How to join the program
Requirements and available programs
This is not an open program, but by invitation only. Some programs already have sufficient partners to achieve our current product and market reach needs and aren't seeking new partners.
Vendors interested in submitting their products for the Certified for Microsoft Teams program must have:
A proven record of developing and marketing enterprise grade and industry leading communications products
Evidence of ability to achieve the technical requirements of the program
Established global support channels (some programs may also require global enterprise sales channels)
Commitment to acquire a Premier support contract or equivalent benefit as required by the program
Commitment to pay testing fees and support customer trials as required by the program
Commitment to share product usage data for purposes of enhancing customer support and program planning
Vendors that meet the general requirements for partners above may follow the process outlined here to request admission:
Submit the following form. Responses are assessed periodically and if further information is needed, candidates are contacted for a more comprehensive discussion under NDA.
Sign the terms and agreements.
Vendors that meet the full requirements for the program will be provided detailed program information (specifications, policies and program fees), provided there's capacity in the program at the time. Program Terms and Conditions are made available for acceptance when these requirements are fulfilled.
Signing the terms and agreements completes the partner onboarding process and allows the partner to submit products for testing and certification according to the program guidelines.
Note
Test labs are independent companies that have been trained and are approved to complete testing on behalf of these programs. All fees for testing are payable directly to test labs. In cases where test requirements are published publicly, the test labs may offer unofficial testing services to companies not yet admitted to the program. These unofficial test results do not constitute a certification or endorsement from Microsoft and would not be used in any Microsoft material.