copilot Partner Bootcamp*
  • FY24 Solution Play Sales Bootcamp
  • Microsoft Low Code Sales Bootcamp
  • High Volume Acceleration Program
  • Solution Play Enablement

Register here

*On-demand Coming Soon

Sales Bootcamps
Help learners become proficient at starting sales conversations, solving customer challenges, pitching Microsoft cloud value, and overcoming objections by showcasing real-time customer benefits.

  • Sales Acceleration Bootcamp
  • Do More with Less Sales Bootcamp
  • Azure Sales Bootcamp
  • Modern Work Bootcamp
  • Security Bootcamp
  • Business Applications Bootcamp

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Azure


MAICPP Designation: Certification enablement

Azure AI Cloud Week for Partners
Labs will be available to a limited number of Microsoft partner participants. Invitations to the labs will be issued on a first-come, first-served basis.

This immersive week-long virtual event is your ticket to mastering the intricacies of Azure AI, data science, infrastructure, and virtual desktop solutions. Each day you will learn from subject matter experts, expand your technical capabilities, and build the skills needed for your role. You’ll also be helping your employer meet the Microsoft AI Cloud Partner Program skilling requirements.

February 12-16, 2024
PST, CST, IST

Register here

On-demand certification prep content

Modular Training Videos
This content is derived from Microsoft Official Curriculum and presented in a modular format for each certification course.

Register here

Depth enablement
Uncover new insights, learn about key considerations, and find ways to support customer business challenges with Depth Workshops. Offered as intermediate to advanced technical training and taught by experienced technical professionals, each workshop focuses on a specific topic to help drive deep skills applications across priority solution plays.

Microsoft Fabric Workshop
Open to all partners

Learn more about this comprehensive suite of services, including data lake, data engineering, and data integration, all in one place. Learn how to implement this easy-to-use product that is designed to simplify analytics needs of enterprises.

February 5-8, 2024
PST
March 4-7, 2024
CET

Register here

Azure OpenAI Workshop
Hands-on Labs will be available to a limited number of Microsoft partner participants. Access to the labs will be issued on a first-come, first-served basis.

Deepen your understanding of Azure OpenAI Services, tailored for developers and data scientists aiming to do more with less.

February 13-15, 2024
IST

Register here

Build and Modernize AI Apps on Azure Workshop
Hands-on Labs will be available to a limited number of Microsoft partner participants. Access to the labs will be issued on a first-come, first-served basis.

Learn to leverage the power of Microsoft Azure’s Apps, Data and AI solutions to modernize and build intelligent apps focusing on internal business critical applications and external customer-facing apps.

February 19-22, 2024
IST
March 11-14, 2024
PDT

Register here

GitHub Partner Boot Camp New Training
Open to all partners

This three-day workshop will provide fundamental, sales and technical insights into the GitHub platform, community and Enterprise solution capabilities across AI, security and developer experience.

February 27-29, 2024
PST

Register here

Migrate and Secure Workloads to Azure Workshop
Hands-on Labs will be available to a limited number of Microsoft partner participants. Access to the labs will be issued on a first-come, first-served basis.

Learn how to design a migration strategy to help your customers migrate their on-premises workloads to Azure using the guidance provided by Microsoft Cloud Adoption Framework for Azure.

March 18-21, 2024
PDT

Register here

Other on-demand Azure Depth Trainings
Instructor-led intermediate to advanced technical training with technical experts. Uncover new insights, learn about architecture and implementation considerations, and find innovative ways to support business challenges.

Register here

Available Trainings

  • Azure Kubernetes Services (AKS) Workshop*
  • Azure OpenAI Workshop
  • Migrate and Secure Workloads to Azure Workshop
  • Microsoft Fabric Workshop
  • Azure VMWare Solution partner Boot Camp
  • Build and Modernize AI Apps on Azure Workshop
  • Analytics and AI Boot Camp – Azure AI Track
  • Analytics and AI Boot Camp – Fabric Track
  • Enlighten your Apps with Cognitive Capabilities and AI Services
  • ML and ML-Ops with Azure Machine Learning Service
  • Azure Kubernetes Service (AKS) Workshop
  • Azure Load Testing Technical Webinar
 
