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It’s that time! Register now for the 2013-14 IT Academy Webinar Series , a free, monthly virtual event that provides the latest information on skills development, certifications and exams, training curriculum, best practices in the classroom and...

Yes, we take cheating seriously. You’ve seen me talk about brain dumps , proxy testers , and appropriate test center behavior . It is an unfortunate facet of the exam business that some people will try to find ways to cheat on an exam, or engage...

Didn’t make it for the live sessions? Don’t worry. You can always find recorded Jump Starts on the latest technologies at the Microsoft Virtual Academy. Getting Started with PowerShell 3.0 - http://aka.ms/pwrshll What’s New in Windows Server 2012 R2 ...

Automate Windows administration tasks with ease by learning the fundamentals of Windows PowerShell 3.0. Get started with this powerful Windows administration tool Automate Windows administration tasks with ease by learning the fundamentals of Windows...

Welcome to our weekly round-up of news, events and opportunities for IT Academy members. Education News from Microsoft Partners in Learning Hot Topics: Writing skills for the modern workforce Solid written and verbal communications tops the list...

We’re thrilled to announce that Software Requirements, Third Edition (ISBN 9780735679665), by Karl Wiegers and Joy Beatty, has shipped to the printer! Now in its third edition, this classic guide to software requirements engineering has been fully updated...

Expand your expertise—and teach yourself the fundamentals of the Microsoft Visual C++/CLI language If you have previous programming experience but are new to Visual C++, this tutorial delivers the step-by-step guidance and coding exercises you need to...

Dive into Outlook 2013—and really take control of your communications and workday! This supremely organized reference packs hundreds of timesaving solutions, troubleshooting tips, and workarounds. It’s all muscle and no fluff. Discover how the experts...

Many of you love our free ebooks and we continue to add new ones to our list. I’ve updated this post to include three new ebooks that have been released in the last month or so. Check it out! http://blogs.msdn.com/b/microsoft_press/archive/2012/05/04...

Determine the best design for your SharePoint implementation by gaining a deeper understanding of how the platform works. Written by a team of SharePoint experts, this practical guide introduces the Microsoft SharePoint 2013 architecture, and walks you...

Microsoft recently announced a new certification program for educators—the Microsoft Certified Educator (MCE). This program is intended to train and certify educators in the use of technology in their classrooms, lectures, and assignments. ...

Microsoft SharePoint 2013: Planning for Adoption and Governance is available for purchase. Take control of the complex requirements for delivering a SharePoint 2013 solution to your organization. Led by a SharePoint MVP specializing in SharePoint service...