Microsoft Learning Career Portal: Special Offers

Special Offers on Training and Certifications from Microsoft

Microsoft helps you become a key contributor within your organization by providing some of the best training available. Take advantage of these great offers that can help you turn your job into a career.

Do you want to pursue a new career in IT, change your job role, or become indispensible in your existing role? Microsoft makes it easier for you to get started by providing the following limited-time offers and discounts on training and certification exams.

Certification: up to 25 percent off Microsoft Certification exams

Enjoy 15 to 25 percent off select Microsoft Certification exams until December 31, 2009, or while supplies last

Classroom training: career packages

Receive fully-licensed copies of Windows 7, Windows Server 2008 R2, and Microsoft SQL Server 2008 when you take select training with a Microsoft Certified Partner for Learning Solutions

E-Learning: 25 percent off e-learning collections

Get the skills you need with 25 percent off select Microsoft E-Learning collections

Get the tools to help you pursue a career, change your job role, or become indispensable in your existing role:

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Get up to 25 percent off select Microsoft Certification exams

Take control of your destiny and chart your career path. To help you pursue a new career in IT, move from one job role to another, or help you become indispensible in your existing role, Microsoft provides discounts on select Microsoft Certification exams.

Discount offer is valid worldwide.
Offer is good until December 31, 2009, or while supplies last.
Customers must register, schedule, and purchase their discounted exams by December 31, 2009.
Microsoft does not guarantee that candidates who take exams will pass.
Offer does not include Academic exams.

Microsoft Certifications are continually evaluated and updated to ensure their relevance in the marketplace. As a result, earning a certification helps you gain knowledge about the latest developments in Microsoft technologies and platforms and enables you to demonstrate your job skills to employers.

Learn more about Microsoft Certifications

Get your voucher code for your discounted exams

Register and obtain your discounted voucher code (Prometric.com)
Once you have obtained your code, plan and schedule your next exam
Vouchers can be redeemed only at Prometric test centers

Get 15 to 20 percent off select Technology Specialist exams

The Microsoft Certified Technology Specialist (MCTS) certifications provide the foundation for Microsoft Certification. These certifications are designed to validate your skills on the features and functionality of key technologies. You can show your depth of knowledge in one specific technology, earn multiple MCTS certifications to show breadth across different products, or build on the MCTS to earn a Microsoft Certified IT Professional (MCITP) credential or other Microsoft Certified Professional credentials.

Enjoy 15 percent off these exams:

Note Microsoft Certified Technology Specialist exams are indicated by "TS" in the exam name.

Technology	Exam titles
Windows Server 2008	Exam 70-640: TS: Windows Server 2008 Active Directory, Configuring
Windows Server 2008	Exam 70-642: TS: Windows Server 2008 Network Infrastructure, Configuring
Windows Server 2003	Exam 70-290: Managing and Maintaining a Microsoft Windows Server 2003 Environment
Windows Server 2003	Exam 70-291: Implementing, Managing, and Maintaining a Microsoft Windows Server 2003 Network Infrastructure
Windows Server 2003	Exam 70-293: Planning and Maintaining a Microsoft Windows Server 2003 Network Infrastructure
Windows Server 2003	Exam 70-294: Planning, Implementing, and Maintaining a Microsoft Windows Server 2003 Active Directory Infrastructure
Windows 7	Exam 70-680: TS: Windows 7 Configuring
Windows Vista	Exam 70-620: TS: Configuring Microsoft Windows Vista Client
Windows XP	Exam 70-270: Installing, Configuring, and Administering Microsoft Windows XP Professional
Windows XP	Exam 70-271: Supporting Users and Troubleshooting a Microsoft Windows XP Operating System
Windows XP	Exam 70-272: Supporting Users and Troubleshooting Desktop Applications on a Microsoft Windows XP Operating System
Microsoft SQL Server 2008	Exam 70-432: TS: Microsoft SQL Server 2008, Implementation and Maintenance
SQL Server 2008	Exam 70-433: TS: Microsoft SQL Server 2008, Database Development
SQL Server 2008	Exam 70-448: TS: Microsoft SQL Server 2008, Business Intelligence Development and Maintenance
Microsoft SQL Server 2005	Exam 70-431: TS: Microsoft SQL Server 2005 – Implementation and Maintenance
Microsoft Exchange Server 2010	Exam 70-662: TS: Microsoft Exchange Server 2010, Configuring
Microsoft Exchange Server 2007	Exam 70-236: TS: Exchange Server 2007, Configuring
Microsoft Visual Studio/Microsoft .NET	Exam 70-526: TS: Microsoft .NET Framework 2.0 – Windows-Based Client Development
Visual Studio/.NET	Exam 70-528: TS: Microsoft .NET Framework 2.0 – Web-based Client Development
Visual Studio/.NET	Exam 70-529: TS: Microsoft .NET Framework 2.0 – Distributed Application Development
Visual Studio/.NET	Exam 70-536: TS: Microsoft .NET Framework – Application Development Foundation
Virtualization	Exam 70-656: TS: Microsoft Desktop Optimization Pack, Configuring
Virtualization	Exam 70-652: TS: Windows Server Virtualization, Configuring
Microsoft Office SharePoint Server	Exam 70-630: TS: Microsoft Office SharePoint Server 2007, Configuring
Office SharePoint Server	Exam 70-542: TS: Microsoft Office SharePoint Server 2007 – Application Development

