Launching Training Partner

Congrats on getting your MS partnership in place—good step for a training business.

On your questions:

1. Displaying MS partner status on your website
   You’re right to be careful here. In most cases, Microsoft is very strict about branding usage. If you’re not authorized to use logos yet, you typically should not display official Microsoft branding or imply endorsement. What many partners do instead is use neutral wording like “Microsoft Partner” or “Microsoft Partner Network member” only if it’s explicitly allowed in your partner agreement. It’s best to double-check the branding guidelines inside your Partner Center account to avoid compliance issues.
2. Using student sandboxes for training
   Generally, yes students can use their own sandboxes or trial environments for learning purposes. Many Microsoft learning paths are designed around Azure subscriptions, Microsoft Learn sandboxes, or free-tier environments.
   If you’re delivering structured commercial training, though, some programs or certifications may require specific lab setups (like official training labs or Azure lab subscriptions) depending on what you’re teaching.

If your business model relies heavily on hands-on labs, it might be worth exploring Microsoft Learn for Educators / official training resources or setting up controlled Azure lab subscriptions to keep everything compliant and consistent.

If you want, tell me what kind of courses you’re planning I can suggest the most suitable setup.