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  • New Windows Server 2012 Jump Start! Upgrade Skills for Exam 70-417... Register!

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    Microsoft Learning and Developer & Platform Evangelism (DPE) are partnering to bring you another exciting Jump Start! This accelerated certification prep Jump Start will help IT Pros with Windows Server 2008 expertise to upgrade their skills to Windows Server 2012 in preparation for exam 70-417.

    This course will be led by Microsoft Senior Technical Evangelist Rick Claus and Ed Liberman from TrainSignal, two seasoned Windows Server experts with real world experience. Rick and Ed will be leveraging the popular “Jump Start” virtual classroom approach to engaging, expert-led, and demo-rich team-teaching.

    ** REGISTER NOW **

    Date: October 23-24, 2012 (2 days)
    Time: 9:00am – 4:00pm PST (both days)
    Where: Live, online virtual classroom
    Cost: FREE!
    Target audience: IT professionals who are experienced Windows Server 2008 Server Administrators.

    Help us spread the word! Announce this on your blog and/or post these tweets!

    • Update cert to #WinServ 2012! @RicksterCDN & @TrainSignal_Ed leading FREE #MSJumpStart for 70-417! http://aka.ms/Jump417#MSLearning
    • FREE #WinServ 2012 #MSJumpStart on 70-417! Catch @RicksterCDN & @TrainSignal_Ed on 10/23-24! http://aka.ms/Jump417 #MSLearning

    What’s a “Jump Start” Course?
    Training specifically designed for experienced technologists whose jobs demand they know how to best leverage new, emerging Microsoft technologies. These advanced courses assume a certain level of expertise and domain knowledge, so they move quickly and cover topics in a fashion that enables teams to effectively map new skills to real-world situations.

    For more information about the upgrade exam and the Windows Server 2012 certification path, see this blog post.

  • Windows 8 for IT Pros Jump Start! Joey Snow & Stephen Rose... Register Now!

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    Update: Recorded sessions are now available on TechNet - http://aka.ms/Win8JS4ITpro  Enjoy!

    Microsoft Learning is excited to partner with Microsoft Senior Product Marketing and Community Manager, Stephen Rose and Senior Technical Evangelist Joey Snow on a new one-day Microsoft Jump Start! This special live, online course will be comprised of six fast-paced, demo-rich sessions and is tailored for IT Pros who are ready to move beyond the industry hype of Windows 8 and clearly understand how this new platform will enable you to improve your organization. After this course, we think you'll see why analysts and customers are reacting differently to this version of Windows.

    What: Windows 8 for IT Pros Jump Start
    Date: October 18, 2012

    Time: 9:00am – 4:00pm PST
    Cost: FREE!
    Target audience: IT Pros who want a fast-paced, real-world understanding of Windows 8

    ** REGISTER NOW **

    Help us spread the word to the IT communitiy with a blog post or a tweet like this one:
    Catch @joeysnow & @stephenlrose deliver #Windows 8 for IT Pros #MSJumpStart 10/18! Register: http://aka.ms/Win8-ITProJS #MSLearning

    What’s a “Jump Start” Course?
    Training specifically designed for experienced technologists whose jobs demand they know how to best leverage new, emerging Microsoft technologies. These advanced courses assume a certain level of expertise and domain knowledge, so they move quickly and cover topics in a fashion that enables teams to effectively map new skills to real-world situations.
     

  • Developers! Finish your MCSD: Windows Store using HTML5! New Jump Start!

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    Last October, Microsoft Technical Evangelists Jeremy Foster and Michael Palermo delivered two of the most popular Jump Starts ever produced. These accelerated courses were aimed at experienced developers interested in taking the first two exams in the MCSD: Windows Store Apps using HTML5 track (70-480 & 70-481). Both recordings are posted to MVA where they have created quite a buzz! Now Jeremy and Michael are back!

    This fast-paced Jump Start dives deeper into advanced programming skills and techniques required to optimize Windows Store apps, so your apps stand out from others in the Windows Store. We’ll combine both design and development skills, and you’ll learn about supporting apps you’ve published to the Windows Store. This course is designed for experienced developers who are mostly prepared for Exam 70-482, but interested in an accelerated course on the topics.

    Advanced Windows Store App Development Using JavaScript Jump Start

    Date: February 28, 2013
    Time:  9:00am – 5:00pm PST
    Where: Live, online virtual classroom
    Cost: FREE!

