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Many of you have been involved in beta testing new versions of Microsoft’s software products. But have you ever considered getting involved earlier in the process, before all the features and functionality are locked? Microsoft’s User Research group is specifically interested in finding more...

We're on hiatus for the summer, but if you missed any of the Live Meetings for Managers you can view on-demand any time. Check out the great presentations created specifically to help managers of IT professionals and developers understand the value of certification for their teams, take advantage...

Most of us are curious about what others are thinking and doing. The exchange of information on the internet – shaped by polls, opinions, and ratings – can have an impact on where we buy, eat, shop, and vacation. If you’ve ever wondered which learning resources other techies find useful...

Hello, developers, and thanks for waiting so patiently! I’ve been posting a lot of information for IT professionals lately, but now I have plenty of links for you as well. This post features special offers and recently released online training, and in my next post I’ll point you to free training...

It may not feel like spring in our Bellevue office with cloudy skies and 39°F/4°C temperatures, but I’m going to pretend it’s warm and resume my Spring Cleaning ! As I wrote earlier, this post will highlight new training opportunities, special offers, and resources available on the...

It’s spring in the northern hemisphere, and here in our office it’s time for some spring cleaning! As Kanthi shared with you a couple of weeks ago, we’ve cleaned out and rearranged our virtual closet by revamping the Microsoft Training Catalog, and there are thousands of training and...

Hi everyone, My name is Kanthi and I am the Product Manager of the Microsoft Training Catalog at Microsoft Learning. And this is my very first blog on Born To Learn. Exciting!! :) Let me give you a brief overview of the Microsoft Training Catalog . It is an ecommerce platform that lets you view the complete...

[updated with Developer Roles and a working email address:-)) Microsoft Learning is seeking individuals to record video testimonials for our ‘Career Campaign.’ The Career Campaign is about providing customers training, guidance and offers to help them get skilled for popular jobs in IT and Development...

We are pleased to announce the launch of the Microsoft Student Career Portal .  The portal is a joint effort between Microsoft Learning and the Microsoft Student to Business program, and incorporates valuable student resources from each organization. The best investment a student can make is in...

Debating whether or when to upgrade to Windows 7? Already installed Win 7 and wondering which book(s) have the information you need to learn your way around? Let us help you make up your mind: Discover the portfolio of Microsoft Press books on Windows 7 (and pick up a few pointers) with this new, free...

Today’s students are looking for ways to build skills that will differentiate them from others and open the doors to tomorrow’s jobs. With recent commissioned research predicting that the number of IT jobs worldwide will rise by 5.8 million between the end of 2009 and the end of 2013, many...

The Paris Beacon News reports a great opportunity for folks to get free on-line training and certification on Office 2003, Office 2007, SQL Server, and web site management. Supplies are very limited, though, and only offered through October 15th (although you can use the vouchers for up to a year afterward...

As we start to climb our way back out of this recession, it’s good to take stock of the state of the industry. Jobs may still be in short supply, but thankfully the technology industry has fared better than most. Today, we published an article with perspectives from several of our executives on how and...

Lo and behold, the 20% off MS exam discounts were supposed to have ended as of today. But they haven’t. At least, not yet. Here’s the reason why… Click here to read the rest of this post!

Today is the LAST day that the 20% off MS exam discounts will still be available for certain regions/countries. So if you want some, you MUST enter the giveaway TODAY! Honestly, the response to the MS exam voucher giveaway has been nothing short of AMAZING! So much so that actually delivering the vouchers...

Time’s running out for you to get in on the exam discount vouchers, folks. All exam discount vouchers generated through the MCT Rewards program will flip over to 10% off starting on August 27, 2009, now and forever, instead of the current 20% off enjoyed by some countries/regions. Current year...

Good intentions don’t really mean much. Sure, you can vow to go rock-climbing, but if you never actually do anything about learning how to do it, and making sure you have the appropriate gear to help you learn, what happens? You’ll very quickly become a damp stain at the bottom of a rock...

Iowa joins Washington, Virginia, and Illinois to become the fourth state up and running in our Elevate America program, with vouchers available for up to 6,000 Iowans. More info here , here , and here (and full press conference audio here ).

This is the last day of the exam voucher drawing. During this time I have enjoyed reading a tremendous number of comments and responses, and also saw an increase on our RSS subscription - thank you guys, for subscribing to Born to Learn. I know that free exam vouchers are very attractive, together with...

This morning, I was browsing through Channel 9 to get a feel for what’s on the minds of software developers. There are quite a few posts about Microsoft Visual Studio 2010 Beta, which got me thinking about the challenge of learning a new technology. Technically inept (inserting an Excel table into...