Partner University Assessment Skilling Path Retirement June 15, 2026
Why this matters: Change affects certification and skilling requirements for tier qualification, not direct financial terms like MDF or rebate structures.
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Microsoft will retire Partner University on June 15, 2026, after which no new user linkings will be permitted. Existing credits will remain valid through June 2027, and the platform will be replaced by formal certification pathways. Partners relying on Partner University assessments for tier qualification will need to transition to the new certification requirements.
What changed
- Partner University platform retires June 15, 2026, ending new user linking.
- Existing Partner University credits honored through June 2027.
- Formal certifications replace Partner University as the accepted skilling path.
- Modern Work Solutions Partner designation is among the tiers affected by this change.
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