    Help us spread the word! Announce this on your blog or post this tweet!
    Free #MSJumpstart course on building #Windows8 apps using #JavaScript w/ @codefoster & @palermo4 http://aka.ms/W8App482-JS #MSmva

    What’s a “Jump Start” Course?
    Training specifically designed for experienced technologists whose jobs demand they know how to best leverage new, emerging Microsoft technologies. These advanced courses assume a certain level of expertise and domain knowledge, so they move quickly and cover topics in a fashion that enables teams to effectively map new skills to real-world situations.

     

  • Final Course in "MCSD using C#" Jump Start series May 23! Register Now!

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    Many of you have enjoyed the Programming in C# Jump Start on MVA-- it's been one of our most popular courses on MVA! On May 23, 2013 Jerry Nixon and Daren May will be back in the studio to deliver accelerated cert prep for exam 70-485 to a live global audience. Of course, you're all invited! Each module will be packed with cool demos, samples and techniques aimed at helping you build better Windows Store apps through animations, transitions, storage mechanisms, caching strategies, and more.

    Advanced Windows Store App Development Using C# Jump Start | Register Now

    Date: May 23, 2013
    Time: 9:00am – 5:00 pm (PDT)
    Where: Live, online virtual classroom
    Cost: Free!

    Help us spread the word--Announce this on your blog or post a tweet!
    Advanced C# #MSJumpStart on 5/23 w/ @jerrynixon & @darenmay! Last in the series! http://aka.ms/AdvCJS #MSmva
    Let @jerrynixon & @darenmay help you prep for MCSD w/ C# #MSJumpStart on 5/23 http://aka.ms/AdvCJS #MSmva
    They're back! Join @jerrynixon & @darenmay for final C# #MSJumpStart on 5/23 http://aka.ms/AdvCJS #MSmva

  • New Office 365 for SMB Jump Start – Targets Small Business and Exam 74-324!

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    While this announcement is for any small business focused on Office 365, it's especially targeting members of the Microsoft Partner Network (MPN) interested in obtaining the Small Business Competency.
     
    Because Microsoft's two Office 365 exams (70-323 & 70-324) are primarily designed for enterprise organizations adopting Office 365, we have replaced them as requirements on the Small Business Competency Learning Path with a new exam designed specifically for IT Professionals who are migrating and implementing Office 365 for small businesses. This new exam, 74-324, will be released September 6, 2012 and this FREE event is provided to help you prepare.
     
    This 1.5 day (10 hours) live online course is being designed, developed and delivered by two Microsoft partners who focus exclusively on small business and have enabled their customers to experience success with Office 365. Here are the details:

    • Date/Time: Aug. 29 (9am - 4pm PST) & Aug. 30 (9am - 12pm PST)
    • Cost: FREE!
    • Location: Live online (wherever you are)
    • Target Audience: IT Pros focused on small business
    • Instructor Team: Chris Oakman from Eastridge Technology & Stephen Hall from District Computers
    • REGISTER NOW

    Prerequisites: This is an accelerated course. Attendees are expected to have some hands-on experience with Office 365, Microsoft Exchange Server, Microsoft SharePoint Server, Microsoft Office, firewalls, SSL certificates and public-facing websites. Exposure to Microsoft Active Directory will also prove beneficial. If you do not have access to Office 365, please create an Office 365 trial account on which to practice now.

    For students who may not have acquired these skills, we suggest reviewing (1) this free eBook from Microsoft Press: Microsoft Office 365: Connect and Collaborate Virtually Anywhere, Anytime, and (2) Microsoft eLearning Collection 10954: 70-323: Administering Office 365.

    Want to help us spread the word? Here's a suggested tweet!
    New for SMB prepares for exam 74-324 REGISTER:  

    What’s a “Jump Start” Course?
    Training specifically designed for experienced technologists whose jobs demand they know how to best leverage new, emerging Microsoft technologies. These advanced courses assume a certain level of expertise and domain knowledge, so they move quickly and cover topics in a fashion that enables teams to effectively map new skills to real-world situations. 

  • Be the First to Experience Windows Server 2012

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    Microsoft Learning Partners around the world are hosting technology launch events covering new product features for newly released technologies - starting with Windows Server 2012. Take advantage of this opportunity to learn about the hundreds of new features and enhancements spanning virtualization, networking, storage, user experience, cloud computing, automation, and more.  You’ll also get the scoop on the latest Microsoft training and certification offering to help you and your team get skilled and ready for the latest advantages Windows Server 2012 has to offer.

