Microsoft Action Pack Subscription (MAPS)
Appropriate roles: Microsoft AI Cloud Partner Program partner admin
This pack is the entry-level program for Services partners, including Training partners. The Microsoft Action Pack (MAPS) includes software, support, and benefits that can jumpstart your business growth. This program provides you with benefits and software license grants so you can grow your business.
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You can buy only one Microsoft Action Pack or Learning Action Pack per Partner Global account. You can't have multiple purchases for Microsoft Action Pack, no exceptions.
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Microsoft evolves the partner benefits offerings to provide partners with the tools and support they need to continue to lead the way in the shifting tech landscape. As a part of this evolution, Microsoft Action Pack and Learning Action Pack purchases and renewals will end on January 21, 2025. You can purchase or renew your Microsoft Action Pack or Learning Action Pack until January 21, 2025, and keep those benefits until they expire one year later.
Microsoft Action Pack and Microsoft Learning Pack are being retired on January 21, 2025
Microsoft is committed to continually evolving the Microsoft AI Cloud Partner Program to best serve our partners. This commitment includes creating new benefits and offerings to help ensure that we, our partners, and our shared customers continue to lead the way in the shifting tech landscape. Microsoft invests in offerings that are designed to meet changing market needs, such as partner benefits packages, Solutions Partner designations, and independent software vendor (ISV) success.
On January 22, 2025, Microsoft is adding more than 20 in-demand product licenses to many of our benefits offerings. Licenses include several Microsoft Copilot products, Defender for Endpoint, and Microsoft GitHub. You can tap into Copilot's AI-powered insights and intelligent automation to streamline tasks, enhance creativity, and drive unparalleled efficiency across your business processes. Tap into select partner benefits packages, Solutions Partner designations, or specializations to receive the new benefits as soon as they release in January.
As part of this commitment to providing partners with the most up-to-date benefits, we're giving advance notice that Microsoft will no longer sell Microsoft Action Pack, Microsoft Learning Action Pack, or legacy silver/gold benefits starting January 22, 2025. The last date to purchase or renew the Microsoft Action Pack or Learning Action Pack is January 21, 2025. You can only renew if the anniversary date is on or before January 21, 2025. There will be no exception on renewal even if the renewal period starts from very next day.
For partners with an existing Microsoft Action Pack or Learning Action Pack, we recommend the Partner Success Core Benefits and Partner Success Expanded Benefits packages, depending on the size and needs of your organization. These benefits are designed to enhance your cloud and AI capabilities and deepen your partnership with Microsoft. Purchase a package now and gain access to over 20 key product benefits. Benefits can include Microsoft Copilot products, Microsoft GitHub, and Microsoft Defender for Endpoint, starting January 22, 2025. For more information, download the benefits guide.
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Partners who purchased Microsoft Action Pack or Learning Action Pack on or before January 21, 2025 will continue their benefits until the expiration date.
Prerequisite to purchase Microsoft Action pack before January 21, 2025
To purchase Action Pack in the Membership workspace, you need to complete two steps:
Ensure your account status verifies. When you enroll in a new offer in Partner Center or change legal details in your business profile, Microsoft verifies the information that you provide. Microsoft verifies your company name, company address, and primary contact details.
User role to manage Membership workspace
To manage your offerings, including Action Pack, in Partner Center, you must be assigned the Microsoft AI Cloud Partner Program partner admin role. The Account admin in your organization can give you relevant access. For more information, see Permissions overview.
Purchase Microsoft Action Pack
- You must be Microsoft AI Cloud Partner Program partner admin to purchase Microsoft Action Pack (MAPS).
- The current annual price for the Microsoft Action Pack (MAPS) program is $475 USD or the equivalent in the local currency.
Use the following instructions to buy a Microsoft Action Pack:
- Sign in to Partner Center Membership Offers page. You must be a Microsoft AI Cloud Partner Program partner admin to purchase the program.
- Look for the Microsoft Action Pack subscription, card and then Buy now. If Buy Now is disabled, you can check the link Learn why "Buy/Renew" is disabled.
- In a panel that appears on the right side, select Microsoft action pack subscription and read the instructions.
- Select the checkbox and select Accept agreement & place order.
