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That's right, Microsoft MVPs Rob Miles and Andy Wigley are back! Microsoft Learning hosted a Windows Phone 7 Jump Start (plus an update course) last year and it was an absolute smash. Mobile application developers raved about the fast-paced, demo-rich approach, the timeliness of real-world content...

Are you still pursuing a SQL Server 2005, Visual Studio 2005, or BizTalk Server 2006 certification? What about your MCDST? Well, time's a wastin'. The exams that are required to earn these certifications retire on June 30th.* After June 30th, 27 different exams will no longer be available to...

Visit the Microsoft Learning YouTube channel to check out some of the new playlists now available. They include: Visual Studio 2010 – The Best Path from Ideas to Solutions . Microsoft Visual Studio 2010 helps simplify the entire development lifecycle, from design to deployment. This playlist describes...

Mainstream product support ends for both SQL Server 2005 and Visual Studio 2005 (.NET 2.0) on April 15, 2011. Mainstream product support for BizTalk Server 2006 and BizTalk Server 2006 R2 end on July 12, 2011. We will be retiring the SQL Server 2005, Visual Studio 2005, and BizTalk Server 2006 exams...

Exploring the possibilities with cloud-based applications and Windows Azure? You and your team don’t want to miss this free live training course. “ Developing Cloud Applications with Windows Azure ” will be delivered via virtual classroom on December 15, 16, and 17, 2010 from 12:00...

Exciting things are in the works for developer exams at Microsoft! In Beyond Multiple Choice: Lab Exam Demonstration for Developers , Developer Certification Product Planner Gerry O'Brien demonstrates a proof of concept for a lab that tests your hands-on development skills in the Visual Studio environment...

Exam 70-519 is now available in Prometric testing centers. This is a Technical Specialist exam designed to assess candidates’ knowledge and skills on designing and developing Web applications using Microsoft .NET 4 and Visual Studio 2010. Candidates are typically Job Role Professionals who design...

Exam 70-518 is now available in Prometric testing centers. This is a Professional exam designed to assess candidates’ knowledge and skills on making the appropriate job role decisions around Windows-based applications on the desktop using Windows Forms and WPF. Candidates for this exam work on...

Exam 70-511 is now available in Prometric testing centers. This is a Technical Specialist exam designed to assess candidates’ hands-on skills in developing applications using Windows Forms, WPF and the .NET Framework 4. Candidates for this exam work in a development environment that uses Microsoft...

Exam 70-512 is now available in Prometric testing centers. This is a Technical Specialist exam designed to test the candidate's knowledge and skills on installing, configuring, and maintaining Visual Studio 2010 Team Foundation Server. Candidates typically work in an enterprise development organization...

We just released two long-awaited courses to manufacturing—which means they’ll be available at a Certified Partner for Learning Solutions near you in just a couple of weeks. (But you can find and register for a class today!) Course 2310: Developing Web Applications Using Microsoft Visual Studio 2008...

Registration still open for VS 2010 exams As I write this post, I know that 71-515 is now full. However, it’s my understanding that there are still seats available for 511, 513, 516, 518, and 519. Check out this post from Gerry for the details about how to register. How should I study? Typically...

With just 2 weeks to go to the MCT & Educator Virtual Summit 2010, I thought I would kick off a series of blog posts, each zooming in on a particular area of expertise. Let's start with Developers. We love developers! Any MCT or academic Educator that focuses on developer training will be looking...

On April 12 th , Visual Studio 2010 will launch worldwide and to be up to date on the Microsoft Developer Platform, you need to attend! The main launch event will take place in Las Vegas – where you’ll see keynotes from Bob Muglia and Scott Guthrie; hear the latest about Visual Studio 2010...

<warning> This is a long post </warning> Want to see if you’re ready to develop for the Azure platform?  Do you have what it takes to create Web apps using ASP.NET, JavaScript, AJAX and Silverlight?  What about desktop apps using WPF?  Perhaps your the service developer using...

Hi all, Patty Gardner here, Content Development Group Manager for Microsoft Press. I’m very proud to present this year’s STC (Society for Technical Communication) Award winners. The STC is an international organization of technical communicators whose purpose is to foster quality in print...

The presses never stop around here—we’ve got two new courses on their way to Learning Solutions Partners near you! Course 6368, Programming with the Microsoft .NET Framework Using Microsoft Visual Studio 2008 is a five-day course for developers who want to learn how to develop n-tier applications for...

Sitting here at PDC this week and watching the loooooonnnng line for the Azure hands-on labs.   Wow! Not at PDC, or perhaps you are but you don’t think the camera or mouse is worth the wait?  Try out the new training from Channel 9 online.  On Tuesday, November 17 th , Channel 9 launches...

Sitting here at PDC this week and watching the loooooonnnng line for the Azure hands-on labs.   Wow! Not at PDC, or perhaps you are but you don’t think the camera or mouse is worth the wait?  Try out the new training from Channel 9 online.  On Tuesday, November 17 th , Channel 9 launches...

Whether you are currently unemployed, looking for a promotion, or trying to become indispensible in your existing role, we have learning paths and guidance to help you get trained for some of the top IT and developer job roles in the industry. These learning paths focus on popular applications and technologies...