Grow your career with the
Struggling to find direction in your career?
Feeling stuck in your current role?
Looking for a path forward?
You might be new to the ecosystem and overwhelmed about how to get started.
Or perhaps you're a few years in, feeling stagnant and looking for ways to grow your income and impact.
We've helped more than 1,200 people across 70+ countries carve out personalised career paths in the Microsoft Power Platform and Dynamics 365 ecosystem.
What you'll learn in 90 days
1
Communication for Influence
2
Consulting as Craft: Developing the Artisan Mindset
3
Technology: The Microsoft Business Applications Landscape
4
Career Paths in Dynamics 365 & the Power Platform
5
Navigating Microsoft
6
Your Role in the Global Community
7
Balancing Microsoft Certification with Hands-on Experience
8
Intro to Design Thinking
9
User Experience & Design
10
Change and Adoption
11
Infusing AI into your Daily Workflow
12
Creating a Personal Brand
Hear from our Alumni
"Half way through the current cohort, I can honestly say I've never felt as inspired and energised about my career as I feel now having gone through this mentoring challenge so far. Not only is the content absolutely top-notch and thought-provoking, it's also allowed me to build a reading list which otherwise just would not have happened. The mentees in the current cohort have also made it a thoroughly engaging experience."
Parvez Ghumra
Technical Architect
"Participating in the first year of the #90DayMC was an incredibly valuable experience for me and helped me to succeed in consulting and presales. I still remember the story about the importance of being a craftsman in your role. I keep in touch with participants from all over the world and follow their careers. I found it to be a highly effective method for learning and growth, it was different, refreshing and unique."
Olga Durytska
Power Platform Technical Specialist at Microsoft
"Starting the new year with the '90 Day Mentoring Challenge' has been one of the most impactful decisions for my career. This course was not just about brushing up on MS Business Applications; it was an all-encompassing journey that broadened my professional horizons and deepened my understanding significantly. Joining this challenge was undoubtedly one of the best professional decisions I've made. Highly recommended for anyone looking to grow!"
Dawn Thiart
D365 Implementation Manager
"I have moved to leadership roles, many questions are daunting me what kind of value that I can bring to the table. This awesome course structure provided me an opportunity to learn and unlearn number of things. There are many things that I can write, but in short it is a single entry point where you get chance to have discussions that provide value for entire life."
Venkata Subbarao Polisetty
Head of Power Platform
MEET your MENTORS
Mark Smith founded the 90 Day Mentoring Challenge in 2018 as a scalable and equitable way to mentor people who wanted to build Power Platform and Dynamics 365 careers.
Meg Smith joined as a mentor in 2023 after spending a decade working with Google.
Together they help people reach their full potential.
MEG SMITH
MENTOR
MARK SMITH
MENTOR
Start your #90DayMC today!
Immediate Access
Sign up today and get access to the first module.
Consistent Progress
Receive a new module every week for 90 days.
Exclusive Community
Connect with like-minded professionals in our members-only group.
Live Mentorship
Join live Q&A sessions and learn collaboratively.
Lifelong Network
Complete the challenge and gain entry to our Alumni community.
One-time
$499
Split Pay (3x)
$166.50
Includes
- 12 Self-paced Modules
- 98 Micro lessons
- 12 - 24 - 36 Career Plan
- Lifetime Access
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
Who is this course for?
The 90 Day Mentoring Challenge is for people who want to build a career around Microsoft Dynamics 365, the Power Platform or Copilot. It's for people who are looking for advice on how to chart their career path. You might be just starting out, or several years in.
What will I learn in the 90 Day Mentoring Challenge?
We'll cover A LOT of content in the 90 days, the detailed curriculum is here:
https://ako.nz365guy.com/courses/90dayMC
Don't worry though, you'll have indefinite access to the content beyond the 90 days so that you can keep returning to it as you need to.
Will I learn how to use Dynamics 365 and the Power Platform from this course?
We teach essential skills like communication, how to be a consultant customers love to work with, and how to incorporate AI into your daily workflow. But this isn't product training. For product and technical training see https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/training
Who are you? Why should I listen to you?
My name is Mark Smith, I'm known in the Microsoft Business Applications community as nz365guy. I've been working with Microsoft technologies for more than 20 years and have received a Microsoft Business Applications MVP award for the last 13 years.
You absolutely do not have to listen to me, but the career I've been able to build by focusing on Microsoft Dynamics 365 and the Power Platform has been incredibly rewarding. I'm passionate about helping other people discover the potential benefits a career in tech can bring to their lives.
My wife, Meg Smith, is also a 90 Day Mentoring Challenge mentor and shares lessons from her decade of experience working at Google.
How much time do I need to commit to the challenge?
1-2 hours per week to complete the content, and an additional 2-3 hours to complete the assignments and recommended reading. You'll get out what you put in, so if you can only commit an hour each week, you'll still get value but not as much as if you invest more time.
How much does it cost?
There are two ways to pay:
1. One-time payment of USD $499 plus tax depending on where you're located in the world.
2. Split payment over 3 months. 3x USD$166.50 plus tax depending on where you're located in the world.
Some past participants have claimed this cost as part of their employer's learning and development funds, so it's worth checking with your manager if that's an option. If you need an invoice, send us a message.
When can I start?
You can start the 90 Day Mentoring Challenge at anytime, sign up today to get access to the first module.
Do I need to be based in the US, UK, Australia or New Zealand?
You can do the 90 Day Mentoring Challenge from anywhere in the world. It's designed for a global audience and we've had people from more than 70 different countries take part.
Do I need to understand English?
The content is in English so you'll either need a working knowledge of English or a good translator. I do have aspirations to produce the course in multiple languages in the future, let me know if there's a particular language that would help you.
What if I am unhappy with this course?
I trust that you'll get significantly more value out of the 90 Day Mentoring Challenge than what it costs, so if you for any reason feel dissatisfied, I am happy to provide a 30 Day Money Back guarantee. No questions asked.