To qualify and be approved as a DDPS provider, partners must:

1. Be enrolled in the Microsoft Partner Program (MSPP)
   
   Partners must be enrolled in the Microsoft Partner Program (MSPP) and have a Microsoft Partner Program ID (MSPP ID).
   • Learn more about the Microsoft Partner Program: https://partner.microsoft.com/40014052
   • Enroll in MSPP to obtain an MSPP ID: https://partner.microsoft.com/40032508
2. Have a Windows Live ID that is associated to the partner MSPP organization.
   
   During DDPS registration, partner individuals must sign in using a Windows Live ID that is associated with the partner organization.
    
   • Sign up for a Live ID: https://accountservices.passport.net/ppnetworkhome.srf?lc=1033
   • Learn how to associate a Live ID to a partner organization: https://partner.microsoft.com/40012119
3. Register as a DDPS Provider

Register your company online for each service type with a simple online acceptance of the Terms and Conditions:

Prior to acceptance, you will have an opportunity to review Terms and Rates for the service.  For detail regarding engagement descriptions, rates, form of payment, see Appendix 2 in each of the Service Addendums.

For questions regarding registration refer to the DDPS registration instructions or contact ddpshelp@microsoft.com.

4. Get Approved

Your registration will remain in a "pending" status until your organization has met the approval requirements for DDPS which is having on staff at least one consultant having passed these one of these exams: 70-624, 70-635.

After registering, view the DDPS Interactive Guide to walk you through the DDPS process from start to finish.