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Microsoft Learning has just released our first White Paper on Cloud Computing: What IT Professionals Need to Know. The move to cloud solutions opens up new opportunities for IT professionals and they should look forward with both competence and confidence. Key technical skill sets become more critical...

Microsoft Learning is conducting a focus group to improve our certifications, and we'd like to hear your thoughts. To participate, you need to hold at least one Microsoft certification (IT Pro or developer). Participants will be compensated. NOTE : This research is aimed at candidates who are not...

I had a fun chat this morning with a few hundred Microsoft Learning Partners to see how much interest there was in offering a Free Virtualization exam to all their current and former ITPro students...not only were they interested, but almost 90 Learning Partners jumped in already today on behalf of their...

Are IT Pros and Developers truly like oil and water? Not according to Scott Hanselman, Principal Program Manager and Matt Hester, Senior IT Evangelist, both from Microsoft. In this Bytes by TechNet interview , they discuss how the line between IT and development can get blurred. Both Matt and Scott share...

Earlier this year we asked the Career Factor cast to give us feedback on their journey so far and any advice they have for others following their paths. As their stories come to a close, we’re publishing their personal statements to help you get inspired to start your own journey. (Another great...

Bojan Nenadic was born in Serbia (then Yugoslavia), attended school in Zimbabwe, and worked in South Africa before moving with his wife to London. With a wide range of IT experience (including time as a Microsoft Certified Trainer) and several Microsoft Certifications, Bojan is a highly regarded IT consultant...

Experienced IT professional Steve Molkentin began Career Factor unemployed and very much ready to get a job which made use of his skills. Over the course of the show, Steve dealt with frustration and worry but also dedicated himself to building his knowledge of the latest software releases, and in April...

Now that you've gotten to know the Career Factor crew (if you're at Tech·Ed North America this week, hopefully you've met them in person), we're excited to give you a chance to become part of the story! Enter the DIY Career Factor contest ! Beginning May 19 at 2pm PDT ( check your...

During our "Spring Cleaning" efforts, we found several resources to get up to speed on Windows Server 2008. Don't miss out on the opportunity to download "Introducing Windows Server 2008 R2" by Charlie Russel and Craig Zacker. This 9-chapter ebook is packed with valuable information...

Just one week after TechEd, Microsoft Learning is hosting an exclusive three-day Jump Start class specially tailored for IT Professionals looking for real-world proof of how cloud-based Office 365 enables you to solve more problems from more places. Registration for "Microsoft Office 365 for IT...

Just after MMS 2011, Microsoft Learning hosted another new and exclusive Jump Start virtual training event – “ Microsoft Virtualization for VMware Professionals .” This live online course broke two Jump Start records with over 2,300 people joining the three-day event and an overall...

According to a study by Windows ITPro , about 44% of readers view Microsoft SharePoint Server as a “very important application” for their organization’s operation. 33% say it’s a “mission-critical” application. No doubt, SharePoint enables information sharing, document...

Yep. Time flies. It really is April, and next month is TechEd ( May 16-19, 2011 in Atlanta, Georgia, to be exact). Don’t miss out on over 1,000 learning opportunities including hands-on labs, breakout sessions, product demo stations and the chance to network with thousands of your peers and industry...

As a kid who grew up reading Superman, Teen Titans, and the Legion of Super-Heroes, I know full well that comics can do a great job of teaching without the reader even noticing. While I was thrilling to adventure, I was learning some pretty advanced vocabulary and science. Even today, I’m surprised when...

You are invited to take beta exam 71-599: Pro: Designing and Developing Windows Phone 7 Applications. If you pass the beta exam, the exam credit will be added to your transcript and you will not need to take the exam in its released form. By participating in beta exams, you have the opportunity to provide...

It’s the time of the year when we run our annual SME Profile Satisfaction Survey! The survey has been available since February 14th, 2011 and will remain open until March 14th, 2011. If you have not yet taken the survey you still have time to provide us with your valuable feedack. The SME Profile...

What's happening on Career Factor? Read on to find out... Caroline – The Office Competition Contender, Canada Goal: Compete at the 2011 Certiport Worldwide Competition on Office This week: Caroline received encouragement and congratulations from Certiport . She also celebrated her 21 st birthday...

Exam 70-583: PRO: Designing and Developing Windows Azure Applications is now available in Prometric testing centers. This exam is a professional level exam for candidates who are seeking to prove their skills and knowledge in designing and developing applications that will be hosted on the Windows Azure...

You are invited to take beta exam 71-665: PRO: Microsoft Lync Server 2010, Administrator. If you pass the beta exam, the exam credit will be added to your transcript and you will not need to take the exam in its released form. By participating in beta exams, you have the opportunity to provide the Microsoft...

You are invited to take beta exam 71-664: TS: Microsoft Lync Server 2010, Configuring. If you pass the beta exam, the exam credit will be added to your transcript and you will not need to take the exam in its released form. By participating in beta exams, you have the opportunity to provide the Microsoft...