Is there any roadmap to be ESI partners with Microsoft?
Enterprise Skills Initiative (ESI) is an excellent Microsoft program that helps organizations accelerate skilling through benefits such as certification exam discounts, instructor-led training, learning resources, and more. Has anyone successfully enrolled their organization in ESI? I'd appreciate any guidance, best practices, or a roadmap for getting a company onboarded.Microsoft Learn Cloud Skills Challenge
Complete a challenge for a chance to win a VIP event pass for the next Microsoft Ignite or Microsoft Build! We’re running a sweepstakes for 5 lucky winners to receive a full event pass for the next Microsoft Ignite or Microsoft Build that includes bonus experiences, exclusive access, meet and greets with Microsoft personalities and the opportunity to be showcased by Microsoft Learn. All participants will receive a Microsoft Learn Cloud Skills Challenge badge upon completion of their first challenge. Champion your advantage To celebrate the launch of Microsoft Applied Skills, this Cloud Skills Challenge will feature a selection of challenges designed to help you prepare - and pass - your assessment and earn your new credential. Get the credentials you need to demonstrate proficiency in a specific skillset so you can make a bigger impact on your projects, your organization—and your career. Challenge details The challenge ends on January 15, 2024, at 4:00 PM UTC (16:00). Make sure you have completed your challenge before time runs out. View the list of eligible challenges here. Get started!Partner Skilling Update
Partner Skilling Update Upcoming events and initiatives Visit the Partner Skilling Resources page to discover the latest partner skilling event calendars, playbooks, and updates, plus register for training sessions that match your business needs. For a full view of the Microsoft Partner Skilling Calendar, click here. NEW: Access the new Sales Skilling Flyer here. Welcome to the New Skilling Hub We’re excited to share the new Skilling Hub—more than just a platform, it’s a partner-driven experience shaped by your feedback. You asked for: A single access point for role-based learning Clear, guided pathways to specialization and certification A streamlined interface for purposeful, personalized learning We listened. The New Skilling Hub unifies all your GPS skilling resources—Microsoft Titan, LevelUp, SureStep, AI Partner Training Days, in-person regional events, and more—into one centralized experience. With single sign-on and simplified navigation, it’s easier than ever to find and register for training that supports your growth. To get started, please re-register on the platform to unlock full access. Get started Updated GPS Solution Areas You’ll also notice refreshed naming across skilling content to better align with today’s technology landscape: Azure → Cloud and AI Platform Modern Work + Business Applications → AI Business Solutions o When needed: § Modern Work = AI Workforce § Business Applications = AI Business Process Security remains unchanged Skilling spotlight LevelUp Update (NEW) Registering is now simpler than ever. Just use your organization alias — no access code needed. LevelUp puts you in control of your learning journey with self-paced courses available in multiple languages for both Technical and Sales roles. And now, you’ll earn badges as you complete courses to show off your progress. Note: Access may vary depending on program capacity at the time of registration. For questions, reach out to LevelUpHelp@technofocus.com. Ready to grow your skills? Register for LevelUp today! Microsoft Titan Skilling Academy Microsoft Titan Skilling Academy offers immersive learning journeys designed to help you deepen your knowledge and expertise across Microsoft solution areas. Choose the path that best fits your role and earn badges in sales, pre-sales, and technical areas to showcase your skills and accomplishments. Become a Microsoft Titan! Register for Microsoft Titan Skilling Academy today! Microsoft Applied Skills: Create agents in Microsoft Copilot Studio Validate your technical skills and open doors to new possibilities of advancement with Microsoft Applied Skills. Take the assessment Sales & Tech Deal Ready Enhance your sales and tech deal ready capabilities with expert-led training to boost your skills, communicate value, and accelerate the customer journey. Partner Power Hour Webinar Series July 22-23, July 29-30, August 12-13 (IST, PDT) Sales & Tech Deal Ready skilling Cloud and AI Platform Enhance your Azure skills to effectively architect, deploy, and implement cloud and AI solutions, ensuring you are project-ready and can drive customer success. Partner Meetup for Microsoft Azure Weekly - Thursdays 8-9AM (PDT) Accelerate Agentic AI July 21-25 (IST, BST, PDT) Microsoft Fabric Workshops (two tracks) July 