| | Dream it. Build it. Live it. | | January 2015 | | | | Discover Microsoft Imagine
We're so excited to introduce Microsoft Imagine, a new program that gives students of all ages and skill levels the tools, resources, and instruction needed to turn innovative ideas into reality. Whether it's building a game, designing an app, or launching a project, Microsoft Imagine can help you develop your idea and bring it to life. Read more about it on our blog! | | |  | | | Explore our new portal for student developers
Check out our new Student Developer site, where you can find all the tools and resources you need to sharpen your coding skills and prepare for the jobs of the future. Whatever your skill level, you can use the site to access online training, use Microsoft professional developer tools and software, and so much more! | | | | Meet the 2015 Pitch Video winners
The judges have announced the winners for the Imagine Cup Pitch Video contest! The competition was extremely tough this year, with excellent pitch videos in all three categories. Read more about the contest and check out our interview with the first place winners from the United States, the Czech Republic and Ireland. | | |  | | | Access free coding lessons
The big Hour of Code event may be over but you can still participate with a number of Microsoft tools and resources. We have a free on-demand tutorial on Channel 9, a TouchDevelop lesson from Microsoft Virtual Academy, and additional information on the YouthSpark Hub. Do it yourself or teach a friend! | | |  | | | Stay connected with Microsoft Imagine!
Now that we've launched Microsoft Imagine, you can find us on Twitter and Facebook. Be the first to hear all of the latest news, access resources, and enter contests. You can also find inspiration on our Instagram page. Don't miss anything. Follow us today! | | |  | | | Put your coding skills to the test
Sharpen your skills and win cash prizes in Code Hunt, a monthly coding competition designed by the pros at Microsoft Research. It's a real time competition between thousands of student developers around the world. Register now! | | |  | | | Learn to create a Windows app
Our Quick Start Challenges are free on-demand training courses that take less than an hour. Try the Universal App Challenge and learn new ways to develop Windows Store apps and share code across Windows 8.1 and Windows Phone. You'll learn how to build a great game with very little code! That's just the beginning. Check out all the Quick Start Challenges! | | |  | | | Get a second chance at certification
Sometimes we all need a second chance. For a limited time, students can take any Microsoft Certification Professional (MCP) exam they didn't pass a second time. This gives you a safety net for these important Microsoft Certification exams. Access the offer between now and May 31, 2015 through Microsoft Learning and be sure to take the second exam within 30 days. | | | | | | | | Microsoft respects your privacy. Please read our online Privacy Statement.
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