  • Azure AI Boot Camp
  • Azure Networking and Network Security Boot Camp
  • Innovate Across Hybrid with Azure Arc Boot Camp
  • Extend and Innovate SAP with Cloud Services Workshop
  • Data & AI | Azure Synapse Analytics
  • App Innovation | Modernize .Net Apps
  • Infrastructure | Azure Virtual Desktop
  • Infrastructure | Migration to Azure
  • Well Architected Framework Boot Camp
  • Modernize Java App and Data with Azure
  • App Innovation Boot Camp

*On-demand Coming Soon

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Business Applications


MAICPP Designation: Certification enablement

Business Applications Cloud Week for Partners 
Labs will be available to a limited number of Microsoft partner participants. Invitations to the labs will be issued on a first-come, first-served basis.

This immersive week-long virtual event is your ticket to mastering the intricacies of modern analytics and business intelligence, driving efficiencies across business functions, and leveraging low-code tools for customer solutions. Each day you will learn from subject matter experts, expand your technical capabilities, and build the skills needed for your role. You’ll also be helping your employer meet the Microsoft AI Cloud Partner Program skilling requirements.

March 18-22, 2024
PST, CST, IST

Register here

On-demand certification prep content

Modular Training Videos
This content is derived from Microsoft Official Curriculum and presented in a modular format for each certification course.

Register here

Depth enablement
Uncover new insights, learn about key considerations, and find ways to support customer business challenges with Depth Workshops. Offered as intermediate to advanced technical training and taught by experienced technical professionals, each workshop focuses on a specific topic to help drive deep skills applications across priority solution plays.

FY24 High Volume Acceleration Program
Open to all Business Applications partners

Learn to drive customer ads and more license revenue. Don’t miss the upcoming High Volume Acceleration program. 8 weeks of live sessions, coaching and hands on implementation of best practices.

High Volume Advanced Program
Two program options to choose from starting February 14, 2024 or March 4, 2024 with each running for 8 weeks.

Register here

High Volume Fundamentals Program

Register here (On-demand)

Microsoft Copilot for Service Workshop New Training
Open to all partners

This workshop is designed for Solution Architects, consultants and pre-sales team and includes sessions covering co-pilot capabilities & overview, architecture, supporting customers, and roadmap.

February 7, 2024
PST

Register here

Build and Extend AI-powered Copilots with Copilot Studio Workshop New Training
Hands-on Labs are exclusive to a limited number of Microsoft partner participants. Access to the labs will be issued on a first-come, first-served basis.

Microsoft Copilot Studio lets you create powerful AI-powered copilots for a range of requests. Learn how you can build and extend these copilots, boot their capabilities with AI and extend them to perform actions, and provide answers for your copilot users.

February 21-23, 2024
CET, IST
March 5-7, 2024
PDT

Register here

FY24 Customer Success Series
Open to all partners

Learn from our customer success experts about the approach, methodology, insights, and best practices to support your customers’ challenges and grow your cloud business.

March 21, 2024 (Session 4)
CET

Register here

Business Performance Planning & Analytics

March 12-14, 2024
Enrollment coming soon.

Microsoft Dynamics 365 Customer Service Copilot Workshop

Learn how you can empower agents with tools powered by next-generation AI that fuel collaboration and productivity across teams. And transform operations with automation that drives efficiency and generates outcome-based value for customers.

Register here (On-demand)

Inside the new Dynamics 365 Customers Insights Licensing

Curious about how the new Dynamics 365 Customer Insights will affect your customers?  Experts from the Customer Insights team will cover the naming strategy, product experience, and dive deep into licensing scenarios.

Register here (On-demand)

On-demand Business Applications Depth Trainings
View on-demand content to deepen your skills through instructor-led training with technical experts. Uncover new insights, learn about architecture and implementation considerations, and find innovative ways to support your customer business challenges.