    Sign-up for an event near you at: www.microsoft.com/learning/events

    For a limited time, you can also earn points to receive prizes, including a travel package to attend any Microsoft TechEd on the planet! Click here to get a head start on the competition: http://www.windows-server-launch.com/promo/MSL2012

  • New Jump Start for Developers! Develop Windows 8 Apps / Prep for 70-480 & 70-481!

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    Microsoft Learning and Developer & Platform Evangelism (DPE) are teaming up again to provide an exciting new learning experience. This Jump Start is tailored for Application Developers looking to take the fast track to building apps for the new Windows 8 platform! If you've been asking questions like “how different is Windows 8 -- really?” or “why are developer communities reacting differently to this version of Windows?”, then this new Microsoft Jump Start is for you.

    We’re excited to introduce you to Jeremy Foster and Michael Palermo, two seasoned Microsoft Technical Evangelists with real world experience developing applications using a wide array of platforms and languages. Jeremy and Michael will be leveraging the popular “Jump Start” virtual classroom approach to engaging, expert-led, and demo-rich team-teaching.

    ** REGISTER NOW **

    What: Accelerated certification prep Jump Start for 70-480 & 70-481
    Date: October 10 - 11, 2012 (2 days)
    Time:  9:00am – 4:00pm PST (both days)
    Where: Live, online virtual classroom
    Cost: FREE!
    Target audience: On Day 1, we’re targeting developers looking for a fast-paced way to get up to speed on HTML5, CSS3, Javascript and changes in the new versions of these languages. On Day 2, our focus will be on enabling Application Developers to take these language skills and develop rich applications for a touch-enabled interface/platform, including apps that access local and remote data and services.

    Help us spread the word! Announce this on your blog or post this tweet!
    Learn why building apps for #Windows8 deserves your attention! FREE #MSJumpStart for Developers! http://aka.ms/Win8Dev-JS #MSLearning

    What’s a “Jump Start” Course?
    Training specifically designed for experienced technologists whose jobs demand they know how to best leverage new, emerging Microsoft technologies. These advanced courses assume a certain level of expertise and domain knowledge, so they move quickly and cover topics in a fashion that enables teams to effectively map new skills to real-world situations.

  • SharePoint 2010 Cram 4 Exam on Monday, April 18

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    SharePoint is one of the hottest technologies around. Prepare for certification on this popular product by attending Microsoft Learning's free Cram 4 Exam on Monday, April 18. This session will be led by expert Microsoft Certified Trainer, Shannon Bray. Shannon is a Microsoft Certified Professional Developer and Microsoft Certified Trainer with nearly fourteen years experience in the field of Information Technologies. Beyond teaching, he also serves as a consultant and as President of the Colorado State SharePoint User Group. Shannon has been selected as an MCT Ambassador/Technical Learning Guide at Tech Ed North America for the past five years.

    With his combination of training expertise, consulting experience and hands-on time with the product, Shannon is one of the most knowledgeable Sharepoint instructors in the world. Take advantage this opportunity to hear his advice about preparing for the Technology Specialist exam 70-667: Microsoft SharePoint 2010, Configuring.

    Register now! SharePoint Server 2010 Technology Specialist series: Exam 70-667

    Monday, April 18, 2011 Start Time: 8am Pacific Time (What time is this in my region?)

  • The Microsoft Certified Career Conference - Bigger than we thought!

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    Wow, our team is a conference building machine right now! Thanks to great feedback following the announcement last week, we are excited to announce that The Microsoft Certified Career Conference will be bigger than we thought!

    For one thing, we have decided to run the conference for a full 24 hours. You will find conveniently scheduled sessions for any time zone.

    Many sessions will be presented twice so you have the option to tune in at a time that works best for you.

     

    Good news for Microsoft Certified Professionals; we are extending the deadline for the MCP discount; you can use the promotional code that you will find in the MCP newsletter to get an attractive percent discount on the $50 USD fee until October 18th, 2010.

    Microsoft Certified Trainers  and Academic Educators will be happy to hear that there will be a trainer readiness track on the day prior to the conference, so MCTs & Educators please save the Nov 17th date!

     

    Oh, and as we are looking at nearly 30 hours of presentations, and many of these delivered simultaneously, we will be recording all sessions and attendees can access these 'on demand' for 90 days following the conference.

     

    I am really enjoying building the content and the ideas from our speakers are just fantastic. Stay tuned for an update on our content later today, meanwhile please find us on facebook and join in the conversation or go here to register for the event

  • 3 Things You can get out of The Microsoft Certified Career Conference

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    Let’s talk about the Conference Tracks and about the things you can get out of attending the Microsoft Certified Career Conference.

