Master Microsoft Specializations and accelerate your growth in the Dynamics ecosystem

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A complete, up to date guide to navigating Microsoft’s AI Cloud Partner Program, winning Specializations, and maximizing your Business Applications expertise.

This guide is best for:

Dynamics 365 Partner Owners & Executives
Practice Leads for Business Applications
Partner Channel & Alliance Managers
Consultants or Architects preparing for certification
Anyone responsible for tracking MAICPP or Specializations readiness

Microsoft’s specialization framework is evolving rapidly, and partners who stay ahead win more deals, unlock incentives, and gain marketplace visibility. This in depth guide gives you a glimpse, usually available only to members, empowering you to:

Understand the updated rules of the AI Cloud Partner Program (MAICPP)
Navigate requirements for Solution Partner Designations
Learn exactly how to qualify for Specializations in SMB, Finance, Supply Chain, and Copilot
Build a roadmap for certification, performance, and customer success criteria
Maximize your profitability with Microsoft incentives and cloud transition benefits

What is inside:

A Complete breakdown of Microsoft’s specialization framework, including:

Updated Solution Partner Designation scoring model
Detailed specialization requirements across Business Applications
Performance, skilling, and customer success benchmarks
Expected benefits, incentives, and marketplace advantages
How to strategically plan your path to specialization
Where partners are losing points, and how to fix it

This guide is built for Business Applications partners who want clear, actionable insights based on Companial’s hands on experience working with hundreds of Microsoft partners.
If you’re serious about standing out in the Microsoft ecosystem, this guide is non-negotiable.