{"id":19584,"date":"2024-03-13T04:24:14","date_gmt":"2024-03-13T11:24:14","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/devblogs.microsoft.com\/microsoft365dev\/?p=19584"},"modified":"2024-06-10T19:50:56","modified_gmt":"2024-06-11T02:50:56","slug":"maximize-your-office-add-in-success-with-free-microsoft-partner-programs","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/devblogs.microsoft.com\/microsoft365dev\/maximize-your-office-add-in-success-with-free-microsoft-partner-programs\/","title":{"rendered":"Maximize your Office Add-in success with free Microsoft Partner programs"},"content":{"rendered":"

We’re excited to continue our commitment to supporting our esteemed Office Add-ins developer community with another significant development. Building on our previous efforts<\/a>, we’re establishing a channel for developers to access a variety of free Microsoft Partner programs, providing a bridge to valuable benefits and resources. These programs and resources are designed to amplify your enthusiasm and drive your success on our platform even further. This second release is part of an ongoing series of initiatives aimed at empowering and rewarding our dedicated developer community.<\/p>\n

ISV Success<\/h2>\n

If you’re an ISV (Independent Software Vendors) operating in a B2B (business-to-business) model and intend to publish Office Add-ins with integrated AI capabilities to Microsoft\u2019s commercial marketplace, ISV Success<\/a> can assist you in developing innovative applications, accelerating your time to market with and through Microsoft, and reaching a broader audience of end customers to deliver exceptional experiences.<\/p>\n

ISV Success is an offering within the Microsoft AI Cloud Partner Program<\/a> designed to accelerate AI innovation across a broad spectrum of development projects, including Office Add-ins. ISV Success provides a variety of benefits, including developer sandboxes with cloud credits for Azure and Azure Standard Support Plan. It also offers a Microsoft 365 E5 developer subscription with 25 seats available. Developers can access best-in-class tools such as GitHub Enterprise Cloud with 20 seats and Visual Studio Enterprise cloud subscriptions with 25 seats. Furthermore, ISV Success offers a dedicated engagement manager and 1:1 consultations for enrolled partners.<\/p>\n

You can apply to ISV Success via the application form<\/a> on ISV Hub. Inquires can also be sent to appbldr@microsoft.com<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Generative AI Course<\/h2>\n

We are thrilled to introduce Microsoft’s latest free learning course to help you embark on an exciting journey into the realm of generative AI \u2013 one of the most innovative frontiers in artificial intelligence: Get Started Building with Generative AI<\/a>. Crafted by cloud advocates and experts in the field, this comprehensive course now boasts 18 lessons packed with everything you need to kickstart your journey into generative AI. In this course, you’ll delve into the fundamental concepts of generative models, large language models (LLMs), prompt engineering, and more. With hands-on projects, you’ll have the opportunity to build your own generative AI applications using Python or TypeScript. Plus, gain access to powerful OpenAI models through Azure OpenAI Service or OpenAI API.<\/p>\n

Hosted on GitHub, this course allows you to effortlessly fork the entire repository into your own account, enabling you to learn at your own pace. Each lesson is thoughtfully curated with a video introduction, a comprehensive written guide, code examples, challenges, and additional resources to facilitate continuous learning.<\/p>\n

Designed for beginners with a basic understanding of Python or TypeScript, this course welcomes anyone intrigued by the world of generative AI. No prior experience with AI or deep learning is required \u2013 just a passion for exploring and a willingness to learn.<\/p>\n

Embracing Modernization for COM Add-in<\/h2>\n

Are you looking to extend your COM (including VSTO and VBA) add-ins to the modern Office.JS platform? We understand the challenges involved in transitioning from COM to JS, which is why we are in a mission to create a comprehensive set of guidelines and resources and tools to streamline your process. Our mission is to make your journey as smooth and efficient as possible.<\/p>\n

We are currently collaborating with selected partners, as we continue to progress, we welcome more developers to join us in this initiative. Whether you’re just beginning or in the midst of your journey, we will offer resources and guidelines to help you transition to Office.JS smoothly. Take advantage of this opportunity to modernize your add-ins, including AI capabilities integration, and leverage the latest features of the Office platform. Join us today and be part of the future of Office Add-ins!<\/p>\n

Editor\u2019s Picks<\/h2>\n

We’re excited to introduce \u2018Editor\u2019s Picks\u2019 program designed to boost the visibility of your add-ins and connect you with a broader audience of potential users. Our program features a curated list of recommended add-ins, selected based on their merit, to showcase innovative and high-quality add-ins on our platform. This list will give your add-in the spotlight it deserves and help you stand out in a crowded marketplace. We’ll also be running a social media push for recommended add-ins, leveraging the influence of social media to showcase your add-ins to our growing audience of end users. This social media exposure can help you attract new users and drive more installation for your add-ins.<\/p>\n

Join us in this exciting opportunity to elevate your add-in’s exposure and make a lasting impact on the Office Add-in ecosystem.<\/p>\n

Interested?<\/h2>\n

We invite all interested developers to participate in this initiative by filling out our registration form. This form serves as a means for you to get in touch with a Microsoft employee who can assist you in accessing all these offerings more smoothly. To express interest, fill out the registration form<\/a>.<\/p>\n

More offerings coming soon<\/h3>\n

In the coming months, we remain dedicated to unveiling a variety of new offerings. These will include exclusive benefits and opportunities for enhanced exposure for your Office add-ins, each designed to elevate your experience and contribute to your success.<\/p>\n

As we continue on this journey together, we invite you to stay tuned for further announcements and updates. Your feedback and insights are incredibly valuable, guiding our initiative to meet your needs and aspirations.<\/p>\n

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