    1.       A job! Yes, that is not impossible at all. Even in tough economies companies are still hiring and they are looking for the best of the best. Skilled people have better odds, today more than ever. We are going to help you build skills that will enhance your chances, and we are not just talking about landing a job, we are talking about landing the job that is right for you!

    Right now we are talking to recruiters, hiring managers, career coaches and authors, and we are talking about an exciting ‘Career Essentials’ Track that will help you build the skills you need to find the right job, write a winning letter, build a resume, go in to the job interview with a smart strategy etc. The first presenter in this track will be Stephen Rose who will help you Manage and Build your brand (i.e. you). Stephen will cover an essential skills set with which employees can use today’s social networking tools and become a brand themselves. Stephen manages a plethora of forums and blogs and he's a constant user of Twitter and Facebook. Just have a look at Stephen's technical content on the Springboard Series on TechNet, the Windows 7 Forums, the Springboard Insider Newsletter, The Windows Team Blog, Talking about Windows and the STEP program. Of course you can also follow the Springboard Series on TechNet via Twitter @MSSpringboard or on his personal feed @stephenrose.   

    Why this session? Because these new tools enable all of us to reach a large number of customers, business partners and friends with just the flick of a wrist. And over time, Stephen has become a brand in his own right. Hear how he manages his communication, positioning and how he manages his own brand. Stay tuned, as we expect to announce quite a few more presenters for Career Essentials track in the next few weeks as well as companies that will have a booth at our Career Fair!

     

    2.       The right job! How do you know if a job is right for you? Well, why not hear from people in the roles you may be looking at? Learn if you have the right skills and – more importantly – hear what these people really do from day to day.  Or hear more about new opportunities; for instance, learn more about SQL Azure and Windows Azure from Lynn Langit in her ‘Opportunity Knocks’ session.

     

    3.       The skills to do the job better than others!  Some of our best Microsoft Certified Trainers are going to work with to get you some key new skills through two hour sessions based on Microsoft Official Courses. Don’t miss Susan Ibach on SQL Server, Craig Brown on Windows 7 or Christopher Harrison on Visual Studio. Plug in to Jennifer Snoddy’s high speed ’The 60 Minute PowerPoint Rock Star’ session to get some end user training that will uncover hidden PowerPoint gems that will make you a PowerPoint Rock Star.

     

    If you have already put in some training and you are getting ready for the exam, you may find the ‘Super Cert Me’ sessions extremely helpful. Microsoft Certified Trainers will help you prepare by pointing out areas to focus on, things to watch out for, additional resources; anything they can throw at you so you go in to the exam with better odds. (more sessions to be announced soon, we do of course plan to cover all main Microsoft products)

     

     

    Stay tuned to Born to Learn for updates, follow us on Facebook and let us know what you think!

     

  • MCT Summit York content now available 'On Demand'

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    I still remember what we did last Summer -)! Well over 100 MCTs from all over the world traveled to York for a three day MCT Readiness Summit. Designed for MCTs and fully run by MCTs. This was a true Labor of Love, organzing MCTs Andrew Bettany and Daniel Sorlov did a fantastic job and they put together an extremly valuable and energizing event. Hats off for contributing to the MCT Community this way Andrew and Daniel, you have set new standards!

    Not all MCTs were able to attend and with three simultaneous tracks, not even MCTs that did attend could attend all sessions. So we recorded all 34 sessions and they are now available to MCTs and Educators on our Readiness site. MCTs and Educators, have a look at the great new content here.(go to the 'event recordings' tab for a full overview)

  • MCTs @ TechEd Berlin: MCT Dinner & Microsoft Learning Community Party

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    MCTs who are attending TechEd Berlin; have a look at the MCT Event Forum to find out more about these two not to miss community events:

    On Sunday evening November 7, 2010, join fellow MCTs at the MCT Dinner in Berlin. The MCT Dinner is open to all MCTs and the event is a great opportunity to meet up with fellow MCTs before the event week starts.

    On Tuesday, 9 November, at 21:00 (9:00 p.m.), join the Microsoft Learning Community Party - exclusively for Microsoft MVPs, Microsoft Certified Trainers, community members and guests. This event will be sponsored by Springboard Series and Office 2010 and is a great opportunity to network with industry peers and key Microsoft executives, learn about other communities, and enjoy an evening full of music, food, drinks, and fun-all compliments of Springboard Series, Office 2010 and Microsoft Learning.

