{"id":49868,"date":"2024-12-16T12:07:01","date_gmt":"2024-12-16T20:07:01","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.microsoft.com\/en-us\/americas-partner-blog\/?p=49868"},"modified":"2024-12-16T12:07:01","modified_gmt":"2024-12-16T20:07:01","slug":"americas-partner-skilling-news-december-2024-issue","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.microsoft.com\/en-us\/americas-partner-blog\/2024\/12\/16\/americas-partner-skilling-news-december-2024-issue\/","title":{"rendered":"Americas Partner Skilling News: December 2024 Issue"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><em><strong>Find upcoming skilling opportunities you won&#8217;t want to miss.<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n<p><em><a href=\"https:\/\/partner.microsoft.com\/training#\/\">Partner Training Gallery<\/a>: Bookmark this page to find up-to-date technical and sales enablement events, resources, and playbooks.<\/em><\/p>\n<p>See the <a href=\"https:\/\/assetsprod.microsoft.com\/mpn\/en-us\/microsoft-partner-training-calendar.pdf\">full view<\/a> of the Microsoft Partner Skilling Calendar.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h4 id=\"quick-links\" class=\"scroll-mt-20\">Quick links<\/h4>\n\n<table id=\"tablepress-72\" class=\"tablepress tablepress-id-72\">\n<tbody>\n<tr class=\"row-1\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\"><a href=\"#copilot\">Copilot<\/a><\/td><td class=\"column-2\"><a href=\"#security\">Security<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-2\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\"><a href=\"#azure\">Azure<\/a><\/td><td class=\"column-2\"><a href=\"#industry\">Industry<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-3\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\"><a href=\"#business-applications\">Business Applications<\/a><\/td><td class=\"column-2\"><a href=\"#smb-resellers\">SMB Resellers<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-4\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\"><a href=\"#modern-work\">Modern Work<\/a><\/td><td class=\"column-2\"><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<!-- #tablepress-72 from cache -->\n<blockquote><p><strong>LevelUp for Partners<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/skillupwithlevelup.com\/\">LevelUp sponsored by Microsoft<\/a> is a self-directed, self-paced interactive learning management system tailored to Microsoft Partners. Partner organizations have flexibility to purchase seat capacity to meet their skilling needs.<\/p>\n<p>LevelUp offers partners high-value sales, pre-sales, and technical courses across all Microsoft Cloud Solution Areas and GTM Solution Plays:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Sales skilling<\/strong> to enable Microsoft partner sellers to build mindshare &amp; sell more effectively<\/li>\n<li><strong>Pre-sales skilling<\/strong> to enable Microsoft partner tech sellers to convert mindshare into customer projects<\/li>\n<li><strong>Project Ready skilling<\/strong> with hands-on-labs to improve delivery team deployment capability<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>For more information on this offering, including how to purchase seats, please refer to the <a href=\"https:\/\/assetsprod.microsoft.com\/mpn\/en-us\/microsoft-level-up-playbook.pdf\">LevelUp Playbook<\/a>.<\/p><\/blockquote>\n<blockquote><p><strong>Regional Skilling Services is now live<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>The Regional Skilling Service desk is designed to help managed partners close skilling gaps, drive certifications, and support Microsoft priorities. This service offers reactive support, PDM-led partner outreach, key resources, and guidance to enhance partner capabilities in areas like AI, cybersecurity, Microsoft 365, and more.<\/p>\n<p>Email <a href=\"mailto:AskSkilling@Microsoft.com\">AskSkilling@Microsoft.com<\/a> to learn more about Microsoft partner skilling offerings, resources, support, and feedback.<\/p><\/blockquote>\n<blockquote><p><strong>Introducing the GPS Consumption Led Skilling Program<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>We are pleased to announce our Consumption Led Skilling (CLS) program, previously known as Account Led or Consumption Led Enablement. This initiative helps GSI, GCS, and Enterprise SI partner delivery teams achieve L300+ project-ready skills for client projects. The goal is to ensure partner teams are technically equipped through systematic skilling signals for successful project outcomes.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Program Highlights:<\/strong>\u00a0The Consumption Led Skilling program provides exclusive live virtual instructor-led level 300+ training with hands-on labs for partner delivery teams working on won client projects.