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Is it possible to extend the MCT End User Qualification program?
As we know that all End User Qualification MCTs must be onboarded by April 30, 2025. Is it possible to extend the MCT End User Qualification program? There should be new trainers continuing to invest in this field in the future. Thanks.Licensing a Dataverse environment for external users
Looking for some advice and opinions please. This is for a standalone Dataverse environment. Not Dynamics 365, or Power Apps, or Power Pages. The question is about using a Dataverse environment with the native Dataverse web APIs, where a portal is developed (not Power Pages) that allows the external users to interface (read/write) data. My opinion is that because this is not Dynamics 365 and Power Pages are not being utilised to facilitate the access then there is no requirement for user (D365, Power App, or Power Pages capacity) licensing. I would still need Dataverse capacity licenses, but that is all. Appreciate any thought and insights. Thanks, Nick
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Join us on Thursday, September 4th at 8am PT as Amir Jafari, Senior Product Manager, Data Science R&D presents 'Fabric Data Agents in Action: From Fabric to Microsoft Copilot Studio '. Learn how to create and configure Fabric Data Agents to harness the power of generative AI in Microsoft Fabric. You’ll discover how to tailor these agents to your data, integrate them seamlessly across the Microsoft ecosystem, and follow best practices for setup, domain specialization, and grounding strategies. You will also learn how to connect your agents with Copilot Studio, Teams to power advanced multi-agent solutions that unlock intelligent, domain-aware experiences across your organization. We hope to see you there! Call to Action: Click on the link to save the calendar invite: https://aka.ms/TechTalksInvite View past recordings (sign in required): https://aka.ms/TechTalksRecording
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I was banned from the system without any justification. I spent six months struggling to get approval without ever using the service once. Now I face another six months trying to get my ban lifted, and they're telling me that if I pay $16,500 annually for support services, they'll help me. This system is absolutely ridiculous. When I was banned, I received no notification, no message, no email, nothing. I only got a response after submitting four support tickets. Now I suppose I'll need to submit another 50 tickets just to try to get my ban reversed. Microsoft is truly a terrible company
Anyone have the information on Business Central pricing?
We were expecting to find the new local pricing of D365BC in the CSP preview price list of October, 2025, but there was no BC SKUs in the list. I searched for the information if the price change was postponed or cancelled but can't find any. What I can find is only the blog and the PartnerDeck/FAQ in PartnerHub announced in May, and no news since then. The local CSP support team even did not know about the price change of D365BC. Since we have several customers whose renewals are on October 1, we need to work on quotations asap. This is why, please allow me to submit this post while I am waiting for update from our PDM. https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/dynamics-365/blog/business-leader/2025/05/06/new-microsoft-dynamics-365-business-central-pricing-effective-october-2025/
To Start journey as Training service partner
We have already enrolled the Training service partner. Now we are looking in to 3 parameters ie: Courseware completions. Exam unit purchases. Average response score. So associating an MCT learn profile in partner center will give the scores in above three parameters. Basically we need to achieve the above 3, we need to know what are the pre-requisites and steps to achieve the achievement code. Please let us know do we need to link the MCT account (created with personal account ie: Gmail) in partner center.