    Party attendance is limited, so be sure to register today to reserve your spot at TechEd's only community party! (registration details can be found in the MCT Forums)

  • Nov 17th: MCT & Educator Virtual Summit UPDATE

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    Following the energizing MCT & Educator Virtual Summit in April, we are looking forward to our new virtual summit on November 17th.  Most sessions and speakers are now confirmed and eager to get started. We will have great content on some of the latest technology trends at Microsoft, we will work on soft skills and of course we look forward to great community networking.

    The virtual summit is complementary to all MCTs and registered academic Educators. Following feedback on our ‘three day non stop readiness marathon in April’, we have decided to run shorter summits and to run them more often.

    To make sure you will not miss the event, add the event to your Outlook calendar here.


  • MCT Virtual Summit starts in 12 hours - revised agenda!

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    In show business they say a bad rehearsal is the best thing you can hope for. In virtual events, a few random acts of nature and Murphy's Law tend to be a similar sign of good fortune. Well, we had our fair share today but we managed to find great solutions. MCTs and Educators who are tuning in to our MCT Virtual Summit tomorrow will notice a few minor changes in the schedule. Now if all other speakers will take their vitamins and avoid the flu, we will be fine tomorrow. I actually look forward to getting up at 4AM, did I mention I love these events:-)?

    Our revised agenda:

  • Mark your calendars for the next Microsoft Certified Career Conference on February 17, 2011!

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    What a great way to start off the new year than marking your calendars for the next Microsoft Certified Career Conference on February 17, 2011?

    That's right-we've been hard at work the last few weeks setting up all the logistics and lining up impressive speakers to help you reach your New Year's career resolution. Following up on our last ground breaking event, we're trying hard to make the next career conference even more helpful in moving your career forward. We have invited speakers from all over the world (new and returning by popular demand from the last conference) to help you learn how to land the right job, discover opportunities in new technologies such as cloud computing and inspire you to energize your career.

    Registration opens this week for this exciting event-stay tuned here for details and special announcements!

  • Programming in C# Jump Start on 3/13. Register now and prep for Exam 70-483!

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    This accelerated course covers C#, Microsoft’s managed C-style language for the .Net Framework. In typical Jump Start fashion, every stop of this course is example-driven. Microsoft Technical Evangelist Jerry Nixon and Crank211 co-founder, Daren May, will craft sample after sample in real time to show simple and complex techniques you can take back to your workplace.

    Because this course loosely follows the criteria for exam 70-483 (the first exam in the MCSD: Windows Store Apps Using C# track), it is tailored for seasoned developers looking for a refresher on core concepts and features or to bulk up on C#. As an accelerated one-day version of the five-day course, Jerry and Daren can’t completely cover a language as rich as C#, but they will spark the interest of newbies and the confidence of professionals. Buckle up, will be fun and fast-paced!

    Programming in C# Jump Start

    Date: March 13, 2013
    Time:  8:00am – 5:00pm PST
    Where: Live, online virtual classroom
    Cost: FREE!

    Help us spread the word! Announce this on your blog or post a tweet!
    Devs! Join our C# #MSJumpstart on 3/13 w/ #JerryNixon $ @DarenMay http://aka.ms /C-Jump #MSmva
    Register for next #MSJumpstart! Programming in C# on 3/13 w/ #JerryNixon & @DarenMay http://aka.ms /C-Jump #MSmva 

    **Register Now**

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    Interested in MCSD: Windows Store Apps using HTML5? Check out these two Jump Starts delivered by Microsoft Technical Evangelists Jeremy Foster and Michael Palermo on MVA!--two of the most popular Jump Starts ever produced!

    What’s a “Jump Start” Course?
    Training specifically designed for experienced technologists whose jobs demand they know how to best leverage new, emerging Microsoft technologies. These advanced courses assume a certain level of expertise and domain knowledge, so they move quickly and cover topics in a fashion that enables teams to effectively map new skills to real-world situations.

  • Register for Microsoft Tools for VMware Integration Jump Start!

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    The Microsoft Virtual Academy (MVA) team has opened registration for a new Jump Start designed for IT professionals who need to manage, monitor and automate VMware in their datacenter using System Center 2012 SP1. During this half-day Jump Start, Microsoft Technical Evangelist Symon Perriman (MCSE and VMware Certified Professional) will be joined by four different Microsoft and VMware experts during the team-taught learning experience.

    Microsoft Tools for VMware Integration & Migration Jump Start

    • Date/Time: March 14, 2013, 8am-12pm PST
    • Instructor Team: Symon Perriman, Eric Winner, Michael Stafford, Justin Incarnato and Anupama Vedapuri
    • Where: Live online virtual classroom
    • Cost: FREE!