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Trainings Offered:<\/strong>\u00a0The program covers a wide range of Solution plays available in the <u><a href=\"https:\/\/ms-p-001-delivery.sitecorecontenthub.cloud\/api\/delivery\/local-e045d869067e417c91ea403ae8ee6d9d?intent=Download&amp;expires=2024-12-16T20%3A21%3A45.5544824Z&amp;entityid=12073093&amp;userid=&amp;rendition=DownloadOriginal&amp;isSecure=False&amp;signature=Hu0QJ-1NPQc\">Partner Project Ready Workshop Catalogue<\/a><\/u>\u00a0and can include customized topics based on business needs.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Key Features:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Availability: Open to GSI, GCS, and Enterprise SI partner delivery teams working on client projects for which the contract between the partner and client is already signed.<\/li>\n<li>Training delivery: Dedicated private live virtual instructor-led L300+ depth training with hands-on labs.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Qualification: Consumption Led Skilling triage v-team reviews and prioritizes requests based on business justification and Azure Consumption Revenue impact.<\/p>\n<p><strong>How to Request CLS Training: <\/strong>Contact your skilling manager to request Consumption Led Skilling training for your delivery team.<\/p>\n<p>Stay tuned for more updates as we continue to enhance the CLS program to better serve our partners and drive successful project outcomes.<\/p><\/blockquote>\n<hr \/>\n<h2 id=\"register-now\" class=\"scroll-mt-20\">Register now for the latest skilling offerings<\/h2>\n<hr \/>\n<blockquote><p><strong><span style=\"text-decoration: underline\">SFI Partner Series<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Join Microsoft SMEs for a virtual series on the Secure Future Initiative (SFI); a multiyear commitment to evolve the way we design, build, test, and operate our products and services, to achieve the highest possible standards for security.<\/p>\n<p>Building on our October 24 event, on-demand\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/nam11.safelinks.protection.outlook.com\/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fgateway.on24.com%2Fwcc%2Feh%2F4557503%2Flp%2F4708537%2Fbuild-security-culture-and-governance-with-microsofts-secure-future-initiative-october-22-23-2024-pdt-ist-bst%3Fpartnerref%3DDP_SCI_ORG_OTH_PN&amp;data=05%7C02%7Callison%40delightfulcommunications.com%7C8ed2942e8c1f41fd322808dd09a009b9%7C5d6b80dc689544158cd8e43d4e225390%7C0%7C0%7C638677305207470942%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&amp;sdata=%2BSTdm%2FXRhwPgHB56M4ND8dvjm6vSWH48cbeYjujisq4%3D&amp;reserved=0\">here<\/a>,\u00a0this series will continue to explore SFI\u2019s six pillars. Each session will focus on security and governance best practices tailored specifically for different partners and industries, providing insights, recommendations, and novel strategies.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Business Applications partners<br \/>\n<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Dec 11, 2024<br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/msit.events.teams.microsoft.com\/event\/a226d8d9-2419-40c5-91c9-eb0bf0ba8b2e@72f988bf-86f1-41af-91ab-2d7cd011db47\">Click here to register<\/a><\/p>\n<p><strong>Modern Work partners<br \/>\n<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Dec 12, 2024<br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/msit.events.teams.microsoft.com\/event\/80eb9846-4789-4963-9959-e3b11d21e72a@72f988bf-86f1-41af-91ab-2d7cd011db47\">Click here to register<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<blockquote><p><strong>Copilot Certification &#8211; Generally Available<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>We are thrilled to announce that the GitHub Copilot certification exam became generally available on October 24th! This is an exciting opportunity for individuals looking to validate their skills with GitHub Copilot.<\/p>\n<p>We believe this certification will play a vital role in helping professionals enhance their expertise and drive success in their projects.<\/p>\n<p>For more information, please visit the <a href=\"https:\/\/resources.github.com\/learn\/certifications\/\">certification landing page<\/a>. You can also find the GitHub Copilot <a href=\"https:\/\/assets.ctfassets.net\/wfutmusr1t3h\/3i7ISEUsTLBgOGrWrML07y\/dd586e2b2b607988e2679ed8cce36a76\/github-copilot-exam-preparation-study-guide.pdf\">study guide<\/a>, which includes links to the Microsoft Learning paths to help prepare for the exam.<\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p style=\"text-align: right\"><a href=\"#quick-links\">Top<\/a><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h2 id=\"copilot\" class=\"scroll-mt-20\">Upcoming events: Copilot (sales, pre-sales, and technical skilling)<\/h2>\n<hr \/>\n<blockquote><p><strong>Copilot Sales Champion<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>This new offering is built to advance sales knowledge and product evangelism across each Microsoft Copilot solution within our partner community. The Copilot for Microsoft 365 Sales Champion program is an on-demand and interactive learning path available on a \u201cfirst come, first served\u201d basis while seats are available.