The Microsoft Virtual Academy (MVA) team is hosting a live online discussion designed to enable experienced IT Pros to ask technical questions regarding Windows Server 2012 and Windows 8. This exclusive session will feature two of Microsoft’s most popular personalities from "The Edge Show"—Senior Technical Evangelists, Joey Snow and Rick Claus—engaging in dialog, debate and demos shaped by a global audience of esteemed IT Pros.
January 15, 20138:30 - 10:00am PSTREGISTER NOW
The idea for this new type of event was sparked by the live chat-based Q&A happening behind-the-scenes during the popular Jump Start series of live online training events. We hope you register now for this event and spend 90 minutes getting answers to some of your best questions!
Microsoft Learning is thrilled to announce a new Jump Start for developers focused on building apps for Windows Phone 8. This special live online course is scheduled for two full days of fast-paced, demo-rich sessions led by Microsoft Technical Evangelist, Andy Wigley, and Microsoft Enterprise Mobility Strategist, Rob Tiffany. Andy and Rob are two of the most respected experts in mobile app development and are excited to help C#/XAML developers get the most out of the Windows 8 platform.
What: Building Apps for Windows Phone 8 Jump StartDate: November 28-29, 2012Time: 7:00am – 5:00pm PST Cost: FREE!Target audience: Application Developers who want a fast-paced, real-world understanding of how to leverage C# and XAML to build apps for Windows Phone 8
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Help us spread the word with a blog post or a tweet like this one:Building Apps for #WindowsPhone 8 #MSJumpStart w/ @andy_wigley & @robtiffany 11/28! #wpdev http://aka.ms/WP8-Apps-JS @MSLearning
What’s a “Jump Start” Course? Training specifically designed for experienced technologists whose jobs demand they know how to best leverage new, emerging Microsoft technologies. These advanced courses assume a certain level of expertise and domain knowledge, so they move quickly and cover topics in a fashion that enables teams to effectively map new skills to real-world situations.
Get Certified at PASS Summit 2012!
Microsoft Learning is on-site at PASS Summit 2012 to provide easy access to Microsoft Certification exams. Attendees can enjoy a 50% discount on all MCP exams. You won’t want to miss this amazing opportunity to fulfill your certification requirements right here at PASS Summit 2012. Not only will you be able to take ANY certification exam onsite, including a few Microsoft Certified Master (MCM) exams, but at the new Certification Testing Center, you’ll have the chance to learn, practice, and even talk one-on-one with the training experts.
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Certification Testing Center Hours and Study Hall / Information Desk Hours: (Room 214)
Date
Certification Testing Center
Study Hall / Information Desk (Room 213)
Sunday, Nov 4
12:00pm - 6:00pm
n/a
Monday, Nov 5
8:00am - 6:00pm
10:30am - 5:00pm
Tuesday, Nov 6
Wednesday, Nov 7
10:30am - 8:00pm
Thursday, Nov 8
10:30am - 7:00pm
Friday, Nov 9
8:00am - 12:00pm
10:30am - 12:00pm
50% DISCOUNT EXAMS
All MCP exams will be available for scheduling both pre-show and onsite at PASS Summit 2012 in the Certification Testing Center. Attendees will enjoy a 50% discount off all MCP exams
Register for your exam today at: http://www.sqlpass.org/summit/2012/Sessions/MoreLearning/OnsiteCertification.aspx
CERT 101Join us onsite at PASS Summit 2012, for a series of courses designed to help you in your current stage of training – from the basics of certification, to advanced courses in select technologies – this is the place to start.
EXAM CRAMSGet ready for your next certification test with these interactive study groups led by MCT Ambassadors onsite at PASS Summit 2012. Your leaders will guide you through the following exams to ensure you’re prepared.
Wednesday
10:30-11:30am - Certification 101: How to build your career with Microsoft Certification – Feature the new SQL Server 2012 certifications.
1:30-2:45pm - Exam Cram on Exam 70-461: Querying Microsoft SQL Server 2012
3:00-4:15pm - Exam Cram on Exam 70-462: Administering Microsoft SQL Server 2012
Thursday
10:30-11:30am - Certification 101: How to build your career with Microsoft Certification – Feature the new Windows Server 2012 Certifications.
