Microsoft Catalyst Partner Group

Hello everyone,   We are excited to host the next Catalyst Community Connect Call where we’ll share new and exciting program and content updates within the Catalyst Community. Please see call details below:   Join the Call: September 14, 8am-9am PST   To add this event to your calendar, simply open the attached .ics file and save the event to your calendar. If you can’t attend the call, you can rewatch the recording at any time via the link above. We’ll also share the related call content (deck, Q&A) on the Catalyst Microsoft Partner Community afterwards for your viewing.   In this Community Call, we will cover the following topics:       State of the Business We’ll be providing an important update on the Catalyst program, along with FY22 results and information to look forward to in FY23 Catalyst – Customer Success Overview Understand the best practices for driving customer outcomes and hear examples of how this is done by a partner to ensure customer success Next Steps Learn how to register for Catalyst Partner Trainings, leverage partner offers, and stay up to date with the Microsoft Catalyst Community Questions With any remaining time, we’ll open up the floor for you to ask questions to our Microsoft SME’s ... View more

The on-demand, free of charge Microsoft Catalyst Partner Training is relaunching and will be live for registration on August 25! Once live, please share the registration link with colleagues in your organization who want to become accredited in Catalyst—for information about the course, please read below.   If you started training previously but never completed it, then you should register for this training in order to become accredited. If you already completed all the training, you do not have to re-enroll in the new training, your status will remain ‘Accredited’.   ACTION: Please register for the training on 8/25 here following these steps: Click on the link and select “Register Now” Fill out the registration form (You will need your organization’s MPN ID) Read the Terms and Conditions and check the box for agreement Check your email (including junk / spam folders) for a registration confirmation from info@gpstategies.onmicrosoft.com which will include the training course link Attend the Catalyst Community Connect Call on 9/14 by downloading the attached calendar invite file (see call details below): September 14, 2022: 8am – 9am PST Please note, it will take up to 2 business days to receive access to the course to allow for validation and set up. Also, the training will take at least 3 hours to complete and will require reaching 900 points and earning 4 IDEA (Inspire, Design, Empower, Achieve) badges. You will have until Friday October 28, 2022 to complete the training. Partial progress cannot be transferred over in the future – you’ll have to retake the entire course.   If you have any registration or course issues, please email: MSFTCatalystPreSales@microsoft.com.    Microsoft Catalyst Training (Partner Presales Immersion) The training is an on-demand course on Microsoft Catalyst focused on the ‘how’ (IDEA framework execution) of Microsoft Catalyst. Partners will complete bite-size video modules, immersive activities, and quizzes, while gaining access to templates and resources through the online training platform. The course will cover the following content: Microsoft Catalyst & IDEA Framework: Inspire: Design Thinking & Envisioning Design: Business Value Assessment & Solution Assessment Empower: Solution Demonstration Achieve: Deal Crafted Proposal FY23 Partner Activities Next steps and additional partner resources   Key Dates The course is on-demand, therefore you can enroll at any time, and complete the training at your own pace until the close date on 10/28. Registration Opens: August 25, 2022 Training Launch: August 29, 2022 Catalyst Community Connect Call: September 14, 2022 Training Completion Due Date: October 28, 2022   Course Benefits The following are the key benefits from completing the training: Gain a better understanding of Catalyst and how Microsoft sellers use it to pitch Business Applications to BDMs leveraging the IDEA Framework Execute Catalyst Accelerators with customers in order to accelerate Digital Transformation projects Assist in becoming eligible to earn up to USD $100K for executing Catalyst workshops using the Partner Activities. Please see eligibility requirements below or find additional information on the Transform site: 3+ Catalyst accredited professionals in Area of delivery Competency and Low Code Advanced Specialization status ECIF status green (ECIF approval in new country ~ 2-3 weeks)   ... View more

Hello everyone,   We are excited to host the next Catalyst Community Connect Call where we’ll share new and exciting program and content updates within the Catalyst Community. Please see call details below:   Join the Call: June 1, 8am-9am PST   To add this event to your calendar, simply open the attached .ics file and save the event to your calendar. If you can’t attend the call, you can rewatch the recording at any time via the link above. We’ll also share the related call content (deck, Q&A) on the Catalyst Microsoft Partner Community afterwards for your viewing.   In this Community Call, we will cover the following topics:           • State of the Business We’ll be providing an update on Catalyst for partners, including how many completed the training, how much funding was received by these accredited partners, and more. • Catalyst Partner Q&A We’ll be joined by Microsoft partner Tisski for a Q&A about how they utilize the Catalyst Framework within their own organization and sales motions. • Next Steps Learn how to register for upcoming Catalyst Partner Trainings, leverage partner offers, and stay up to date with the Microsoft Catalyst Community. • Questions With any remaining time, we’ll open up the floor for you to ask questions to our Microsoft SME’s. ... View more

The 2WIN On Demand Sales Training Offer provided within the Catalyst Partner Training is back up and running. You can access the offer via this link.   2Win   helps top-performing sales teams in the nation grow their revenue and strengthen their funnel by delivering soft-skills training to technology-based Presales, Sales and Client Success teams across the globe.   As a Microsoft Catalyst Partner Presales Immersion participant, you are entitled to 1 year unlimited access to 2Win on Demand free of charge (Regularly priced $149.99).​   2Win on Demand   is a practical video library designed to enable you to improve your skills at every stage of a buyer’s journey.   ... View more

Catalyst Community Connect - April 20, 2022   Hello everyone,   We are excited to host the next Catalyst Community Connect where we’ll share new and exciting program and content updates within the Catalyst Community. Please see call details below:   Join the Call : April 20, 8am-9am PST   To add this event to your calendar, simply open the attached .ics file and save the event to your calendar. If you can’t attend the call, you can rewatch the recording at any time via the link above. We’ll also share the related call content (deck, Q&A) here on the Catalyst Microsoft Partner Community afterwards for your viewing.   In this Community Call, we will cover the following topics:    State of the Business We’ll be providing an update on Catalyst for partners, including how many completed the training, how much funding was received by these accredited partners, and important updates to training eligibility for Q4. Catalyst Case Study We’ll be joined by Microsoft partner Neural Impact who’ll be explaining how the psychology behind the Catalyst Framework and Design Thinking helps drive wins. Next Steps Learn how to register for Q4 Catalyst Partner Training, leverage partner offers, and stay up to date with the Microsoft Catalyst Community. Questions With any remaining time, we’ll open up the floor for you to ask questions to our Microsoft SME’s. ... View more