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Partner Crucible

This project aims to serve as an entry point into the wealth of information and services available to Canadian Microsoft partners. The Partner Crucible will curate links, models, and insights to ensure our partners have an overview and a quick path forward.

Microsoft Partner Portals

Purpose

The collection of links to Microsoft partner portals.

To contribute to the PartnerCrucible, see Contributor’s Guide.

Partnership Management Portals

Source Description Notes
Partner Center Partner Center streamlines several business processes to make it easier for Microsoft partners to manage their relationship with Microsoft and their customers. Partner Center gives you access to the tools you need to get work done.
Device Partner Center As a Microsoft Device Partner, you need relevant, up-to-date information to enable you to grow your business with Microsoft.
Microsoft Channel Incentives LSP, Software Assurance and Solution Assessment Program management portal Channel Incentives
Microsoft for Startups icrosoft for Startups Founders Hub brings together the technology, guidance, and support you need to hit your next milestone.  
Partner University These resources will help answer questions that you might have to help you navigate Partner University and make the connection to Partner CenterThese resources will help answer questions that you might have to help you navigate Partner University and make the connection to Partner Center.
Partner Academy Partner Academy is here to connect the dots between those programs, help you navigate through multiple resources and allow you to have richer conversations with your 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. Partner Academy

Communities

Source Description Notes
Partner Community Launch point for partner communities Microsoft Partners
Partner Community - Canadian Partner Zone Forums for Canadian Partners  
Partner gain instant access to exclusive resources, programs, tools, and connections. Join a community designed to foster business growth Microsoft Partners
Microsoft Partner Blog Rss Feed
Twitter
LinkedIn
Partner Community Webinar Series Join us monthly for important product and program updates, including tutorials that will help both you and our customers down the road Microsoft Partners
International Association of Microsoft Channel Partners World’s largest community of Microsoft partners - Connect locally and internationally with Microsoft partners, learn from best practices and grow your profits – with the IAMCP IAMCP
Microsoft Learn Career Connected Talent Coalition 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. Microsoft Learn Career Connected Talent Coalition Application for Employers

Solution Area Portals

Source Description Notes
Digital Marketing Content - On Demand Digital Marketing Content OnDemand provides go-to-market content in fresh weekly campaigns at no cost to Microsoft partners. It not only enables partners to build and optimize their digital marketing strategy, but to capture and close leads through consistent online engagement. Utilize this resource to unlock expertise that can drive customer engagement and elevate your business. Please take the time to connect your social, email and blog accounts on the next series of screens. This will save you time later and improve your overall user experience. DMC
Azure for Partner Main page for Azure resources for Partners  
Azure for Services Partners Grow your cloud services business with Azure ..
Azure for Technology Partners Azure for resources independent software vendors (ISVs) ..
Azure Live visual exploration environment for Azure Cloud and ecosystem. Azure Charts
Microsoft 365 Partners Partner Transform Portal for M365 and Security Accessible based on Microsoft AI Cloud Partner Program membership and competencies or solution partner standing
Microsoft Security Partner Microsoft for Security Partners landing page including references for sales plays and partner skilling Transform
Microsoft Dynamics 365 Partner portal Partner Transform Portal for Business Apps Accessible based on Microsoft AI Cloud Partner Program membership and competencies or solution partner standing
Microsoft Power Platform Partner Portal Partner Transform Portal for Power Platform Accessible based on Microsoft AI Cloud Partner Program membership and competencies or solution partner standing
Microsoft Customer Digital Experiences Microsoft Customer Digital Experiences (CDX), is a portfolio of immersed digital experiences to demonstrate Microsoft technology and product with hands-on interaction, orchestrated by Microsoft sellers, partners or marketers. There are three major types of experiences:
-Demos
-Interactive guide
-Customer Immersion Experience

Technical Deep Dives and Labs

Source Description Notes
Microsoft US Partner Resources The Microsoft Partners Resources repository consists of documents, learning resources and other assets designed to aid partners in practice development, upskilling, certifications, and bringing their solutions to market. Brought to you by the Microsoft U.S. Global Partner Solutions (GPS) team, empowering partners and driving digital transformation.
Airlift Microsoft Airlift is brought to you by Product Engineering and MCAPS Academy in partnership with content track owners from across the company dedicated to empowering your technical skills. Microsoft Airlift October 21-24, 2024