Register here

Available Trainings

  • Reimagine Process Automation with AI and Power Automate Workshop*
  • Build Next-generation AI-powered Customer Experiences with Dynamics 365 Customer Insights – Journeys Workshop*
  • Transform Field Operations with AI and Connected Field Service
  • Build Next-generation AI-powered Customer Experiences with Dynamics 365 Customer Insights – Data Workshop
  • Power Platform | Architecture & Governance
  • Reimagine Processes with AI & Power Automate
  • Innovate with AI & Power Platform
  • Optimize Dynamics 365 Implementations with Process-focused Solutions Boot Camp
  • Dynamics 365 Customer Service | Copilot
  • Dynamics 365 Customer Service | Unified Routing
  • FY23 Customer Success Series
  • Microsoft Digital Contact Center Platform
  • Dynamics 365 Project Operations | Project Accounting
  • Dynamics 365 Finance | Cost Accounting
  • Dynamics 365 Supply Chain | Warehouse Management
  • Microsoft Customer Experience Platform
  • Extend Dynamics 365 F&O with Power Platform
  • Dynamics 365 Marketing & CI | Personalize Experiences

*On-demand Coming Soon

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Modern Work


MAICPP Designation: Certification enablement

Modern Work Cloud Week for Partners 
Labs will be available to a limited number of Microsoft partner participants. Invitations to the labs will be issued on a first-come, first-served basis.

This immersive week-long virtual event is your ticket to mastering the intricacies of Microsoft Teams management, Endpoint administration, and collaborative communication solutions. Each day you will learn from subject matter experts, expand your technical capabilities, and build the skills needed for your role. You’ll also be helping your employer meet the Microsoft AI Cloud Partner Program skilling requirements.

March 4-8, 2024
PST, CST, IST

Register here

On-demand certification prep content

Modular Training Videos
This content is derived from Microsoft Official Curriculum and presented in a modular format for each certification course.

Register here

Depth enablement

Copilot for Microsoft 365 Pre-Sales & Technical Bootcamp
Open to all partners

Join Microsoft experts on a journey to explore how Microsoft 365 Copilot provides real-time intelligent assistance, enabling users to enhance their creativity, productivity, and skills.

February 27-29, 2024
March 26-28, 2024
PST, CST, IST

Register here

Frontline Worker Partner Technical Bootcamp New Training
Open to all partners

Get the latest product development and technical knowledge to enable you to help your customers deliver a trusted, unified platform for their frontline workforce.

March 6-7, 2024
PST, CST
March 13-14, 2024
IST

Register here

Microsoft 365 CSP Masters Program 

Microsoft 365 CSP Masters Copilot for Microsoft 365 Sales Bootcamp

Learn about Copilot for Microsoft 365, Microsoft Copilot, and AI-powered collaboration and security value in Microsoft 365. This training will be focused on building a practice and landing your first sale with Copilot for Microsoft 365.

Register here (On-demand)

Microsoft 365 CSP Masters Copilot for Microsoft 365 Technical Bootcamp 
Open to all partners

Learn about Copilot for Microsoft 365, Microsoft Copilot, and AI-powered collaboration and security value in Microsoft 365. This technical training will be focused on learning how to deploy and manage your first Copilot for Microsoft 365 customer.

February 7-8, 2024
PST
February 20-21, 2024
IST

Register here

Unleashing the Power of Cloud PC Windows 365 for IT Pros

Learn how to leverage Microsoft Intune and Microsoft 365 Lighthouse for simpler cloud desktop management with demos to illustrate real-world implementation. Attendees will also get access to resources to help them get started.

Register here (On-demand)

Powering Business Growth with Microsoft 365 Lighthouse

Delve into the innovative Sales Advisor capability and discover how Microsoft 365 Lighthouse simplifies customer management, offers standardized configurations, enhanced security, and robust risk management.

Register here (On-demand)

Cloud Endpoints Sales Bootcamp

To help prepare you for your Cloud Endpoint customer conversations across Windows 11 Enterprise, Windows 365, Microsoft Intune, and Intune Suite, we have created the Cloud Endpoints Sales Bootcamp, covering the latest value propositions, GTM materials and partner programs in the Cloud Endpoints Solution Play.

Register here (On-demand)

Microsoft Teams Rooms Partner Sales Bootcamp

Join us for the next Microsoft Teams Rooms Partner Sales Bootcamp, where we will share advanced knowledge, experience, and resources designed to help partner sales teams drive the conversation for Microsoft Teams Rooms and how it can turn any space into a smart workplace.

