Certiport’s World Championships
& Certiport Global Partner Summit
July 27 - 30
Orlando, Florida
Overview
The 2025 Global Partner Summit is a companion event to the 23rd annual Microsoft Office Specialist World Championship and Certiport’s 12th annual Adobe Certified Professional World Championship. To maximize the time and investment that Certiport Authorized Partners make in sponsoring the national student champions in these global competitions, Certiport provides four days of interactive sessions, program updates, and networking opportunities. Certiport is excited to be holding this year’s partner conference and competition events at the Hilton Orlando Lake Buena Vista hotel in Orlando, Florida from July 27 to July 30, 2025.
Product roadmaps and strategic business plans
Strategic and tactical marketing plans, tools, and other partner resources
A forum to exchange ideas and best practices with other global partners
Promotion of relationships with top Certiport clients such as Adobe, Apple, Autodesk, Cisco, IC3, Intuit, Microsoft, Unity, and more
Introduction of new partners to the Pearson VUE executive team and an opportunity for existing partners to conduct business planning sessions with Certiport’s business leaders and program specialists
Information about cross-selling opportunities with Pearson VUE and Pearson Learning
Agenda
Global Partner Summit Agenda
SUNDAY, 27 JULY
| 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM | Registration: GPS, MOS, and ACP World Championships | |
| 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM | Student Party & Welcome Reception |
World Championship Agenda
SUNDAY, 27 JULY
| 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM | Registration: GPS, MOS, and ACPro World Championships | |
| 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM | Keyboard Testing | |
| 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM | Student Party & Welcome Reception |
Pricing & Registration
GPS 2025 Pricing & Registration
In order to ensure a superior event with top-notch facilities, speakers, and activities, Certiport has established the following pricing structure for 2025:
General Conference and Competition Fee
- $695.00 (USD) per person
Benefits and Discounts
Bronze Partners
- 1 partner employee free
- 15% off additional passes
Silver Partners
- 1 partner employee free
- 20% off additional passes
Gold Partners
- 2 partner employees free
- 25% off additional passes
Platinum Partners
- 3 partner employees free
- 30% off additional passes
The last day to register for GPS is Friday, 27 June 2025. Any cancellations after Friday, 4 July 2025 will result in a $150.00 (USD) cancellation fee. Additionally, registration for one person cannot be exchanged for another.
A discount code specific to your organization, which allows the appropriate number of free registrants according to your partner status, will be sent in a personalized invitation email to one person from your organization. Individuals will be asked to enter the discount code on the payment page at the end of the registration process. When the maximum usage for your discount code has been reached, additional registrants will be charged the appropriate conference fee.
The process outlined above is important in order for your organization to qualify for complimentary passes or discounts. If you have any questions, please email immteam@pearson.com.
Travel Arrangements
You are responsible for arranging your own travel to/from the airport to the hotel.
What to Expect
Hilton Orlando Lake Buena Vista is located approximately 13 miles from Orlando International Airport.
Transportation
Transportation options include a taxi, ride-sharing services (Uber, Lyft), MEARS CONNECT (can be booked in advance), or a rental car.
Hotel Reservation
Hilton Orlando Lake Buena Vista
The Hilton Orlando Lake Buena Vista is the official conference hotel for Certiport’s 2025 Global Partner Summit and World Championship events. All attendees can access the two outdoor swimming pools, multiple dining options, the fitness center, game room, and more. Located in Lake Buena Vista, the hotel is a short walk from Disney Springs™, giving our partners and student champions plenty of opportunities to enjoy some wonderful restaurants and soak up the magic of Disney.
Hotel Pricing
Certiport has negotiated a specially priced hotel rate of $149 plus tax for a single/double room or $169 plus tax for a triple/quadruple room. The hotel will honor this room rate three days before and three days after the event.
Deadline
You are responsible for booking your own hotel accommodations.
The specially priced hotel reservation deadline is Friday, 4 July 2025. Please note that this time of year is the high season for tourists, and it is extremely likely that the hotel will quickly sell out. Please plan to make room reservations as soon as possible.