<br \/>\n<em><br \/>\n<\/em>Registration link: <u><a href=\"https:\/\/get365ready.com\/microsoft-level-up\/course-detail\/1522918\">Copilot Sales Champion<\/a><br \/>\n<\/u>Access Code: <strong>XQLW-TDDJ<\/strong><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<blockquote><p><strong><u>Copilot Partner Project Ready Workshops (Level 300+ Technical)<\/u><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Microsoft 365 &amp; Copilot Sales Bootcamp<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Dec 10-12, 2024<br \/>\nPDT, IST, GMT<br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/levelupcspmwba.eventbuilder.com\/Bootcamp\">Click here to register<\/a><\/p>\n<p><strong>Build Governance and Security for Successful AI Bootcamp<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Dec 10-12, 2024<br \/>\nPDT, IST, GMT<br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/gateway.on24.com\/wcc\/eh\/4557503\/lp\/4760590\/build-governance-and-security-for-successful-ai-bootcamp-december-10-12-2024-ist-gmt-pst?partnerref=PRW_SCI_ORG_NL_PSKNL\">Click here to register<\/a><\/p>\n<p><strong>Sales Go To Market Bootcamp<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Dec 10-13, 2024<br \/>\nPDT, IST, GMT<br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/gateway.on24.com\/wcc\/eh\/4557503\/lp\/4727696\/sales-go-to-market-bootcamp-december-10-13-2024-pst-ist-gmt?partnerref=SPS_ALL_ORG_NL_PSKNL\">Click here to register<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p style=\"text-align: right\"><a href=\"#quick-links\">Top<\/a><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h2 id=\"azure\" class=\"scroll-mt-20\">Upcoming events: Azure<\/h2>\n<hr \/>\n<h3>Certification Week for Microsoft AI Cloud Partner Program<\/h3>\n<p>Microsoft Certification Week for Microsoft AI Cloud Partner Program is a five-day event that helps prepare you for Microsoft advanced role-based certifications. This is one of the best ways to help your organization meet the skilling criteria needed to attain a Solutions Partner designation.<\/p>\n<blockquote><p><strong>Certification Week for Microsoft AI Cloud Partner Program: AI &amp; Security<\/strong><br \/>\nAccelerate your path to certification and mastering the intricacies of AI, cybersecurity, threat protection, incident response, and more with Security certification week events:<\/p>\n<p><strong>Korea AI &amp; Security Certification Week<\/strong><br \/>\nFeb 24 \u2013 28, 2025<\/p>\n<p><strong>China AI &amp; Security Certification Week<\/strong><br \/>\nFeb 24 \u2013 28, 2025<\/p>\n<p><em>Registration coming soon<\/em><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"text-decoration: underline\"><strong>On-demand certification prep content<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong>Modular Training Videos<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>This content is derived from Microsoft Official Curriculum and presented in a modular format for each certification course.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/gateway.on24.com\/wcc\/eh\/4557503\/group\/139608\/modular-training-videos?partnerref=MMOC_ALL_ORG_NL_PSKNL\">Click here to register<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<h3>Partner Project Ready Workshops (Level 300+ Technical)<\/h3>\n<p>Technical skilling designed to build implementation and deployment capability.<\/p>\n<blockquote><p><strong>Migrate to Innovate<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Dec 10-12, 2024<br \/>\nPDT, IST, GMT<br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/gateway.on24.com\/wcc\/eh\/4557503\/lp\/4737039\/migrate-to-innovate-workshop-december-10-12-2024-ist-gmt-pst?partnerref=PRW_AZF_ORG_NL_PSKNL\">Click here to register<\/a><\/p>\n<p><strong>Azure OpenAI<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Dec 10-13, 2024<br \/>\nPDT, IST, GMT<br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/gateway.on24.com\/wcc\/eh\/4557503\/lp\/4737061\/azure-openai-workshop-december-10-13-2024-ist-gmt-pst?partnerref=PRW_AZF_ORG_NL_PSKNL\">Click here to register<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p style=\"text-align: right\"><a href=\"#quick-links\">Top<\/a><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h2 id=\"business-applications\" class=\"scroll-mt-20\">Upcoming events: Business Applications<\/h2>\n<hr \/>\n<h3>Certification Week for Microsoft AI Cloud Partner Program<\/h3>\n<p>Microsoft Certification Week for Microsoft AI Cloud Partner Program is a five-day event that helps prepare you for Microsoft advanced role-based certifications. This is one of the best ways to help your organization meet the skilling criteria needed to attain a Solutions Partner designation.