Enjoy 20 percent off these exams:

Technology	Exam titles
Windows Server 2008	Exam 70-643: TS: Windows Server 2008 Applications Infrastructure, Configuring
Windows Server 2008	Exam 70-648: TS: Upgrading from Windows Server 2003 MCSA to Windows Server 2008, Technology Specializations
Windows Server 2003	Exam 70-297: Designing a Microsoft Windows Server 2003 Active Directory and Network Infrastructure
Windows Server 2003	Exam 70-298: Designing Security for a Microsoft Windows Server 2003 Network
Windows Server 2003	Exam 70-299: Implementing and Administering Security in a Microsoft Windows Server 2003 Network
Windows Server 2003	Exam 70-501: TS: Windows Server 2003 Hosted Environments, Configuration and Management
Windows 7	Exam 70-683: TS: Windows 7, Preinstalling for OEMs
Windows Vista	Exam 70-624: TS: Deploying and Maintaining Windows Vista Client and 2007 Microsoft Office System Desktops
Microsoft System Center	Exam 70-400: TS: Microsoft System Center Operations Manager 2007, Configuring
Microsoft System Center	Exam 70-401: TS: Microsoft System Center Configuration Manager 2007, Configuring
Microsoft System Center	Exam 70-658: TS: Microsoft System Center Data Protection Manager 2007, Configuring
Microsoft Exchange Server 2003	Exam 70-284: TS: Implementing and Managing Microsoft Exchange Server 2003
SQL Server 2005	Exam 70-445: TS: Microsoft SQL Server 2005 Business Intelligence – Development and Maintenance
Visual Studio/.NET	Exam 70-502: TS: Microsoft .NET Framework 3.5, Windows Presentation Foundation Application Development
Visual Studio/.NET	Exam 70-503: TS: Microsoft .NET Framework 3.5 – Windows Communication Foundation
Visual Studio/.NET	Exam 70-504: TS: Microsoft .NET Framework 3.5 – Workflow
Visual Studio/.NET	Exam 70-505: TS: Microsoft .NET Framework 3.5, Windows Forms Application Development
Visual Studio/.NET	Exam 70-561: TS: Microsoft .NET Framework 3.5, ADO.NET Application Development
Visual Studio/.NET	Exam 70-562: TS: Microsoft .NET Framework 3.5, ASP.NET Application Development
Virtualization	Exam 70-403: TS: System Center Virtual Machine Manager 2008, Configuring
Windows SharePoint Services	Exam 70-541: TS: Microsoft Windows SharePoint Services 3.0 – Application Development
Windows SharePoint Services	Exam 70-631: TS: Microsoft Windows SharePoint Services 3.0, Configuring

Get up to 25 percent off select Microsoft Certified Professional exams

The Microsoft Certified Professional (MCP) credential validates that an individual has the comprehensive set of skills necessary to perform a particular job role, (for example, desktop support technician, database administrator, enterprise messaging administrator, or developer related skills). Some of the MCP certifications available include Microsoft Certified IT Professional (MCITP), Microsoft Certified Professional Developer (MCPD), and Microsoft Certified Database Administrator (MCDBA). These certifications build on the technical proficiency measured in the MCTS certifications. Therefore, you earn a professional-level certification on your way to earning an MCITP credential.

