I hope Microsoft does not eliminate the single-consultant level, but they need to do some serious restructuring.

There are plenty of Sole Proprietors who are willing to take themselves seriously, educate themselves, and even get certified. But they just don’t want the hassles and costs and etc. that it takes to be a 2-person shop. Those people still need a program.

But that’s a far cry from the current Registered program, which consists of “Do you have a mouse? If Yes, click here.” The level of commitment is quite different from the serious sole prop.

It is in everyone’s best interest to move our profession up the ladder of professionalism.