<\/p>\n<blockquote><p><strong>On-demand certification prep content<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Modular Training Videos<br \/>\n<\/strong>This content is derived from Microsoft&#8217;s official curriculum and is presented in a modular format for each certification course.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/gateway.on24.com\/wcc\/eh\/4557503\/group\/139608\/modular-training-videos?partnerref=MMOC_ALL_ORG_NL_PSKNL\">Click here to register<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<h3>Partner Project Ready Workshops (Level 300+ Technical)<\/h3>\n<p>Technical skilling designed to build implementation and deployment capability.<\/p>\n<blockquote><p><strong>SAP Integration with Power Platform Workshop<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Dec 10-11, 2024<br \/>\nPDT, IST, GMT<br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/gateway.on24.com\/wcc\/eh\/4557503\/lp\/4762024\/sap-integration-with-power-platform-workshop-december-10-11-2024-ist-gmt-pst\">Click here to register<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p style=\"text-align: right\"><a href=\"#quick-links\">Top<\/a><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h2 id=\"modern-work\" class=\"scroll-mt-20\">Upcoming events: Modern Work<\/h2>\n<hr \/>\n<h3>Certification Week for Microsoft AI Cloud Partner Program<\/h3>\n<p>Microsoft Certification Week for Microsoft AI Cloud Partner Program is a five-day event that helps prepare you for Microsoft advanced role-based certifications. This is one of the best ways to help your organization meet the skilling criteria needed to attain a Solutions Partner designation.<\/p>\n<blockquote><p><strong>On-demand certification prep content<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Modular Training Videos<br \/>\n<\/strong>This content is derived from Microsoft&#8217;s official curriculum and is presented in a modular format for each certification course.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/gateway.on24.com\/wcc\/eh\/4557503\/group\/139608\/modular-training-videos?partnerref=MMOC_ALL_ORG_NL_PSKNL\">Click here to register<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<h3>Partner Project Ready Workshops (Level 300+ Technical)<\/h3>\n<p>Technical skilling designed to build implementation and deployment capability.<\/p>\n<blockquote><p><strong>Frontline Worker technical bootcamp<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Jan 22-23, 2024<br \/>\nPDT<\/p>\n<p>Jan 29-30, 2024<br \/>\nPDT<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/aka.ms\/FLWTechnicalbootcamp\">Click here to register<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p style=\"text-align: right\"><a href=\"#quick-links\">Top<\/a><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h2 id=\"security\" class=\"scroll-mt-20\">Upcoming events: Security<\/h2>\n<hr \/>\n<h3>Certification Week for Microsoft AI Cloud Partner Program<\/h3>\n<p>Microsoft Certification Week for Microsoft AI Cloud Partner Program is a five-day event that helps prepare you for Microsoft advanced role-based certifications. This is one of the best ways to help your organization meet the skilling criteria needed to attain a Solutions Partner designation.<\/p>\n<blockquote><p><strong>Certification Week for Microsoft AI Cloud Partner Program: Security<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Accelerate your path to certification and mastering the intricacies of cybersecurity, threat protection, incident response, and more with Security certification week events:<\/p>\n<p><strong>Japan Security Certification Week (only security)<\/strong><br \/>\nFeb 17 \u2013 21, 2025<\/p>\n<p><strong>Korea AI &amp; Security Certification Week<\/strong><br \/>\nFeb 24 \u2013 28, 2025<\/p>\n<p><strong>China AI &amp; Security Certification Week<\/strong><br \/>\nFeb 24 \u2013 28, 2025<\/p>\n<p><em>Registration coming soon<\/em><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"text-decoration: underline\"><strong>On-demand certification prep content<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong>Modular Training Videos<br \/>\n<\/strong>This content is derived from Microsoft&#8217;s official curriculum and is presented in a modular format for each certification course.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/gateway.on24.com\/wcc\/eh\/4557503\/group\/139608\/modular-training-videos?partnerref=MMOC_ALL_ORG_NL_PSKNL\">Click here to register<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<h3>Partner Project Ready Workshops (Level 300+ Technical)<\/h3>\n<p>Technical skilling designed to build implementation and deployment capability.