Želite li^(Want) postati Microsoftov MVP^{(Microsoft MVP)} ? Program Microsoft MVP Award Program odaje^{(Microsoft MVP Award Program)} priznanje izvanrednim članovima tehničkih zajednica na temelju doprinosa – povezanih s Microsoftovim^(Microsoft) softverom, uslugama i proizvodima – napravljenim tijekom prethodnih 12 mjeseci izvanmrežnim i online tehničkim zajednicama. U prvoj godini svog postojanja, Microsoft je nagradio 37 čelnika tehničke zajednice kao MVP^(MVPs) . Trenutno postoji oko 4000 MVP^(MVPs) -a diljem svijeta, u gotovo 90 Microsoftovih^(Microsoft) tehnologija, koji se protežu u 90 zemalja, govore gotovo 40 jezika i odgovaraju na više od 10 milijuna pitanja godišnje.

Kako postati Microsoftov MVP

U veljači 2013.^{(February 2013)} Microsoftova nagrada MVP^{(Microsoft MVP Award)} navršila je 20 godina^{(20 years)} . MVP program je možda započeo sa zajednicom programera softvera, ali danas obuhvaća cijeli raspon Microsoftovog^(Microsoft) softvera, proizvoda i usluga. Početni MVP^(MVPs) -ovi bili su aktivni u online zajednicama za podršku kolegama kao što su Usenet i CompuServe . Ali danas se, osim sudjelovanja na forumima, razmatraju i drugi načini doprinosa poput bloganja^(Blogging) .

Budući da sam već neko vrijeme dobitnik nagrade Microsoft 'Najvrjedniji profesionalac', često mi se postavlja ovo pitanje – KAKO POSTATI MICROSOFT MVP^{(HOW TO BECOME A MICROSOFT MVP)} . Naravno, većina ljudi koji žele to postati, žele znati odgovor. My short answer usually is: You cannot really ‘work’ to become a Microsoft MVP. If your community contributions are good, you just get recognized as one!Ipak, želio bih iskoristiti ovu priliku i podijeliti nekoliko uvida o ovoj temi, posudivši ih iz nekoliko Microsoftovih^(Microsoft) resursa na webu – o tome kako postati  Microsoftov MVP^{(Microsoft MVP)} ili MCC .

Što je Microsoft MVP

The MCC award “is an award offered by Microsoft, which is designed to recognize notable contributions to Microsoft online community forums such as TechNet, MSDN, and Answers. The MVP award takes those contributions into consideration, but it looks beyond these tools at overall industry leadership. They consider quality, quantity, and level of impact. It involves sharing knowledge (Forums, Wiki, blogs, Gallery), speaking at conferences, and leading others.

MVP program je nagrada, a ne certifikat. Nema ispita za polaganje, nema intervjua za dati! Jedini način da postanete Microsoftov MVP je da vas ^{(Microsoft MVP)}Microsoft prizna i prizna .

Opet^(Again) , neki ljudi misle o MVP -u ili najvrjednijim profesionalcima kao zaposleniku Microsofta^(Microsoft) . Ne, nisu! Zapravo, oni su neovisna zajednica tehnoloških lidera koji dijele svoju stručnost i stvarno znanje o Microsoftovim^(Microsoft) proizvodima. Dolaze iz širokog raspona pozadina (učitelji, umjetnici, liječnici, inženjeri, kao i tehnolozi – ili poslovni ljudi poput mene) i aktivno dijele svoju tehničku stručnost u stvarnom svijetu s drugima – više kao strast!

Priznanje MVP traje godinu dana, nakon čega se, ako doprinos i dalje bude uzoran, obnavlja. Teže je postati Microsoftov MVP u usporedbi s MCC-om jer je proces odabira rigorozniji^{(The MVP recognition lasts for a period of one year, after which, if the contribution continues to be exemplary, it gets renewed. It is more difficult to become a Microsoft MVP, as compared to MCC since the selection process is more rigorous)} .

Microsoft nikada ne otkriva svoje zahtjeve da postane MVP , tako da to nije lak orah. Morate shvatiti da to nije ispit koji možete polagati da biste postali MVP . Jedini način da postanete MVP je da dobijete priznanje za svoj doprinos. Vrlo je važan i broj ljudi do kojih dolazite putem svojih doprinosa.

U osnovi, osoba bi trebala posjedovati sljedeće tri kvalitete ili bi trebala biti nevjerojatno jaka u jednoj, prema ovom Wiki članku na TechNetu ^(TechNet).

