This article describes various ways that a partner in the Microsoft AI Cloud Partner Program can enroll in the Training Services Partner program, formerly known as the Learning Partner Program.
Success in the Training Services Partner Program is measured with key performance indicators (KPIs) that reward partners who demonstrate exceptional capabilities in providing training at scale and with quality across one or all six of Microsoft's designated solution areas.
Participation in the Training Services Partner Program begins with purchasing a Learning Action Pack (LAP) found under the Microsoft Action Pack (MAP) subscription in the Membership workspace. LAPs provides partners with a starter level of benefits that can be used to jumpstart business growth. Visit the Action Pack page for more information.
MAPs will be the only displayed Action Pack in Partner Center. After purchase of MAPs, and upon initial activation of benefits, you will be prompted to choose between the Learning or Microsoft Action Pack offerings. Select the Learning Action Pack to continue.
In addition to the Learning Action Pack, there are several other requirements to officially deliver Microsoft training:
To learn more about meeting these requirements, see Qualification dashboard for Training Service partners.
Training Services Partners who meet qualification criteria in individual Microsoft solution areas can also qualify for official Training Services Solutions Partner branding, promotion on Microsoft marketplaces, and software benefits. However, meeting these KPI benchmarks isn't required to deliver official Microsoft training.
More information on KPI metrics and associated business rules can be found in our Training Services Partner Program - Get Started collection.
When enrolling in the Training Services Partner Program, here are a few points to keep in mind:
No. In Partner Center, a business application plan isn't required. As long as you meet the participation requirements listed above, you'll be able to deliver official Microsoft training.
Contact Partner Frontline Support. Provide the following details to help us track your KPIs:
The KPI dashboard is updated once a month during the middle of the month for the previous 12 completed months.
For example, starting January 15, 2024, KPI data would be displayed for the period of January 2023 through December 2023.
KPIs aren't necessarily related to training duration. To learn more about how KPIs are measured, see the performance examples in the Get Started collection.
Your training organization can be listed in the Learning Partner directory if you've earned one or more Solution Area designations.
Adding Learning Partners is a manual process that is performed only once a month. For help, contact Partner Frontline Support. If you qualify, be prepared to provide the following details: