Mentoring for
Aspiring MVPs
Accelerate your journey to becoming a Microsoft MVP. Get matched with experienced mentors, join community rings, and fast-track your community leadership.
Path to MVP Recognition
Our structured mentoring approach helps you understand and work towards MVP programme qualifications.
Join a Mentoring Ring
Learn about MVP qualifications and what they mean in practice through group sessions.
Get Assessed
Receive an objective assessment from MVP mentors on your current qualifications.
1:1 Mentoring
Qualified mentees can receive personalised 1:1 mentoring from an MVP mentor.
MVP Programme Qualifications
The Microsoft MVP programme recognises exceptional community leaders who demonstrate these key qualities.
Technical Expertise
Deep technical knowledge and expertise centered around Developer and/or IT Pro technologies.
Community Leadership & Influence
Demonstrated leadership and the facilitation of sharing knowledge to your local community or group.
Product Feedback
Ability to provide constructive feedback to bring forward the needs of Microsoft products through community work.
Advocacy
Community engagement leveraging technical expertise to generate local and global awareness of Microsoft products and solutions.
Community Health
Support efforts for social good and under-represented communities that represent our values for inclusion.
All qualifications are described in the MVP Programme Agreement. Our mentors help you understand what these mean in practice and how to demonstrate them through your community contributions.
Two Paths to Support You
Whether you're just learning about the MVP programme or ready for personalised guidance, we have a programme to support your journey.
Aspiring MVP Mentoring Rings
Group learning sessions
- Overview sessions on MVP Programme qualifications
- Detailed explanation of MVP Programme Agreement requirements
- Understanding what qualifications mean in practice
- Group discussions with fellow aspiring MVPs
- Guidance from experienced MVP mentors
1:1 MVP Mentoring
Personalised guidance
- Personalised guidance from an MVP mentor
- Objective assessment of your current qualifications
- Tailored roadmap to meet MVP requirements
- Regular check-ins and progress reviews
- Potential nomination by your mentor (not guaranteed)
Requires qualification assessment
Your MVP Mentoring Journey
- Expert MVP Mentors: Learn from recognised MVPs who understand the programme inside and out.
- Objective Assessment: Get an honest evaluation of where you stand and what you need to work on.
- Clear Guidance: Understand exactly what the MVP qualifications mean in practice.
Important Note
While 1:1 mentoring can lead to an MVP mentor nominating you for the programme, nomination is not guaranteed. Our goal is to help you understand the qualifications and support your community journey—whatever path that may take.
Prerequisite: To participate, you must be active in the Microsoft Community and interested in being nominated for the MVP programme.
"The MVP journey is about impact, not just recognition. Our mentors help you focus on making a real difference in your community while building the skills and connections that define exceptional technical leaders."
Ready to Begin Your MVP Journey?
Join our Aspiring MVP Mentoring programme and take the first step toward understanding what it takes to become a Microsoft MVP.