How to Join
Requirements and available programs
Some programs already have sufficient partners to achieve our current product and market reach needs and aren't seeking new partners. The table that follows indicates the programs that are currently seeking partners, and will be updated periodically as needs change.
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
Note
For testing fees payable to independent lab, contact the certification lab from Current Programs table for more information.
Vendors that meet the general requirements for partners above may follow the process outlined here to request admission:
Confirm that the program that you're seeking to join is seeking new partners by reviewing the table below.
Email the alias listed in the table. You must clearly indicate which program you're seeking to join. Responses are assessed and if further information is needed, candidates are contacted for a more comprehensive discussion under NDA.
Vendors that meet the full requirements for the program will be provided detailed program information (specifications and policies), provided there's capacity in the program at the time. Program Terms and Conditions are made available for acceptance when these requirements are fulfilled.
Sign the terms and agreements.
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.
Current programs
Programs that aren't listed below are currently closed.
Program Category | Program Name | Partner Admission Information |
Relevant Specs | Certification Labs* |
Devices | IP Phones | Not seeking partners | Available on admission to program | |
PCs | Not seeking partners | Skype and Lync test specifications for USB peripherals, PCs, and Lync room systems | ||
USB Audio and Video Devices | Not seeking partners | Skype and Lync test specifications for USB peripherals, PCs, and Lync room systems | ||
Meeting Room Devices and Solutions | Not seeking partners | Available on admission to program |
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Infrastructure | SBC | Not seeking partners | SBC Specs (download) | |
Gateway | Not seeking partners | Gateway Specs (download) | ||
SBA | Not seeking partners | SBA Specs (download) | ||
Reverse Proxy | Not seeking partners | Reverse Proxy Specs (download) | ||
Load Balancer | Not seeking partners | Load Balancer Specs (download) | ||
Services | SIP Trunks | No admission review required: Contact labs for testing |
SIP Trunk Specs (download) | |
IT Pro | Network Pre-Assessment | Not seeking partners |
Available on admission to program |
N/A |
Migration | Not seeking partners | |||
Video | Video Infrastructure | Not seeking partners | Available on admission to program | Coming Soon |
ISV | Call Recording and Compliance | Not seeking partners |
Available on admission to program |
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Contact Center | Not seeking partners | |||
Attendant Console | Not seeking partners |
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.