Microsoft 365 Copilot specialization renamed and updated with new requirements
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Effective July 2026, Microsoft renamed the Copilot specialization to Microsoft 365 Copilot specialization. The updated specialization introduced revised performance requirements centered on paid monthly active usage growth rather than prior metrics.
What changed
- Specialization renamed from Copilot to Microsoft 365 Copilot specialization, effective July 2026.
- Performance requirements updated to measure paid monthly active usage (MAU) growth.
- Partners holding or pursuing the specialization must align to the new MAU-based criteria.
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