Gold Certified Partners are the top level of Microsoft solutions partners and have access to the tools and support they need to help them stand out in the marketplace. At this level you have the opportunity to build the closest working relationship with Microsoft, and are guaranteed, at minimum, telephone-based account engagement from Microsoft, along with other top-level benefits such as a priority listing in the Microsoft Resource Directory

Microsoft Gold Certified Partners receive all of the benefits at the Certified Partner level, as well as:

• Access to exclusive online content just for Gold Certified Partners: You can access premier content on the Microsoft Partners website. Get the information you need for planning your business, building and maintaining your expertise, marketing and providing service and support.

• Microsoft Gold Certified Partner newsletter: The latest news, promotions, and updates are delivered directly to you in email every week.
  
  

• Microsoft Gold Certified Partner Welcome Kit: Your welcome kit helps you get started in the program. It includes a membership plaque to display your Gold Certified Partner status, MSDN and TechNet subscriptions, Partner Guides, and more.
  
  

• Microsoft Gold Certified Partner Branch Kit: You can order a Microsoft Gold Certified Partner plaque for each of your branch sites to identify your branch site as a member of the Microsoft Partner Program.
  
  

• Microsoft Gold Certified Partner Additional Subscription: You can purchase an additional Gold Certified Partner subscription kit for each of your branch sites to help you share these benefits across your entire company (fee required).