1:30-2:45pm - Exam Cram on Exam 70-463: Implementing a Data Warehouse Microsoft SQL Server 2012
3:00-4:15pm - Exam Cram on Exam 70-464: Developing Microsoft SQL Server 2012 and Exam 70-465: Designing Database Solutions for Microsoft SQL Server 2012
Friday
8:00-9:00am - Certification 101: How to build your career with Microsoft Certification – Feature the new SQL Server 2012 certifications. (repeat)
9:45-11:00am - Exam Cram on Exam 70-467: Designing Business Intelligence Solutions with Microsoft SQL Server 2012
THE STUDY HALL
Not sure you’re ready for that exam yet? Come over to The Study Hall, a brand new feature to PASS Summit attendees this year, where you will have the ability to study in a quiet atmosphere or utilize additional training materials in over 25 computer workstations.
MICROSOFT CERTIFICATION We know you will have questions about the certification process, and we’re here to answer them! Located in the Microsoft Product Pavilion, you’ll find product specialists and MCT Ambassadors, ready to help you find the certification path that’s right for you.
Update: Recorded sessions are now available on TechNet - http://aka.ms/Win8JS4ITpro Enjoy!
Microsoft Learning is excited to partner with Microsoft Senior Product Marketing and Community Manager, Stephen Rose and Senior Technical Evangelist Joey Snow on a new one-day Microsoft Jump Start! This special live, online course will be comprised of six fast-paced, demo-rich sessions and is tailored for IT Pros who are ready to move beyond the industry hype of Windows 8 and clearly understand how this new platform will enable you to improve your organization. After this course, we think you'll see why analysts and customers are reacting differently to this version of Windows.
What: Windows 8 for IT Pros Jump StartDate: October 18, 2012Time: 9:00am – 4:00pm PST Cost: FREE!Target audience: IT Pros who want a fast-paced, real-world understanding of Windows 8
Help us spread the word to the IT communitiy with a blog post or a tweet like this one:Catch @joeysnow & @stephenlrose deliver #Windows 8 for IT Pros #MSJumpStart 10/18! Register: http://aka.ms/Win8-ITProJS #MSLearning
Microsoft Learning and Developer & Platform Evangelism (DPE) are partnering to bring you another exciting Jump Start! This accelerated certification prep Jump Start will help IT Pros with Windows Server 2008 expertise to upgrade their skills to Windows Server 2012 in preparation for exam 70-417.
This course will be led by Microsoft Senior Technical Evangelist Rick Claus and Ed Liberman from TrainSignal, two seasoned Windows Server experts with real world experience. Rick and Ed will be leveraging the popular “Jump Start” virtual classroom approach to engaging, expert-led, and demo-rich team-teaching.
Date: October 23-24, 2012 (2 days) Time: 9:00am – 4:00pm PST (both days)Where: Live, online virtual classroom Cost: FREE! Target audience: IT professionals who are experienced Windows Server 2008 Server Administrators.
Help us spread the word! Announce this on your blog and/or post these tweets!
For more information about the upgrade exam and the Windows Server 2012 certification path, see this blog post.
Microsoft Learning and Developer & Platform Evangelism (DPE) are teaming up again to provide an exciting new learning experience. This Jump Start is tailored for Application Developers looking to take the fast track to building apps for the new Windows 8 platform! If you've been asking questions like “how different is Windows 8 -- really?” or “why are developer communities reacting differently to this version of Windows?”, then this new Microsoft Jump Start is for you.
We’re excited to introduce you to Jeremy Foster and Michael Palermo, two seasoned Microsoft Technical Evangelists with real world experience developing applications using a wide array of platforms and languages. Jeremy and Michael will be leveraging the popular “Jump Start” virtual classroom approach to engaging, expert-led, and demo-rich team-teaching.
What: Accelerated certification prep Jump Start for 70-480 & 70-481Date: October 10 - 11, 2012 (2 days) Time: 9:00am – 4:00pm PST (both days)Where: Live, online virtual classroom Cost: FREE! Target audience: On Day 1, we’re targeting developers looking for a fast-paced way to get up to speed on HTML5, CSS3, Javascript and changes in the new versions of these languages. On Day 2, our focus will be on enabling Application Developers to take these language skills and develop rich applications for a touch-enabled interface/platform, including apps that access local and remote data and services.
