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Announcements
Live Meetings for Managers Please join us for this Live Meeting series created specifically for managers of IT professionals and developers. Visit the IT Manager Portal for the full schedule and links to previously recorded meetings.
Register for Tech·Ed North America 2010 Today and Save US$200 We're excited to offer all MCPs a US$200 savings on the full conference fee for Tech·Ed North America 2010 in New Orleans, Louisiana, June 7-10. Here are some reasons why you should join us for the 18th annual Microsoft premier IT professional and developer conference: How to register and save US$200: | 1. | | | 2. | Sign in with your Windows Live ID or create a user name and password. | | 3. | Select Register Yourself or Another Individual. | | 4. | In the "Register with a Registration Code" section, type ATGNCX6B.
Note You are receiving this code because you are an MCP. Please don't share this code with others. | | 5. | Complete the registration form. | For questions concerning your registration or hotel reservations, please send an e-mail message to the Tech·Ed 2010 Registration team. Updated Born to Learn Web Site The Born to Learn Web site is now more social than ever. An updated site has launched with Live ID integration, forums for online conversations, social sharing, a whole new look and feel, and much more. Come join the conversation and say "hi" in the new forums. Microsoft Certification Program Update
We're simplifying and clarifying how we talk about our certifications, and you'll see some minor changes as a result. First up: we're moving away from the term "Microsoft Certified Professional ID," referring instead to "Microsoft Certification ID." It's a vocabulary change, nothing more--you'll continue to use your same number. We'll just be dropping the "P," referring to it instead as your MC ID. You may see both terms in use for the next few weeks as we make the transition.
Wallet Card Survey Microsoft wants to hear from the Microsoft Certified Professional community. Please take two minutes to answer six survey questions regarding the importance of Wallet Cards. Stay involved, stay informed, and help steer the program in the right direction to meet your needs. This survey will be open from March 18 through March 31. Join Us for the Visual Studio 2010 Launch On April 12, Visual Studio 2010 will launch worldwide. In order to keep up to date on the Microsoft Developer Platform, you'll want to attend. The main launch event will take place in Las Vegas, Nevada, where you'll see keynotes from Bob Muglia and Scott Guthrie; hear the latest about Visual Studio 2010, Silverlight 4, and the rest of the Microsoft .NET platform; and even get three conferences and three days of training for the price of one. As a valued MCP, you're entitled to a special discount. Use code MCP when registering to receive a US$100 discount. We hope to see you there! | • | "Best training experience I have had, period." | | • | "Awesome." | | • | "Exceeded my expectations." | | • | "Well worth my time and money." | | • | "The caliber of the instructors was phenomenal. Strongly recommend it." | If you are a seasoned IT professional looking to differentiate yourself from the competition, the MCM program can help set you apart.
Looking for a Few Good Hiring Managers We're looking for experienced professionals who manage a team of IT professionals or developers to work with us as part of the Microsoft Learning IT Manager Advisory Council (ITMAC). If you are interested in participating on the Microsoft Learning ITMAC, or if you know someone who would be a great voice for the team, you can download and submit the ITMAC profile form. Please submit profiles for the North America summit now. Selected individuals will be notified in April. | • | Faster and more thorough than self-paced courses. Each class takes just three to five days and is designed to create a complete and customized experience using a combination of course material, Hands-On Labs, interactive media, and group exercises. | | • | The most job-relevant technology instruction in the industry. Classes cover the planning, design, implementation, management, and support phases of the technology adoption life cycle. | | • | Able to give you the classroom experience to help you develop skills that can easily transfer into the workplace and tools that you can reference long after training. | Find out more about our instructor-led training and sign up for a class today.
Special Offers
Get a Second Shot at Microsoft Certification Microsoft Learning can make it easier to earn your Microsoft certification and advance your career. Second Shot provides a complimentary retake if you don't pass your certification exam the first time. This offer is available through June 30, 2010, or while supplies last. Take Control of Your Career with a Microsoft Career Package Career Packages are an efficient way to get up to speed on key Microsoft technologies. Each package includes classroom training, a certification exam, and a complimentary, fully licensed copy of the software. Career Packages are available for Windows 7, SQL Server 2008, and Windows Server 2008. This offer is good through June 30, 2010, or while supplies last.
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