Below are all of the training opportunities highlighted in yesterday’s issue of The Learning Curve training newsletter. Check out your targeted version in your inbox or browse through everything – including both sales and technical training options – below.

THE VITAL FEW

Each week, "The Vital Few" highlights must-attend training opportunities aimed at helping you improve your business. Visit our blog for more training recommendations and tips for maximizing your learning opportunities.
For training offered in your geographic area, view the United States Subsidiary Area page and navigate to the local events and training section of your area.
For select training on additional products and solutions, visit the Learning Plan Tool web page.

SQL Server 2008 R2

• SQL Server 2008 R2 Business Intelligence Sales Training
• Upselling SQL Server from Express Edition
• Selling SQL Server in a Virtualized Environment
• Selling SQL Server Enterprise in Small and Midsize Businesses
• Exploring Business Insights Solutions for Healthcare, Retail, and Financial Organizations
• Labcast: SQL 2008 R2 Update for Implementers
• Labcast: SQL Server 2008 R2 Update for Developers
• SQL Server Fast Track Data Warehouse: SQL Server Best Practices
• Building Your ISV Corporate Performance Management Application
• SQL Server 2008 R2 Business Intelligence Sales Training

See our course listings for additional SQL Server 2008 R2 training.
Find SQL Server 2008 R2 sales resources on Gear Up.

Exchange Server 2010

• Microsoft Exchange Server 2010 Partner Opportunity (100 level, 1 hour)
• Overview of Microsoft Exchange Server (100 level, 1 hour)
• Opportunities with Microsoft Unified Communications (100 level, 1 hour)
• Momentum Webcast: Top Five Reasons to Upgrade to Exchange Server 2010 and Why You Should Care (200 level, 1 hour)
• Labcast: Exchange Server 2010 (300 level, multiple labs)
• Exchange Server 2010 Setup, Deployment, and Server Role Configuration (200 level, 1 hour)

See our course listings for additional Exchange Server 2010 training.
Find Exchange Server 2010 sales resources on Gear Up.

Windows Server 2008 R2

• Selling Windows Server 2008 R2 Using Remote Desktop Services and VDI (100 level, 10 minutes)
• Selling Windows Server 2008 R2 Using File Classification Infrastructure (100 level, 10 minutes)
• How to Have a Core IO Whiteboard Discussion (200 level, 1 hour)
• PTS Web Seminar: Virtualization Enhancements in Service Pack 1 for Windows Server 2008 R2 and Windows 7 (200 level, 1 hour)
• Server Virtualization: Consolidation and Legacy System Management (300 level, 1 hour)
• Helping Your Customers Migrate from Microsoft Windows 2000 to Windows Server 2008 R2 (200 level, 1 hour)

See our course listings for additional Windows Server 2008 R2 training.
Find Windows Server 2008 R2 sales resources on Gear Up.

Windows Intune

• Selling Windows Intune for VARs (100 level, 1 hour)
• Selling Windows Intune for Scale Resellers (100 level, 1 hour)
• Windows Intune: The Opportunity for Channel Developers (100 level, 1 hour)
• Implementing and Supporting Windows Intune: About This Course (200 level, 1 hour)
• Implementing and Supporting Windows Intune, Module 1: Windows Intune Overview (200 level, 1 hour)
• Implementing and Supporting Windows Intune, Module 2: Deploying and Installing Windows Intune Client (200 level, 1 hour)

See our course listings for additional Windows Intune training.

Business Readiness: Marketing

• Seven Steps to Search Engine Marketing Success (100 level, 1 hour)
• Maximize Value with Killer Web Content (100 level, 1 hour)
• How to Build and Manage Your Marketing Database (100 level, 1 hour)
• How to Write Copy That Works (100 level, 1 hour)

See our course listings for additional Marketing training.

 

LEARNING NEWS

OEM Training Zone ‘Win a Windows Server, Connect to the Cloud’ Sweepstakes
Beginning March 7^th through April 18^th, OEM partners, call center and sales representatives are encouraged to complete Small Business Server 2011 Standard, Small Business Server Compete (VMware), and Cloud Computing training courses and enter to win one of four server computers featuring Microsoft server software.

Channel Development Meet & Greet Events Coming to a City Near You
Looking for opportunities to network with other partners in your area? Join us at these informal meet & greets.

Find Out What Tech▪Ed North America 2011 Can Do for You and Your Company
Attend Tech▪Ed for access to hundreds of learning opportunities, industry experts, and products for evaluation to keep your company on top of the latest technology trends. And save up to 30 percent on certification training for Microsoft competencies.

Take Advantage of the Competency Exam Pack Offer During MPN Renewal Process
As you renew your membership in the Microsoft Partner Network, you may need to update your certifications. Save up to 30 percent on training and exams to meet your competency requirements.

Unblock Windows 7 Deployments and Combat Internet Explorer Application Compatibility
Microsoft now offers in-depth materials and corporate funding for your consultants to deliver Internet Explorer Migration Workshops.

Find Support for Your Cloud Services
Build your Microsoft Business Productivity Online Suite deployment capabilities with proactive deployment support. Partner Technical Services also offers options to help you develop your cloud skills, including Practice Accelerator.

 

Want to Win More Windows Server 2008 R2 Upgrade, Virtualization, and Cloud Engagements?
Join the Windows Server Platform Modernization Program! You’ll receive free training in Microsoft Solution Accelerators for Windows Server 2008 R2, virtualization, and cloud-based solutions. You’ll also get free readiness and sales resources, technical support, and invitations to technical discussions with solution architects. Contact ServerModernization@microsoft.com to sign up now.

Deliver and Manage a Microsoft Private Cloud Solution
New York, Dallas, Marietta, Chicago, Bellevue, Mason, Falls Church, Irvine, Tampa, San Francisco
This 5-day training is for partners with extensive Hyper-V and System Center Virtual Machine Manager experience. You'll gain a deeper understanding of how to implement the Microsoft System Center technologies in a dynamic datacenter.

 

UPCOMING LIVE WEBCASTS

• March 17: Introducing Microsoft Access to SQL Azure Migrations
• March 29: Windows Small Business Server 2011 Essentials Refresh
• March 29: Enhancing the Hyper-V Competitive Advantage: Increasing I/O Performance and Provisioning Speeds
• March 17: Riding the Shifting Tide: Using Current Market Trends to Your Hiring Advantage
• March 25: 4-1-1 SMB Partner Marketing Monthly Webcast: Selling SQL Server for Small Business
• March 31: One Size Does Not Fit All: Identifying the People You Want and the Right Tools to Find Them (part 1 of 2)

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