The Microsoft Virtual Academy (MVA) offers free for IT professionals with 100 and 200-level content. It takes them right to the heart of the latest advances in cloud computing, guiding them through real life deployment scenarios and the latest technologies and tools. The academy will provide content tracks and progress tracking using a points system and badges.
Benefits for IT Professionals:
- Free cloud computing training
- Access to the latest skills on the full set of Microsoft cloud computing technologies
- Clearly defined training tracks that make it easy to select the right course for a given career
- Training points earned are recognized by employers and fellow IT professionals
- Rapid acquisition of new skills that meet the needs of IT Directors and Managers searching for cloud computing talent
- Connect with other IT Professionals and discuss cloud computing technology (future version). Visit Microsoft Virtual Academy
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A special, no-cost, online learning opportunity for university students who are interested in extending their IT or developer skills with Microsoft technologies.
Short Interactive videos that cover the latest technology developments.
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Live Meetings for Managers:
Live Meetings for Managers is a Microsoft Office Live Meeting series created specifically for managers of IT professionals and developers. Attend a Live Meeting or view the following recordings to learn more about training, certification, and tools to improve team performance.
Developer Certifications:
Did you know that Microsoft certifications for developers are growing faster than certifications for IT professionals? Colin Lyth, portfolio manager for Microsoft Learning Business Application Platform and Tools products, talks about the growth in developer certifications.