• Povratne informacije^(Feedback) – To uključuje pružanje vrijednih, ljubaznih i najtočnijih prijedloga i povratnih informacija.
• Podrška^(Support) – Uvijek pokušajte pružiti kvalitetnu pomoć i konzultacije. Ako je moguće, isprobajte vlastiti savjet. Nikad nemojte nagađati. Stručnjaci u vašem području ocjenjuju uzorke vašeg rada u zajednici.
• Knowledge/Education – Vodite^(Lead) konferencije, doprinosite uspješnim blogovima i pišete knjige?

Program MVP nagrada^{(MVP Award Program)} nadopunjuje tri područja životnog ciklusa proizvoda – zagovaranje^{(– Advocacy)} , podrška^(Support) i povratne informacije^(Feedback) . Microsoft očekuje doprinose u najmanje dva područja, ali mogu postojati iznimke.

U praksi pokušajte učiniti sljedeće:

1. Pišite^(Write) članke, gostujuće blogove ili knjige. Pokušajte postati gost bloger na poznatijim blogovima. Čak je i imati vlastiti blog na kojem doprinosite!
2. Budite aktivni u svim online/offline zajednicama, forumima, novinskim grupama, korisničkim grupama^{(User Groups)} ili prijavite greške Microsoftu^(Microsoft) .
3. Postanite moderator , odgovarač^(Answerer) , vodeći^(Lead) na svojim tehnološkim forumima
4. Usredotočite^(Focus) se na područje vašeg interesa. Na primjer, ako želite biti Windows MVP , svi postovi koje objavite o, recimo,  Officeu^(Office) neće se uračunati u vaš doprinos. U obzir će se uzeti samo vaši postovi o Windowsima .^(Windows)
5. I što je najvažnije… Budite dosljedni!

Pazi^(Mind) dobro; MVP nagrada^{(MVP Award)} se ocjenjuje na temelju doprinosa u proteklih 12 mjeseci, tako da morate ostati aktivni najmanje godinu dana. Nakon razdoblja dodjele, nagrada završi, može se pokrenuti proces ocjenjivanja obnove i možete biti ponovno nominirani.

Nedavno je u Indiji^(India) zajednica MVP Indije^{(MVP India)} napravila malo virtualnog mozganja kako bi shvatila koje su vještine potrebne da postane MVP . Neke od glavnih kvaliteta koje su se pojavile su:

• Uvijek željni učiti i dijeliti
• Biti predan
• Strast za tehnologijom
• Posjedovati vještine rješavanja problema
• Razmišljanje izvan okvira
• Dosljednost
• Otvoreni za povratne informacije i dobar slušatelj.

Kako se prijaviti da postanete Microsoftov MVP^{(Microsoft MVP)}

Microsoft vas može izravno kontaktirati ako smatra da ste dostojni postati Microsoftov MVP^{(Microsoft MVP)} . To je po mom mišljenju najbolji način! Ali možete se prijaviti i sami – ili još bolje, zatražiti drugog MVP -a da vas nominira. Ako je on ili ona uvjereni u osnovanost vašeg slučaja, može. Osobno sam imao zadovoljstvo i privilegiju uspješno nominirati trojicu (sada četiri), koji su bili članovi TheWindowsClub.com , u MVP program. Jedan drugi kandidat, kojeg sam nominirao, jednostavno se opustio i prestao sudjelovati nakon što sam ga nominirao – pod pretpostavkom da je 'posao' sada obavljen.That is why I said – be consistent. Don’t just participate in forums for the sake of getting the award. It won’t work. If your passion dictates, you will continue to contribute – and that is what Microsoft looks for. Your passion, consistency, and quality!

Kandidati za MVP^(MVP) prolaze rigorozni postupak revizije. Panel koji uključuje članove MVP tima i Microsoftove^(Microsoft) grupe proizvoda ocjenjuje tehničku stručnost i doprinose svakog kandidata u posljednjih 12 mjeseci. Nakon što se prijavite ili budete nominirani, može proći do 3 mjeseca da Microsoft donese odluku. Ako dobijete nagradu, dobit ćete e-poruku dobrodošlice. Ako ne primite nikakvu poštu u 3 mjeseca, to bi značilo da vaša nominacija nije uspjela. Za više informacija o tome, možete posjetiti  web stranicu MVP-a^{(MVP website)} .

Iako se bilo tko može prijaviti za nagradu, zaposlenici Microsofta, Microsoftovo kontingentno osoblje i zaposlenici u državnom ili državnom vlasništvu nemaju pravo prijaviti se za nagradu MVP.^{(While anyone can apply for the Award, Microsoft Employees, Microsoft Contingent Staffs, and Government or State Owned Employees are not eligible to apply for the MVP Award.)}

Prednosti Microsoft MVP-a

1. ^{(Recognition)}Prednosti prepoznavanja poput MVP certifikata i više, korištenje službenog MVP logotipa itd.
2. Softverske^(Software) licence za sav Microsoftov^(Microsoft) softver putem TechNet  ili MSDN  pretplate. Mnogi dobavljači softvera trećih strana također daju besplatnu licencu MVP^(MVPs) -ovima za njihovu osobnu upotrebu.
3. Poziv na MVP Global Summit , Lokalne^(Local) i regionalne MVP otvorene dane^{(Regional MVP Open Days)}
4. Izravan pristup ekskluzivnim resursima za učenje
5. Izravan pristup timovima za Microsoftove proizvode^{(Microsoft Product Teams)} i timovima za interakciju i povratne informacije ^(Feedback)MVP grupe proizvoda^{(MVP Product Group Interaction)}
6. Konačno… status koji je povezan s Microsoft MVP -om .

Ako razmišljate o tome da radite unatrag, tako da saznate što je sve potrebno da postanete MVP , učinite te stvari i zatim težite nagradi, velike su šanse da možda nećete biti uspješni. Samo ako ste strastveni i snažno osjećate da pomažete drugima, vaši će doprinosi doći na način na koji bi trebali. Stoga moj savjet: nemojte 'raditi' za MVP nagradu^{(MVP Award)} . Nastavite doprinositi svojoj zajednici, uživajte u doprinosu i doprinosite dobro – i MVP nagrada^{(MVP Award)} sigurno će vam doći! Ono što treba zapamtiti je kvaliteta i dosljednost.

Windows entuzijasti možda će htjeti pročitati o Windows Insider MVP programu.

Što je suradnik Microsoftove zajednice^{(Microsoft Community Contributor)}

Suradnik Microsoftove zajednice^{(Microsoft Community Contributor)} ili MCC je pojedinac koji posvećuje velik dio svog vremena i energije online tehničkim zajednicama kao što su Microsoft Answers , MSDN i TechNet . Microsoft provjerava doprinose takvih pojedinaca svojim zajednicama i ako ih smatra prikladnim, dodjeljuje im MCC status.

Pogodnost vam donosi priznanje kao suradnika Microsoftove zajednice i vidljiva je kao status nagrade u vašem profilu na mrežnoj zajednici (MSDN, TechNet, odgovori). Međutim, priznanje je na ograničeno razdoblje od samo 90 dana.^{(The benefit earns you recognition as Microsoft Community Contributor and is noticeable as an award status in your profile on the online community (MSDN, TechNet, Answers). The recognition, however, is for a limited period of 90 days only.)}

Kako postati MCC

Ne postoji jedno pravilo ili zajamčena metoda koja vas može učiniti MCC -om ili MVP -om . Biti MVP/MCC znači pomagati drugima. Ipak, neki savjeti navedeni u nastavku mogu pomoći u postizanju željenih rezultata. Priznanje^{(Recognition)} je jedan od glavnih pokretačkih čimbenika koji vas čini još uspješnijim u onome što radite, a Microsoft vrlo dobro prepoznaje vaš doprinos zajednici.

• Pokušajte stvoriti utjecaj u zajednici – U tu svrhu koristite^{(– Use)} alate kao što su Microsoft Answers , TechNet , MSDN ili druge dobro poznate forume. Također, zadržite kvalitetu i kvantitet u svojim doprinosima.
• Vladajte forumima – Pronađite^{(Forums – Find)} tehnološke forume na kojima postoji velika potreba za moderacijom i odgovorima^(Answerers) . Postanite^(Become) stručnjak za tu tehnologiju. Uvijek^(Always) točno odgovorite na mnoštvo pitanja i ako nije moguće, barem predložite puno njih (posebno ona koja nisu vaša). Po mom mišljenju, jednako je važna i mogućnost ispravnog pretraživanja na internetu i postavljanja relevantnih linkova na resurse. Zatim, ako želite, pronađite moderatore^(Moderators) ili im pošaljite e-poštu i zatražite da postanete moderator foruma^{(Forum Moderator)} , voditelj^(Lead) ili odgovarač^(Answerer) .

Ova često postavljana pitanja mogu ponuditi odgovore na neka pitanja koja imate o MCC nagradi^{(MCC Award)} .

Keep learning and keep sharing! All the best!