Can't add payment method to pay for Microsoft Store enrollment
I am trying to get enrolled to distributing my Windows app through the Microsoft Store. So I head over to partner.microsoft.com/dashboard and I press the "Enroll in programs" button: And then the: "Windows, Get started" button: Then I login with my personal account, which is required for this program. Then I choose "Windows and Xbox": Then I'm directed to either enter promo code (which I don't have) or to add a debet or credit card, (which I choose). I press "Add a new payment method" and enter in my card details, along with extra info it's asking for, and then when I hit "Save", I get this error below (But see further below, for the actual error from F12/Developer tools, which seems indicate a different issue) : Developer tools / F12 has this failing record in there: Request URL : https://paymentinstruments.mp.microsoft.com/v6.0/users/me/paymentInstrumentsEx?country=dk&language=en-US&partner=payin&billableAccountId=kZYybAIAAAAAAAAA&completePrerequisites=True Request Method : POST Status Code : 400 Bad Request Remote Address : 13.107.246.44:443 Referrer Policy : strict-origin-when-cross-origin Now, just to make sure, I have went through these additional steps: Tried with another browser (Edge, fully updated) - same error. Tried from another PC (actually 4 different PCs) - same error. Tried with a Macbook - same error. Tried from my remote PC in a another country - same error. Raised an issue with Microsoft support (this was 5 days ago now) - no response from support, except form "we received your support ticket" email. Tried from another personal Microsoft account - same error. Tried with a colleague, using their personal account and their PC - same error. Tried 3-4 different payment cards - same error. Anyone have any clue on this error? Is the Microsoft Store not a valid route forward anymore, for enrolling new software developers/vendors? Or is this Tenant-based perhaps? I could of course just buy a more expensive code signing certificate and then try to distribute the software through my own website, but that's not the ideal way forward. I really would like to get this working on the Microsoft Store if at all possible. Really hope this issue is resolvable...Seeking Advice on Renewing TSP Designation as a Solo MCT
Hi everyone, I’ve recently registered as a Solutions Partner for Training Services (TSP) and I’m currently reviewing the annual renewal requirements. As a solo MCT, I’m trying to understand whether it’s realistically feasible to meet the thresholds independently, or if collaboration is essential. The renewal criteria include: 2. 1,000 course completion units 3. 200 exam units For someone operating solo, these numbers seem quite high. For example, delivering a course like AI-102 would require 1,000 successful student surveys in a year to meet just one requirement. I’d love to hear from others who’ve navigated this: 1. Has anyone renewed the TSP designation without partnering with a larger organization? 2. What strategies helped you meet the course and exam unit goals? I’m evaluating whether to pursue the renewal path independently or explore strategic partnerships. Any insights or lessons learned would be greatly appreciated! Thanks in advance for your support. Thanks vk2Power Platform Partner Community Tech Talks Call Series (Updated Invite)
Attend the weekly Power Platform Partner Community Call to: Gain in-depth knowledge on the latest Power Apps, Power Automate, Copilot Studio & Power Pages technical and partner programmatic updates Learn about opportunities and resources for training and certification Interact, learn, and share with peers and Microsoft SMEs How to Join: Calls take place every Thursday at 8am Pacific Time Download or use the following link to save the calendar invite: https://aka.ms/TechTalksInvite Don't miss this opportunity to hear the latest Power Platform Technical news from Engineering!Unlocking Marketplace Value Through Microsoft’s Cloud & AI Vision
As the cloud and AI landscape evolves, so do the opportunities for marketplace partners. The first installment of Microsoft’s new Cloud and AI blog series lays the groundwork for how partners can align with Microsoft’s solution areas to drive customer impact and business growth. This post explores: The strategic role of the Microsoft AI Cloud Partner Program How solution plays and co-sell motions are being streamlined What this means for partners building and scaling in the commercial marketplace Whether you're an ISV, SI, or managed services provider, this series is designed to help you navigate the AI-powered future with clarity and confidence. Read more hereScaling innovation with Copilot: Partner success in focus
AI agents are no longer a future vision—they’re reshaping how work gets done today. Systems integrators are scaling innovation with Microsoft 365 Copilot and agentic AI to deliver measurable outcomes across industries. From orchestrating multi-agent solutions that boost service desk efficiency by 30%, to improving customer satisfaction by 15%, partners like NTT DATA are demonstrating what’s possible when Copilot Studio, Azure AI Foundry, and the Microsoft AI Cloud Partner Program come together. Whether you're building for the commercial marketplace or enabling customers through services, this spotlight is packed with insights on how to: Leverage Copilot extensibility across low-code and pro-code environments Accelerate customer value with intelligent agent orchestration Tap into Microsoft’s partner resources to scale your impact Read more about it hereRequest Achievement Code is missing (and confuse for creation step)
