{"id":4053,"date":"2011-11-15T09:03:00","date_gmt":"2011-11-15T17:03:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blogs.technet.microsoft.com\/dataplatforminsider\/2011\/11\/15\/two-new-training-programs-for-sql-mcm-preparedness\/"},"modified":"2024-01-22T22:49:54","modified_gmt":"2024-01-23T06:49:54","slug":"two-new-training-programs-for-sql-mcm-preparedness","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.microsoft.com\/en-us\/sql-server\/blog\/2011\/11\/15\/two-new-training-programs-for-sql-mcm-preparedness\/","title":{"rendered":"Two New Training Programs for SQL MCM Preparedness"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"font-family: 'Segoe UI';font-size: small\">We are pleased to announce two new training opportunities being launched by Microsoft Learning to help prepare candidates for the Certified Master exams or for anyone looking to take their SQL Server skills to the next level.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #c0504d;font-family: 'Segoe UI';font-size: small\"><strong>Coming November 29: Accelerated Prep for Microsoft Certified Master: SQL Server 2008<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: 'Segoe UI';font-size: small\">As an experienced SQL Server IT Pro looking to become a Microsoft Certified Master (MCM), wouldn\u2019t you appreciate some expert help as you prepare for the Knowledge Exam and Lab Exam? With the Accelerated Exam Preparation program from Microsoft, that help is now available \u2013 and convenient! Starting November 29, a scheduled series of live online sessions with a SQL MCM presenter (presenters to be announced later) will focus on one of the seven exam topic areas each week, in two weekly sessions of two hours each, for seven weeks &#8212; with time for Q&amp;A after each session. Plus, we offer practice lab subscriptions with twenty labs and two months of lab access, providing an easy to use, anytime access lab environment in which you can practice the required skills associated with the weekly exam topics. Convenience, affordability and top-notch instruction begin November 29, so register <strong>NOW<\/strong>, as places are limited in the weekly sessions.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #c0504d;font-family: 'Segoe UI';font-size: small\"><strong>Available today: Hands-on Practice Labs for Microsoft Certified Master: SQL Server 2008<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: 'Segoe UI';font-size: small\">Looking to access the SQL Server MCM practice labs, but without a two-month time commitment? The hands-on labs used in the Accelerated Prep training series are also available right now in on week or one month increments. The labs cover advanced SQL Server topics geared to helping you prepare for the pursuit of advanced certification. 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