Register here (On-demand Coming Soon)

Microsoft Teams Phone Partner Bootcamp

To help prepare you for working with customers on upgrading their telephony solutions, we’ve worked together with Microsoft Teams Engineering to create the Teams Phone Bootcamp for Partners. This year we will also be including a Sales track with speakers from our Specialist Technical Unit to share our customer approach, propensity and methodology including toolsets to help your sellers and solution architects identify customers ready to make the transition to Teams Phone and how to structure the business case.

Register here (On-demand Coming Soon)

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Security


MAICPP Designation: Certification enablement

Security Cloud Week for Partners 
Labs will be available to a limited number of Microsoft partner participants. Invitations to the labs will be issued on a first-come, first-served basis.

This immersive week-long virtual event is your ticket to mastering the intricacies of cybersecurity, security operation analysis, information protections, and identity and access administration solutions. Each day you will learn from subject matter experts, expand your technical capabilities, and build the skills needed for your role. You’ll also be helping your employer meet the Microsoft AI Cloud Partner Program skilling requirements.

February 12-16, 2024
PST, CST, IST

Register here

On-demand certification prep content

Modular Training Videos

This content is derived from Microsoft Official Curriculum and presented in a modular format for each certification course.

Register here

Depth enablement
Uncover new insights, learn about key considerations, and find ways to support customer business challenges with Depth Workshops. Offered as intermediate to advanced technical training and taught by experienced technical professionals, each workshop focuses on a specific topic to help drive deep skills applications across priority solution plays.

Fortify your Data Security with Microsoft Purview Workshop
Hands-on Labs will be available to a limited number of Microsoft partner participants. Access to the labs will be issued on a first-come, first-served basis.

Understand how Microsoft Purview delivers comprehensive data security by integrating information protection, data loss prevention and insider risk management.

February 6-9, 2024
PST, CET, IST

Register here

Migrating to Microsoft Sentinel Boot Camp
Open to all partners

We will discuss the reasons for migrating from a legacy SIEM, and you will learn how to plan out the different phases of your migration.

February 20-21, 2024
IST

Register here

Copilot for Security Partner Boot Camp New Training
Open to all partners

Security Copilot is the first security product to enable security analysts to move at the speed and scale of AI. It deploys skills, threat intelligence, and unparalleled contextual awareness to help security teams navigate security operations with speed and confidence. Join this 2-day virtual experience for structured instructor-led training theory and live Q&A with technical experts.

February 20-22, 2024
PST, CST, IST

Register here

Implementing Microsoft Defender for Endpoint Workshop
Hands-on Labs will be available to a limited number of Microsoft partner participants. Access to the labs will be issued on a first-come, first-served basis.

Learn how to enable, configure, and implement Microsoft Defender for Endpoint for its industry-leading optics and detection capabilities and its capabilities to manage Windows and non-Windows platform Endpoints.

March 4-7, 2024
PDT, CET, IST

Register here

Threat Protection and Incident Response with Microsoft Sentinel Workshop 
Hands-on Labs will be available to a limited number of Microsoft partner participants. Access to the labs will be issued on a first-come, first-served basis.

Learn how to deploy and connect this SIEM and SOAR solution to different data sources. Learn how to use intelligent security analytics and threat intelligence capabilities for attack detection, threat vulnerability, proactive hunting, and threat response.

March 12-15, 2024
PDT

Register here

Microsoft Security Immersion Training
Open to all partners

This 1:Many immersion workshop is a comprehensive, level 400 gamified learning experience that allow participants to take on the role of security analysts in a fictional security breach scenario. These exclusive events are designed to help Microsoft security partners skill their own analysts in a community event.

Americas
On the Brink, February 14, 2024
Shadow Hunter, March 13, 2024
EMEA
On the Brink, February 15, 2024
Shadow Hunter, March 14, 2024
APAC
On the Brink, February 16, 2024
Shadow Hunter, March 14, 2024

Register here

Other on-demand Security, Compliance, and Identity Management Trainings
Intermediate to advanced technical sessions designed to drive deep skills applications by experienced technical professionals across priority solution plays.

