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May 2010 Requirements: Competency
October 2010 Requirement : Advanced Competency
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Competency Partner
“I can strengthen my expertise and demonstrate my company‟s strengths to customers through commitment within the Microsoft Partner Network.”
“I demonstrate my capabilities for small companies.”
Advanced Competency Partner
“I am recognized by the Microsoft Partner Network for offering „best-in-class‟ solutions and undergoing a rigorous and auditable approval process customers value.”
Starting October 2010…
Community and Quick Starts“I have access to industry information, and through the peer network,
I connect with Microsoft and other business partners.”
Competency To customer description Associated Products
1 Server Platform Define requirements and then plan, design and deploy Server platform and infrastructure implementations in a cost effective and reduced risk environment.
Windows Server 2008
2 Desktop Platform Define requirements and then plan, design and deploy Desktop platform and infrastructure implementations in a cost effective and reduced risk environment.
MDOP, Office System 2007, Vista Enterprise
3 Virtualization Reduce cost and increase agility through deployment and management of virtualization technologies and services.
4 Systems Management
Manage physical and virtual IT environments across data centers, desktops, and devices.
System Center Configuration Manager, System Center Data Protection Manager, System Center Operations Manager, System Center Mobile Device Manager, System Center Virtual Machine Manager, System Center Essentials.
5 Identity andSecurity
Deliver comprehensive business ready security solutions using Microsoft technologies (both on-premises and in the cloud) that help companies achieve their business goals while managing risk and ensuring that the right people always have access to the information they need to get their jobs done.
Forefront Identity Manager, Intelligent Application Gateway 2007, Internet Security & Acceleration Server 2006, Threat Management Gateway, Forefront Security for Exchange Server, Forefront Security for SharePoint, Forefront Security for Office Communications Server, Active Directory Rights Management Services, Forefront Online Security for Exchange.
6 Portals and Collaboration
Deploy a flexible, highly scalable architecture to support personal, divisional, intranet, extranet, and Internet sites.
Microsoft Office SharePoint Server 2007, Microsoft Office SharePoint Designer 2007, The 2007 Microsoft Office system, Microsoft Office Groove 2007, Microsoft Office Groove Server 2007, Microsoft Office Groove Enterprise Services.
7 Search Provide integrated search capabilities to find content in records repositories, collaborative workspaces and portals.
Microsoft Office SharePoint Server 2007, Office SharePoint Server 2007 for Search, Microsoft Office SharePoint Designer 2007, Microsoft Search Server 2008 Express, Microsoft Search Server 2008, FAST Enterprise Search Platform (ESP) products and technologies, The 2007 Microsoft Office System.
Competency To customer description Associated Products
8 Content Management Streamline their customers’ collaborative processes and help companies deal with growing volumes of data stored in disparate locations.
Microsoft Office SharePoint Server 2007, Microsoft Office SharePoint Designer 2007, Windows SharePoint Services, Microsoft Office Forms Server 2007, The 2007 Microsoft Office system, Microsoft Office InfoPath® 2007.
9 Unified Communication
Help your customers reduce the costs of travel, training, real estate and facilities maintenance while increase IT operating efficiency and end-user productivity with solutions based on Microsoft Unified Communications technologies, including email, voicemail, instant messaging, presence, audio & video conferencing, and IP telephony.
Microsoft Exchange Server 2007, Office Communications Server 2007, Microsoft Office Live Meeting, Microsoft Office Outlook® 2007.
10 Business Intelligence Design, develop and implement BI solutions that let your customers monitor, analyze, and
plan business performance based on actionable business insight.
Office SharePoint Server 2007, Office Professional Plus 2007, Office
Enterprise 2007, SQL Server 2008, Performance Point Server 2007, Windows
Server 2008.
11 Application Integration
Implement an integrated solution that breaks down information silos and maximizes business agility. With stronger connections with customers and suppliers, enhanced business decision making and greater employee productivity.
SQL Server 2008, BizTalk Server 2006/2008, Visual Studio 2008, Visual Studio Team System, Silverlight.
12 Data Platform Capture and analyze business data more quickly and efficiently with end-to-end data-management reporting and analysis solutions. This enables actionable business insight to all employees with better, faster, and more-relevant decisions
SQL Server 2008, BizTalk Server 2006/2008.
13 Web Development Develop solutions that enable Customers to bring their products and solutions to market through the medium of the web.
14 Software Development
who provide unique customer solutions through software development, application quality assurance (testing) and application architecture.
15 Enterprise Resource Planning
Deliver mission critical business solutions covering Financials, Analytics, Supply Chain, HR and Point of Sales by unifying data and processes tailored to the needs of the industry of their clients, using the Microsoft Dynamics Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) suite of platforms.
Dynamics AX, GP, NAV, SL, C5, POS
16 Customer Relationship Management
Deliver flexible and tailored solutions on the Microsoft Dynamics Customer Relationship (CRM) platform, providing their clients with cost effective solutions enhancing their competitive advantage in their industry, from first contact through purchase and post-sales support.
Dynamics CRM
Competency To customer description Associated Products
17 Project and Portfolio Management
Deliver class leading solutions that enable individuals and organizations to better manage their projects, programs and portfolios.
Microsoft Office Project Server 2007/Microsoft Office Project Portfolio Server 2007/ Microsoft Office Project Professional 2007/ The 2007 Microsoft Office system/Microsoft Office SharePoint 2007
18 Mobility Increase employee productivity, improve customer satisfaction and reduce costs by wirelessly enabling business processes for mobile employees.
19 Hosting Platform By providing Services and ISV applications through a hosted infrastructure. SPLA
20 Licensing Understand the best licensing options for their organization to help customers maintain and manage their licenses efficiently overtime, ensuring that the customers’ Microsoft Licensing investment is maximized.
21 Learning Solutions Learning Solutions partner’s are experts as leading providers of comprehensive learning solutions for individuals and/or organizations using Microsoft technologies. Microsoft Learning Solutions Competency partners helps customers around the world recognize your training focus and experience, which can help increase your organization’s visibility in the market.
MSL Revenue – Official Microsoft Learning Products (formally MOC), Courseware Library, Microsoft Certification, Microsoft E-Learning
22 Digital Marketing Achieve better business value through design and experience skills with adaptive web sites and building digital marketing effectiveness
MOSSFIS, FAST, Virtual Earth, Silverlight, Live API’s
23 Digital Home Design and install home information systems including home entertainment devices.
24 Authorized Distributor If you're a reseller or system builder, we recommend that you buy software from, or that originates from, one of our authorized distributors in the UK and Europe.Dealing in genuine software will strengthen the relationships you have with your customers and instill confidence in your pricing. It will also help to isolate illegal practices among your competitors, encouraging fair play for all our partners.
Competency To customer description Associated Products
25 Software Asset Management
Take advantage of the growing demand for SAM solutions created by governance and corporate compliance requirements.
26 DeploymentServices
New for FY09, the Distinguished DDPS Partner Program was created to recognize partners who show an ongoing commitment to performing DDPS engagements and who demonstrate excellence with desktop deployment for customers worldwide. Qualified partners who offer desktop deployment services are able to leverage proven Microsoft tools, methods and technologies to help gain competitive advantage, develop ongoing infrastructure optimization opportunities, expand their service and product offerings to customers, and increase profit margins by lowering their sales costs.
27 OEM The OEM Competency provides customers of all sizes and needs with the assurance of acquiring properly configured hardware with “Genuine Microsoft Software” that meets their desired specifications from a certified Microsoft OEM
Win Client, Win Server, OfficeWindows Embedded (including CE, WinXP Embedded and Win7 Embedded.)
