If you have looked at the IAMCP Join Us Membership page and were confused this post may help you. The simple rule is … There is one base price (for the US) with members. Microsoft Blue Badge holding employees can join for free.
There are effectively two options for membership (in the USA):
- $195 – Tier 1 and and Tier 2 memberships
- $0 – Microsoft employees with a Blue Badge
As the President of the IAMCP Seattle chapter I want to make it as easy as possible to understand the way you can get involved. My contact information is below. I am always open to hearing from you and helping you.
The International Association of Microsoft Partners (IAMCP) helps its members to Connect. Learn. and Grow. While helping them to most effectively deliver world class solutions to their clients while enhancing members ties to Microsoft.
This is not a slight to my colleagues in the IAMCP that work hard every day to maximize the value of your membership.
The only purpose of this post is to make it as easy as possible to understand the price for membership to the largest Microsoft Partner Community on the planet.
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We think this is the best $195 you’ll spend all year. Think of it as a lunch plan where you get to meet partners, share ideas with your peers, and grow your business
The price is just the entry point. It should not be a barrier to entry. I encourage you to dig in and get your money’s worth. We have a dedicated, passionate, and savvy group of leaders and partners that want to help you Connect. Learn. and Grow.
You get out of it
what you put into it.
David Gersten
IAMCP Western Region Director
The Easy Button
There are effectively two options for membership (in the USA).
- $195 – Tier 1 and and Tier 2 memberships
- $0 – Microsoft employees with a Blue Badge
There are different Tiers for voting and non-voting rights. Don’t let that confuse you. See my simplified descriptions for voting and non-voting members below.
All of these are for the US. The rules may vary by country outside the USA.
- Tier 2 Voting Member – For Business Owners and Employees of MPN members
(Microsoft Partner Network) - US Tier 2 Non-Voting Member – For Employees of Partners
- US Tier 2 Microsoft Member – For Microsoft employees
- US Tier 2 Community Non-Voting Member – NEW! Community Members – Those that are not MPN members, but work with / want to work with IAMCP members.
These might be an oversimplification, but the intent is to make it easy to understand EVERYONE pays $195, except Microsoft employees.
If you really want the details see below. The are from the Join Us page.
- IAMCP - US Tier 2 Voting Member. Employees of current members in the Microsoft Partner Network may join the Association as a Voting Member. A US Tier 2 Voting Member fee is $195/year.
- IAMCP - US Tier 2 Non-Voting Member. Employees of current members in the Microsoft Partner Network may join the Association as a Non-Voting Member. A US Tier 2 Non-Voting Member fee is $195/year.
- IAMCP - US Tier 2 Microsoft Member. Microsoft employees may join as a Non-Voting Microsoft Member. A US Tier 2 Microsoft Member fee is $0/year.
- IAMCP - US Tier 2 Community Non-Voting Member. Community Member works for a company that either partners with IAMCP members or desires to form relationships with IAMCP partners for the purpose of P2P partnering opportunities. A US Tier 2 Community Non-Voting Member fee is $195/year
Also, if you want the details about some of the advantages of IAMCP membership see the Why Join? section of the Join Us page
Why Join?
The International Association of Microsoft Partners (IAMCP) helps its members most effectively deliver world class solutions to their clients while enhancing its members’ ties to Microsoft.
Under its guiding philosophy of Connect, Learn and Grow, IAMCP provides vital benefits to its members:
Direction and support from Microsoft on strategy, sales, marketing and technical enablement for partners of all sizes
Exclusive educational opportunities
Peer collaboration and best practice expertise
Community-building charitable opportunities
Assistance navigating and leveraging the Microsoft ecosystem
P2P (partner-to-partner) referral opportunities
P2P alliance opportunities
Strong, long-lasting, reciprocal business relationships built on trust and mutual respect
Still Confused?
Contact me … jeff.shuey@iamcp.org
Contact anyone on the board in your local chapter. We are here to serve you.
Our mandate, motto and mantra are simple. We help partners to:
Connect. Learn. Grow.
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