Register here

Available Trainings

  • Identity & Access Management with Microsoft Entra Workshop*
  • Get ready for NIS2: Get technically ready to comply with NIS2 requirements and generate new opportunities with Microsoft Security Solutions*
  • Microsoft Defender for O365, Identity & CloudApps Boot Camp
  • Threat Protection and Incident Response with Microsoft SIEM and XDR Boot Camp
  • Prepare for New Threats with Microsoft Security Copilot
  • Threat Protection and Incident Response with Microsoft Sentinel Workshop
  • Fortify your Data Security with Microsoft Purview Workshop
  • Microsoft Entra Updates and Azure AD Renaming Guidelines
  • Secure Cloud-Native Applications with Microsoft Defender for Cloud Integrated Solutions
 
  • Implementing Cloud Security with Microsoft 365 Defender Solutions
  • Migrating to Microsoft Sentinel Boot Camp
  • Security Through the Lens of Zero Trust
  • Secure All Things with Microsoft Security Solutions
  • Azure Security Management Deep Dive
  • Azure Network Security Deep Dive
  • Implementing Cloud Security with Microsoft 365 Defender Solutions

Days of the Defender

  • Firewall Protection
  • Defend Against Threats with Microsoft Sentinel
  • Identify & Access Management with Microsoft Entra
  • Compliance and Privacy with Microsoft Purview and Priva
  • Capture the Flag

*On-demand Coming Soon

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Industry Cloud


Implementing Microsoft Cloud for Sustainability
Open to all partners

Sustainability is a virtual skilling event led by Microsoft industry specialists. The two-day sessions will provide you with sustainability concepts and how the business thinks about tracking and reporting emissions. Gain advanced knowledge to implement Microsoft Cloud for Sustainability in various customer scenarios and become proficient at configuring the features of Microsoft Sustainability Manager.

February 5-6, 2024
PST, CST, IST

Register here

Implementing Microsoft Cloud for Healthcare
Open to all partners

Healthcare is a virtual skilling event led by Microsoft industry specialists. The week-long session will provide advanced knowledge of four priority healthcare scenarios for implementing solutions and their capabilities. Analyze customer use cases, learn how to communicate with customers about the features and benefits of Microsoft Cloud for Healthcare (MC4H) and Azure Health Data Services (HDS), then learn how to implement them.

April 22-24, 2024
PDT, CET, IST

Register here

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SMB Reseller


Business Applications Cloud Week for Partners
Labs will be available to a limited number of Microsoft partner participants. Invitations to the labs will be issued on a first-come, first-served basis.

This immersive week-long virtual event is your ticket to mastering the intricacies of modern analytics and business intelligence, driving efficiencies across business functions, and leveraging low-code tools for customer solutions. Each day you will learn from subject matter experts, expand your technical capabilities, and build the skills needed for your role. You’ll also be helping your employer meet the Microsoft AI Cloud Partner Program skilling requirements.

March 18-22, 2024
PST, CST, IST

Register here

SMB Sales Bootcamp

Learn about the Solution Plays, how to pitch and demo, the opportunity with Copilot, and what programs and resources are available to partners.

Register here (On-demand Coming Soon)

Microsoft 365 CSP Masters Program

Microsoft 365 CSP Masters Copilot for Microsoft 365 Sales Bootcamp

Learn about Copilot for Microsoft 365, Microsoft Copilot, and AI-powered collaboration and security value in Microsoft 365. This training will be focused on building a practice and landing your first sale with Copilot for Microsoft 365.

Register here (On-demand)

Microsoft 365 CSP Masters Copilot for Microsoft 365 Technical Bootcamp
Open to all partners

Learn about Copilot for Microsoft 365, Microsoft Copilot, and AI-powered collaboration and security value in Microsoft 365. This technical training will be focused on learning how to deploy and manage your first Copilot for Microsoft 365 customer.

February 7-8, 2024
PST
February 20-21, 2024
IST

Register here

Windows 365: Selling Windows in the Cloud

Learn how to position, pitch, and discuss opportunities with Windows 365. We will share use-case scenarios, partner profitability, and resources to help you get started.

