Partner University retirement with new skilling requirements effective June 15, 2026
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Microsoft retired Partner University for new user enrollments on June 15, 2026, with full platform shutdown scheduled for June 2027. Replacement skilling requirements have been introduced to take its place. Partners must transition to the new skilling pathways before the final retirement date.
What changed
- New user linkings to Partner University stopped effective June 15, 2026.
- Full retirement of Partner University is scheduled for June 2027.
- New skilling requirements have been introduced to replace Partner University content.
- Partners must migrate to the new skilling framework ahead of the June 2027 deadline.
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