28 Small Business In the SB sector with a specialist knowledge and experience. For partners who sell to customers with 500 employees or less and 250 seats or below.
29 Medium Business Solution Provider
proven competency in crafting infrastructure solutions for small to medium-size businesses that include Windows Server Solutions based on the Microsoft Windows Server 2003 or Windows 2000 Server operating system, or Microsoft Small Business Server 2000 and Windows Small Business Server 2003. These implementations may include crafting solutions that connect Windows-based servers, PC locations and the Internet; installing a server farm; or building a Windows Small Business Server stand-alone solution that includes file/print capabilities.
28 “Advanced” Competencies Will Be Launched in Oct 2010
Microsoft Partner Network “Advanced” Competencies
Core IO Server PlatformDesktopPlatform
Systems Management
VirtualizationIdentity & Security
BPIOContent
ManagementSearch
Portals & Collaboration
Unified Communications
Business Intelligence
APOWeb
DevelopmentApp Lifecycle Management
Data PlatformSoftware
DevelopmentApplication Integration
Breadthand
Cross Models
Small Business
Medium BusinessSolution Provider
Volume Licensing
OEM HardwareSoftware Asset Management
Learning MobilityProject &
Portfolio MgmtCRM ERP
Digital Marketing*
DigitalHome*
AuthorizedDistributor*
ISV** Hosting
*Net new competencies**ISV competency to be evolved in FY11
Oct 2010 Launch
Competency (Standard) Advanced Competency
Capability
Partner must employ or contract with two individuals, each must pass
at least one of the following exams:
Exam 70-291: Implementing, Managing, and Maintaining a Windows
Server 2003 Network Infrastructure
Exam 70-293: Planning and Maintaining a Windows Server 2003
Network Infrastructure
Exam 70-294: Planning, Implementing, and Maintaining a Microsoft
Windows Server 2003 Active Directory Infrastructure
Exam 70-297: Designing a Windows Server 2003 Active Directory and
Network Infrastructure
Exam 70-640 TS: Windows Server 2008 Active Directory, Configuring
Exam 70-642 TS: Windows Server 2008 Network Infrastructure,
Configuring
Exam 70-647 PRO: Windows Server 2008, Enterprise Administrator
Exam 70-648 TS: Upgrading your MCSA on Windows Server 2003 to
Windows Server 2008, Technology Specialist
Exam 70-649 TS: Upgrading Your MCSE on Windows Server 2003 to
Windows Server 2008, Technology Specialist
Exam 70-690 TS: Windows Server 2008 HPC Edition, Configuring and
Managing
Exam 70-691 TS: Windows HPC Server 2008, Developing
Business Training and Assessments• 2 people completing Volume Licensing Online Training
• Sales and Marketing Online Training (to be available in 2010)
Customer Evidence• 3 Customer References
Server Platform Competency Requirements
Capability
Partner must employ or contract with at least four individuals, each must pass
one of the certifications below:
•MCITP: Enterprise Administrator
•MCITP: Server Administrator
•MCSE (Microsoft Certified Systems Engineer)
Business Training and Assessments• 2 people completing Volume Licensing Online Training
• Sales and Marketing Online Assessment (to be available in 2010)
Customer Evidence• 5 customer references
• Customer Satisfaction Index (CSAT)
Link on Portal: https://partner.microsoft.com/Australia/program/competencies/aisolutions/storage &
https://partner.microsoft.com/Australia/program/competencies/aisolutions/activedirectory
Competency (Standard) Advanced Competency
Capability
Partner must employ or contract with at least two individuals, each
must pass two of the following exams listed below.
Exam 70-400 TS: Microsoft System Center Operations Manager,
Configuring
Exam 70-401 TS: Microsoft System Center Configuration Manager,
Configuring
Exam 70-403 TS: System Center Virtual Machine Manager 2008,
Configuring
Exam 70-658 TS: System Center Data Protection Manager 2007,
Configuring
Business Training and Assessments• 2 people completing Volume Licensing Online Training
• Sales and Marketing Online Training (to be available in 2010)
Customer Evidence• 3 Customer References
Capability
Partner must employ or contract with at least four individuals, each must pass
one of the certifications below:
•MCITP: Enterprise Administrator
•MCITP: Server Administrator
•MCSE (Microsoft Certified Systems Engineer)
In addition, each of the qualifying individual must pass two of the following
exams listed below.
Exam 70-400 TS: Microsoft System Center Operations Manager, Configuring
Exam 70-401 TS: Microsoft System Center Configuration Manager,
Configuring
Exam 70-403 TS: System Center Virtual Machine Manager 2008, Configuring
Exam 70-658 TS: System Center Data Protection Manager 2007, Configuring
Business Training and Assessments• 2 people completing Volume Licensing Online Training
• Sales and Marketing Online Assessment (to be available in 2010)
Customer Evidence• 5 customer references
• Customer Satisfaction Index (CSAT)
Systems Management Competency Requirements
Link on Portal: https://partner.microsoft.com/Australia/program/competencies/aisolutions/systemsmanagement
Competency (Standard) Advanced Competency
Capability
Partner must employ or contract with at least two individuals, each
must pass both of these exams:
Exam 70-652 TS: Windows Server Virtualization, Configuring
Exam 70-403 TS: System Center Virtual Machine Manager 2008,
Configuring*
OR
Your organization must employ two individuals, each must pass both of
the desktop exams listed below:
Exam 70-656TS: Microsoft Desktop Optimization Pack, Configuring
Exam 70-401TS: Microsoft System Center Configuration Manager
2007, Configuring
Business Training and Assessments• 2 people completing Volume Licensing Online Training
• Sales and Marketing Online Training (to be available in 2010)
Customer Evidence• 3 Customer References
Capability
Partner must employ or contract with at least four people, each must pass at
least one of the certifications listed below:
•MCITP: Enterprise Administrator
•MCITP: Server Administrator
•MCSE (Microsoft Certified Systems Engineer)
In addition, each of the qualifying professionals must pass both of these exams:
Exam 70-652 TS: Windows Server Virtualization, Configuring
Exam 70-403 TS: System Center Virtual Machine Manager 2008, Configuring*
OR
Your organization must employ or contract with at least four people, each must
pass at least one of the certifications listed below:
•MCITP: Enterprise Desktop Administrator 7
In addition, each of the qualifying professionals must pass both of these exams:
Exam 70-656 TS: Microsoft Desktop Optimization Pack, Configuring
Exam 70-401 TS: Microsoft System Center Configuration Manager 2007,
Configuring
Business Training and Assessments• 2 people completing Volume Licensing Online Training
• Sales and Marketing Online Assessment (to be available in 2010)
Customer Evidence• 5 customer references
• Customer Satisfaction Index (CSAT)
Virtualization Competency Requirements
Link on Portal: https://partner.microsoft.com/Australia/program/competencies/msppvirtualizationsolutions
Competency (Standard) Advanced Competency
Capability
Partner must employ or contract with two unique individuals.
Individual #1 must pass one of the Microsoft exams listed below:
Exam 70-294 : Planning, Implementing, and Maintaining a Microsoft
Windows Server 2003 Active Directory Infrastructure
Exam 70-297 : Designing a Microsoft Windows Server 2003 Active
Directory and Network Infrastructure
Exam 70-640 TS: Windows Server 2008 Active Directory, Configuring
Exam 70-647 PRO: Windows Server 2008, Enterprise Administrator
Exam 70-648TS: Upgrading your MCSA on Windows Server 2003 to
Windows Server 2008
Exam 70-649TS: Upgrading Your MCSE on Windows Server 2003 to
Windows Server 2008
Exam 70-299: Implementing and Administering Security in a Microsoft
Windows Server 2003 Network
Individual #2 must pass one of the following Microsoft exams:
Exam 70-350: Implementing Microsoft Internet Security and
Acceleration (ISA) Server 2004
Exam 70-351TS: Microsoft Internet Security and Acceleration (ISA)
Server 2006, Configuring
Exam 70-557TS: Microsoft Forefront Client and Server, Configuring
Business Training and Assessments• 2 people completing Volume Licensing Online Training
• Sales and Marketing Online Training (to be available in 2010)
Customer Evidence• 3 Customer References
Capability
Partner must employ or contract with four unique individuals.