Enjoy 25 percent off these exams:

Note Microsoft Certified Professional exams are indicated by "PRO" in the exam name.

Technology	Exam titles
Windows Server 2008	Exam 70-646: PRO: Windows Server 2008, Server Administrator
Windows Server 2008	Exam 70-649: TS: Upgrading Your MCSE on Windows Server 2003 to Windows Server 2008, Technology Specialist
Windows Server 2008	Exam 70-647: PRO: Windows Server 2008, Enterprise Administrator
Windows 7	Exam 70-685: PRO: Windows 7 Enterprise Desktop Support Technician
Windows 7	Exam 70-686: PRO: Windows 7 Desktop Administrator
Windows Vista	Exam 70-621: PRO: Upgrading your MCDST Certification to MCITP Enterprise Support
Windows Vista	Exam 70-622: PRO: Microsoft Desktop Support – ENTERPRISE
Windows Vista	Exam 70-623: PRO: Microsoft Desktop Support – CONSUMER
SQL 2008	Exam 70-450: PRO: Designing, Optimizing and Maintaining a Database Administrative Solution Using Microsoft SQL Server 2008
SQL 2008	Exam 70-451: PRO: Designing Database Solutions and Data Access Using Microsoft SQL Server 2008
SQL 2008	Exam 70-452: PRO: Designing a Business Intelligence Infrastructure Using Microsoft SQL Server 2008
SQL 2008	Exam 70-453: Upgrade: Transition Your MCITP SQL Server 2005 DBA to MCITP SQL Server 2008
SQL 2008	Exam 70-454: Upgrade: Transition Your MCITP SQL Server 2005 DBD to MCITP SQL Server 2008 DBD
SQL 2008	Exam 70-455: Upgrade: Transition Your MCITP SQL Server 2005 BI Developer to MCITP SQL Server 2008 BI Developer
SQL 2005	Exam 70-441: PRO: Designing Database Solutions by Using Microsoft SQL Server 2005
SQL 2005	Exam 70-442: PRO: Designing and Optimizing Data Access by Using Microsoft SQL Server 2005
SQL 2005	Exam 70-443: PRO: Designing a Database Server Infrastructure by Using Microsoft SQL Server 2005
SQL 2005	Exam 70-444: PRO: Optimizing and Maintaining a Database Administration Solution by Using Microsoft SQL Server 2005
SQL 2005	Exam 70-446: PRO: Designing a Business Intelligence Solution by Using Microsoft SQL Server 2005
SQL 2005	Exam 70-447: UPGRADE: MCDBA Skills to MCITP Database Administrator by Using Microsoft SQL Server 2005
Exchange 2007	Exam 70-237: PRO: Designing Messaging Solutions with Microsoft Exchange Server 2007
Exchange 2007	Exam 70-238: PRO: Deploying Messaging Solutions with Microsoft Exchange Server 2007
Visual Studio/.NET	Exam 70-547: PRO: Designing and Developing Web-Based Applications by Using the Microsoft .NET Framework
Visual Studio/.NET	Exam 70-548: PRO: Designing and Developing Windows-Based Applications by Using the Microsoft .NET Framework
Visual Studio/.NET	Exam 70-549: PRO: Designing and Developing Enterprise Applications by Using the Microsoft .NET Framework
Visual Studio/.NET	Exam 70-551: UPGRADE: MCAD Skills to MCPD Web Developer by Using the Microsoft .NET Framework
Visual Studio/.NET	Exam 70-552: UPGRADE: MCAD Skills to MCPD Windows Developer by Using the Microsoft .NET Framework
Visual Studio/.NET	Exam 70-553: UPGRADE: MCSD Microsoft .NET Skills to MCPD Enterprise Application Developer by Using the Microsoft .NET Framework: Part 1
Visual Studio/.NET	Exam 70-554: UPGRADE: MCSD Microsoft .NET Skills to MCPD Enterprise Application Developer by Using the Microsoft .NET Framework: Part 2
Visual Studio/.NET	Exam 70-563: PRO: Designing and Developing Windows Applications Using the Microsoft .NET Framework 3.5
Visual Studio/.NET	Exam 70-564: PRO: Designing and Developing ASP.NET Applications Using the Microsoft .NET Framework 3.5
Visual Studio/.NET	Exam 70-565: PRO: Designing and Developing Enterprise Applications Using the Microsoft .NET Framework 3.5
Visual Studio/.NET	Exam 70-567: UPGRADE: Transition your MCPD Web Developer Skills to MCPD ASP.NET Developer 3.5
Visual Studio/.NET	Exam 70-568: UPGRADE: Transition your MCPD Enterprise Application Developer Skills to MCPD Enterprise Application Developer 3.5, Part 1
Visual Studio/.NET	Exam 70-569: UPGRADE: Transition your MCPD Enterprise Application Developer Skills to MCPD Enterprise Application Developer 3.5, Part 2

