What the Copilot Advanced Specialization Means 

Earning the Copilot Advanced Specialization proves that Mint is equipped to help organisations unlock the full promise of AI, securely, intelligently, and end-to-end. Because we already hold Solutions Partner designations in Modern Work (including Microsoft 365 / Copilot for Microsoft 365), Business Applications, and Security, this advanced specialization builds on our existing strengths in productivity, business systems, and trust. 

Here’s what that combination lets us do: 

We can deliver Copilot for Microsoft 365 experiences: helping users get the most from Word, Excel, Teams and Outlook; rolling out role-based Copilots; using Copilot Studio; and creating custom agents and extensibility so Copilot works in unique ways that match your workflows. 

In the Business Applications domain, we can integrate Copilot alongside Dynamics 365 and Power Platform, turning AI into practical helpers for operations, customer engagement, finance, and more. 

With Security built in, we ensure all these deployments are compliant, protected, and aligned with best practices around data governance, identity management, and risk. 

On top of that, to earn the Copilot advanced specialization, Microsoft requires us to satisfy three critical pillars: solid performance (showing Copilot growth & usage), strong skilling (certified experts in Microsoft 365 enterprise admin, information protection / compliance, and extensibility), and real customer success (with references that include transforming business processes using custom agents or Copilot-driven workflows).  

This means, for our customers, working with Mint doesn’t just mean access to exciting AI tools; it means partnering with a team that’s proven: in strategy, in deployment, in adoption, and in securing every step of the journey. 

Why This Matters for Our Customers 

• First-mover advantage: As the only Microsoft partner in Africa with this triple-area Copilot Advanced Specialization, Mint uniquely offers end-to-end Copilot capabilities across Modern Work, Business Applications, and Security. 

• Integrated capabilities: Because we already hold the Solutions Partner designations for these solution areas, combined with our existing advanced specializations, we can deliver holistic solutions that span advisory, governance, deployment, adoption, and security. 

Trailblazing in Africa & Elevating the Standard 

Mint Group’s achievement is significant on the continent: no other partner in South Africa currently holds the Copilot Advanced Specialization across Modern Work, Business Applications, and Security. We see this as a responsibility to lead, to mentor, and to raise the bar for partner competence and AI readiness. 

We commit to leveraging these capabilities to help businesses of all sizes become AI-powered organizations, transforming culture, workflows, security postures, and customer experiences. 

About Mint Group 

Mint Group is a Microsoft Solutions Partner organisation operating across Africa, the UK, and beyond. We hold all major Microsoft Solutions Partner designations—Modern Work, Business Applications, Security, Infrastructure, Digital & App Innovation (Azure), and Data & AI (Azure) and a broad portfolio of advanced specializations. We help organizations drive transformation, increase efficiency, and embrace AI in a secure, scalable way.