Individuals #1 and #2 must achieve at least one of the following advanced certifications:
MCSE, MCITP :Enterprise Administrator, or one of the following third-party security
certifications: CISSP, SSCP, CAP, CISA, CISM, CGEIT
In addition, individuals #1 and #2 must pass one of the Microsoft exams listed below:
Exam 70-294 : Planning, Implementing, and Maintaining a Microsoft Windows Server 2003
Active Directory Infrastructure
Exam 70-297 : Designing a Microsoft Windows Server 2003 Active Directory and Network
Infrastructure
Exam 70-640 TS: Windows Server 2008 Active Directory, Configuring
Exam 70-647 PRO: Windows Server 2008, Enterprise Administrator
Exam 70-648TS: Upgrading your MCSA on Windows Server 2003 to Windows Server
2008
Exam 70-649TS: Upgrading Your MCSE on Windows Server 2003 to Windows Server
2008
Exam 70-299: Implementing and Administering Security in a Microsoft Windows Server
2003 Network
Individuals #3 and #4 must achieve at least one of the following advanced certifications:
MCSE, MCITP :Enterprise Administrator, or one of the following third-party security
certifications: CISSP, SSCP, CAP, CISA, CISM, CGEIT
In addition, individuals #3 and #4 must pass one of the Microsoft exams listed below:
Exam 70-350: Implementing Microsoft Internet Security and Acceleration (ISA) Server
2004
Exam 70-351TS: Microsoft Internet Security and Acceleration (ISA) Server 2006,
Configuring
Exam 70-557TS: Microsoft Forefront Client and Server, Configuring
Business Training and Assessments• 2 people completing Volume Licensing Online Training
• Sales and Marketing Online Assessment (to be available in 2010)
Customer Evidence• 5 customer references
• Customer Satisfaction Index (CSAT)
Identity & Security Competency Requirements
Link on Portal: https://partner.microsoft.com/Australia/program/competencies/securitysolutions
Competency (Standard) Advanced Competency
Capability
Partner must employ or contract with at east two individuals, each of
whom must have passed one of the following Microsoft exams:
Exam 70-620 TS: Windows Vista, Configuring
Exam 70-621 PRO: Upgrading your MCDST Certification to MCITP
Enterprise Support
Exam 70-622 PRO: Supporting and Troubleshooting Applications on a
Windows Vista Client for Enterprise Support Technicians
Exam 70-624 TS: Deploying and Maintaining Windows Vista Client and
2007 Microsoft Office System Desktops
Exam: 70-656 TS: Configuring Microsoft Desktop Optimization
Certification Pack
Exam 70-401 TS: Microsoft System Center Configuration Manager,
Configuring
Exam 70-635 TS: Microsoft Deployment Toolkit 2008, Desktop
Deployment
Exam 70-685 MCITP: Windows 7, Enterprise Desktop Support
Technician (Oct ‘09)
Exam 70-686 MCITP: Windows 7, Desktop Administrator (Oct ‘09)
Exam 70-680 TS: Windows 7, Configuring (Oct ‘09)
Exam 70-681 TS: Windows 7, Deploying (Mar ‘10)
Business Training and Assessments• 2 people completing Volume Licensing Online Training
• Sales and Marketing Online Training (to be available in 2010)
Customer Evidence• 3 Customer References
CapabilityPartner must employ or contract with at least four individuals, each of whom
must have passed the following certification:
•MCITP: Enterprise Desktop Administrator 7
Business Training and Assessments• 2 people completing Volume Licensing Online Training
• Sales and Marketing Online Assessment (to be available in 2010)
Customer Evidence• 5 customer references
• Customer Satisfaction Index (CSAT)
Desktop Platform Competency Requirements
Link on Portal: https://partner.microsoft.com/Australia/program/competencies/aisolutions/windowsdesktopdeployment
Competency (Standard) Advanced Competency
Capability
Partner must employ or contract with at least two people who have each
passed 2 exams.
A. At least one exam from following list:
Exam 70-445 TS: Microsoft SQL Server 2005 Business Intelligence —
Implementation and Maintenance
Exam 70-446 PRO: Designing a Business Intelligence Infrastructure by Using
Microsoft SQL Server 2005
Exam 70-448 TS: Microsoft SQL Server 2008, Business Intelligence
Development and Maintenance
Exam 70-452 PRO: Designing a Business Intelligence Infrastructure by Using
Microsoft SQL Server 2008
Exam 70-455: Upgrade: Transition your MCITP SQL Server 2005 BI Developer
to MCITP SQL Server BI Developer (Only available to partners who have
passed MCITP SQL Server 2005)
B. At least one exam from following list:
Exam 70-431 TS: Microsoft SQL Server 2005 —Implementation and
Maintenance
Exam 70-544: Microsoft Virtual Earth, Application Development
Exam 70-545 TS: Microsoft Visio 2007, Application Development
Exam 78-702: Designing and Managing Business Intelligence Solution
Exam 70-432 TS: Microsoft SQL Server 2008, Implementation and
Maintenance
Exam 70-433 TS: Microsoft SQL Server 2008, Database Development
Exam 70-630 TS: Office SharePoint Server 2007, Configuring
Exam 70-631 TS: Windows SharePoint Services 3.0, Configuring
Business Training and Assessments• 2 people completing Volume Licensing Online Training
• Sales and Marketing Online Training (to be available in 2010)
Customer Evidence• 3 Customer References
Capability
Partner must employ or contract with at least four people, each must hold the
certification listed below.
•MCITP: Business Intelligence Developer 2008
Partner may substitute two MCITPs with one of the following certifications:
•MCM: Microsoft SQL Server 2008
•MCA: Solutions
Business Training and Assessments• 2 people completing Volume Licensing Online Training
• Sales and Marketing Online Assessment (to be available in 2010)
Customer Evidence• 5 customer references
• Customer Satisfaction Index (CSAT)
Business Intelligence Platform Competency Requirements
Link on Portal: https://partner.microsoft.com/Australia/program/competencies/msppbusinessintelligence
https://partner.microsoft.com/Australia/program/competencies/iwsolutions/iwdatavisualization
Competency (Standard) Advanced Competency
Capability
Partner must employ or contract with at least two people who have each
passed at least one of the exams listed here.
Exam 70-431 TS: Microsoft SQL Server 2005, Implementation and
Maintenance
Exam 70-432 TS: Microsoft SQL Server 2008, Implementation and
Maintenance
Exam 70-433: Microsoft SQL Server 2008, Database Development
Exam 70-441 PRO: Designing Database Solutions by Using Microsoft SQL
Server 2005
Exam 70-442 PRO: Designing and Optimizing Data Access by Using Microsoft
SQL Server 2005
Exam 70-443 PRO: Designing a Database Server Infrastructure by Using
Microsoft SQL Server 2005
Exam 70-444 PRO: Optimizing and Maintaining a Database Administration
Solution by Using Microsoft SQL Server 2005
Exam 70-447 Upgrade: MCDBA Skills to MCITP Database Administrator by
Using Microsoft SQL Server 2005
Exam 70-448 TS: Microsoft SQL Server 2008, Business Intelligence
Development and Maintenance
Exam 70-450 PRO: Designing, Optimizing, and Maintaining a Database
Administrative Solution by Using Microsoft SQL Server 2008
Exam 70-451 PRO: Designing Database Solutions and Data Access by Using
Microsoft SQL Server 2008
Exam 70-453 Upgrade: Transition Your MCITP SQL Server 2005 DBA to
MCITP SQL Server 2008
Exam 70-454 Upgrade: Transition Your MCITP SQL Server 2005 DBD to
MCITP SQL Server 2008 DBD
Business Training and Assessments• 2 people completing Volume Licensing Online Training
• Sales and Marketing Online Training (to be available in 2010)
Customer Evidence• 3 Customer References
Capability
Partner must employ or contract with at least four people, each must hold one
of the certifications listed below.