- In the payment dialog box, select either Credit card or Wire Transfer, and then Proceed. Some countries/regions don't currently support a credit card option. Proceed with payment.
Download Microsoft Action Pack (MAPS) invoice
To download your Action Pack invoice, use the following instructions:
Sign in to Partner Center Bill and Payments page.
Select a purchase row and then Download invoice.
For more information, see invoices.
Cancel your Action Pack
If you want to cancel your purchase, you need to raise a support ticket. Cancelling your purchase is only supported within 30 days of purchase, provided you didn't redeem any benefits in the benefits package. For more information, see Refund for a Microsoft AI Cloud Partner Program benefit.
Renew your Microsoft Action Pack up to January 21, 2025
You can renew a membership after the end of one year (365 days) from the date of your purchase. This date is called the anniversary date (AD). Your renewal window opens for 30 days from the AD, or AD plus 30 days. You can renew anytime within the 30 days. After the 30 days, your existing membership and benefits expire. But if you miss the renewal window, you can purchase a new membership and get all applicable benefits at the time of your purchase. Please note, the last date to purchase or renew the Microsoft Action Pack or Learning Action Pack is January 21, 2025. You can only renew if the anniversary date is on or before January 21, 2025.
To renew your membership, the steps are the same as buying a new membership. For more information, see Purchase Microsoft Action Pack in this article.
Note
Microsoft is evolving the partner benefits offerings to provide partners with the tools and support they need to continue to lead the way in the shifting tech landscape. As a part of this evolution, Microsoft Action Pack and Learning Action Pack purchases and renewals retire on January 21, 2025.
View your benefits
Your benefits, after you purchase Microsoft Action Pack, are available in Benefits workspace. You can redeem them from Benefits workspace. It can take up to 24 hours for benefits to activate.
Choose benefit pack - Microsoft Action Pack or Learning Action Pack
The benefits package lets you choose benefits from two different tracks - Services or Training Partners. The options are available in the Benefits workspace once your benefits activate. You can also start redeeming your benefits from the Benefits workspace.
Microsoft Action Pack Subscription (MAPS) - applicable for most of Services Partners
Learning Action Pack Subscription (LAPS) - applicable for Training Services Partners.
For more information about the different types of benefits offered in both MAPS and LAPS, you have the following options:
Or you can download the Action Pack benefits guide.
Important
After you choose the benefit pack, MAPS or LAPS, you can't change it for the remainder of the year. The selection screen won't be available to you again until your next renewal period.
Microsoft Action Pack (MAPS) Benefit details
If you opt for Microsoft Action Pack Subscription (MAPS), you're awarded the following benefits:
| Benefit Name | Benefit Type | Offer Details |
|---|---|---|
| Apps and infrastructure | ||
| Microsoft Entra Basic | Cloud Service | 5 |
| Microsoft Azure | Cloud Service | US$100 monthly credit |
| Microsoft Visual Studio Professional Subscription | Cloud Service | 3 |
| R Server for SUSE Linux | On-premises | 1 |
| R Server for Teradata DB | On-premises | 1 |
| System Center 2022 Client Management Suite | On-premises | 10 |
| System Center 2022 Standard | On-premises | 16 |
| System Center Configuration Manager (current branch) | On-premises | 10 |
| System Center Endpoint Protection (current branch) | On-premises | 10 |
| Windows Server 2022 CALs (not edition specific) | On-premises | 10 |
| Windows Server 2019 Essentials (Per Core) | On-premises | 1 |
| Windows Server 2019 Remote Desktop Services (RDS) CALs | On-premises | 10 |
| Windows Server 2022 Standard (Per Core) | On-premises | 16 |
| Windows Storage Server 2016 Workgroup | On-premises | 1 |
| Business applications | ||
| Microsoft Dynamics 365 – Customer Engagement | Cloud Service | 5 |
| Microsoft Dynamics CRM Workgroup Server 2016 | On-premises | One server license provides access to five users |
| Data and AI | ||
| Machine Learning Server for Hadoop | On-premises | 1 |