    **Register Now**

    This half-day course is the third in a three Jump Start series on Microsoft Virtualization. Please visit MVA to view the first two courses in the series:

    We look forward to seeing online March 14 and in MVA!

  • MVA Live Q&A on 4/3/2013. Opportunity to ask your virtualization questions!

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    On April 3, MVA will launch the first in a monthly series of free, live online Q&A sessions led by members of our Microsoft technical evangelist team. Due to the popularity of the three courses we recently published to MVA covering Microsoft’s approach to virtualization, we decided to ask Senior Technical Evangelist Symon Perriman to host the first. Space is limited. Register now.

    These live, audience-led discussions are geared toward IT pros who are new to virtualization, have questions about Hyper-V, or are interested in learning how to better leverage the Windows Server 2012 platform, Hyper-V and System Center 2012 SP1. Attendees can get answers to their questions on technical capabilities, get advice for using products in a live environment; and learn from their peers and industry veterans like Symon.

    Symon is a Senior Technical Evangelist at Microsoft and holds several patents and certifications, including MCSE Private Cloud, Microsoft Certified Trainer (MCT) and VMware Certified Professional (VCP). He is a recognized industry expert in datacenter management, cloud, virtualization, high-availability, disaster recovery, mobile technologies and social media. Symon has contributed to four technical books for virtualization, server, clustering and SQL; co-hosts the ‘Edge Show’ for IT Professionals; and has had technologies featured in PC Magazine.

    We hope you enjoy this opportunity! Registration for MVA Live Q&A is now open: Register now.

  • Get Certified at Microsoft Management Summit (MMS) 2013!

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    Are you on the path to certification? Get it done at MMS! With Microsoft Certification you can keep your skills relevant, applicable, and competitive, and with the Certification Center onsite at MMS, you’ll can

    • Attend free Exam Prep sessions
    • Try out on-demand training and practice tests at the onsite Study Hall
    • Take your exam at 50% off, right there at the Testing Center!

    Take advantage of this great opportunity and get your head in the cloud at MMS 2013! Visit Us at room "South Pacific D" today to get your exam scheduled!

    On Twitter? Follow us at @MSLearning. Tag us when you check in for an exam or prep session or send us a picture of you from our booth and we'll RT it! Don't forget: the official event hashtag is #MMS2013.

    Microsoft Certification Training booth at MMS 2013  Microsoft certification and training study hall at MMS 2013

    Onsite Training at Certification Central

    WALK-IN TESTING REGISTRATION
    In order to secure your desired testing timeslot, pre-registering for your exams is always preferred – but that doesn’t mean you can’t register for your exams onsite! Visit us at Certification Central to find out which exams and certification paths are right for you, and register to take an exam. Need to reschedule your exam, we can help with that too.

    THE STUDY HALL
    Not sure you’re ready for that exam yet? Come over to The Study Hall, a dedicated, quiet environment where you will have the ability to study on your own, take a FREE Practice Test, or try out FREE e-Learning on one of over 50 computer workstations.

    MICROSOFT CERTIFICATION & YOU – formerly “Cert 101”
    Join us for a brand new kind of introductory certification session at MMS. Updated from the original Certification 101 session, we’ll help you navigate through the new certifications, the new question types introduced in 2012 and 2013, the migration paths for individuals already certified, and the benefits of certification in your career. Want to get certified? This is the place to start.

    EXAM PREP
    Get ready for your next certification test with these interactive study groups led by MCT Ambassadors onsite at MMS. Your leaders will guide you through the following exams to ensure you’re prepared. Check the session guide for exact dates and times — if you’re planning to take an exam, make sure you fit these into your week!

    • Exam prep: 70-246 - Private Cloud Monitoring and Operations with System Center 2012
    • Exam prep: 70-247 - Private Cloud Configuration and Deployment with System Center 2012
    • Exam prep: 70-410/411/412 - MCSA: Windows Server 2012
    • Exam prep: 70-413/414 - MCSE: Windows Server 2012
    • Exam prep: 70-415/416 - MCSE: Windows Server 2012
    • Exam prep: 70-689 - Upgrading your skills to MCSA Windows 8
    • Repeat Exam prep: 70-410/411/412 - MCSA: Windows Server 2012
    • Repeat - Exam prep: 70-246 - Private Cloud Monitoring and Operations with System Center 2012
    • Repeat - Exam prep: 70-247 - Private Cloud Configuration and Deployment with System Center 2012
    • Exam prep: 70-243 - Administering and Deploying System Center 2012 Configuration Manager
    • Exam prep: 70-331 / 70-332 - SharePoint 2013
    • Exam prep: 70-336 / 70-337 - Lync Server 2013
    • Exam prep: 70-341 / 70-342 - Exchange Server 2013
    • Repeat Exam prep: 70-243 - Administering and Deploying System Center 2012 Configuration Manager