Register here (On demand)

Unleashing the Power of Cloud PC Windows 365 for IT Pros

Learn how to leverage Microsoft Intune and Microsoft 365 Lighthouse for simpler cloud desktop management with demos to illustrate real-world implementation. Attendees will also get access to resources to help them get started.

Register here (On-demand)

Powering Business Growth with Microsoft 365 Lighthouse

Delve into the innovative Sales Advisor capability and discover how Microsoft 365 Lighthouse simplifies customer management, offers standardized configurations, enhanced security, and robust risk management.

Register here (On-demand)

Microsoft Level-Up for Partners New Video

Microsoft Level Up an interactive, holistic, on-demand enablement program for partners who need skilling aligned to priority Microsoft solution plays. Learn how to position Microsoft solutions and products across all stages of a customer’s life cycle of sales, pre-sales, and technical delivery, build a strong pipeline, and deliver faster results for Microsoft workloads.

Note: Access is limited and must be requested via AskGPSEnablement@microsoft.com. In the subject line, include the words “Level-Up Access Request” and in the body of your email, indicate your name, work email address and which Microsoft partner you work with.

Explore Level-Up

Video: Introducing Microsoft Level-Up for Partners

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Other Resources


Azure Discovery Workshops Available For Partner Execution

Access the materials and resources to deliver 3–4-hour technical workshops now available on the Partner Marketing Center. Azure Discovery Workshops are designed:

    • For technical decision makers to learn best practices and discover solutions using Azure within their organization.
    • To support new customer engagements funded by Azure Migrate and Modernize and Azure Innovate.

ETA dates for upcoming Azure Discovery Workshops are subject to change. A short URL has been linked below for you to check their availability on the PMC for your convenience.

https://aka.ms/AzureDiscoveryWorkshops/PMC

Microsoft Customer Engagement Methodology (MCEM) for Partners New Resource
Microsoft Customer Engagement Methodology (MCEM) for Partners connects Microsoft sales, support, industry solutions delivery, and partners to bring more value to the customer by placing them at the heart of every deal. By employing this methodology, we can co-innovate and co-develop with our customers, understanding their unique needs and desired outcomes.

Please visit the landing page for more information and see below for available videos.

Microsoft Applied Skills 
Announcing Microsoft Applied Skills, the new scenario-based credentials that provide learners with validation of targeted skills. Advances in AI, cloud computing, and emerging technologies have made it more important than ever to demonstrate proficiency in the most sought-after technical skills and we are proud Microsoft is leading the way.

For more information, read the blog on MS Learn: Announcing Microsoft Applied Skills, the new credentials to verify in-demand technical skills.

Partner Playbooks
The Partner Playbooks are guides to enablement offerings, helping partners skill-up wherever they are in their learning journey. Playbooks are updated regularly.

Partner Training Site
The Partner Training Site includes Technical and Sales enablement events (live and on-demand), resources and Playbooks. This site will be updated frequently.

Partner Tech Connect – Azure Cosmos DB – Monthly Brownbag Sessions
The Azure Cosmos DB Engineering Group leads a monthly technical session for registered members of the Azure Cosmos DB partner community. Each session focuses on a topic chosen based on popular demand and includes a portion dedicated to the Roadmap.

To register you can join the community at: https://aka.ms/cosmosdbptc

As a member of Azure Cosmos DB’s technical community you can raise your queries at Stackoverflow by using tag azure-cosmosdb-partner or Microsoft Q&A.

Microsoft Learn Career Connected
Microsoft Learn Career Connected brings together skilling organizations, newly skilled job-seekers, and employers in need of talent. This Talent Coalition creates community of connection where people can discover opportunity, further develop their skills, build relationships, and hire the right people for the right roles.

Learn More and Get Started Today

Partner Academy
Microsoft offers a wealth of partner programs, tools, resources, and campaign tools that help partners uncover new sales opportunities, reach new customers, and expand their business.

Partner Academy is here to connect the dots between those programs, help navigate through multiple resources and allow partners to have richer conversations with their customers! The Academy will focus on simplifying the complexity of key programs, streamline go-to-market opportunities and accelerate sales engagement and support from Microsoft.

Register for live and on-demand calls via the Partner Academy Landing Page and links below.

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