•MCITP: Database Administrator 2008
•MCITP: Database Developer 2008
Partner may substitute two MCITPs with one of the following certifications:
•MCM: Microsoft SQL Server 2008
•MCA: Microsoft SQL Server
•MCA: Solutions
Business Training and Assessments• 2 people completing Volume Licensing Online Training
• Sales and Marketing Online Assessment (to be available in 2010)
Customer Evidence• 5 customer references
• Customer Satisfaction Index (CSAT)
Data Platform Competency Requirements
Link on Portal: https://partner.microsoft.com/Australia/program/competencies/msppdmsolutions
Competency (Standard) Advanced Competency
Capability
Partner must employ or contract with at least two people who have
each passed
Exam : TS Visual Studio 2010 Team Foundation Server
Business Training and Assessments• 1 individual completing ALM Online Assessment (to be available in
2010)
• Sales and Marketing Online Training (to be available in 2010)
Customer Evidence• 3 Customer References
CapabilityPartner must employ or contract with at least four people who have each
passed
Exam : Team Foundation Server exam
Business Training and Assessments• 1 individual completing ALM Online Assessment (to be available in 2010)
• Sales and Marketing Online Assessment (to be available in 2010)
Customer Evidence• 5 customer references
• Customer Satisfaction Index (CSAT)
Application Lifecycle Management Competency Requirements
Competency (Standard) Advanced CompetencyCapability
Partner must employ or contract with at least two people who have each passed at
least one of the following exams:
Exam 70-502 TS: Microsoft .NET Framework 3.5 - Windows Presentation
Foundation Application Dev.
Exam 70-503 TS: Microsoft .NET Framework 3.5 - Windows Communication
Foundation Application Dev.
Exam 70-504 TS: Microsoft .NET Framework 3.5 - Windows Workflow Foundation
Application Dev.
Exam 70-526 TS: Microsoft .NET Framework 2.0 —Windows-based Client Dev.
Exam 70-529 TS: Microsoft .NET Framework 2.0 —Distributed Application Dev.
Exam 70-536 TS: Microsoft .NET Framework 2.0 —Application Development
Foundation
Exam 70-548 PRO: Designing and Developing Windows-Based Applications by
Using the Microsoft .NET Framework
Exam 70-549 PRO: Designing and Developing Enterprise Applications by Using the
Microsoft .NET Framework
Exam 70-552 Upgrade MCAD Skills to MCPD Windows Developer by Using the
Microsoft .NET Framework
Exam 70-553 Upgrade: MCSD Microsoft .NET Skills to MCPD Enterprise Application
Developer by Using the Microsoft .NET Framework: Part 1
Exam 70-554 Upgrade: MCSD Microsoft .NET Skills to MCPD Enterprise Application
Developer by Using the Microsoft .NET Framework: Part 2
Exam 70-561 TS: Microsoft .NET Framework 3.5, ADO .NET Application Dev.
Exam 70-563 PRO: Designing and Developing Windows Applications Using the
Microsoft .NET Framework 3.5
Exam 70-505 TS: Microsoft .NET Framework 3.5, Windows Forms Application Dev.
Exam 70-565 Pro: Designing and Developing Enterprise Applications Using the
Microsoft .NET Framework 3.5
Exam 70-541 TS: Microsoft Windows SharePoint Services 3.0 - Application Dev.
Exam 70-514 TS: Microsoft .NET Framework 4, Windows Workflow Foundation
Applications Dev.
Exam 70-520 Pro: Designing and Developing Enterprise Applications Using
Microsoft Visual Studio 2010 and .NET Framework 4
Business Training and Assessments• 2 people completing Volume Licensing Online Training
• Sales and Marketing Online Training (to be available in 2010)
Customer Evidence• 3 Customer References
Capability
Partner must employ or contract with at least four people, each must hold one
of the certifications listed below:
MCPD: Enterprise Applications Developer
MCPD: Windows Developer
Partner may substitute 2 MCPDs with one of the following certification:
MCA: Solutions
Business Training and Assessments• 2 people completing Volume Licensing Online Training
• Sales and Marketing Online Assessment (to be available in 2010)
Customer Evidence• 5 customer references
• Customer Satisfaction Index (CSAT)
Software Development Competency Requirements
Link on Portal: https://partner.microsoft.com/Australia/program/competencies/cdsolutions
Competency (Standard) Advanced Competency
Capability
Partner must employ or contract with two people who must have
passed at least one of the following Microsoft exams:
Exam 70-528 TS: Microsoft .NET Framework 2.0 —Web-based Client
Development
Exam 70-536 TS: Microsoft .NET Framework 2.0 - Application
Development Foundation
Exam 70-547 PRO: Designing and Developing Web-Based
Applications by Using the Microsoft .NET Framework
Exam 70-551 Upgrade: MCAD Skills to MCPD Web Developer by
Using the Microsoft .NET Framework
Exam 70-561 TS: Microsoft .NET Framework 3.5, ADO .NET
Application Development
Exam 70-562 TS: Microsoft .NET Framework 3.5, ASP .NET
Application Development
Exam 70-564 PRO: Designing and Developing ASP .NET Applications
Using the Microsoft .NET Framework 3.5
Exam 70-565 Pro: Designing and Developing Enterprise Applications
Using the Microsoft .NET Framework 3.5
Exam 70-542 TS: Microsoft Office SharePoint Server 2007 -
Application Development
Business Training and Assessments• 2 people completing Volume Licensing Online Training
• Sales and Marketing Online Training (to be available in 2010)
Customer Evidence• 3 Customer References
Capability
Partner must employ or contract with at least four people, each must hold one
of the certifications listed below.
•MCPD: Web Developer•MCPD: ASP .NET Developer 3.5
Partner may substitute two MCPDs with one of the following certification:
•MCA: Solutions
Business Training and Assessments• 2 people completing Volume Licensing Online Training
• Sales and Marketing Online Assessment (to be available in 2010)
Customer Evidence• 5 customer references
• Customer Satisfaction Index (CSAT)
Web Development Competency Requirements
Link on Portal: https://partner.microsoft.com/Australia/program/competencies/cdsolutions
Competency (Standard) Advanced Competency
Capability
Partner must employ or contract two unique individuals.
Individual #1 must pass one of the following Microsoft exams:
Exam 70-235 TS: Developing Business Process and Integration Solutions
Using Microsoft BizTalk Server
Exam 70-241: for BizTalk 2006
Individual #2 must pass one of the following Microsoft exams
Exam 70-431 TS: Microsoft SQL Server 2005—Implementation & Maintenance
Exam 70-503 TS: Microsoft .NET Framework 3.5—Windows Communication
Foundation Application Dev.
Exam 70-504 TS: Microsoft .NET Framework 3.5—Windows Workflow
Foundation Application Dev.
Exam 70-526 TS: Microsoft .NET Framework 2.0—Windows-Based Client Dev.