Hi Team, I have a problem with "how to create/request achievement code for MS Learn". I will summary my backend below, and hope that someone can help and solve my issue. My personal email is "su*****@hotmail.com" I work for company A since 2017 until May2025, my work email is "su*****@aaaa" Company A is Global Training Partner, and I linked my personal email and work email together. while I was A employee, I can create the "achievement code" in MS learn by myself without any request or approval process by using my personal account. I moved to company B started June2025, this is Global training partner too. let say my new work email is "su******@bbbb". I unlinked my personal email from previously email (aaaa) and link to new work email (bbbb) In June - July 2025, my personal email still creates the achievement code via MS learn. But now, Aug2025, I can't do it anymore. from this point, I would like to know what happen that why I can't create the code from my personal account. is it about "change company" or "associate with new email" or not From above, I found request form as https://aka.ms/LearnEnrollmentForm but I dont know what exactly answer for this question (screenshot below). the black bold text asks for URL but the answer must be number? what should I fill in this? and how to get URL as that mentioned. Anyway, it means that no longer create the code by me-self before submitting the request form anymore. right? Am I understand, correct? Supavij K. best regards (email address removed for privacy reasons)NEWSLETTER: Nonprofit Partner Community Update | September 2025
Welcome to the September Edition of the Microsoft Elevate Nonprofit Partner Community Update! Download the Nonprofit Partner Community Update | September 2025! Here’s what you'll find this month: FY26 Microsoft Elevate Nonprofit Partner Kickoff. Register to join us for the official launch of FY26! This virtual event will equip you with strategic insights, tools, and direction to accelerate nonprofit impact and innovation. New Nonprofit Events Website. Explore the newly launched customer-facing site that aggregates free virtual and in-person events hosted by Microsoft and select partners. Filter by region, topic, audience role, and more. Promote Your Event on Microsoft.com/Nonprofits. Submit your partner-led events for inclusion on Microsoft’s nonprofit event calendar and amplify your reach through our demand generation engine. FY26 End Customer Investment Funds (ECIF) Program. Microsoft’s FY26 ECIF program enables partners to deliver high-impact services that accelerate solution adoption and customer success—at no cost to the customer.Tech Talks presents: Latest Updates from the Power CAT Team
Join us on Thursday, August 28th at 8am PT as Phil Topness, Principal PM Manager, Power CAT presents 'Latest Updates from the Power CAT Team'. Learn the latest from Power CAT on how to skill up your delivery team with Power CAT's real-world experience, and Power CAT programs you can deliver to your clients to guide them to succeed with building an AI strategy and adoption plan, measuring agentic value, use Power CAT's Spark Tank envisioning game to generate high-value use case, and build strategies to manage agent governance and security risk. Learn how you can join this program and be introduced as a strategic partner to new clients by Microsoft sellers. We hope to see you there! Call to Action: Click on the link to save the calendar invite: https://aka.ms/TechTalksInvite View past recordings (sign in required): https://aka.ms/TechTalksRecordingHow Certified Software Designations accelerates Azure Marketplace success at Stibo Systems
🎉 Proud moment at Stibo Systems! We’ve officially earned the Microsoft Solutions Partner Designation with Certified Software status for our Master Data Management solution across Retail AI, Manufacturing AI, and Financial Services AI. Great to know that Microsoft recognizes the quality, security, and performance of our AI roadmap. The Certified Software badge is highly valuable for sales teams at Stibo Systems, our Alliance Partners and Microsoft sellers for several strategic reasons: --- 🔑 1. Builds Customer Trust The Certified Software designation signals that Stibo Systems solution meets Microsoft’s rigorous standards for security, performance, and interoperability. This credibility helps reduce buyer hesitation and accelerates decision-making. --- 🚀 2. Differentiates in a Crowded Market With many vendors offering similar solutions, the Solutions Partner status sets our offering apart. It shows that Stibo Systems is aligned with Microsoft’s strategic priorities, especially in AI and cloud innovation. --- 💼 3. Opens Co-Selling Opportunities Certified partners are eligible for Microsoft co-sell programs, where Microsoft sales teams actively promote our solution to their customers. This can expand our reach and shorten sales cycles. --- 🌍 4. Increases Visibility Certified solutions are featured in the Microsoft Commercial Marketplace, giving us exposure to a global audience. This can drive inbound leads and support international expansion. Learn more about how Stibo Systems boosts growth, deal size with Marketplace RewardsPrimary Contact Email Not Receiving Verification – AI Blocking Support Ticket
Hello Microsoft Partner Community, I registered as a Microsoft Partner. My primary contact email has not received the automated verification email. The Partner Center AI system is also preventing me from submitting a support ticket. I need guidance or assistance to manually verify our primary contact email so I can proceed with business verification. I have all my official registration documents ready for verification. Any help from the community or Microsoft reps would be greatly appreciated. Thank you.
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