Here are the training recommendations sent to you in the Friday, April 6 issue of the US partner newsletter, including role-based training for Microsoft Virtualization and Windows Server 2008 R2 and opportunities to begin learning about Windows 8 and Windows Server 8 beta.

As stated in the newsletter, you can find training opportunities and recommendations anytime on the U.S. Partner Learning blog, Learning Plan Tool website, and the Local Activities Section of the Training and Events page on the U.S. partner portal.

Training Recommendations Headlines

• Enter to Win with Microsoft Office 365, Microsoft SQL Server 2012, Private Cloud, and Microsoft Dynamics CRM 2011 Training (Link to Official Rules)
• Stand Out from the Sales Competition and Earn a Chance to Win a Whistler Trip (Link to Official Rules)
• Microsoft SQL Server 2012 Two-Day In-Person Technical Workshop for Developers
• Microsoft SQL Server 2012 Online Technical Workshops
• New Learning Snacks for Microsoft SQL Server 2012
• Take a Deep Technical Dive into Microsoft System Center 2012 and Private Cloud with Jump Start Videos
• Training for Exam 74-322: Microsoft Lync Server 2010
• Practice Accelerator for Microsoft Lync Server 2010 - Sessions Available for April-June
• Practice Accelerator for Virtual Desktop Infrastructure - Sessions Available in May and June
• Optimize Your Existing Resources: Microsoft Dynamics AX 2012 Level 300 Workshops
• Microsoft System Center 2012 Sales Training Courses and Assessment
• Windows Server "8" Beta Training
• Windows 8 Metro Excellence Clinic Walks You Through Certification Process for Windows 8 Applications
  • June 6 – Waltham, MA
  • June 13 – New York City
  • June 21 – Chevy Chase, MD
  • June 27 – Alpharetta, GA
  • July 11 – Tampa, FL
• Windows 8 Three-Day Developer and UX Workshop for Partners Offers Hands-On Experience and Design Guidance
  • April 30–May 2 in Waltham, MA
  • May 1–May 3 in New York City
  • May 1–May 17 in Washington, D.C.
  • May 23–May 25 in Waltham, MA

Role-Based Training for Microsoft Virtualization and Windows Server 2008

Training for Business Decision Makers
Microsoft Virtualization

• Microsoft Partner Network Sales and Marketing Competency Assessment for Private Cloud/Management and Virtualization
• Virtualization Sales Specialist Course. Competing with VMware. Module 1. Technologies
• Virtualization Sales Specialist Course. Competing with VMware. Module 2. Microsoft Strategies
• Virtualization Sales Specialist Course. Competing with VMware. Module 3. Case Studies and Customer Objections
• Practice Accelerator for Virtual Desktop Infrastructure - Sessions Available in May and June
• Build Your Client Virtualization Learning Plan or Build Your Server Virtualization Learning Plan

Windows Server 2008

• Selling Windows Server 2008 R2 Using Hyper-V Improvements
• Selling Windows Server 2008 R2 Using File Classification Infrastructure
• Selling Windows Server 2008 R2 Using Remote Desktop Services & VDI
• Microsoft Private Cloud Pitch
• Windows Server 8 Beta Training
• Build Your Windows Server 2008 Learning Plan

Training for IT Professionals
Microsoft Virtualization

• Data Center and Private Cloud Management with System Center 2012: Monitor and Operate the Private Cloud Infrastructure
• Data Center and Private Cloud Management with System Center 2012: Monitor and Operate the Private Cloud Fabric
• Microsoft Server Virtualization and Management for the Experienced VMware IT Pro
• Data Center and Private Cloud Management with System Center 2012: Monitor and Operate Applications
• Practice Accelerator for Virtual Desktop Infrastructure - Sessions Available in May and June
• Build Your Client Virtualization Learning Plan or Build Your Server Virtualization Learning Plan

Windows Server 2008

• Cloud Opportunities with Windows Server
• Windows Small Business Server Product Focus + Storage Server
• Migrating Customers to Windows Server 2008 R2
• Deploying Windows Server with the Express Deployment Tool
• Windows Server 8 Beta Training
• Build Your Windows Server 2008 R2 Learning Plan

Training for Developers
Microsoft Virtualization

• Data Center and Private Cloud Management with System Center 2012: Configure and Deploy Service Delivery and Automation
• Data Center and Private Cloud Management with System Center 2012: Configure and Deploy Applications
• Data Center and Private Cloud Management with System Center 2012: Configure and Deploy the Private Cloud Infrastructure
• Data Center and Private Cloud Management with System Center 2012: Configure and Deploy the Private Cloud Fabric
• Build Your Client Virtualization Learning Plan or Build Your Server Virtualization Learning Plan

Windows Server 2008

• Cloud Opportunities with Windows Server
• Windows Small Business Server Product Focus + Storage Server
• Migrating Customers to Windows Server 2008 R2
• Deploying Windows Server with the Express Deployment Tool
• Build Your Windows Server 2008 R2 Learning Plan

Training for Sales and Marketing Roles
Microsoft Virtualization

• Microsoft Partner Network Sales and Marketing Competency Assessment for Private Cloud/Management and Virtualization
• Gear Up Tour of Microsoft Virtualization
• Customer Value Conversations for Data Center Management Scenarios (Partner Version)
• Virtualization Sales Specialist Course. Competing with VMware. Module 3. Case Studies and Customer Objections
• Download the Desktop Virtualization Sales Advisor or Server Virtualization Sales Advisor
• Build Your Client Virtualization Learning Plan or Build Your Server Virtualization Learning Plan

Windows Server 2008

• Selling Windows Server 2008 R2 Using Hyper-V Improvements
• Selling Windows Server 2008 R2 Using File Classification Infrastructure
• Selling Windows Server 2008 R2 Using Remote Desktop Services & VDI
• Microsoft Private Cloud Pitch
• Download the Windows Server 2008 R2 Sales Advisor
• Windows Server 8 Beta Training
• Build Your Windows Server 2008 R2 Learning Plan

Training for Training Roles
Microsoft Virtualization

• Microsoft Partner Network Sales and Marketing Competency Assessment for Private Cloud/Management and Virtualization
• How Partners Can Make Money Selling Microsoft Private Cloud Solutions
• Data Center and Private Cloud Management with System Center 2012: Monitor and Operate the Private Cloud Infrastructure
• Microsoft Server Virtualization and Management for the Experienced VMware IT Pro
• Practice Accelerator for Virtual Desktop Infrastructure - Sessions Available in May and June
• Build Your Client Virtualization Learning Plan or Build Your Server Virtualization Learning Plan

Windows Server 2008

• Cloud Opportunities with Windows Server
• Selling Windows Server 2008 R2 Using Remote Desktop Services & VDI
• Migrating Customers to Windows Server 2008 R2
• Deploying Windows Server with the Express Deployment Tool
• Windows Server 8 Beta Training
• Build Your Windows Server 2008 R2 Learning Plan