    Online Resources

    Are you on the path to certification? Sign up for 90 Days to MCSA and gain access to free certification tools for Windows Server 2012: Exam Prep videos, exam study groups, discounts on certification packs, and more! Achieve certification and create a sustainable career in IT. Learn more!

    Microsoft Certification Overview

    Microsoft Certification Benefits

    Born to Learn Community Blog

     

  • Extend Infrastructure! Cool "Azure for IT Pros" Jump Start May 16!

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    This fast-paced MVA Jump Start is designed to help IT departments understand why it's time to start the process of extending infrastructure to the cloud. Microsoft Technical Evangelist David Tesar and Azure Group Technical Product Manager David Aiken will leverage a demo-rich and engaging team-teaching style to illustrate how Windows Azure Infrastructure Services (e.g., Virtual Machines, Virtual Networks, Storage, Active Directory) makes it easy to safely migrate, extend, run, manage and monitor common workloads in the cloud. 

    Windows Azure for IT Pros | Register Now!

    Date: May 16, 2013
    Time: 9:00am - 5:00pm PST
    Where: Live, online virtual classroom
    Cost: FREE!

    Additionally, they'll cover SharePoint and extending System Center 2012 SP1 during this course. This is one Jump Start you don't want to miss.

    Help us spread the word--Announce this on your blog or post a tweet!
    Extend your #infrastructure! Cool #MSJumpStart w/ @dtzar & @thedavidaiken http://aka.ms/JSAzure #MSmva #iaas
    Move common workloads to the #cloud! #Azure #MSJumpStart w/ @dtzar & @thedavidaiken http://aka.ms/JSAzure #MSmva #iaas

  • New Jump Start for Developers! Build Windows Phone 8 Apps. Register Now.

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    Microsoft Learning is thrilled to announce a new Jump Start for developers focused on building apps for Windows Phone 8. This special live online course is scheduled for two full days of fast-paced, demo-rich sessions led by Microsoft Technical Evangelist, Andy Wigley, and Microsoft Enterprise Mobility Strategist, Rob Tiffany. Andy and Rob are two of the most respected experts in mobile app development and are excited to help C#/XAML developers get the most out of the Windows 8 platform.

    What: Building Apps for Windows Phone 8 Jump Start
    Date: November 28-29, 2012

    Time: 7:00am – 5:00pm PST
    Cost: FREE!
    Target audience: Application Developers who want a fast-paced, real-world understanding of how to leverage C# and XAML to build apps for Windows Phone 8

    ** REGISTER NOW **

    Help us spread the word with a blog post or a tweet like this one:
    Building Apps for #WindowsPhone 8 #MSJumpStart w/ @andy_wigley & @robtiffany 11/28! #wpdev http://aka.ms/WP8-Apps-JS @MSLearning

    What’s a “Jump Start” Course?
    Training specifically designed for experienced technologists whose jobs demand they know how to best leverage new, emerging Microsoft technologies. These advanced courses assume a certain level of expertise and domain knowledge, so they move quickly and cover topics in a fashion that enables teams to effectively map new skills to real-world situations.

  • New "MVA Office Hours" - Windows Server & Windows 8 Q&A w/ Joey Snow & Rick Claus!

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    The Microsoft Virtual Academy (MVA) team is hosting a live online discussion designed to enable experienced IT Pros to ask technical questions regarding Windows Server 2012 and Windows 8. This exclusive session will feature two of Microsoft’s most popular personalities from "The Edge Show"—Senior Technical Evangelists, Joey Snow and Rick Claus—engaging in dialog, debate and demos shaped by a global audience of esteemed IT Pros.

    January 15, 2013
    8:30 - 10:00am PST
    REGISTER NOW

    The idea for this new type of event was sparked by the live chat-based Q&A happening behind-the-scenes during the popular Jump Start series of live online training events. We hope you register now for this event and spend 90 minutes getting answers to some of your best questions!

  • New Virtualization Jump Starts! Register for Hyper-V & Virt for VMware Pros Now!

