Classroom Training

IT Training, Classroom Training, Microsoft Official Distance Learning

Whether you want to learn a new technology or take your skills to the next level, instructor-led classroom and online training can help you meet your goals. Classes are developed by Microsoft and taught by Microsoft Certified Trainers (MCTs). Start your journey today to a more fulfilling career.

Overview

Learning a new technology or job role is not easy. With instructor-led classroom training options from Microsoft Learning, you can develop skills that directly transfer from the classroom to the workplace.

Microsoft Official Courses (MOC) provide job-relevant, technically accurate Microsoft instruction. Each classroom training course lasts three to five days and includes the planning, design, implementation, management, and support phases of the technology adoption lifecycle.

Look for instructor-led training near you, available through the Microsoft Learning Partners in your area.

Training Format Comparison Chart

Benefit

Classroom training

Online course

Interact face-to-face with instructors and other students

Classroom training

Learn in a formal classroom setting

Classroom training

Learn from Microsoft Certified Trainers

Classroom training

Learn at your own pace from your home, office, or any place that has an Internet connection

Online course

Repeat part or all of the class at no additional cost, often for up to a year

Classroom training

Online course

Work in virtual labs that provide real-world experience

Classroom training

Online course

Use Microsoft Official Courses

Classroom training

Online course

Quickly find answers and topics of interest through a full-text search of digital Microsoft Official Courses

Classroom training

How to Purchase

Microsoft is dedicated to helping people throughout the world access technology training—whether you are a student or a working professional.

Individuals
Find instructor-led classroom training at a training center near you.

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Businesses and organizations
If your company has a Microsoft software licensing subscription, you can use Microsoft Software Assurance benefits for instructor-led training.

Students and academic faculty
Learn about the Microsoft IT Academy program, which enables students and college and university faculty to acquire new technology skills.

Courseware for visually impaired students

For students who are visually impaired, Microsoft offers optical discs that contain Official Microsoft Learning Products. Optical discs are CDs that contain the course workbook and lab manual in Microsoft Office Word or Adobe PDF file format, which students can reformat into an easy-to-read style.

Optical discs are provided free (through Learning partners) to students who purchase the printed course materials.

Note Please allow one to two weeks to receive your Optipac from Microsoft Learning. These Optical discs are currently available in English only; additional languages will be added in the future. If you have questions about optical discs, please send an email message to opticpac@microsoft.com.

Frequently Asked Questions

Classroom training and Microsoft Learning Partners

 

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Prices vary worldwide and are determined by our premier training partners, Microsoft Learning Partners. Contact your local Learning partner for pricing.

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Microsoft works hard to create partnerships that benefit both our customers and training partners. If you want to submit feedback about any of our partners, contact a customer service representative at your Microsoft Regional Service Center. We greatly value your feedback and will follow up on all concerns so that we can maintain an exceptional training program.

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Several of our Official Microsoft Learning Products are available in an online format. Many Learning partners offer a variety of formats, including classroom training; online training; and facilitated, blended learning (called Microsoft Official Distance Learning, or MODL).

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MCTs have demonstrated expertise on Microsoft technologies and maintain the necessary instructional skill set for today's IT learning environments. The fact that they have earned Microsoft Certification means that they meet the high standards that Microsoft holds for delivering training.

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Your organization can earn this status by proving their ability to provide training to individuals and organizations that evaluate, plan, deploy, use, and maintain business-critical systems and applications built on the Microsoft platform.

Training options

 

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Microsoft recognizes that everyone learns in different ways and with different preferences. That's why we offer a range of training options. Choose the options that best fit your needs.

Microsoft classroom training

Many people learn best in a structured, hands-on, question-and-answer environment that classroom training provides. This format can be equally suitable for those starting on a new career path or IT professionals who have advanced certifications. If you prefer interacting in a classroom setting, consider instructor-led classroom training.

Taught by industry-recognized experts—Microsoft Certified Trainers (MCTs)—classroom training is offered by more than 1,500 Microsoft Learning Partners, located in more than 120 countries and regions throughout the world.

Microsoft online learning

If you already work with Microsoft technologies, you may want to complement your skills with self-paced online learning. While taking an online course, you can apply what you learn and go back to previous exercises in the course to reinforce your knowledge.

Microsoft Press products

Written by industry experts and Microsoft insiders, Microsoft Press books provide accurate and up-to-date information to help you take your skills to the next level. Although there are many books on the market about Microsoft software, we recommend you rely on books from Microsoft Press to ensure a consistent level of quality.

Microsoft Official Distance Learning (MODL)

MODL blends classroom training, live discussion, real-world scenarios, and self-directed study into one rich and accessible desktop education experience. MODL courses are exclusively available through Microsoft Learning Partners. This training option is ideal for professionals who want the interactivity of the classroom and the flexibility of an online course.

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You can follow a Learning Plan—a step-by-step roadmap of recommended Microsoft training resources. This personalized learning experience enables you to choose the right resources, track your progress, and retain your learning history.

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Microsoft partners with premier academic institutions that deliver IT training through the Microsoft IT Academy Program. Participating institutions meet stringent lab and faculty qualifications and provide training on the latest Microsoft curriculum for credit and noncredit students pursuing degrees, career development, and certifications. IT Academy members offer high-quality training that will help you meet your Microsoft Certification goals.

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