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Become a Microsoft Small Business Specialist
Microsoft Windows Server System is a portfolio of integrated server software products that provides the infrastructure for IT operations, application development and integration, security, and collaboration.

Enroll today in the Microsoft Partner Program for exclusive system builder resources!

Small businesses, big opportunities. If you have proven expertise in marketing, selling, planning, and building solutions for small businesses, become a Microsoft Small Business Specialist. Gain access to exclusive benefits and opportunities that can help you enhance your skills, improve customer relationships, and win sales.

Exclusive benefits for members of the Small Business Specialist Community allow you to:

Get access to the Microsoft Small Business Specialist logo for print and online marketing and advertising.
Be recognized as a Small Business Specialist in the Microsoft Resource Directory, a one-stop Web site that enables customers worldwide to find technology partners who offer products, services, and solutions based on Microsoft technologies.
Enhance your opportunities through specialized training and readiness opportunities.
Earn Partner Points to help you qualify for Certified and Gold Certified Partner status in the Microsoft Partner Program.

View all benefits.

How Do I Get Started?

Follow these easy steps to become a Small Business Specialist.

Step One: Enroll in the Microsoft Partner Program as a Registered Member.

Step Two: Pass one of three technical exams at an authorized facility:
Designing, Deploying, and Managing a Network Solution for Small and Medium-Sized Business (Exam 70-282)
Preinstalling Microsoft Products and Technologies Using the OEM Preinstallation Kit (Exam 74-134)
Configuring Windows SharePoint Services 3.0 (Exam 70-631)

Step Three: Pass the Small Business Sales and Marketing Assessment.

Step Four: Subscribe to the Microsoft Action Pack (Registered Members only) or Microsoft Empower for ISVs.

Sign up here to join the Small Business Specialist Community.

The Small Business Specialist Step by Step Enrollment Guide walks you through the steps involved in enrolling in the Microsoft Partner Program as a Small Business Specialist.

Enroll in the Microsoft Partner Program

Become a registered member of the Microsoft Partner Program and get exclusive system builder resources, including:

  • Access to the private OEM Partner Center Web site
  • Hands-on demos
  • Technical resources
  • Sales and technical training
  • Internal-use licenses
  • Marketing materials
  • Technical support

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