Help us spread the word! Announce this on your blog or post this tweet!Learn why building apps for #Windows8 deserves your attention! FREE #MSJumpStart for Developers! http://aka.ms/Win8Dev-JS #MSLearning
Microsoft Learning Partners around the world are hosting technology launch events covering new product features for newly released technologies - starting with Windows Server 2012. Take advantage of this opportunity to learn about the hundreds of new features and enhancements spanning virtualization, networking, storage, user experience, cloud computing, automation, and more. You’ll also get the scoop on the latest Microsoft training and certification offering to help you and your team get skilled and ready for the latest advantages Windows Server 2012 has to offer.
Sign-up for an event near you at: www.microsoft.com/learning/events
For a limited time, you can also earn points to receive prizes, including a travel package to attend any Microsoft TechEd on the planet! Click here to get a head start on the competition: http://www.windows-server-launch.com/promo/MSL2012
Prerequisites: This is an accelerated course. Attendees are expected to have some hands-on experience with Office 365, Microsoft Exchange Server, Microsoft SharePoint Server, Microsoft Office, firewalls, SSL certificates and public-facing websites. Exposure to Microsoft Active Directory will also prove beneficial. If you do not have access to Office 365, please create an Office 365 trial account on which to practice now. For students who may not have acquired these skills, we suggest reviewing (1) this free eBook from Microsoft Press: Microsoft Office 365: Connect and Collaborate Virtually Anywhere, Anytime, and (2) Microsoft eLearning Collection 10954: 70-323: Administering Office 365.
Want to help us spread the word? Here's a suggested tweet!New #Office365 for SMB #MSJumpStart prepares for exam 74-324 #MSPartner @MPNtraining @MSLearning REGISTER: http://aka.ms/O365-SMB
Hey MCTs! New MCT Summit 2012 site is finally up!
Poland is calling all MCTs to attend in September 2012.
More information about the "call for content" will be forthcoming, so get your thinking caps on...
Well done for the MCT team pulling this together!
http://www.mctsummit.eu/
The most valuable take-home from TechEd North America won’t be any of the booth swag or that photo of you at the CNN Center. A new Microsoft Certification credential earned at TechEd will impress your boss and won’t even take up any room in your luggage.
Starting on May 15, Microsoft Learning is offering a comprehensive certification experience at TechEd North America. TechEd is all about technology and professional development, and certification is the perfect way to combine the two and show that you’re at the top of your game. We’re going to provide assistance every step of the way on your journey to get certified or update your certifications:
From start to finish, all of your certification needs can be met at TechEd North America next week!
We've hosted 8 free Cram 4 Exam sessions in the past few months in preparation for TechEd North America to share the TechEd and Microsoft Certified Career Conference experience with all of you. One of the Microsoft Certified Trainers who absolutely rocks TechEd (see picture below) as an MCT Ambassador is Telmo Sampaio. An IT trainer for more than 15 years, Telmo specializes in...well, everything. He's earned just about every certification Microsoft offers, which is why he's the go-to man for brand new Silverlight exam 70-506.
On Monday, May 9th, join Telmo as he shares his insight on exam 70-506 - Technology Specialist: Silverlight 4, Development. Silverlight technology is gaining marketshare and this is your opportunity to prove your expertise and value to your organization and your customers. This exam is intended for software developers who are creating rich Internet-based applications using Silverlight. The exam focuses mainly on Silverlight 4, but also covers core Silverlight concepts. Don't worry, Telmo's here to help!
Register today!
Monday, May 9, 2011Start Time: 8am Pacific Time (What time is this in my region?)
We're in the countdown to TechEd North America on May 16, and to celebrate going into the homestretch, we're hosting a free Cram 4 Exam for Developers. On Monday May 2, join Microsoft Certified Trainer Susan Ibach for a Cram 4 Exam on 70-536 - TS: Microsoft .NET Framework - Application Development Foundation. That's right, Susan is taking on this wide-ranging exam and she'll talk you through all of it!
Susan's been in the software industry since 1993 and is a long-time MCT Ambassador for TechEd. She was also on the winning IT Grand Prix team last year with Christopher Harrison, but the best thing about Susan is that as of April 7th, she joined Microsoft Canada as a Developer Evangelist!
