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The Microsoft® Project Solution Provider Program assists solution providers who provide
quality Microsoft Project-based extension products and services to customers
worldwide. This is the foundation level for all providers.
The Project Solution Provider Program is also a component of a larger solutions directory that
highlights numerous Microsoft products and solutions. Applying to the Project
Solution Provider Program is done in conjunction with applying to the solution
directory. In addition to completing the solution directory’s general
application form, and the Project specific sub-form, minimum
qualifications to join the program are:
- A minimum of one product or service that supports Microsoft Project (Microsoft Project 2000 or
above);
- A Web site or Web pages dedicated to your Microsoft Project solution(s); and
- Your company logo, locations, solution overview, and related proof of concepts.
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Extending the Opportunities
By completing the
application form and demonstrating that you meet the requirements
above, you will be eligible to become a member of the Microsoft Project
Solution Providers foundation level program. Once accepted, you may also be
eligible to join other Microsoft Solution Provider programs.
The Microsoft Project
Premier and Enterprise Premier Solution Provider Programs
At this time, entry into these programs is by invitation only. These levels
will be restricted to a limited number of solution providers who have
consistently demonstrated the ability to provide high quality, Microsoft
Project-based solutions and services to enterprise customers worldwide. Some of
the other minimum qualifications for consideration are as follows (items with
an asterisk are Enterprise Premier only requirements).
- Currently supports Microsoft Standard, Microsoft Project Professional and Microsoft
Project Server 2002
- A current member of the Microsoft Project Solution Provider Program.
- A current member of the Microsoft Certified Partner Program.
http://www.microsoft.com/partner/partnering/certified/
- Able to provide five customer references for products or services rendered in the last 12
months.
- Able to offer services and support to customers on a national or regional basis.
- Thorough and consistent quarterly reporting to Microsoft about customer wins and
demonstrated Microsoft license pull-through.
- *Provide Microsoft with a detailed list and supporting documentation concerning each of
its products and/or services that support Microsoft Project 2002 to ensure
that, to the extent Microsoft provides company and product descriptions on the
Microsoft Project website, Company's products and services are properly and
truthfully represented.
- *Provide
Microsoft with customer evidence establishing the organization's global
presence (i.e., ability to provide services in the Americas, Europe, Middle
East and Africa (EMEA), and Asia).
- *Have a minimum of twenty (20) project management professionals on staff.
- *Have a defined Microsoft Project-based solution, which shall consist, at a minimum, of a
specification detailing the technology, intellectual property, implementation
guide, services, and support of the solution.
- *Have in place process and project management practices with company-specific methodologies.
- *Employ staff who are certified in Project Management methodology with one of the following
designations: PMP, PMI, Prince2, APM, MOUS or IIL
- *Have enterprise project management trainers on staff, including at least one trainer on staff
who has been trained by Microsoft on the Enterprise Project Management (EPM).
- *Have a Microsoft relationship/account manager.
Microsoft Project Solution Provider Benefits
As a Microsoft® Project Solution Provider you may take advantage of a variety
of benefits.
Marketing Collateral
As a Microsoft Project member, you may order Microsoft Project marketing
collateral for use at tradeshows or conferences.
- Microsoft Project T-Shirt
- Microsoft Project Datasheets
- Microsoft Project 2002 Evaluation CDs -
email projptnr@microsoft.com
Access to the Microsoft Project Extranet Site
As a Microsoft Project Solution Provider you will receive a log on and password
to access our external solution provider website.
Event Participation & Support
As you attend industry events that you see fit for Microsoft Project please let
us know. Under some circumstances we can join you or support your
participation. E-mail subject EVENTS to projptnr@microsoft.com
Exclusive Microsoft Project Technology Briefings
As a Microsoft Project Solution Provider, you are invited to our annual
Microsoft Project Technology Briefings. This is a unique time to get to know
the Microsoft Project team and hear future plans. You will be notified via
e-mail in advance of each briefing.
Case Studies
We solicit Solution and Enterprise case studies from Microsoft Project Solution
Providers on a regular basis. If you have an idea for a case study or would
like to do your own using our template e-mail subject CASE STUDY to
projptnr@microsoft.com
MSDN Articles
We encourage our Microsoft Project Solution Providers to write articles and
share code through our MSDN
Developer Center. Submit your articles (following the MSDN format) to
projptnr@microsoft.com and be sure to include your contact information.
Referrals
Leads and inquiries are referred through the Microsoft
Project Solution Provider Search tool. It is your responsibility to
keep the contact and company information fresh by sending e-mail to
projptnr@microsoft.com. We will also send you a URL to the primary
contact from your organization which will provide access to your online
application every 90 days.
Microsoft
Certified Partner Program
To gain support from your local Microsoft office, we encourage you to join the Microsoft
Certified Partner program.
If there are other
resources you recommend for Microsoft Project Solution Providers, please e-mail
subject SUGGESTION to projptnr@microsoft.com
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