Partner Skills DevelopmentImma Verheyenimmav@microsoft.com

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Partners Skills Development Activities

Where to find information

Certification

Agenda

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Level 100

Level 200

Level 300

Partner Skills Development: Training Framework per working year

Level 400

Sales Training

(Targetting the following Roles: Pre Sales, BDM, Account Managers, Pre

Sales)

Technical Training

(Targetting the following Roles:

Developer, Implementor, Architect)

Master ClassesDeepdives

Sales @ NightPre Sales Academy

Hands On Labs (Online)In depth Technical TrainingsCertification Bootcamps

Product Training (Online)Partner Envisioning Seminars

Hands On Labs (Online)Architect ForumsEvents/ Evenings (TechNet)

Online learnings Online trainings

Licensing Readiness

Specialist Sales Classes

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Partner Portal

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Select your competency

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Training Framework per Competency

Per Competency search your Training

Subscribe to RSS Feeds

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Search Results

Search Results- Per Level, Per Format , Per

Audience Actions can be taken - You can immediately subscribe - You can book in your agenda - You can download

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Open Search in Partner Learning Center

The Partner Training Framework visible on the partner portal www.microsoft.be/partner/training provides a selection of key trainings

To find more information Open Search on https://training.partner.microsoft.com/plc/ Take Advanced Search Online Format = (Language + KeyWord ) or Class Room Format = (Country/Region + KeyWord)

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Important: Association with MSPP is needed.

If you have specific issue you can contact your Microsoft Contact Persons

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Value of Certification

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Overview

Fifteen years ago, Microsoft launched the original Microsoft Certified Professional program.

Since then, approximately 3 million certifications have been granted, allowing people to gain knowledge and expertise to enhance their career path and add value to the services their organization provides.

Integration of Microsoft Dynamics Curriculum

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New Certification Framework

http://www.microsoft.com/learning/mcp/default.mspx

Technology Series: Specialist certifications train IT professionals in implementation, building, troubleshooting, and debugging of a specific Microsoft technology.Professional Series: Professional credentials validate the skill set required for a particular job.Master Series: Master certifications identify individuals with the deepest technical skills available on a particular Microsoft product.Architect Series: The Certified Architect program makes it easy for companies to identify experienced IT architects who have completed a rigorous peer review process.

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Example of Visual Studio 2008

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Use Full Links

Interesting Online magazine providing general knowledge on Certification http://viewer.zmags.com/publications/mid/wsphf

Description of the 4 different levels of certification http://www.microsoft.com/learning/mcp/newgen/default.mspx

Link to Overview list of certifications organised per product http://www.microsoft.com/learning/mcp/certifications.mspx

Link to Overview List of all the Technology Specialist certifications Available ( first level)http://www.microsoft.com/learning/mcp/mcts/default.mspx

Link to Overview list of all the Masters http://www.microsoft.com/learning/mcp/master/default.mspx

Link to Overview list of the Professional certifications for Developers (Level 2 for Developers)http://www.microsoft.com/learning/mcp/mcpd/default.mspx

Link to the Partner Portalhttps://partner.microsoft.com/belux-nl/40057204https://partner.microsoft.com/belux-fr/40057204

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MS towards Student Community Different action towards Student Community, Interest of schools to expand touch points

and curriculum

Supplementary Learning Tracks Leading To Certification Summer School, Evening Classes Tracks

Students to Business CV platform Review at http://www.s2bprogram.com/belgium/ Student creates profile & Partner can create project (job/internship) description

Students to Business Day event. Tech Days additional Day for Schools Positive reactions from the school

Imagine Cup student competition Millennium objectives: Green IT (TBC)

Contact : Jan Potemans (janpote@microsoft.com)

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Thank You

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