The Microsoft Low Code Application Development and Intelligent Automation specializations are combining as Agentic Business Solutions, a single specialization that also recognizes Microsoft Copilot 2.
The Microsoft Low Code Application Development and Intelligent Automation specializations are coming together into a single combined specialization that also recognizes Microsoft Copilot Studio 2 capabilities: Agentic Business Solutions. This change reflects how customer needs are evolving, with low-code development and intelligent automation now delivered as a combined, end-to-end capability in modern customer engagements.
Starting August 2026, partners must meet updated requirements to enroll in or renew under the new specialization.
A combined specialization provides a comprehensive credential that validates broader solution capabilities and aligns more closely with customer expectations. This streamlined approach reduces the administrative burden of maintaining multiple specializations while strengthening your ability to position integrated agentic solutions.
For partners already delivering across both areas, this transition creates an opportunity to bring your investments together and showcase how you can deliver agentic AI in business processes. Acting early helps ensure you have time to address any skilling or performance gaps ahead of general availability.
Partners who hold either the Microsoft Low Code Application Development or the Intelligent Automation specializations will be automatically enrolled in Agentic Business Solutions at launch. Partners who hold both specializations will receive the later anniversary date of the two. At renewal, you will need to meet the updated requirements for Agentic Business Solutions.
Updated requirements
- Designation: Your organization must have an active AI Business Solutions designation (Business Applications or Modern Work solution pathway) OR an active Cloud & AI designation (Data & AI solution pathway).
- Performance: There are two performance pathways to attain this specialization.
- Skilling: New skilling options include, but are not limited to, Power Platform Developer Associate, Intelligent App Builder, and AI Agent Builder Associate.
What’s next for partners?
- Review the updated specialization requirements and assess alignment with your current qualifications.
- Identify any skilling or performance gaps and begin planning next steps for your team.
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