Exam 70-529 TS: Microsoft .NET Framework 2.0—Distributed Application Dev.
Exam 70-549 PRO: Designing and Developing Enterprise Applications by Using
the Microsoft .NET Framework
Exam 70-553 Upgrade: MCSD Microsoft .NET Skills to MCPD Enterprise
Applications Developer by Using the Microsoft .NET Framework: Part 1
Exam 70-554 Upgrade: MCSD Microsoft .NET Skills to MCPD Enterprise
Applications Developer by Using the Microsoft .NET Framework: Part 2
Exam 70-565 PRO: Designing and Developing Enterprise Applications Using
Microsoft .NET Framework 3.5
Exam 70-432 TS: Microsoft SQL Server 2008, Implementation & Maintenance
Exam 70-433 TS: Microsoft SQL Server 2008, Database Development
Exam 70-548 PRO: Designing and Developing Windows-Based Applications by
Using the Microsoft .NET Framework
Exam 70-561 TS: Microsoft .NET Framework 3.5, ADO .NET Application Dev.
Business Training and Assessments• 2 people completing Volume Licensing Online Training
• Sales and Marketing Online Training (to be available in 2010)
Customer Evidence• 3 Customer References
Capability
Partner must employ or contract with at least four people, each must hold the
certification listed below:
•MCPD: Enterprise Applications Developer
Partner may substitute two MCPDs with one of the following certification:
•MCA: Solutions
Business Training and Assessments• 2 people completing Volume Licensing Online Training
• Sales and Marketing Online Assessment (to be available in 2010)
Customer Evidence• 5 customer references
• Customer Satisfaction Index (CSAT)
Application Integration Competency Requirements
Link on Portal: https://partner.microsoft.com/Australia/program/competencies/msppsoabp
Competency (Standard) Advanced Competency
Capability
Partner must employ or contract with two individuals, each of whom
must have passed one of the following Microsoft exams:
Exam 70-541 TS: Microsoft Windows SharePoint Services 3.0 -
Application Development
Exam 70-542 TS: Microsoft Office SharePoint Server 2007 -
Application Development
Exam 70-630 TS: Microsoft Office SharePoint Server 2007, Configuring
Exam 70-631 TS: Microsoft Windows SharePoint Services 3.0,
Configuring
Business Training and Assessments• 2 people completing Volume Licensing Online Training
• Sales and Marketing Online Training (to be available in 2010)
Customer Evidence• 3 Customer References
Capability
Partner must employ or contract with at least four people, each must hold one
of the PRO certifications listed below:
Exam 70-668: PRO: Microsoft SharePoint 2010 Administrator
Exam 70-576: PRO: Designing and Developing Microsoft SharePoint 2010
Applications
Partner may substitute 2 PRO certification holders with one of the following
certification:
•MCM: Microsoft Office SharePoint Server 2007
•MCM: Microsoft Office SharePoint Server 2010 (under development)
•MCA: Microsoft Office SharePoint Server
Business Training and Assessments• 2 people completing Volume Licensing Online Training
• Sales and Marketing Online Assessment (to be available in 2010)
Customer Evidence• 5 customer references
• Customer Satisfaction Index (CSAT)
Portals and Collaboration Competency Requirements
Link on Portal: https://partner.microsoft.com/Australia/program/competencies/iwsolutions/iwportalsandcollaboration
Competency (Standard) Advanced Competency
Capability
Partner must employ or contract with two individuals, each of whom
must have passed one of the following Microsoft exams:
Exam 70-541 TS: Microsoft Windows SharePoint Services 3.0 -
Application Development
Exam 70-542 TS: Microsoft Office SharePoint Server 2007 -
Application Development
Exam 70-630 TS: Microsoft Office SharePoint Server 2007, Configuring
Exam 70-631 TS: Microsoft Windows SharePoint Services 3.0,
Configuring
Exam 74-676: FAST Enterprise Search Platform, Developing
Business Training and Assessments• 2 people completing Volume Licensing Online Training
• Sales and Marketing Online Training (to be available in 2010)
Customer Evidence• 3 Customer References
Capability
Partner must employ or contract with at least four people, each must hold one
of the PRO certifications listed below:
Exam 70-668 PRO: Microsoft SharePoint 2010 Administrator
Exam 70-576 PRO: Designing and Developing Microsoft SharePoint 2010
Applications
Partner may substitute two PRO certification holders with one of the following
certification:
•MCM: Microsoft Office SharePoint Server 2007
•MCM: Microsoft Office SharePoint Server 2010 (under development)
•MCA: Microsoft Office SharePoint Server
Business Training and Assessments• 2 people completing Volume Licensing Online Training
• Sales and Marketing Online Assessment (to be available in 2010)
Customer Evidence• 5 customer references
• Customer Satisfaction Index (CSAT)
Search Competency Requirements
Link on Portal: https://partner.microsoft.com/Australia/program/competencies/iwsolutions/iwsearchspecialization
Competency (Standard) Advanced Competency
Capability
Partner must employ or contract with two individuals, each of whom
must have passed one of the following Microsoft exams:
Exam 70-541 TS: Microsoft Windows SharePoint Services 3.0 -
Application Development
Exam 70-542 TS: Microsoft Office SharePoint Server 2007 -
Application Development
Exam 70-630 TS: Microsoft Office SharePoint Server 2007, Configuring
Exam 70-631 TS: Microsoft Windows SharePoint Services 3.0,
Configuring
Business Training and Assessments• 2 people completing Volume Licensing Online Training
• Sales and Marketing Online Training (to be available in 2010)
Customer Evidence• 3 Customer References
Capability
Partner must employ or contract with at least four people, each must hold one
of the PRO certifications listed below:
Exam 70-668 PRO: Microsoft SharePoint 2010 Administrator
Exam 70-576 PRO: Designing and Developing Microsoft SharePoint 2010
Applications
Partner may substitute two PRO certification holders with one of the following
certification:
•MCM: Microsoft Office SharePoint Server 2007
•MCM: Microsoft Office SharePoint Server 2010 (under development)
•MCA: Microsoft Office SharePoint Server
Business Training and Assessments• 2 people completing Volume Licensing Online Training
• Sales and Marketing Online Assessment (to be available in 2010)
Customer Evidence• 5 customer references
• Customer Satisfaction Index (CSAT)
Content Management Competency Requirements
Link on Portal: https://partner.microsoft.com/Australia/program/competencies/iwsolutions/iwecmandforms
Competency (Standard) Advanced Competency
Capability
Unified Communications competency partners must employ or contract
with at least two individuals,
who must pass the following four exams:
Exam 70-236 TS: Configuring Microsoft Exchange 2007
Exam 70-237 IT Pro: Designing Messaging Solutions with MS
Exchange Server 2007
Exam 70-238 IT Pro: Deploying Messaging Solutions with MS
Exchange Server 2007
Exam 70-638 TS: Configuring Microsoft Office Communications Server
2007
OR
Must pass the following three exams:
Exam 70-638 TS: Configuring Microsoft Office Communications Server
2007
Exam 074-924: Microsoft Office Communications Server 2007 (Voice)
Exam 70-236 TS: Configuring Microsoft Exchange 2007
Business Training and Assessments• 2 people completing Volume Licensing Online Training
• Sales and Marketing Online Training (to be available in 2010)
Customer Evidence• 3 Customer References
Capability
Unified Communications competency partners must employ or contract with at least four
unique individuals, who must pass following four exams:
Exam 70-236 TS: Configuring Microsoft Exchange 2007
Exam 70-237 IT Pro: Designing Messaging Solutions with MS Exchange Server 2007
Exam 70-238 IT Pro: Deploying Messaging Solutions with MS Exchange Server 2007
