Certified for Microsoft Dynamics® Certification Process

• Registration Options
  
  
  1. Certification (Certified for Microsoft Dynamics or CfMD) – Includes Solution Software Testing
  2. Pass Guarantee (previously known as “Pre-Testing”) – Includes Certified for Microsoft Dynamics and Solution Software Testing with additional support  
  3. Solution Software Testing – Same cost as CfMD but less benefits; therefore CfMD is recommended 
   

Fulfilling the Requirements  

1. Software Application Test for Microsoft Dynamics 
2. Microsoft Dynamics Customer Evidences 
3. Software escrow 
4. Support capabilities 
5. ERP or CRM Competency in the new Microsoft Partner Network:
   Silver level is required to achieve CfMD 

Notes:

• The ISV/Software Competency does not qualify for CfMD, as it has been developed for non-Dynamics ISVs building on Windows operating systems.
• To get your successful application test or CfMD registered to qualify toward the ERP or CRM Competency, please contact your Regional Service Center. Please note that while you can add your application test to the Tested Products tab in the Partner Membership Center, it won’t count toward your ERP/CRM Competency until the Regional Service Center validates it manually. 
•  Make sure you are labeled as an ISV in VOICE. For Microsoft to recognize your indirect license revenue for the EPR or CRM Competency, you need to be categorized as an ISV vs. a VAR and register any indirect customers you might have. 

• Validating the Requirements
  
  Once you have completed the requirements above and created a page for your solution in the Microsoft Dynamics Marketplace of the Microsoft Partner Network (based on the guidance of PartnerSource), you will be ready to submit by adding your evidence online here, please follow the guidelines from our user guide here 
• Awarding Certification
  
  Once VeriTest has confirmed that your solution has met all the requirements, you will be notified by an e-mail and have access to your benefits.

Expiration

The Certified for Microsoft Dynamics accreditation never expires. however Microsoft might not recognize your solution tested or certified on an older Microsoft Dynamics version after a certain period (approximately 12 months after the availability of a newer version). In order to provide the latest technology for your customers, Microsoft encourages you to test your solution on the newest version of the Microsoft Dynamics products within three months of the availability of the new version and certify your solution within six months of availability. Microsoft Dynamics software testing and certification processes that will be discontinued in the near future.

•  Generic guidelines:Test within 3 months of availability of new Microsoft Dynamics product version
  Certify within 6 months
• Upcoming deadlines  
  CfMD on GP 2010 moves to R2, SP1 will no longer be accepted from Dec31st
• CfMD on AX 2009 ends on Feb 29th
• Microsoft stops promoting solutions on AX 4, GP 10, NAV 5 now:
  Not included in Dynamics Marketplace
  Upgrade and certify on the latest version

Revoking the CfMD logo

Microsoft has the right to deny or terminate the CfMD accreditation of any partner who does not have a good standing with Microsoft. 

Your guide throughout the process

VeriTest will work with you throughout the process, and provide software testing and validation services.  Email msdynamics@veritest.com with any questions along the way.

Join the monthly calls with VeriTest to review the details of the CfMD process.

Click here for Registration and Program Files 

Please email msdynamics@veritest.com with questions at any time.