22-24 (IST, BST, PDT) AI ready July 29-31 (IST, BST, PDT) Cloud and AI Platform skilling AI Business Solutions Enhance your expertise across AI Workforce and AI Business Process to streamline deployments, helping you become the go-to expert for client projects. Transform support with Dynamics 365 Customer Service & Contact Center July 22, 29 (IST, BST, PDT) Simplify agent development with Copilot Studio July 29-31 (IST, BST, PDT) AI Business Solutions skilling Security Accelerate your path to Security certification to master cybersecurity and threat protection, ensuring you can effectively safeguard modern IT environments. Protect Cloud, AI platforms & Apps with Microsoft Defender for Cloud July 29-31 (IST, BST, PDT) Security skilling GitHub Validate your skills with GitHub Copilot to enhance your expertise and drive success across projects. Access the GitHub Copilot study guide, to help prepare for the exam. GitHub Copilot Certification Partner Meetup for Microsoft Azure Join this community to get invited to a series of weekly webinars designed exclusively for Microsoft Partners. These sessions will provide an opportunity to connect with Microsoft Experts and learn about the latest Azure, Data, and AI Services, features, programs, and technical content. Weekly Thursdays PST/PDT Click here to register GPS Consumption-Led Skilling initiative NEW: Solve critical technical skills gaps in your Delivery teams with just-in-time, live private ILT deployment skilling with access to real-world hands-on-lab experiences. This skilling offering is available for MPL SI partners with a confirmed MSX Opportunity ID anchored GTM Solution Plays. The initiative covers a wide range of Solution plays available in the Partner Project Ready Workshop Catalog. ACTION: Please contact CLE_VTEAM@microsoft.com or your PDM, PTS, PSA and Account Executive to submit your training request. Resources LevelUp for Partners Modular training AskSkilling Subscribe to newsletter Americas – English (EN-US) Americas – Portuguese (PT-BR) Americas – Spanish (ES-MX) Asia – English (EN-SG) Asia – Japanese (JA-JP) Asia – Korean (KO-KR) Asia – Simplified Chinese (ZH-CN) Asia – Traditional Chinese (ZH-TW) EMEA – English (EN-GB)Free Copilot Studio Training Series for Power Platform Makers
Are you experienced with Power Apps or Power Automate and curious how your skills translate to building AI agents? 🛠️ We’ve collaborated with Microsoft MVP of 20 years, Shane Young, to bring you over 2 hours of free, hands-on training designed to help you get started with Copilot Studio and walk away with your own agents!👇 The training series includes: ✅ Demos ✅ Step-by-step builds ✅ Deep dives into product-specific features 📅 We’re kicking things off today with 7 of 28 videos—new sections will drop every couple of days to get you fully prepped just in time for Microsoft Build! 🎉 1️⃣ Section 1 (Today): Introduction + Demos (7 videos) ✅ 2️⃣ Section 2 (Thursday, May 15): How to build a conversational agent (8 videos) 3️⃣ Section 3 (Saturday, May 17): How to build an autonomous agent (10 videos) 4️⃣ Section 4 (Monday, May 19): Reusing your Power Platform skills (3 videos) ✨ Whether you're just getting started or looking to deepen your expertise, this series is packed with content to accelerate your journey into the world of AI agents. 🔗 Get watching here: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLi9EhCY4z99XR9Me1e4LZTF-YsnklmEsa&si=W84QMbeGVDG_lMHI
🚀 Low Code Revolution with Microsoft Copilot Studio & Agents; 15-16 May 2025🚀
We're excited to offer to our Swiss partners an exclusive two-day training, delivered by our partner Fast Lane. Ensure you enhance your enablement with AI-driven automation, productivity, and exceptional customer experiences. More details and registration available here: ME-WSLCRMCSA - Workshop: Low Code Revolution mit Microsoft Copilot Studio & Agents – Fast LaneResources to Train, Demo, Learn Copilot Studio
There are a lot of material, trainings, articles and more around to start and expand with Microsoft Copilot Studio. Below I assembled a selection of them which I find very helpful to get into Microsoft Copilot Studio. Especially the workshops are guiding you through end-to-end scenarios creating Agents which you than can use and extend based on needs. Topic Description Link Copilot Developer Camp workshop for makers and professional developers who want to learn how to build agents for Microsoft 365 Copilot. https://microsoft.github.io/copilot-camp/ Microsoft Copilot Studio Samples This repository contains samples and artifacts for Microsoft Copilot Studio https://github.com/microsoft/CopilotStudioSamples/tree/main Designing your own copilot using Copilot Studio (L300) lab This lab teaches you how to design your own copilot with Copilot Studio. https://microsoft.github.io/TechExcel-Designing-your-own-copilot-using-copilot-studio/ Microsoft 365 Copilot Samples This repository contains samples that show how to write agents and plugins for Microsoft 365 Copilot. https://github.com/OfficeDev/Microsoft-365-Copilot-Samples Copilot learning hub Find what you, a technical professional, need to enhance your productivity, creativity, and data accessibility. https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/copilot/ Build your first Agent Build your first agent with Azure AI Agent Service https://microsoft.github.io/build-your-first-agent-with-azure-ai-agent-service-workshop/ Generative AI for Beginners (Version 3) - A Course Learn the fundamentals of building Generative AI applications with our 21-lesson comprehensive course by Microsoft Cloud Advocates. https://github.com/microsoft/generative-ai-for-beginnersEmpowering partners with AI: Microsoft 365 Copilot Chat - Skilling Opportunities
We're thrilled to share several new resources and upcoming events to help you harness the full power of Microsoft 365 Copilot and agents. Here’s what’s new: 🚀 Copilot Accelerate Program Update The Copilot Proof of Value engagement kit now includes detailed, scenario-based guidance on building agents and configuring Copilot Analytics. This update helps you deliver an immersive experience that showcases out-of-the-box Copilot capabilities and robust ROI reporting. 👉 Download the Copilot Proof of Value Engagement Kit 📅 Upcoming Partner Skilling Events Innovate with Microsoft 365 Copilot and Build Your Own Agents Workshop When: February 18-20 Discover how Microsoft 365 Copilot enhances creativity, productivity, and skills. Learn about technical requirements, configuring Copilot, and extending its capabilities with plugins. 👉 Register for the Innovate with Microsoft 365 Copilot Event Build and Extend AI-Powered Agents with Copilot Studio Workshop When: March 4-6 Dive into Copilot Studio’s graphical development environment to build AI-powered copilots. Gain hands-on experience in creating solutions that serve both employees and customers. 👉 Register for the Build and Extend AI-Powered Agents Event GitHub & GitHub Copilot Partner Sales Bootcamp When: March 11 This one-day bootcamp is designed to equip you with strategies and best practices for selling GitHub Enterprise, GitHub Copilot, and GitHub Advanced Security (GHAS). 👉 Register for the GitHub & GitHub Copilot Partner Sales Bootcamp 🌟 NEW Digital Event: Level Up Your Skills with Microsoft 365 Copilot and Agents Sales Bootcamp: February 25 Technical Bootcamp: February 26-27 Enroll in our Level Up CSP bootcamp series to master both the sales and technical aspects of Microsoft 365 Copilot and agents. This training covers everything from selling strategies to hands-on labs in security and agent configuration. 👉 Learn More and Register for the February Level Up CSP Bootcamps 🎥 On-Demand Resource: Reimagine Your Copilot CSP GTM with Microsoft 365 Copilot Chat Missed the live event? Watch the on-demand session to see how the latest Copilot innovations can empower your customers at every stage of their AI journey. 👉 Download the Partner-Ready Event Deck 👉 Watch the Event Recording On Demand 🔄 Updated Copilot Studio Partner Assets We've refreshed several assets on Partner Hub to reflect the latest Copilot Studio enhancements: NEW: Enabling agents in Copilot Chat blog Updated: Agent-powered Business Processes pitch deck & seller guide Updated: Copilot Studio technical pitch deck, governance/security deck, and extensibility pitch deck 👉 Bookmark the Copilot Studio Page on Partner Hub and check back regularly for updates. NEW! Enabling agents in Copilot Chat blog Updated: Agent-powered Business Processes pitch deck Updated: Agent-powered Business Processes seller guide Updated: Copilot Studio technical pitch deck Updated: Copilot Studio: Governance, Security, Administration, and Management deck Updated: Copilot Studio pitch deck Updated: Copilot extensibility pitch deck Stay tuned for more updates and make sure to register for these events to leverage the latest innovations in Copilot and agent technology!Register now: Microsoft Cloud Weeks for Partners
Accelerate your path to a Microsoft certification by attending our Cloud Weeks for Partners across all solution areas. Cloud Weeks for Partners focus on the most important aspects of the certification exam curriculum, allowing you to include working, billable hours in your day. Other benefits include: Two hours of daily training led by seasoned instructors Streamlined format that prepares you for certification Keep pace with technical roles and requirements Flexible learning to fit your schedule and working hours Available in English, with live captions in 11 languages Multi-time-zone playout Choose from multiple courses offered as part of our Cloud Weeks for Partners. Benefit from the opportunity to ask questions of live moderators