Update to specialization criteria

Performance metrics now use standard rounding—partners within 0.5% of the requirement may now qualify to enroll in or renew a specialization.

Impacted audience

Partners with an existing specialization. Partners who may now qualify to enroll in or renew a specialization based on updated rounding rules.

Microsoft is updating how specialization performance criteria are calculated to make qualification clearer and more consistent.

When a specialization performance metric includes a percentage calculation, results will now be rounded to the nearest whole number using standard rounding rules instead of being calculated to two decimal places. This means partners who were previously within 0.5% of meeting a requirement may now meet the threshold.

If you currently hold a specialization, or are close to qualifying, review your status in Partner Center. You may now be eligible to renew or enroll in a specialization (subject to your updated Partner Center qualification status) that reflects your organization’s capabilities and makes you stand out to customers.

Next steps

Check your eligibility and renew or enroll in the specializations now that meet the criteria.