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Identifying and Bridging your Skill Gaps for Dynamics 365 Business Central

Sun, 03 Nov 2024 18:16:00 +0000

Transitioning from an end user role to a consulting role in D365 Business Central is an exciting and challenging career move.

As a consultant you need to develop a well-rounded skill set that not only includes technical knowledge but also emphasises communication, project management, and strategic thinking.

This post will guide you through methods and tools to assess your current skills and identify areas for improvement, making your transition to consulting smoother and more impactful.

From End-User to Partner-Side Consultant: Continuous Learning

Sat, 05 Oct 2024 20:07:00 +0000

Introduction

This post is part of my series on the journey from being an End-User to becoming a Microsoft Partner-Side consultant (see Tag: End User to Consultant).

Moving from being a business applications end-user to joining a Microsoft partner organisation is an exciting and rewarding journey.

Continuous learning is a vital part of being a consultant. When you are in the professional services game you are selling your time and expertise. You can't put your time on the shelf and sell it tomorrow, you can only sell it right now! Additionally, to be able to provide the best service possible you need to be on top of the latest system features and benefits that will drive value for your clients. Therefore, you must dedicate time every week to learning, getting the knowledge that you, in turn, provide many times over when guiding and advising various clients.

Dynamics 365 Business Central - Reimagine your future with Reskill

Sun, 22 Sep 2024 14:13:00 +0000

Introduction

This post is part of my series on the journey from being an End-User to becoming a Microsoft Partner-Side consultant (see Tag: End User to Consultant).

Moving from being a business applications end-user to joining a Microsoft partner organisation is an exciting and rewarding journey.

Here, Iâ€™d simply like to highlight the incredible dedication that Microsoft themselves have applied to the task of getting more talent into the Partner community. Specifically for Business Central with the BC Talent program, which was launched back in December 2023 after feedback from partners regarding the struggle to hire staff.

From End-User to Partner-Side Consultant: What are Your End-User Superpowers?

Sun, 15 Sep 2024 16:34:00 +0000

Introduction

This post is part of my series on the journey from being an End-User to becoming a Microsoft Partner-Side Consultant.

Moving from being a business applications end-user to joining a Microsoft partner organisation can be an exciting and rewarding journey.

The practical skills you have gained as a business applications end-user are a huge asset in the partner ecosystem. Itâ€™s important to recognise these superpowers and put them to use.

The Power of the Microsoft Dynamics 365 Community

Sat, 07 Sep 2024 14:17:00 +0000

Introduction

This post is part of my series on the journey from being an End-User to becoming Microsoft Partner-Side Consultant.

Here Iâ€™m reflecting at the Microsoft D365 Community. I have a simple message, and I cannot stress this enough, join in with your local User Group and get along to some of the national all-day free events if you can!

The Power of Community

Soon after landing my first job as a consultant I decided to pop along the local Cambridge D365 User Group meeting.

What really counts when you are a Consultant?

Sun, 01 Sep 2024 16:44:00 +0000

Introduction

This post is the next in my series on End User to Microsoft Partner-Side Consultant. I will look into the pivotal aspects of this career move, explore the challenges you may face, and hopefully provide some insight into successfully making a jump over the fence.

If you want to make the move from end user to Microsoft partner side consultant, of if you recently joined a Partner and are looking for a bit of help on how to accelerate your consultancy career, then this series could be interesting for you. Check out the full series here End User to Consultant

Make the most of joining a Microsoft Partner

Thu, 15 Aug 2024 10:36:00 +0000

Introduction

Joining a Microsoft Partner as a Dynamics 365 Business Central Consultant can be a game-changer for your career. Microsoft provide partners with a wealth of resources and support that can help you advance your skills and enable you to deliver better solutions to your clients. In this blog post, Iâ€™ll explore three key ways you can get the most out of these partner resources.

Microsoft Certifications

One of the primary benefits of joining a partner is (usually) free access to Microsoft certification exams. Many partners also reward staff directly for certification passes and certainly the success will be celebrated! Microsoft certifications not only validate your skills but also make you more attractive to potential clients and future employers. Always setup the link between your personal Microsoft account and your work account from the Enterprise Skills Initiative: Welcome (microsoft.com) page to secure your achievements for the long term. Once passed an exam be sure to add a reminder for any renewals for those that expire. The renewal exam is a lot less hassle than the full exam as it usually just focuses on what new and you don't have the proctoring hassle factor!

From Dynamics End User to Partner-Side Consultant

Sun, 11 Aug 2024 18:35:00 +0000

Is it time to jump ship, change tack, or chart a new course? (Non-nautical analogies are also available...)

If you love continuous learning, the challenge of solving interesting business process problems and tackling change management then a career as a Microsoft Dynamics Consultant could be a great choice for you.

The journey from an end user to a Microsoft partner-side consultant is an amazing and exciting journey to make, and great for your career. The move not only broadens your professional horizon but also opens up a wealth of opportunities for growth and impact.