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Take control of your career with these classroom training offers

Microsoft Learning can help you learn a new technology or prepare for a new job role with comprehensive, interactive training options. Our instructor-led classroom training courses are delivered by Microsoft Certified Trainers (MCTs)—industry-recognized experts—and offered through a network of more than 1,900 Microsoft Certified Partners for Learning Solutions in more than 120 countries and regions throughout the world.

Get the training, credentials, and software you need

Starting November 2009, you can purchase a Microsoft Career Package through your local Microsoft Certified Partner for Learning Solutions. We will offer packages for Windows 7, Windows Server 2008 R2, and Microsoft SQL Server 2008 R2 (coming in March 2010), that include instructor-led training; a certification exam; and a free, fully-licensed copy of the software. Whether you want to land a great desktop support job or become indispensable as a system administrator, these packages will help you advance your career.

Timing: The Windows 7 and Windows Server 2008 R2 packages are available until June 30, 2010, and the SQL Server 2008 R2 packages are available until August 31, 2010, while supplies last. The certification exam vouchers in these packages are valid until December 31, 2010, and can only be used with an exam associated with that specific technology.

Act now: These packages are only available while supplies last—so enroll now with a participating training partner near you!

Click Enroll next to the course of your choice in the following table.
In the search results on the Class Locator page, look for the following graphic next to participating partners.
Find a participating partner near you, click View Web Site, and follow the partner's instructions for enrolling.

Note If you do not see this graphic next to the partner(s) in your region, contact a partner and tell them you would like to purchase a Career Package and they can order one for you.

Available packages:

Technology	Exam titles	Look for a partner near you
Windows 7	Course 6292: Installing and Configuring Windows 7 Client (maps to Exam 70-680)
Windows 7	Course 6294: Planning and Managing Windows 7 Desktop Deployments and Environments (maps to Exam 70-686)	Coming soon: Classes start January 2010
Windows Server 2008	Course 6419: Configuring, Managing and Maintaining Windows Server 2008 Servers (maps to Exams 70-640, 70-642, and 70-646*)
Windows Server 2008	Course 6421: Configuring and Troubleshooting a Windows Server 2008 Network Infrastructure (maps to Exam 70-642)
Windows Server 2008	Course 6430: Planning and Administering Windows Server 2008 Servers (maps to Exam 70-646)	Coming soon: Classes start December 2009
Windows Server 2008	Course 10159: What’s New in Windows Server 2008 R2	Coming soon: Classes start March 2010
SQL Server 2008 R2	Coming March 2010	Coming soon: Classes start March 2010

*Note These courses provide significant coverage, but it is recommended that customers supplement classroom training with a self-paced training kit before taking an exam.

