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Choose a Certification Path

Windows Marketplace for Mobile

  1. Sign up for Windows Marketplace for Mobile.
  2. Download the Marketplace Certification Requirements.
  3. Submit your Application for Certification.

Application Certification Program

  1. Test: Locate an Authorized Test Vendor.
  2. Sign: Review the Security Model and Signing Process.
  3. Submit: Register your app in the Partner Solution Finder catalog.

Which certification path is right for me?

 Windows Marketplace for MobileApplication Certification Program
DescriptionAn integrated end-to-end process that takes you from development to distribution – your applications will be at the fingertips of Windows Mobile users worldwide. Learn more.To qualify for use of the Designed for Windows Mobile logo or if you are not going to distribute through Windows Marketplace for Mobile. Learn more.
DistributionMonetization of applications; can be purchased on device running Windows Mobile 6.0, 6.1, 6.5, or from a Web site.

Listing on the Microsoft Partner Program Solution Finder catalog.

The Windows Mobile catalog is phasing out Fall 2009.

Application TypesApplications need to meet the application type requirements.No restriction on application types.
ProcessIntegrated application submission, testing, code signing and distribution. Faster time to market and monetization.Applications are submitted through approved Windows Mobile Application Certification Program test vendors. Review the process.
Marketing Benefits20 Microsoft Partner Program points for completing testing.*- 20 Microsoft Partner Program points for completing testing.*
- Designed for Windows Mobile 6 logo. (Available for Windows Mobile 6.0 & 6.1 applications only.)
CostCurrent promotion is a $99 annual registration fee, which covers five application submissions to Windows Marketplace for Mobile.Starts around $250 per application submission. Additional pricing options are available here. Code signing is required for applications that need access to privileged mode. Code signing costs start around $350 and include 10 code signing events. Detailed pricing is available from VeriSign.

* More details regarding the Microsoft Partner Program are available here.

Certification Program Resources

Designed for Windows Mobile logo

Designed for Windows Mobile Version 6

Applications that display the Designed for Windows Mobile logo have passed Microsoft technical standards for Windows Mobile-based applications.

Only Applicatin Certification Program completion qualifies you for use of this logo. (Currently available for Windows Mobile 6.0 and 6.1 only.)

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