Prepare for & Learn about SDPS Engagements

Organizational Requirements

All SDPS providers are required to obtain one of the following Microsoft Partner Network competencies (silver or gold):

- Business Intelligence (BI)
- Portals and Collaboration
- Search
- Digital Marketing
- Content Management

Consultant Requirements

All SDPS consultants are required to have passed at least one of the following comptency supporting exams:

- Exam 70-573 : TS: Microsoft SharePoint 2010, Application Development
- Exam 70-576 : PRO: Designing and Development Microsoft 2010 Applications
- Exam 70-667 : TS: Microsoft SharePoint 2010, Configuring
- Exam 70-668 : PRO: Microsoft SharePoint 2010, Administrator
- Exam 74-676 : Fast Enterprise Search Platform, Development

SharePoint Training
It is recommended that all consultants delivering SDPS engagments register and refer to SharePoint 2010 Advanced Training materials for IT Professionals and Developers prior to delivering engagements:

- SharePoint 2010 Ignite Training for Developers and IT Pros
- SharePoint 2010 Advanced IT Professional Training
- SharePoint 2010 Advanced Developer Training

Program Training

Hosted by Microsoft Consulting Services (MCS) subject matter experts, these webcasts detail technical delivery aspects of various SharePoint Deployment Planning Services engagement scenarios, as well as highlight issues and recommended best practices in implementing Microsoft SharePoint solutions. For event details, including schedules and invites, stay tuned to the SDPS home page.

Date	Title
3/30/2010	OSS14WS: SDPS for Microsoft SharePoint 2010
12/15/2009	OFF07WS: SDPS - SharePoint 2010 Upgrade Deep Dive
11/19/2009	OFF03WS2: SDPS - Futures and the New Upgrade To SharePoint 2010 Scenario

Register
Once you’ve met both the program's organizational and individual consultant base requirements and have familiarized yourself with the program related training materials it's time to get registered.

The TechNet and MSDN SharePoint areas are great resources for building and maintaining your skills around the product.