How will partners enrolled in the Microsoft Partner Program benefit from the new certification structure?
Ziob: Through the resources of Microsoft Learning and its new generation of certifications announced at the Worldwide Partner Conference, Microsoft’s industry partners will have access to a simplified membership management experience, including enhanced online tools and a wealth of support and training resources to help partners reduce their cost of doing business and increase their market reach and profitability. New integration between Microsoft Learning and the Microsoft Partner Program enables Microsoft Certified Professional certifications to be applied toward multiple Microsoft Solution Competencies, which allow partners to clearly define their areas of expertise in specific solutions that reflect their business model. By providing certifications that map to job roles and by improving testing methodologies, partners are assured that their staff is qualified and their skills are accurately measured. With the new Microsoft certifications, partners can demonstrate to their customers
