partner skilling

About this tag
The partner skilling tag on WindowsForum.com covers Microsoft's evolving partner ecosystem, focusing on the transition from traditional reseller models to AI practitioner roles. Discussions highlight the Microsoft AI Cloud Partner Program, which replaces Silver/Gold competencies with Solutions Partner designations tied to measurable performance, skilling, and customer success. Topics include incentives restructured around AI expertise, security and trust in AI deployments, and Copilot integration. The content emphasizes that partners must develop deep AI skills to capture opportunities, moving beyond product distribution to outcome-driven engagements. Recurring themes include partner training, certification pathways, and adapting to Microsoft's AI-first strategy.
  1. Microsoft AI Cloud Partner Program: From Resellers to AI Practitioners and Outcomes

    Microsoft’s partner program has been remade for the AI era: the old Silver/Gold competencies are being replaced by the Microsoft AI Cloud Partner Program and Solutions Partner designations, incentives and benefits are being restructured around measurable performance, skilling and customer...
  2. Microsoft's Latest Announcements: AI Trust, Security, Copilot, and Partner Skilling

    Batten down the hatches: the digital landscape is swirling with news, and Microsoft just dropped a fresh batch of partner-centric announcements that are equal parts opportunity and caffeine shot for anyone invested in the world of modern work, AI trust, and—let’s be honest—surviving the...