Exam 70-638 TS: Configuring Microsoft Office Communications Server 2007
OR
Must pass the following three exams:
Exam 70-638 TS: Configuring Microsoft Office Communications Server 2007
Exam 074-924: Microsoft Office Communications Server 2007 (Voice)Exam 70-236 TS: Configuring Microsoft Exchange 2007
Partners may substitute two individuals with 1 individual having achieved any of the
following certifications;
Microsoft Certified Masters/Architect Series in Exchange Server 2007 and
Exam 70-638 TS: Configuring Microsoft Office Communications Server 2007
OR
Microsoft Certified Masters/Architect Series in Office Communications Server 2007 and
Exam 70-236 TS: Configuring Microsoft Exchange 2007
Business Training and Assessments• 2 people completing Volume Licensing Online Training
• Sales and Marketing Online Assessment (to be available in 2010)
• Internal Deployment (as available in 2010)
Customer Evidence• 5 customer references
• Customer Satisfaction Index (CSAT)
Unified Communications Competency Requirements
Link on Portal: https://partner.microsoft.com/Australia/program/competencies/msppunifiedcommunications
Competency (Standard) Advanced Competency
Capability
Partner must employ or contract with at least three individuals who,
combined, must pass the following three Microsoft exams:
•Microsoft Dynamics CRM Applications
•Microsoft Dynamics CRM Customization
•Microsoft Dynamics CRM Installation and Configuration
OR
Partner must employ three individuals who, combined, must pass the
above exam and have one Certified for Microsoft Dynamics (CfMD)
Product test
Sales Requirements
Minimum Dynamics CRM seats: Direct or influenced license revenue
(by Markets)
•Market A: SA Renewal 60%
•Market B & C: SA Renewal 45%
Business Training and Assessments• Sales and Marketing Online Training (to be available in 2010)
Customer Evidence• 3 Customer References
CapabilityPartner must employ five individuals with CRM certifications
OR
Partner must employ 2 individuals with CRM certifications and
Have 1 Certified for Microsoft Dynamics (CfMD) Product test
Sales Requirements
Minimum Dynamics CRM seats: Direct or influenced license revenue (by
Markets)
•Market A: SA Renewal 85%
•Market B & C: SA Renewal 65%
Business Training and Assessments• Sales and Marketing Online Assessment (to be available in 2010)
Customer Evidence• 5 customer references
• Customer Satisfaction Index (CSAT)
Customer Relationship Management Competency Requirements
Link on Portal: https://partner.microsoft.com/Australia/program/competencies/businesssolutions
Competency (Standard) Advanced CompetencyCapability
Partner must employ or contract with at least three or more individuals who,
combined, must complete any one of the six options below:
OPTION 1: Pass Five Required exams:
• Microsoft Dynamics AX Installation & Configuration
• Microsoft Dynamics AX Financials
• Microsoft Dynamics AX Development introduction (formerly Programming)
• Microsoft Dynamics AX Trade & Logistics
• Microsoft SQL Server - Implementation and Maintenance
OPTION 2: Pass Two Required exams:
• Microsoft Dynamics GP Installation and Configuration
• Microsoft Dynamics GP Financials
OPTION 3: Pass Four Required exams:
• Microsoft Dynamics NAV C/SIDE Solution Development
• Microsoft Dynamics NAV Financials
• Microsoft Dynamics NAV - SQL server
• Microsoft Dynamics NAV - Installation & Configuration
OPTION 4: Pass Two Required exams:
• Microsoft Dynamics Retail Management Systems Store Operations
• Microsoft Dynamics Retail Management Systems Headquarters
OPTION 5: Pass Two Required exams:
• Microsoft Dynamics SL Installation and Configuration
• Microsoft Dynamics SL Financials
OPTION 6: Pass Four Required Exams
• Microsoft C5 Application Consultant
• Microsoft C5 Developer
• Microsoft C5 Advanced Developer
• Small Business ServerOR
Partner must employ three individuals who, combined, must pass the above
exams and
Have 1 Certified for Microsoft Dynamics (CfMD) Product test
Sales Requirements
Business Training and Assessments• Sales and Marketing Online Training (to be available in 2010)
Customer Evidence• 3 Customer References
CapabilityPartner must employ five individuals with ERP certifications
OR
Partner must employ two individuals with ERP certifications and
Have one Certified for Microsoft Dynamics (CfMD) Product test
Sales Requirements
Minimum Dynamics direct or influenced license revenue
•Market A: $100,000
•Market B & C: $50,000
•Market A BREP Renewal 85%
•Market B & C BREP Renewal 65%
Business Training and Assessments• Sales and Marketing Online Assessment (to be available in 2010)
Customer Evidence• 5 customer references
• Customer Satisfaction Index (CSAT)
Link on Portal: https://partner.microsoft.com/Australia/program/competencies/businesssolutions
Enterprise Resource Planning Competency Requirements
Competency (Standard) Advanced Competency
Capability
Partner must employ or contract with two individuals, each of whom
must have passed one of the following Microsoft exams:
Exam 74-131: Designing a Microsoft Office Enterprise Project
Management (EPM) Solution
Exam 70-281: Planning, Deploying, and Managing an Enterprise
Project Management Solution
Exam 70-632 TS: Microsoft Office Project 2007, Managing Projects
Exam 70-633 TS: Microsoft Office Project Server 2007, Managing
Projects
Exam 70-639 TS: Office Project Server 2007, Configuring
Exam 70-634 PRO: Microsoft Office Project Server 2007, Managing
Projects and Programs
Business Training and Assessments• 2 people completing Volume Licensing Online Training
• Sales and Marketing Online Training (to be available in 2010)
Customer Evidence• 3 Customer References
Capability
Partner must employ four individuals, each must pass
Exam 70-632 TS: Microsoft Office Project 2007, Managing Projects
Or Exam 74-178: Microsoft Project 2010, Managing Projects
Exam 70-633 TS: Microsoft Office Project Server 2007, Managing Projects
and
Exam 70-639 : TS: Office Project Server 2007, Configuring
OR
Exam 70-634 PRO: Microsoft Office Project Server 2007, Managing Projects
and Programs and Exam 70-639 TS: Office Project Server 2007, Configuring)
OR
Exam 74-177: Microsoft Project Server 2010, Architecting , installing and
configuration
Business Training and Assessments• 2 people completing Volume Licensing Online Training
• Sales and Marketing Online Assessment (to be available in 2010)
Customer Evidence• 5 customer references
• Customer Satisfaction Index (CSAT)
Link on Portal: https://partner.microsoft.com/Australia/program/competencies/iwsolutions/epm
Project & Portfolio Management Competency Requirements
Competency (Standard) Advanced Competency
Capability
Partner must employ or contract with two individuals, each must pass
one of the following exams:
Exam 70-655 TS: Windows Vista and Server operating systems, Pre-
installing for OEMs
Exam 70-290: Managing and maintaining a Microsoft Windows Server
2003 Environment
Exam 70-571: Windows Embedded CE 6.0 Development
Exam 70-577: Windows Embedded Standard 2009
Exam 70-642: Windows Server 2008 Network Infrastructure
Configuration
Exam 70-643: Windows Server 2008 Application Infrastructure
Configuration
Exam 70-683 TS: Windows 7 and Server operating systems, Pre-
Installing
OR
Submit a device that has passed the Windows Logo program criteria
Business Training and Assessments• Sales and Marketing Online Training (to be available in 2010)
Customer Evidence• 3 Customer References
Capability
Partner must fulfill Option A or Option B:
Option A:
1. Sell Pre-installed Microsoft software (Windows client or server OS regional
purchase volume based on market)
2. Employ or contract at least four individuals, each must pass one or more
