Microsoft Visual Studio 2005 is a proven suite of tools that provides developers with robust features for effective collaboration, results-driven productivity, and continual quality assurance. These features help build effective Windows, Web, mobile, and Microsoft Office-based solutions that are essential for today's organizations.
Whether you learn better in a group setting or independently, Microsoft Learning offers you comprehensive training that helps you build technical solutions and advance your career. Explore our offerings.
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Learning Plans
A Learning Plan is a collection of training resources organized into an interactive path that focuses on your specific learning needs.
Created by Microsoft experts, Learning Plans save you time by organizing the most relevant training content into a self-guided path. Resources include online courses, instructor-led classes, books, articles, and more.
Certification
Microsoft Certification offers a powerful means of displaying your skills in a new technology. Our industry-leading certification enables you to demonstrate your understanding of new features, and inspire confidence in hiring managers.
Upgrade your certification to Microsoft Visual Studio 2008
After you earn a Microsoft Certified Professional Developer (MCPD) on Visual Studio 2005 certification, you can follow a simple path to upgrade your skills to Visual Studio 2008.
Classroom training
Classroom training is designed to help you build expertise with the help of world-class learning content. Classroom training includes "First Look" courses and classes. The authorized source for Microsoft training, Microsoft Certified Partners for Learning Solutions, are uniquely positioned to help you develop expertise on the latest Microsoft technology through classroom training; online, instructor-led training; and facilitated, blended learning solutions.
Microsoft E-Learning
If you learn best independently, Official Microsoft E-Learning courses provide a simple and effective way to learn at your own pace and on your own schedule. E-Learning courses can be used to improve your skills, prepare for a project or an exam, or earn certifications. Most e-learning courses include hands-on virtual labs.
Books from Microsoft Press
Microsoft Press provides comprehensive reference and training books that enable you to get the most from Microsoft tools and technologies. Microsoft Press books are written by industry experts and Microsoft insiders who provide accurate and current information so that you can find the answers you need and advance your skills.
