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Microsoft Partner
Insider — The Series

Free — Open to all Microsoft partners

45 min + live Q&A

Monthly · July – December 2026

5 live sessions. The inside knowledge that separates the top 5% of Microsoft partners from the other 95% — in designation, attribution, MCI funding, co-sell, and beyond.

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Solutions Partner Designation: The Points You Already Have and Aren't Counting

In almost every PCMA we run, we find partners who've been told they're far from designation — then we open Partner Center and find half the points are already there. Unrecognized. The designation was closer the whole time.

1

How fundamentals vs. associate certs affect your PCS score

Why most partners invest in the wrong certifications — and the math that shows the difference

2

The breadth rule Microsoft rewards — and most partners ignore

Why 5 certs on one person earns less than 1 cert on 5 people

3

The certification linking gap that hides existing points

How to find and fix unlinked profiles in Partner Center in under 10 minutes

4

The zero-in-any-category rule that silently disqualifies partners

Why 90 points can still mean no designation — and how to diagnose it in 5 minutes

Five Systems. One Complete Picture.

Each episode stands alone. Together, they cover everything that separates the top 5% of Microsoft partners from everyone else.

Episode 01

Now open

Solutions Partner Designation

The points you already have and aren't counting

July 2026

Episode 02

PAL, DPOR & CPOR

The attribution triangle Microsoft won't explain to you

August 2026

Episode 03

MCI Funding

The documentation errors that kill your payout

September 2026

Episode 04

Co-sell & Marketplace

Why Microsoft sellers can't find you — and how to fix that

October 2026

Episode 05

The Partner Playbook

What the top 5% do consistently that the other 95% don't

November 2026

Secure Your Spot — Episode 01 is Free

Across our PCMAs, we consistently find partners sitting on between $50,000 and $500,000 in Microsoft incentives they qualify for — but haven't collected. Join Yousaf for the first episode and find out where your practice stands.

  • 45-minute live session with Yousaf Ali — no slides, no pitch
  • Real Partner Center screenshots and anonymized cases
  • Free access to the PCMA Scorecard for attendees
  • Recording available on demand post-event
  • Live Q&A — bring your specific questions

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Yousaf Ali

Microsoft Partner Center Expert · ISSIGreater Madrid Metropolitan Area

Partner Center

MCI Funding

Co-Sell

Marketplace

PAL/CPOR

Microsoft Partners
Call Me When Things
Get Complicated.

Yousaf helps CSPs, MSPs, ISVs and distributors turn their Microsoft relationship into a predictable revenue and funding engine — not an administrative burden. He focuses on the practical side of the partnership: fixing data, optimizing processes, and building clear roadmaps that drive growth, not just compliance.

"I don't just advise and walk away. I help you diagnose the gaps, design the plan, and execute — from filing claims and tuning Partner Center to aligning skilling, certifications, and audit evidence."

— Yousaf Ali, ISSI Microsoft Partner Expert

Want the Full Picture?
That's What PCMA Is For.

The webinar gives you the framework. The PCMA gives you the full picture of where your specific practice stands — and a 90-day plan to close every gap.

Partner Center Maturity Assessment deck with configuration findings, gap analysis, and recommendations

Solutions designation & specialization readiness scorecard with roadmap to enrollment

Incentives eligibility & payout forecast based on FY26 MCI funding programs and your performance data

Marketplace & co-sell strategy outline with offer recommendations and publication guidance

CPOR/PAL setup checklist & confirmation to ensure all customer associations are correctly configured

Custom Insights Report Pack — ACR, M365 usage, skilling, and propensity data tailored to your objectives

90-day Action Plan with measurable milestones and assigned responsibilities

PCMA Investment

$4,000

USD · One-time engagement

Delivered within 7 business days after kick-off call. Full backend analysis, data gathering, and a dedicated 90-minute results session.

Results That Speak
for Themselves

"ISSI's process saved us at least 80 hours and we passed the audit without a single finding."
Partner Sales Manager
Independent cloud service provider
"Great session— Consultant expertise and clear guidance made a real difference."
Partner Sales Manager
Independent cloud service provider
"The consultant was the best for us. Her help was extremely beneficial. We are much better prepared for the audit now. But we also grew a lot as Microsoft partners as she taught us a lot of best practices and shared very great insights."
Partner Sales Manager
Independent cloud service provider

Find Out Where You Stand
Before Microsoft Does.

Join Yousaf Ali for a free 45-minute live session. Walk away knowing exactly what Microsoft checks — and whether your practice is ready.

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