Da biste postali Microsoftov MVP, morate imati najmanje 18 godina. Ako ste student koji je strastven prema Microsoftovim tehnologijama i ne sramite se podijeliti svoj entuzijazam za najnovije Microsoftove proizvode, možda biste željeli postati Microsoftov studentski partner . Idite ovdje da biste saznali više o Microsoft Student Associate Programu^{(Microsoft Student Associate Program)} i ovdje kako biste saznali kako postati Microsoftov regionalni direktor .
^{(To become a Microsoft MVP, you have to be at least 18 years of age. If you are a student who is passionate about Microsoft technologies and aren’t shy about sharing your enthusiasm for the latest Microsoft products, you might want to become a Microsoft Student Partner. Go here to learn more about the Microsoft Student Associate Program and here to find out how to become a Microsoft Regional Director.)}

How to become a Microsoft MVP or MCC

Want to beсome a Microsoft MVP? The Microsoft MVP Award Program recognizes outstanding members of technical communities based on contributions – related to Microsoft software, services, and products – made during the previous 12 months to offline and online technical communities. In the first year of its existence, Microsoft awarded 37 technical community leaders as MVPs. There are currently around 4,000 MVPs worldwide, in almost 90 Microsoft technologies, spanning 90 countries, speaking nearly 40 languages, and answering more than 10 million questions a year.

How to become a Microsoft MVP

In February 2013, the Microsoft MVP Award completed 20 years. The MVP program may have started with the software developer community, but today it encompasses the entire gamut of Microsoft software, products, and services. The initial MVPs were active in the online peer support communities such as Usenet and CompuServe. But today, apart from participating in forums, even other avenues of contribution like Blogging are considered.

Having been a Microsoft ‘Most Valuable Professional’ Awardee for a while now, I am often asked this question – HOW TO BECOME A MICROSOFT MVP. Naturally, most people keen on becoming one, want to know the answer. My short answer usually is: You cannot really ‘work’ to become a Microsoft MVP. If your community contributions are good, you just get recognized as one! Nevertheless, I would like to take this opportunity to share a few insights on the topic, borrowing upon,  from a few Microsoft resources on the web – on how to become a Microsoft MVP or MCC.

What is a Microsoft MVP

The MCC award “is an award offered by Microsoft, which is designed to recognize notable contributions to Microsoft online community forums such as TechNet, MSDN, and Answers. The MVP award takes those contributions into consideration, but it looks beyond these tools at overall industry leadership. They consider quality, quantity, and level of impact. It involves sharing knowledge (Forums, Wiki, blogs, Gallery), speaking at conferences, and leading others.

The MVP program is an award and not a certification. There is no exam to take, no interview to give! The only way to become a Microsoft MVP is to be recognized and acknowledged by Microsoft.

Again, some people think of an MVP or Most Valuable Professionals as a Microsoft employee. No, they aren’t! In fact, they are an independent community of technology leaders who share their expertise and real-world knowledge about Microsoft products. They come from a wide range of backgrounds (teachers, artists, doctors, engineers, as well as technologists – or a businessman like I am) and actively share their real-world technical expertise with others – more as a passion!

The MVP recognition lasts for a period of one year, after which, if the contribution continues to be exemplary, it gets renewed. It is more difficult to become a Microsoft MVP, as compared to MCC since the selection process is more rigorous.

Microsoft never discloses its requirements on becoming an MVP, so it is not an easy nut to crack. One must realize that it is not an exam that you can take to become an MVP. The only way to become an MVP is to be recognized for your contributions. The number of people who you reach via your contributions is also very important.

Essentially, a person should possess the following three qualities or should be incredibly strong in one, according to this Wiki article on TechNet.

• Feedback – This includes providing valuable, polite, and most accurate suggestions and feedback.
• Support – Always try to provide quality assistance and consultation. If possible, test your own advice. Do not ever make wild guesses. Experts in your area evaluate samples of your community work.
• Knowledge/Education – Lead conferences, contribute to successful blogs, and write books?

The MVP Award Program complements three areas of the product lifecycle – Advocacy, Support, and Feedback. Microsoft expects contributions in at least two areas, but there can be exceptions.

In practice, try to do the following:

1. Write articles, guest blogs, or books. Try becoming a guest blogger on the better-known blogs. Even having your own blog where you contribute is just fine too!
2. Be active in any online/offline communities, forums, newsgroups, User Groups, or report bugs to Microsoft.
3. Become a Moderator, Answerer, Lead on your technology forums
4. Focus on your area of interest. For instance, if you want to be a Windows MVP, any posts you make about, say, Office will not be counted towards your contribution. Only your posts about Windows will be considered.
5. And most importantly … Be consistent!