This means that if you're a Canadian developer, Susan is your new best friend and what better way to get to know her than to attend this free Cram 4 Exam session?
Register Now! Monday, May 2, 2011Start Time: 8am Pacific Time (What time is this in my region?)
If you're going to Tech·Ed 2011, or if you're going to be anywhere near Atlanta on Saturday, May 14, then you simply cannot miss MCT Day Zero. MCT Day Zero is the MCT community's opportunity to learn about upcoming courseware, improve their training skills, and get all manner of information relevant to trainers who specialize in Microsoft technologies.
Some of the sessions on the schedule include:
· Primer in contract law from attorney David M. Lawler
· Courseware quality update and roadmap from MSL's own Matthew Roche
· How to author and use third-party courseware from Rolly Perreaux
· "Building the Better Trainer" soft-skills panel discussion with highly respected and regarded MCTs.
Agenda and Registration at: www.mctdayzero.com.
Join the discussion in the Born to Learn MCT Forum.
Deluxe registration includes an event T-shirt for USD$20-24 (depending on your T-shirt size). To guarantee your T-shirt will be available in time for the event, you must register by APRIL 26.
Basic registration is only USD$10 (you can even attend for FREE if your budget is tight).
And, remember, MCT Day Zero is a community-driven event. It's being organized entirely by MCTs. More volunteers are needed to help work the event, and if you want to help share some of the costs, personal sponsorships are available. If your company would like to reach MCTs with their message and show their support at the same time, a corporate sponsorship is a very affordable way to do that. If you or your company wants to help sponsor the event, or if you just want to volunteer to help, e-mail [email protected].
We've been having lots of fun with our Cram 4 Exam series leading up to TechEd North America in May. Thousands of people have viewed our sessions, but if you were unable to attend one of the Cram 4 Exam events or if you'd like to review one again, you can find all of them here:
Also, coming up on Monday, join Microsoft Certified Trainer, Christopher Harrison when he will share his secrets to cracking the code to the Technology Specialist exam 70-573: Microsoft SharePoint 2010, Application Development. For those of you who have been reading Born to Learn for a while, you'll remember that Christopher was on the winning team for the IT Grand Prix from last year's TechEd North America where he and teammate Susan Ibach won $10,000 from Microsoft Learning for their chosen charity, International Development Enterprises.
Attend this session if you're a SharePoint developer or if you just want to hear Christopher speak. Because we hear he's kind of a big deal.
Register Now! Monday, April 25, 2011 5am Pacific Time (What time is this in my region?)
SharePoint is one of the hottest technologies around. Prepare for certification on this popular product by attending Microsoft Learning's free Cram 4 Exam on Monday, April 18. This session will be led by expert Microsoft Certified Trainer, Shannon Bray. Shannon is a Microsoft Certified Professional Developer and Microsoft Certified Trainer with nearly fourteen years experience in the field of Information Technologies. Beyond teaching, he also serves as a consultant and as President of the Colorado State SharePoint User Group. Shannon has been selected as an MCT Ambassador/Technical Learning Guide at Tech Ed North America for the past five years.
With his combination of training expertise, consulting experience and hands-on time with the product, Shannon is one of the most knowledgeable Sharepoint instructors in the world. Take advantage this opportunity to hear his advice about preparing for the Technology Specialist exam 70-667: Microsoft SharePoint 2010, Configuring.
Register now! SharePoint Server 2010 Technology Specialist series: Exam 70-667
Monday, April 18, 2011 Start Time: 8am Pacific Time (What time is this in my region?)
Want more of the online exam crams like the ones at last week’s Microsoft Certified Career Conference? Want to experience what TechEd North America attendees will in Atlanta? Want to do it for free?
Register for our next online Cram 4 Exam, taking place on Monday, February 28.
Microsoft Certified Trainer, Zachary Niemann, will share his knowledge on the Technology Specialist exam 70-640, TS: Windows Server 2008 Active Directory, Configuring. Zach is the owner of Training Experts, Inc. and has frequently been featured as one of the MCT Ambassadors delivering exam prep sessions at TechEd. He’s a highly knowledgeable and entertaining speaker, so don’t miss this chance to prepare for your exam with this expert.
Register Now! Monday, February 28, 2011 8am Pacific Time (What time is this in my region?)