In collaboration with our International Association of Microsoft Channel Partners (IAMCP) Learning Partners, we have created a conveniently scheduled after hours, cost effective certification and training program called “Bridge the Talent Gap.” It is designed to help you and your team upgrade...

A blog series on the latest U.S. Partner News training recommendations. Here are all of the training items published in the latest issue of the U.S. Partner News . Be sure and check that post for additional Microsoft Partner Network updates, as this newsletter is blog-only. The January 4 issue will be...

On Friday, December 7 we delivered the latest U.S. Partner News to your inbox, customized according to your company’s business model, Microsoft Partner Network membership, and your role. Below are the training-related articles and recommendations sent to all partners. The role-based training recommendations...

Whether you’re gearing up for Microsoft certification exams, or want more hands-on experience with Windows 8 or Windows Azure , these three-hour, online events are great training opportunities for IT professionals and developers. And, they’re free. Attendees first listen to a live presentation and then...

A blog series that provides the latest training, certification, and assessment information for Microsoft product releases. Your business customers can purchase on-premises versions of the new Office products through Microsoft Volume Licensing now , as well as the new Office 365 service for businesses...

Welcome to this month’s Hot Sheet, a schedule of upcoming training opportunities for Microsoft U.S. partners, so you can plan ahead. For on-demand training, use one of our prescriptive learning plans , or create a custom learning plan containing individual trainings from one or more pre-built plans...

A blog series to inform U.S. partners about training and offers to help meet competency requirements. If your Microsoft Partner Network membership plans include attaining a new Microsoft competency or renewing your existing competencies, we have a great offer for you. Purchase a Competency Exam Pack...

These accelerated, demo-rich Jump Start videos are led by Microsoft Office 365 experts. They will teach you the concepts and technologies covered in the two Office 365 certification exams, which can also help your organization achieve the Small Business Competency . Administering Office 365 Accelerated...

A blog series to notify U.S. partners about additions or updates to Microsoft learning plans. Last month, Worldwide partner skills development lead, Brigitte Hayes, announced that the training, assessments and exams for the new Small Business Competency are now available. Read her post for a clear...

Your Microsoft Partner Network membership includes access to many no-cost and low-cost options for training yourself and your organization about Microsoft products and technologies. Below is a directory of the communications and resources the Microsoft U.S. Partner Team offers to help you find the training...

A blog series to help U.S. partners utilize the features of the Learning Plan Tool. Posted by Scott Akin, Microsoft U.S. Partner Enablement and Learning Channel Director One of the most useful features of Learning Plan Tool is the ability to assign and distribute learning plans. You can tailor...

Are you looking to get certified in Microsoft Lync Server 2010? We’re pleased to tell you about this new Jump Start, a three-day Web series designed to help you pass the following two Lync exams: To prepare for Exam 70-664: TS: Microsoft Lync Server 2010, Configuring : Jump Start Series...

A blog series to help U.S. partners utilize the features of the Learning Plan Tool. Is your team taking full advantage of the Microsoft Learning Plan Tool to meet its readiness goals? We asked Scott Scholz, Regional Enablement Director for the West Region, what partners who do rely on the tool find...

We’re excited to spread the word about the newly announced , accelerated certification prep for Microsoft Office 365 exams 70-323 (Administering Office 365) and 70-321 (Deploying Office 365). These live, free, virtual sessions are very engaging, fast-paced, demo-rich and students will be able to get...

Last month, Microsoft Learning announced that it has reinvented its certification program to directly address technology’s evolution to the cloud. We caught up with Scott Akin, Microsoft U.S. Partner Enablement and Learning Channel Director, to see what the new certifications mean for partners...

Here are the training recommendations sent to you in the Friday, May 4 U.S. partner newsletter, including role-based training for Windows Azure and Microsoft Desktop Optimization Pack (MDOP) . You can use these links to find additional training opportunities: A six-week outlook of in-person and on-demand...

Here is a reminder about the Microsoft Partner Network Competency Exam Packs , which allow you to save up to 40% off select exams. This offer is exclusively available for Microsoft Partners and is designed to make it as easy as possible for you to meet competency requirements and showcase your organization...

This offer is exclusively available for Microsoft Partners and is designed to make it as easy as possible for partners’ to meet competency requirements and showcase their organization's skills. MPN Competency Exam Packs allow you to save up to 40% on selected exams! By purchasing these exam...

The MPN Competency Exam Pack Offer ends December 31, 2011. This offer is exclusively available for Microsoft Partners and is designed to make it as easy as possible for partners’ to meet competency requirements and showcase thei organization's skills. MPN Competency Exam Packs allow you to save...

Get the Microsoft Competency you need to set your company apart and demonstrate a proven skill set to your customers. Partners can save up to 40% when they purchase packs of three or more Microsoft Competency Exams. Value of Microsoft Competencies Differentiate your business in today’s...

Start Preparing Today for Significant Exam Changes Impacting Your Competencies You don’t have to wait to start preparing for the new competencies. Exam requirements are aligning more closely to current Microsoft technologies. For detailed guidance on how to prepare, visit the “Prepare for the Microsoft...

If you’re already deploying virtualization, or if you’re thinking about building your skills in that space, consider acquiring the Virtualization competency. Now is a great time to do it, as you’ve got the Microsoft Virtualization Spring Carnival to provide some fun along your quest.   Win Big by...

We talked about the upcoming Microsoft Partner Network transition Tuesday , but here are some additional things to help you know where your organization’s certifications and competencies stand: Information about earning a Microsoft competency and the associated benefits and requirements: download the...

We’ve had many questions about the new Microsoft Partner Network – What’s up with it? How will my competencies be affected? What are the fees involved? If you’ve got questions, here’s your chance to learn more about the upcoming changes, and ask any questions you might have. West Region Partners April...

Reminder for you business owners and partner organization managers. With the upcoming Microsoft Partner Network changes come many exam expirations. Don’t lose your competencies ! Get your team’s exams transferred to qualifying exams. Here’s a discount to help you do so. Save up to 40 percent on Microsoft...