Mind well; the MVP Award is evaluated based on the past 12 months of contribution, so you have to remain active for at least a year. After the award period, the award ends, the renewal assessment process can be triggered, and you could get renominated.

Recently, in India, the MVP India community did a bit of virtual brainstorming to figure out the skills required to become an MVP. Some of the main qualities that came across were:

• Always keen to learn and share
• Being committed
• Passion for technology
• Possess problem-solving skills
• Out of Box Thinking
• Consistency
• Open to feedback and being a good listener.

How to apply to become a Microsoft MVP

Microsoft may contact you directly if it finds you worthy of becoming a Microsoft MVP. That’s the best way in my opinion! But you can also apply on your own – or better still, request another MVP to nominate you. If he or she is convinced about the merits of your case, he may. I personally have had the pleasure and the privilege of nominating three (now four), who were members of TheWindowsClub.com, to the MVP program successfully. One other candidate, I had nominated, simply relaxed and stopped participating after I had nominated him – assuming that the ‘job’ was now done. That is why I said – be consistent. Don’t just participate in forums for the sake of getting the award. It won’t work. If your passion dictates, you will continue to contribute – and that is what Microsoft looks for. Your passion, consistency, and quality!

MVP nominees undergo a rigorous review process. A panel that includes members of the MVP team and Microsoft product groups evaluates each nominee’s technical expertise and contributions for the past 12 months. Once you have applied or are nominated, it may take up to 3 months for Microsoft to make a decision. If you get the award, you will get a welcome email. If you do not receive any mail in 3 months, it would mean that your nomination was not successful. For more information on this, you can visit the MVP website.

While anyone can apply for the Award, Microsoft Employees, Microsoft Contingent Staffs, and Government or State Owned Employees are not eligible to apply for the MVP Award.

Microsoft MVP Benefits

1. Recognition benefits like MVP certificate and more, use of official MVP logo, etc.
2. Software licenses for all Microsoft software via a TechNet or MSDN subscription. Many 3rd-party software vendors also give a free license to MVPs for their personal use.
3. Invitation to MVP Global Summit, Local and Regional MVP Open Days
4. Direct access to exclusive learning resources
5. Direct access to Microsoft Product Teams and MVP Product Group Interaction & Feedback teams
6. Finally… the status which is associated with being a Microsoft MVP.

If you are thinking of working backward, by finding out what all is required to become an MVP, do those things and then aspire for the award, the chances are that you may not be successful. Only if you are passionate and feel strongly about helping out others, will your contributions come across the way they should. So my advice: Don’t ‘work’ for the MVP Award. Keep contributing to your community, enjoy contributing, and contribute well – and the MVP Award is sure to come your way! The thing to remember is quality and consistency.

Windows enthusiasts may want to read about the Windows Insider MVP Program.

What is a Microsoft Community Contributor

Microsoft Community Contributor or MCC is an individual who dedicates much of his/her time and energy to online technical communities such as Microsoft Answers, MSDN, and TechNet. Microsoft reviews the contributions of such individuals towards its communities and if found suitable, awards them the MCC status.

The benefit earns you recognition as Microsoft Community Contributor and is noticeable as an award status in your profile on the online community (MSDN, TechNet, Answers). The recognition, however, is for a limited period of 90 days only.

How to become an MCC

There is no single rule or a guaranteed method that can make you an MCC, or an MVP for that matter. Being an MVP/MCC is all about helping others. But still, some tips mentioned below may help in getting the desired results. Recognition is one major driving factor that makes you even more successful in what you do, and Microsoft recognizes your community contributions very well.

• Try to create an impact in the community – Use tools like Microsoft Answers, TechNet, MSDN, or other well-known forums for this purpose. Also, maintain quality and quantity in your contributions.
• Rule the Forums – Find technology forums where there’s a huge need for moderation and Answerers. Become an expert in that technology. Always answer loads of questions correctly and if not possible, at least propose a lot of them (especially ones that aren’t from you). The ability to be able to search on the net properly and post relevant resource links is equally important too, in my opinion. Then if you wish, track down the Moderators or email them and make a case to become a Forum Moderator, Lead, or Answerer.

These FAQ’s may offer answers to some questions you may have about the MCC Award.

Keep learning and keep sharing! All the best!

To become a Microsoft MVP, you have to be at least 18 years of age. If you are a student who is passionate about Microsoft technologies and aren’t shy about sharing your enthusiasm for the latest Microsoft products, you might want to become a Microsoft Student Partner. Go here to learn more about the Microsoft Student Associate Program and here to find out how to become a Microsoft Regional Director.

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