<\/p>\n<blockquote><p><strong>Implementing Microsoft Defender for Endpoint Workshop<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Dec 10-12, 2024<br \/>\nPDT, IST, GMT<br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/gateway.on24.com\/wcc\/eh\/4557503\/lp\/4752853\/implementing-microsoft-defender-for-endpoint-workshop-december-10-12-2024-ist-gmt-pst?partnerref=PRW_SCI_ORG_NL_PSKNL\">Click here to register<\/a><\/p>\n<p><strong>Identity &amp; Access Management with Microsoft Entra Workshop<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Dec 16-19, 2024<br \/>\nPDT, IST, GMT<br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/gateway.on24.com\/wcc\/eh\/4557503\/lp\/4752876\/identity-access-management-with-microsoft-entra-workshop-december-16-19-2024-ist-gmt-pst?partnerref=PRW_SCI_ORG_NL_PSKNL\">Click here to register<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p style=\"text-align: right\"><a href=\"#quick-links\">Top<\/a><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h2 id=\"industry\" class=\"scroll-mt-20\">Upcoming events: Industry specific skilling<\/h2>\n<hr \/>\n<blockquote><p><strong>Microsoft AI Envisioning Webinars for Industry<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Encourage your partners to join our Microsoft AI Envisioning Webinars for Industry! These sessions are perfect for ISV or SI partners who are new to AI and looking to enhance their business. The webinars will provide valuable insights into AI\u2019s impact on various industries, showcase practical use case examples, and guide partners in identifying business problems that can be solved with AI.<\/p>\n<p>Click here to register: <a href=\"https:\/\/learning.eventbuilder.com\/AIforRetail\">Retail<\/a> | <a href=\"https:\/\/learning.eventbuilder.com\/AIForManufacturing\">Manufacturing<\/a> | <a href=\"https:\/\/learning.eventbuilder.com\/AIforHealthcare\">Healthcare<\/a> | <a href=\"https:\/\/learning.eventbuilder.com\/AIforSustainability\">Sustainability<\/a> | <a href=\"https:\/\/learning.eventbuilder.com\/AIforFinancialServices\">Financial Services<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<blockquote><p><strong>Industry Sales Bootcamp<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>The goal of the industry sales bootcamp is to address the latency that exists between customer\/field and partner enablement by developing a programmatic partner sales bootcamp day. The day consists of a 4-hour, interactive session with interactive session with AM and PM sessions available to suit different time zones.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/gateway.on24.com\/wcc\/eh\/4557503\/category\/140303\/industry-sales-bootcamp?partnerref=GPSS_IA_ORG_NL_PSKNL\">Click here to register<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<blockquote><p><strong>Industry AI Business and Capability Envisioning Event Series<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>We are excited to announce the continuation and expansion of our virtual Industry AI Business and Capability Envisioning event series, specially designed for ISV and SI partners. This is your chance to dive into the transformative world of AI and discover how it can revolutionize your business and benefit your clients.<\/p>\n<p><strong>AI for Sustainability<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>On demand<br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/learning.eventbuilder.com\/AIforSustainability\">Click here to register<\/a><\/p>\n<p><strong>AI for Healthcare<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>On demand<br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/learning.eventbuilder.com\/AIforHealthcare\">Click here to register<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p style=\"text-align: right\"><a href=\"#quick-links\">Top<\/a><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h2 id=\"smb-resellers\" class=\"scroll-mt-20\">Upcoming events: SMB Resellers<\/h2>\n<hr \/>\n<blockquote><p><strong>Azure Infrastructure SMB Sales Champion<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>This new offering is built to advance sales knowledge and product evangelism across each Microsoft Copilot solution within our partner community. The Copilot for Microsoft 365 Sales Champion program is an on-demand and interactive learning path available on a \u201cfirst come, first served\u201d basis while seats are available.<br \/>\n<em><br \/>\n<\/em>Registration link: <u><a href=\"https:\/\/get365ready.com\/microsoft-level-up\/course-detail\/1493155\">Azure Infrastructure SMB Sales Champion<\/a><br \/>\n<\/u>Access Code:<strong> MIAB-EIIH<\/strong><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p style=\"text-align: right\"><a href=\"#quick-links\">Top<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Find upcoming skilling opportunities you won&#8217;t want to miss.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":58,"featured_media":49498,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":[],"categories":[333],"tags":[622,610,584,595,605,604,609,612],"acf":[],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v18.1 - https:\/\/yoast.com\/wordpress\/plugins\/seo\/ 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