Train on SQL Server 2008 and get the software for free!

Whether your focus is database administration, development, or business intelligence, you can quickly become an expert within your organization. Enroll in and attend any one of eight Microsoft SQL Server 2008 courses before December 31, 2009 (while supplies last), and you will receive a fully licensed copy of SQL Server 2008 Standard Edition with one client access license. This offer is valid through Microsoft Certified Partners for Learning Solutions.

Available courses for this offer:

Technology	Exam titles
Windows SQL Server	Course 2778A: Writing Queries Using Microsoft SQL Server 2008 Transact—SQL
Windows SQL Server	Course 6231A: Maintaining a Microsoft SQL Server 2008 Database
Windows SQL Server	Course 6232A: Implementing a Microsoft SQL Server 2008 Database
Windows SQL Server	Course 6234A: Implementing and Maintaining Microsoft SQL Server 2008 Analysis Services
Windows SQL Server	Course 6235A: Implementing and Maintaining Microsoft SQL Server 2008 Integration Services
Windows SQL Server	Course 6236A: Implementing and Maintaining Microsoft SQL Server 2008 Reporting Service
Windows SQL Server	Course 6158C: Updating Your SQL 2005 Skills to SQL Server 2008
Windows SQL Server	Course 6317A: Upgrading Your SQL Server 2000 Skills to SQL Server 2008

Note This offer is not available in Japan.

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Get 25 percent off select e-learning collections!

Official Microsoft E-Learning makes it easy to take online courses, participate in virtual labs, and test your skills from home, office, or anywhere you have a computer and an Internet connection. Online courses provide a flexible learning experience to help you advance your career no matter what your skill level is—whether you are new to IT, or a seasoned IT professional or developer. In addition, to help you master complex material, we include hands-on virtual labs and interactive exercises for most e-learning collections.

Benefits of e-learning include:

Flexible schedule: Typically, you can access an e-learning course for up to one year after purchase.
Self-paced: You can open and review a course as many times as you want within a specified time period (usually 12 months). This enables you to take the course several times or review specific chapters.
Progress tracking: Gauge your progress, save your learning history, and assess your knowledge before and after training.

To take advantage of this offer, follow the instructions under either of the two following options.

Option 1:

Click the collection number in the table below
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Type promotional code: Career (discount should apply)
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Option 2:

Go to the Learning Catalog
Find the qualifying collection (see table below)
Click Add to Cart
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Type promotional code: Career (discount should apply)
Check out and pay for Microsoft E-Learning collection

Offer valid until June 30, 2010, or while supplies last.

Enjoy 25 percent off of these e-learning collections:

