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carlydanner24
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Nov 03, 2023

Q2 Catalyst Partner Training Open for Registration

The Q2 Microsoft Catalyst Partner Training session is open for registration, and will go live on November 6! You can register for the training here and have until Friday, January 12 to complete the course. 

 

FY24 Microsoft Catalyst Partner Training dates:

  • Session 1: 8/28/23 – 10/27/23 (registration opens 8/24)
  • Session 2: 11/6/23 – 1/12/24 (registration opens 11/2)
  • Session 3: 1/22/24 – 3/22/24 (registration opens 1/18)
  • Session 4: 4/1/24 – 5/31/24 (registration opens 3/28)

 

Learn more about the training and Catalyst program on the Catalyst Transform site.  

 

The course will cover the following content:

  • Microsoft Catalyst & IDEA Framework:
    • Inspire: Design Thinking & Envisioning
    • Design: Business Value Assessment & Solution Assessment
    • Empower: Solution Demonstration
    • Achieve: Deal Crafted Proposal
  • Next steps and additional partner resources

 

Course Benefits

The following are the key benefits from completing the training:

  • Pitch Business Applications to BDMs effectively, leveraging the Microsoft Catalyst IDEA framework
  • Explain the value of Microsoft Catalyst and what it can accomplish for both customers and Partners
  • Execute activities in each phase of the IDEA framework to move the sale forward and drive consistent outcomes
  • Co-sell effectively with Microsoft Field by aligning the field and partners on a common engagement plan and execution priorities

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