qualifying exams:
Exam 70-655: TS: Windows Vista and Server operating systems, Pre-installing
for OEMs
Exam 70-290: Managing and maintaining a Microsoft Windows Server 2003
Environment
Exam 70-571: Windows Embedded CE 6.0 Development
Exam 70-577: Windows Embedded Standard 2009
Exam 70-642: Windows Server 2008 Network Infrastructure Configuration
Exam 70-643: Windows Server 2008 Application Infrastructure Configuration
Exam 70-683 TS: Windows 7 and Server operating systems, Pre-Installing
OR
Submit a min. of 2 devices that have passed the Windows Logo program
criteria
Option B: Have a current DTOS Microsoft Agreement (as available in 2010)
Business Training and Assessments• Sales and Marketing Online Assessment (to be available in 2010)
Customer Evidence• 5 customer references
• Customer Satisfaction Index (CSAT)
Link on Portal: https://partner.microsoft.com/Australia/program/competencies/oemsolutions
OEM Hardware Competency Requirements
NOTE:• For those partners who specifically and exclusively serve the consumer market, an exception process may need to be created in regards to the Customer References and CSAT Index Survey• DTOS Agreement already contains strict partner criteria including: (US example – specifics may vary slightly from geo to geo)
•10K units Branded Pre-Installed systems per year•Advanced Technical OPK training through System Engineering Team (we don’t offer a Certificate for this)•Advanced Technical Recover Solutions training through System Engineering Team (we don’t offer a Certificate for this)•Good Financial Standing, proven with 2 years of audited Financials
Competency (Standard) Advanced Competency
Capability
Partner must employ or contract with at least two individuals, each
must pass the exam listed below:
Exam 70-673: Designing, Assessing, and Optimizing Software Asset
Management (SAM)
Business Training and Assessments• 2 people completing Volume Licensing Online Training
• Sales and Marketing Online Training (available in 2010)
• 1 person completing Understanding Windows Desktop Licensing
Online Course
Customer Evidence• 3 Customer References
CapabilityPartners must employ or contract with at least four individuals, each must
pass the following exam:
Exam 70-673 : Designing, Assessing, and Optimizing Software Asset
Management (SAM)
In addition, partner must employ 4 individuals who have passed one of the
following exams:
Exam 70-671: Designing and Providing Microsoft Volume Licensing Solutions
to Small and Medium Organizations
Exam 70-672: Designing and Providing Microsoft Volume Licensing Solutions
to Large Organizations
Exam 70-401: Microsoft System Center Configuration Manager 2007,
Configuring
Exam 70-656: Microsoft Desktop Optimization Pack, Configuring
Exam 74-674: Delivering Business Value Planning Services
Business Training and Assessments• Sales and Marketing Online Assessment (available in 2010)
• 1 person completing Understanding Windows Desktop Licensing Online
Course
• 2 case studies (as available in 2010)
Customer Evidence• 5 customer references
• Customer Satisfaction Index (CSAT)
Link on Portal: https://partner.microsoft.com/Australia/program/competencies/licensingsolutions/softwareassetmgmt
Software Asset Management Competency Requirements
Competency (Standard) Advanced Competency
Capability
Partner must employ at least two individuals, each must pass one of
the following exams:
Exam 70-671 : Designing and Providing Microsoft Volume Licensing
Solutions to Small and Medium Organizations
Exam 70-672 : Designing and Providing Microsoft Volume Licensing
Solutions to Large Organizations
Business Training and Assessments• Sales and Marketing Online Training (to be available in 2010)
Customer Evidence• 3 Customer References
CapabilityPartner must employ at least four individuals, each must pass one of the
following exams:
Exam 70-671 : Designing and Providing Microsoft Volume Licensing Solutions
to Small and Medium Organizations
Exam 70-672 : Designing and Providing Microsoft Volume Licensing Solutions
to Large Organizations
Business Training and Assessments• Sales and Marketing Online Assessment (to be available in 2010)
Customer Evidence• 5 customer references
• Customer Satisfaction Index (CSAT)
Volume Licensing Competency Requirements
Link on Portal: https://partner.microsoft.com/Australia/program/competencies/licensingsolutions/licensedelivery
Competency (Standard) Advanced Competency
Capability
Partner must employ or contract with at least two individuals, each must pass at
least one of the following:
Course 6064A: Implementing and Managing a Windows Mobile Infrastructure
Exam 70-237 Pro: Designing Messaging Solutions with Microsoft Exchange
Server 2007
Exam 70-238 Pro: Deploying Messaging Solutions with Microsoft Exchange
Server 2007
Exam 70-306: Developing and Implementing Windows-Based Applications with
Microsoft Visual Basic .NET and Microsoft Visual Studio .NET
Exam 70-310: Developing XML Web Services and Server Components with
Microsoft Visual Basic .NET and the Microsoft .NET Framework
Exam 70-315: Developing and Implementing Web Applications with Microsoft
Visual C# .NET, and Microsoft Visual Studio .NET
Exam 70-316: Developing and Implementing Windows-based Applications with
Microsoft Visual C# .NET and Microsoft Visual Studio .NET
Exam 70-320: Developing XML Web Services and Server Components with
Microsoft Visual C# .NET and the Microsoft .NET Framework
Exam 70-330: Implementing Security for Applications with Microsoft Visual
Basic .NET
Exam 70-340: Implementing Security for Applications with Microsoft Visual C#
.NET
Exam 70-654: Configuring Windows Essential Business Server 2008
Exam 70-662: Configuring Microsoft Exchange Server 2010
Exam 70-579 TS: Windows Mobile 6.5, Configuring (to be available in 2010)
Exam 70-580 TS: Windows Mobile 6.5, Application Development (to be
available in 2010)
Business Training and Assessments• Sales and Marketing Online Training (to be available in 2010)
Customer Evidence• 3 Customer References
Capability
Partner must employ or contract with at least four individuals, each must pass
the following:
•MCITP: Enterprise Messaging Administrator
Partner may substitute two MCITPs with one of the following certifications:
•MCM: Microsoft Exchange Server 2007/2010
•MCA: Microsoft Exchange Server 2007/2010
•MCA: Solutions
Business Training and Assessments• Sales and Marketing Online Assessment (to be available in 2010)
Customer Evidence• 5 customer references
• Customer Satisfaction Index (CSAT)
Link on Portal: https://partner.microsoft.com/Australia/program/competencies/mobilitysolutions
Mobility Competency Requirements
Competency (Standard) Advanced Competency
Capability
Partner must complete the following requirements:
1. Standard Learning KPIs, and
2. Employ at least two MCTs (Microsoft Certified Trainer)
Business Training and Assessments• 2 people completing Volume Licensing Online Training
• Sales and Marketing Online Training (to be available in 2010)
Customer Evidence• 3 Customer References or Metrics that Matter (MTM) participation
CapabilityPartner must complete the following requirements:
1. Advanced Learning KPIs plus
2. Employ at least two MCTs and one MCLC (master's)
Business Training and Assessments• 2 people completing Volume Licensing Online Training
• Sales and Marketing Online Assessment (to be available in 2010)
Customer Evidence• 5 customer references
• MTM participation
Link on Portal: https://partner.microsoft.com/Australia/program/competencies/learningsolutions
Learning Competency Requirements
Competency (Standard) Advanced CompetencyCapability
Partner must employ or contract with two individuals, each of whom must have
