Why the end of Microsoft Dynamics GP exam certifications is bad news for customers

Recent announcements have Microsoft retiring certifications for Microsoft Dynamics GP, SL, and NAV (but not Dynamics AX and CRM). This may have some partners breathing a sigh of relief because keeping up with certifications, while an individual achievement, still takes away from work that could be translated into billable hours. But for partners and people like myself, who have been in the channel for years and have been certified on every product release possible, certifications were just a part of doing business - maybe not an enjoyable part, but one that served a purpose. Heck, it was a proud accomplishment!

Now that those days are ...

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