and learn how to apply your knowledge to real-world customer scenarios. Register now to view upcoming Cloud Week certification tracks and agendas: Azure These week-long virtual events will teach you about the design, development, and implementation of Azure AI, data science, infrastructure, and virtual desktop solutions. Next dates: September 11-15, 2023 | Azure Cloud Week for Partners Modern Work These week-long virtual events will teach you about Microsoft 365 and Endpoint administration, Microsoft Teams management, and collaborative communication solutions. Next dates: November 6-10, 2023 | Modern Work Cloud Week for Partners Security These week-long virtual events cover track options across cybersecurity, security operation analysis, information protection, and identity and access administration solutions. Next dates: October 9-13, 2023 | Security Cloud Week for Partners Business Applications These week-long virtual events will teach you about Microsoft Dynamics 365 applications and Power Platform, that will enable you, as a functional consultant, developer or solution architect, to drive faster innovation and efficiencies across customers from diverse industries and business functions like sales, marketing, service, supply chain and finance, leveraging low-code tools to automate processes, build apps, websites and virtual agents. Next dates: October 23 - 27, 2023 | Business Applications Cloud Week for Partners (SMB focus) December 4 - 8, 2023 | Business Applications Cloud Week for Partners Note: Labs will be available to a limited number of Microsoft partner participants. Invitations to the labs will be issued on a first-come, first-served basis.Register now: M365 CSP Masters Program in September
Join us for the September 2023 Microsoft 365 CSP Masters Bootcamp. Cloud Solution Providers (CSP) partners who attend this event will gain insight that can help them grow capabilities in selling, deploying, and managing Microsoft 365 portfolio solutions for small and medium-sized businesses (SMBs), along with driving adoption. Day 1: CSP Masters Sales Bootcamp, September 13, 2023 5:00 PM – 9:00 PM Central European Time In the one-day sales bootcamp, we will share key sales and business development topics to help grow CSP partner capabilities to successfully sell Microsoft 365 to SMB customers. Leading with the value proposition, customer scenarios, and use cases, we will provide CSP partners guidance on how to manage common customer objections across productivity, security, and Cloud PC. Key partner incentives, tools, and go-to-market (GTM) programs for partners to leverage will also be featured. Days 2-3: CSP Masters Technical Bootcamp, September 27-28, 2023 3:00 PM – 7:00 PM, Central European Time In the two-day technical bootcamp, we will cover key topics to help grow partners technical capabilities to deploy, manage, and drive adoption of the Microsoft 365 portfolio solutions for SMBs. Microsoft 365 Center of Excellence architects will go through a series of deployment scenarios, recommendations, and best practices across productivity, security, Cloud PC, and device management in a demo-heavy experience. We will also discuss how to manage a multitude of customers using Microsoft 365 Lighthouse. Bonus: Bootcamp content will prepare you to earn the CSP Masters Professional badge. Register now!Fabric enablement and certification - Microsoft partner way to go
The purpose of this post is to inform you on the upcoming partner enablement activities and resources to get certified on Microsoft Fabric. If you have any question, don't hesitate to contact me (lwolffhugel@microsoft.com) or anyone from the Microsoft team. Check also the Microsoft Fabric Partner readiness and enablement resources for ready-to-use pitch decks. Microsoft Fabric Workshop - Technical Learn how to implement fabric comprehensive suite through data lake, data integration, data engineering and more. The workshop is composed of recorded instructor-led theory training, live Q&A with experts and hands-on labs. Audience: open to all partners Role: pre-sales & technical roles Level: 200-300 (intermediate-advanced) Format: online When: Feb 5 to 8 (8am-12pm PST), March 4 to 7 (8am to 12pm GMT) Duration: 4 * half days (4* 4 hours) Registration Link to Azure Depth Workshop NEW Fabric Analytics Engineer certification : DP-600 Exam (beta) Learn Together and Exam Cram sessions The 30 Days to Learn It Cloud Skills Challenge Microsoft Fabric Career Hub Microsoft Fabric Hands on Labs Practice Tests (available February 7, 2024) Join our partner community here https://aka.ms/JoinFabricPartnerCommunity to directly engage with Microsoft Fabric engineering team and have access to weekly Fabric Engineering Connection calls to get latest updates on the product as well as knowledge on partner program, offerings, and campaigns we are executing.