| Machine Learning Server for Linux | On-premises | 1 |
| Microsoft SQL Server 2019 Standard (per core) | On-premises | 2 |
| Modern workplace | ||
| Enterprise Mobility Suite | Cloud Service | 5 |
| Microsoft Intune | Cloud Service | 5 |
| Microsoft Office 365 E3 | Cloud Service | 5 |
| Advanced Threat Analytics Client Management License | On-premises | 5 |
| Microsoft Desktop Optimization Pack (MDOP) 2015 | On-premises | 10 |
| Microsoft Exchange Server 2019 Standard | On-premises | 1 |
| Microsoft Exchange Server 2019 Standard CALs | On-premises | 10 |
| Microsoft Office Professional Plus 2019 | On-premises | 10 |
| Microsoft Project Professional 2019 | On-premises | 1 |
| Microsoft SharePoint Server 2019 Enterprise | On-premises | 1 |
| Microsoft SharePoint Server 2019 Enterprise CALs (include Standard CALs) | On-premises | 10 |
| Microsoft Skype for Business Server 2019 | On-premises | 1 |
| Microsoft Skype for Business Server 2019 Standard CALs | On-premises | 10 |
| Microsoft Visio Professional 2019 | On-premises | 1 |
| Windows 10 and 11 Enterprise (Current Branch or LTSC 2019) | On-premises | 10 |
| Windows 10 and 11 Professional (Current Branch or LTSC 2019) | On-premises | 10 |
| Windows Embedded 8 Standard | On-premises | 10 |
| Windows Embedded 8.1 Industry Enterprise | On-premises | 10 |
| Windows Embedded 8.1 Industry Pro | On-premises | 10 |
| Windows Embedded POS Ready 7 | On-premises | 10 |
| Windows 10 and 11 Inbox Apps and Language Pack | On-premises | 10 |
Learning Action Pack Benefit details (LAPS)
If you opt for Microsoft Learning Pack Subscription (LAPS), you're awarded the following benefits:
| Benefit Name | Offer Details |
|---|---|
| Azure Credit (Monthly) | $100 |
| Windows Server 2022 Enterprise - Learning VHD | 100 |
| Visual Studio Pro | 3 |
| Microsoft Office 365 (E3) | 5 |
| SQL Server 2019 Standard (Per Core) | 2 |
| Windows Server 2019 Essentials (Per Core) | 1 |
| Windows Server 2019 CALs | 10 |
| Dynamics 365 - Customer Engagement | 5 |
| Services: Technical Journeys | Five hours |
| Support: Product Support Incidents | 10 |
Benefits Terms of Participation guide
You can download the Microsoft AI Cloud Partner Program Terms of Participation Guide to see policy details regarding license use rights and limitations about each software product or online service. Your organization must comply with the terms.
Frequently Asked Questions about Microsoft Action Pack (MAPS)
Use these frequently asked questions to learn more about membership subscriptions.
My membership end date, benefits end date, and office subscriptions end date aren't matching. Why?
There are three different dates to be aware of:
Membership End Date: This date is 365 days from the date you purchased your benefits package.
Benefits End Date: This date is the membership date plus 30 days. You get 30 days for a renewal window. Your benefits don't expire during the renewal window.
Office Subscription End date: Office keys, once redeemed with a previous membership, are valid for 365 days from the date of actual activation. But this date can vary depending on how you activated Office keys during earlier redemption. This date might or might not align with your membership/benefits end date. For more information, see Cloud services.
Can I buy more than one Action Pack?
No. You can buy only one Microsoft Action Pack or Learning Action Pack per Partner Global account. You can't have multiple purchases for Microsoft Action Pack, no exceptions.
My renew button isn't enabled for MAPS purchase. Why?
Go to Membership workspace and then select Membership offers. Your Buy Now or Renew button might be disabled due to multiple reasons. Look at the "Learn why buy/renew is disabled?" link next to the Buy Now/Renew button. For more information, see Troubleshoot purchase: buy now disabled.
Can I change the benefits from LAPS to MAPS or vice-versa?
No, once you select a set of benefits pack (MAPS or LAPS), you can't switch the benefits pack until your next purchase.
Where do I find my benefits related to the Microsoft Action Pack purchase?
Your benefits, after you purchase Microsoft Action Pack, are available in Benefits workspace. You can redeem them from Benefits workspace.
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It can take up to 24 hours for benefits to activate.