Who Can Become a Microsoft Certified Partner?
Well, there is no filter as to which segment of the companies can become Microsoft Certified Partners. So, this simply means anybody right from the consulting services providers, independent hardware vendors, independent software vendors (ISVs), original equipment manufacturers (OEMs), large account resellers and support providers, training providers, system builders, down to the system integrators, value-added resellers as well as providers can become Microsoft certified partners. However, you must not forget that there are many stringent criteria that you must fulfil before you can boast of the Microsoft Certified Partner status in front of your customers and, of course, your rivals.