passed one of the following Microsoft exams:
Exam 70-351 TS: Microsoft Internet Security and Acceleration (ISA) Server 2006,
Configuring
Exam MB2-631 CRM 4.0 Customization and Configuration
Exam MB2-632 CRM 4.0 Applications
Exam MB2-633 CRM 4.0 Installation and Deployment
Exam MB2-634 CRM 4.0 Extending Microsoft Dynamics
Exam 70-631 TS: Windows SharePoint Services 3.0, Configuring
Exam 70-642 TS: Windows Server 2008 Infrastructure Services, Configuring
Exam 70-643 TS: Windows Server 2008 Applications Infrastructure, Configuring
Exam 70-647 PRO: Windows Server 2008, Enterprise Administrator
Exam 74-679: Windows Server 2008 Hosting, Configuring
Exam 70-452 PRO: Designing a Business Intelligence Infrastructure Using
Microsoft SQL Server 2008
Exam 70- 663 Pro: Designing and Deploying Messaging Solutions with Microsoft
Exchange Server 14
Exam 70-451 PRO: Designing Database Solutions and Data Access Using
Microsoft® SQL Server® 2008
Exam 70-668 PRO: SharePoint Server 14, Administrator
Exam 70-665 Pro: Unified Communications
Exam 70-664 TS: Communications Server 14, Configuring
Exam 70-662 TS: Microsoft Exchange Server 2010, Configuring
Exam 70-573 TS: Office SharePoint Server, Application Development
Exam 70-667 TS: SharePoint Server 2010 Configuring
Exam 70-658 TS: System Center Data Protection Manager 2007, Configuring
Exam 70-642 TS: Windows Server 2008 Network Infrastructure, Configuring
Exam 70-576 PRO: Designing and Developing Microsoft Office SharePoint
Server 14 Applications
Exam 70-404 TS: System Center Service Manager 2010, Configuring
Exam TBD TS: System Center Data Protection Manager v3, Configuring
Exam 70-402 Pro: Microsoft System Center, Data Center Administrator
Exam 70-403: System Center Virtualization Manager 2008, Configuring
Exam 70-652: Windows Server Virtualization, Configuring
Business Training and Assessments• Sales and Marketing Online Training (to be available in 2010)
Customer Evidence• 3 Customer References
CapabilityPartner must employ four unique individuals
1st
individual should be MCITP: Server Admin or MCITP: Enterprise Admin
or MCM: WS2008 Directory or MCA: WS Directory
2nd
individual should be MCITP: Enterprise Messaging Admin or MCM:
Exchange Server or MCA: Exchange Server
3rd
and 4th
individuals can choose one of the following certifications:
MCITP: Database Developer 2008 or MCITP: Database Admin 2008 or
MCITP: Business Intelligence Developer 2008.
You can substitute 3rd
and 4th
individuals with one individual having one of the
following:
MCM: OCS 2008 or MCM: SharePoint Server 2007 or MCM: SQL Server 2008
or MCA: OCS or MCA: SharePoint Server or MCA: SQL Server or MCA:
Infrastructure or MCA: Solutions
Sales Requirements
SPLA Revenue Requirements: 24k SALs or 500 monthly PL accumulated over
a year under HVS or SPLA, or 30 PL upfront under HVS for advanced.
Business Training and Assessments• Sales and Marketing Online Assessment (to be available in 2010)
Customer Evidence• 5 customer references
• Customer Satisfaction Index (CSAT)
Link on Portal: https://partner.microsoft.com/Australia/program/competencies/mspphostingsolutions
Hosting Competency Requirements
Competency (Standard) Advanced CompetencyCapability
Partner must fulfill the following requirements.
One software Application/Solution that has passed either two or more
components of the MS Platform Test for solutions listed below:
Microsoft Windows Server, Microsoft SQL Server , Web Services and the
Microsoft .NET Framework
Managed Code, Windows®-based Client , The Microsoft® Office System , Web
Services and the Microsoft .NET Framework
OR one (1) Application/Solution that has passed one (1) of the following tests:
•Certified for Windows 7
•Certified for Windows Vista
•Certified for Windows Server 2008
•Certified for Windows Server 2003
•Certified for SQL Server 2005
•Certified for Microsoft Surface
•Data Warehouse Alliance Testing
•Microsoft Internet Security and Acceleration (ISA) Server Test
•Designed for Windows Mobile
•Software Solution Test for Microsoft Dynamics AX
•Software Solution Test for Microsoft Dynamics CRM
•Software Solution Test for Microsoft Dynamics GP
•Software Solution Test for Microsoft Dynamics NAV
•Software Solution Test for Microsoft Dynamics SL
•Software Solution Test for Microsoft Dynamics Entrepreneur
•Software Solution Test for Microsoft Dynamics POS
•Software Solution Test for Microsoft Dynamics C5
•Microsoft Platform Test for Hosted Solutions
Business Training and Assessments• 2 people completing Volume Licensing Online Training
• Sales and Marketing Online Training (to be available in 2010)
Customer Evidence• 3 Customer References
Capability
To be available in 2010
Business Training and Assessments• 2 people completing Volume Licensing Online Training
• Sales and Marketing Online Assessment (to be available in 2010)
Customer Evidence• 5 customer references
• Customer Satisfaction Index (CSAT)
Link on Portal: https://partner.microsoft.com/Australia/program/competencies/isvsolutions
ISV Competency Requirements
Competency (Standard) Advanced Competency
Capability
As a Small Business partner, you must
1. Employ or contract with at least one person who has passed one of
the following exams:
Exam 70-653 TS: Windows Small Business Server 2008, Configuring
Exam 70-655 TS: Windows Vista and Server Operating Systems, Pre-
installing for OEMs
Exam 70-642: Windows Server 2008, Network Infrastructure,
Configuring
Exam 70-680 TS: Windows 7, Configuring
Exam 70-683 TS: Windows 7, Pre-installing for OEMs
Exam TBD: Office, Deploying
Exam 70-543: Developing with Visual Studio 2005 Tools for Microsoft
Office (to be added in May 2010)
2. Existing SBSC partners can hold a Microsoft Action Pack
Subscription (MAPS) or enroll in the Microsoft Empower for ISVs
program per organization (not per location) to qualify as a Small
Business partner. Other (non existing SBSC members) partner must
follow standard competency requirements.
Business Training and Assessments
•1 person completing the Small Business Sales and Marketing Skills
Assessment
Customer Evidence• None
No Advanced Level will be available at this point in time
Small Business Competency Requirements
Competency (Standard) Advanced Competency
Capability
You must employ or contract with at least two persons who have
passed one of the following exams:
Exam 70-642 TS: Windows Server 2008 Network Infrastructure,
Configuring
Exam 70-654 TS: Windows Essential Business Server 2008,
Configuring
Exam 70-236 TS: Exchange Server 2007, Configuring
Exam 70-630: Microsoft Office SharePoint Server 2007, Configuring
Exam 70-667: Microsoft Office SharePoint Server 2010, Configuring
Exam 70-662 TS: Microsoft Exchange Server 2010, Configuring
Exam 70-403: System Center Virtualization Manager 2008, Configuring
Exam 70-652 Technology Specialist (TS): Windows Server
Virtualization, Configuring
Exam 70-557 TS: Microsoft Forefront Client and Server, Configuring
Exam 70-448: Microsoft SQL Server 2008, BI Developing and
Maintenance
Business Training and Assessments• Sales and Marketing Online Training (to be available in 2010)
Customer Evidence• 2 Customer References
No Advanced Level will be available at this point in time
Medium Business Solution Provider Competency Requirements
The transition to the Microsoft Partner Network is taking place from July
2009 to October 2010. Here’s what you need to do to prepare:
*Gold Certified Partner requirement
Visit https://partner.microsoft.com/nextgeneration for more details.
How do I Prepare?
Participate in CSAT Index surveys*
1
Meet new competency requirements
2
Update your collateral with new brand elements
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