Eighteen months ago, Microsoft Learning released beta OneNote Trainer Packs for 7 courses as part of an effort to test if consolidating MCT prep materials was a worthy endeavor. The answer came back from MCTs: yes, if done thoroughly. So that’s what we did.
It’s my pleasure to announce that Microsoft Learning is releasing OneNote Trainer Packs (aka OTPs, because we love acronyms) for all 32 available “KonaH” (or “Nextgen”) Microsoft Official Courses (MOC). We’ve improved on the original concept and are providing MCTs a single location for the most relevant content needed to prepare for a MOC class. OTPs include the following content for each course on each page in the OTP (and in this order):
1) Slides 2) Instructor Notes 3) Book Content 4) Companion CD Content
Also included for each module are the Lab Answer Keys (LAKs). OTPs, of course, require OneNote to run. Luckily, OneNote is available as a free download for all MCTs (as part of the MCT program) via the included TechNet Plus subscription. Currently 20 OTPs are available for immediate download from the MCT Download Center: 2778A, 6215A, 6231A, 2262BK, 6232A, 6234A, 6235A, 6214A, 6367A, 6424A, 6461A, 6462A, 6420A, 6421A, 6446A, 6463A, 6427A, 6445A, 6451A, 6434A. The remaining 12 (6425B, 6236A, 6292A, 10135A, 6426B, 6294A, 6368A, 6460A, 6464A, 6416C, 6419A, 6430B) will be available in mid-June.
Moving forward, Microsoft Learning intends to release a OneNote Trainer Pack for each new course released (the OTP would come out soon after the course itself is released). We hope this will make the life of our trainers at least a little easier. For more information, you can check out the on demand virtual summit session entitled “The Future of MOC” during which I give a demo of OneNote Trainer Packs in action (and talk about some other exciting stuff). Otherwise, if you are an MCT, check out the OneNote Trainer Packs for yourself on the MCT Download Center.
*Update* More OneNote Trainer Packs are now available!
Great! Looking forward to them.
OneNote Trainer Packs are the best support for MCT in my opinion! Thx BTL!
Thanks for the feedback! Glad to be helping MCTs. :-)
Great! I like OTPs! Hope to see more of them!
Greate! I really like the way of designing the pack. I've installed one for MCITP course and i'm navigating all details with the DMOC. Thanks Bob...
Just had a look on the DLC. 2778 and 6419 do not have OTPs. Is this right?
Greate! I really like the way of designing the pack. Thanks Bob...
Hi Terence,
2778 should be live and available whereas 6419 is coming in the next few weeks. Let me know if that' not the case.
Thanks!
Apologies Bob, I just re-read the original posting and saw the mid-June date for 6419.
I re-checked 2778 and it's there... Thanks :-)
If this works, it'll be great! I had so many problems just opening the previous ones, but I love OneNote so I can imagine that this will be tremendously useful. Thanks Bob!
You're welcome, Timothy. If you have any problems with these new OneNote Trainer Packs, I want to be the first to know. :-)
Bob,
This is one of the best thing that Microsoft Learning has done for MCTs. This would effective reduce time required to prep up for a course. This came just in time when I was about to prep up for the 6445A course. I am pretty excited about OTPs and I'm sure my fellow MCTs would be too.
I would love to blog about this and hope you dont mind :-)
Regards,
Manoj R. Nair
blogs.technet.com/manojnair
Hi Manoj,
Glad the timing worked out for you with 6445A. As for blogging, go for it! Would love for you to spread the word to fellow MCTs.
Life as an MCT has always been rewarding. However, to be a perfect Microsoft Evangelist, it takes a lot
Hi Bob, A basic question. How to download the OTPs. Tried searching the technet and MCT Download Center but couldnot get hold of OTPs. Could you point me in the right direction.