Technology	Exam titles
Microsoft .NET Framework	Collection 5160: Core Development with the Microsoft .NET Framework 2.0 Foundation (formerly part of Collection 2956)
.NET Framework	Collection 5161: Advanced Development with the Microsoft .NET Framework 2.0 Foundation (formerly part of Collection 2956)
Microsoft Exchange Server	Collection 5051: Monitoring and Troubleshooting Microsoft Exchange Server 2007
Exchange Server	Collection 5093: Installing and Configuring Microsoft Exchange Server 2007
Exchange Server	Collection 5094: Managing Microsoft Exchange Server 2007
Exchange Server	Collection 5095: Designing the Microsoft Exchange Server 2007 Infrastructure
Exchange Server	Collection 5096: Administering Mailboxes in a Microsoft Exchange Server 2007 Environment
Exchange Server	Collection 5098: Deploying the Microsoft Exchange Server 2007 Infrastructure
Microsoft SQL Server 2008	Clinic 6190: What's New in Microsoft SQL Server 2008 for Database Development
SQL Server 2008	Collection 2778: Writing Queries Using Microsoft SQL Server 2005 Transact-SQL
SQL Server 2008	Collection 2778: Querying and Modifying Data in Microsoft SQL Server 2008 with Transact-SQL
SQL Server 2008	Collection 2782: Designing Microsoft SQL Server 2005 Databases
SQL Server 2008	Collection 2783: Designing the Data Tier for Microsoft SQL Server 2005
SQL Server 2008	Collection 6369: Implementing and Maintaining Microsoft SQL Server 2008
Microsoft Visual Studio	Collection 2541: Core Data Access Development with Microsoft Visual Studio 2005
Visual Studio	Collection 2541: Core Data Access Development with Microsoft Visual Studio 2005
Visual Studio	Collection 2541: Core Data Access Development with Microsoft Visual Studio 2005
Visual Studio	Collection 2542: Advanced Data Access Development with Microsoft Visual Studio 2005
Visual Studio	Collection 2543: Core Web Client Programming with Microsoft Visual Studio 2005
Visual Studio	Collection 2544: Advanced Web Client Programming with Microsoft Visual Studio 2005
Visual Studio	Collection 2546: Core Windows Client Development with Microsoft Visual Studio 2005
Visual Studio	Collection 2547: Advanced Windows Client Development with Microsoft Visual Studio 2005
Visual Studio	Collection 6461: Visual Studio 2008 – Windows Communication Foundation (20 hours)
Visual Studio	Collection 6463: Visual Studio 2008 ASP.NET 3.5
Visual Studio	Collection 6464: Visual Studio 2008 ADO.NET 3.5
Windows Server 2008	Collection 5934: Introducing Windows Server 2008
Windows Server 2008	Collection 6338: Updating your Windows Server 2003 Design Skills to Windows Server 2008
Windows Server 2008	Collection 6417: Updating your Applications Infrastructure Technology Skills to Windows Server 2008
Windows Server 2008	Collection 6420: Fundamentals of a Windows Server 2008 Network Infrastructure and Application Platform
Windows Server 2008	Collection 6421: Configuring and Troubleshooting a Windows Sever 2008 Network Infrastructure
Windows Server 2008	Collection 6424: Fundamentals of Windows Server 2008 Active Directory
Windows Server 2008	Collection 6425: Configuring Windows Server 2008 Active Directory Domain Services
Windows Server 2008	Collection 6427: Configuring and Troubleshooting Internet Information Services 7.0 in Windows Server 2008
Windows Server 2008	Collection 6428: Configuring Windows Server 2008 Terminal Services
Windows Server 2008	Collection 6435: Designing Network Infrastructure in Windows Server 2008
Windows Server 2008	Collection 6436: Designing Active Directory Infrastructure and Services in Windows Server 2008
Windows Server 2008	Collection 6437: Designing a Windows Server 2008 Applications Infrastructure
Windows Server 2008	Collection 7245:Updating Your Windows Server 2003 Server Administrator Skills to Windows Server 2008
Windows Server 2008	Premium Collection 6337: Upgrade your Windows Server 2003 MCSE Technical Skills to Windows Server 2008 (Includes all of the courses and labs contained in Collections 6517, 6528 and 6417)
Windows Vista	Collection 5103: Upgrade Skills to Configure Windows Vista
Windows Vista	Collection 5106: Upgrading Enterprise Desktop Support Skills to Windows Vista
Windows Vista	Collection 5347: Installing and Configuring Windows Vista
Windows Vista	Collection 5354: Configuring Windows Vista Networking and Security
Windows Vista	Collection 5360: Configuring Windows Vista Applications and Devices
Windows Vista	Collection 5366: Maintaining and Troubleshooting Computers Running Windows Vista
Windows Vista	Collection 5366: Maintaining and Troubleshooting Computers Running Windows Vista
Windows Vista	Collection 5372: Deploying Windows Vista Desktop Images and Applications
Windows Vista	Collection 5379: Supporting Windows Vista for the Consumer Support Technician

This offer is good until June 30, 2010, in the following countries/regions only.

Qualifying countries/regions
Austria	Belgium	Brazil
Canada	Denmark	Finland
France	Germany	Ireland
Italy	Luxembourg	Mexico
Netherlands	Norway	Portugal
Spain	Sweden	Switzerland
United Kingdom	United States

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