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    The Microsoft Virtual Academy (MVA) team is excited to open registration for two new courses in a three-Jump Start series focused on virtualization. These one-day live online events are designed for IT Pros experienced in virtualization but interested in learning how to better leverage the Windows Server 2012 platform, Hyper-V and System Center 2012 SP1. All three courses will leverage a team-teaching approach to deliver an engaging, demo-rich, live learning experience. 

    REGISTER NOW for each of these great (FREE) sessions!

    • Introduction to Hyper-V Jump Start -- HD-recording from Jan. 24, 2013 on MVA
      • Instructor Team: Symon Perriman and Jeff Woolsey
      • This is the first of a three course series and is designed for IT Pros experienced in virtualization (i.e., VMware) but in need of learning how to leverage Hyper-V to perform essential tasks in the Windows Server 2012 platform.

    • Microsoft Tools for VMware Integration/Migration Jump Start-- March 14, 2013, 8am-12pm PST
      • Instructor Team: Symon Perriman (VMware VCP), Eric Winner, Michael Stafford, Justin Incarnato and Anupama Vedapuri
      • This is the third of a three course series and is tailored for VMware professionals looking for ways to better leverage the Windows Server 2012 platform and System Center 2012 SP1 to integrate with VMware more effectively.

    These courses are online and do not provide hands on labs. If you're interested in attending a more formal and in-person learning experience with hands-on, consider taking official Windows Server 2012 training delivered by a certified Microsoft Learning partner.

    Interested in exploring the best ways to manage and secure PCs, tablets (Surface, iPad, etc.) and mobile devices (Windows Phone, Android, iPhone) in the cloud? Check out the Windows Intune Jump Start on January 31, 2013!

  • New Jump Start! Manage & Secure Devices from the Cloud with Windows Intune!

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    Our work culture has changed. More and more people are bringing their own device to work -- PCs and Macs, Surface and iPads, Windows Phones, iPhones and Androids. How can IT organizations manage processes ensuring key policies are enforced in these complex situations while giving people the freedom to get things done their way?

    Microsoft Virtual Academy (MVA) and the Enterprise Client team are partnering to deliver a brand new MVA Jump Start to help Microsoft partners and customers safely embrace this movement.

    Windows Intune for IT Professionals Jump Start

    This online learning experience will feature Microsoft Technical Evangelist David Tesar and IT Security and Infrastructure Architect Richard Harrison and will help IT organizations learn how enabling people to leverage their own devices while maintaining security, streamlining management, and cutting costs can be done in the cloud with Windows Intune.

    • Perform key security and management tasks remotely from a web-based console
    • Secure PCs from malware and virus threats with endpoint protection
    • Deploy most updates and line of business applications through the cloud
    • Optimally configure Windows Intune, utilize best practices, and avoid common mistakes
    • Understand how to have a unified on-premise SCCM 2012 SP1 infrastructure with Windows Intune to manage mobile devices.

    REGISTER NOW for this great (FREE) online learning experience. Additionally, if you're leveraging System Center Configuration Manager 2012 SP1 (SCCM), we'll show you how the new integration with Windows Intune provides a unified management console.

  • New Jump Start! Scott Hanselman & Jon Galloway Talk Modern Web Apps w/ ASP.NET!

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    Microsoft Virtual Academy (MVA) has opened registration for a new Jump Start tailored for experienced developers interested in leveraging ASP.NET and Visual Studio 2012 to offer modern apps that target modern browsers.

    Two of Microsoft’s most seasoned ASP.NET speakers, Scott Hanselman and Jon Galloway, will provide an accelerated introduction to building modern web applications with ASP.NET 4.5 and ASP.NET MVC 4. In this course, they will target key scenarios like building mobile ready websites, social web applications as well as modern HTML5 browser features.

    • What: Building Web Apps with ASP.NET Jump Start
    • Date: February 19, 2012 Friday, February 22, 2013
    • Time: 8:00am – 5:00pm PST
    • Cost: FREE!
    • Target audience: Application Developers with at least six months professional experience.

    ** REGISTER NOW **

    Help us spread the word with a blog post or a tweet like this one:
    #MSJumpStart! @shanselman & @jongalloway target modern browsers w/ ASP.NET. http://aka.ms/WebAppsASP-JS @MSLearning #MSMVA

    What’s a “Jump Start” Course?
    Training specifically designed for experienced technologists whose jobs demand they know how to best leverage new, emerging Microsoft technologies. These advanced courses assume a certain level of expertise and domain knowledge, so they move quickly and cover topics in a fashion that enables teams to effectively map new skills to real-world situations.