Lynda & LinkedIn Learning (FREE From Your Local Library!)

Lynda & LinkedIn Learning

• Lynda Toronto Public Library

• Lynda Brampton Public Library

• Oakville Public Library

• Kitchener Public Library

• Barrie Public Library

Microsoft Tech Academy & Tech Community

Microsoft Tech Academy: Getting Started
academy.techcommunity.microsoft.com

social.technet.microsoft.com/wiki/contents/articles/40626.microsoft-tech-academy-getting-started.aspx

Microsoft Tech Community: Getting Started
social.technet.microsoft.com/wiki/contents/articles/36712.microsoft-tech-community-getting-started.aspx

Pluralsight 50% off first month 15% off annual subscription

referral.pluralsight.com/mQcWJe1

Get 50% off your first month or 15% off an annual subscription!

Start FREE using Microsoft Visual Studio Dev Essentials & get even MORE!

azure.microsoft.com/en-ca/pricing/member-offers/vs-dev-essentials/

www.visualstudio.com/dev-essentials/

www.visualstudio.com/free-developer-offers/

www.pluralsight.com/partners/microsoft/visual-studio-dev-essentials

Microsoft Learning Portal for MPN (Microsoft Partner Network)

The NEW Microsoft Learning Portal for MPN!

https://learningportal.microsoft.com

LinkedIn Learning Team Collaboration in Office 365

LinkedIn Learning can help you and your team learn to use the powerful collaboration features.

Watch the course for free until August 15th.

https://lnkd.in/gf73Dvz

Windows 10 Partner newsletter

Windows 10 Partner newsletter

http://windows10partner.com

Microsoft Professional Program (MPP) - Big Data and Front-End Web Development

Two New Tracks of the Microsoft Professional Program (MPP) Now Open for Registration!

Big Data and Front-End Web Development.

https://borntolearn.mslearn.net/b/weblog/posts/two-new-tracks-of-the-microsoft-professional-program-now-open-for-registration

PluralSight - FREE COURSE THIS WEEK - Introduction to Networking for Cisco CCNA 200-125 100-105 By Ross Bagurdes

FREE COURSE THIS WEEK

Introduction to Networking for Cisco CCNA 200-125/100-105 By Ross Bagurdes

http://track.pluralsight.com/qRPD0h0kvo0N4b01U0Gp00X

50% Discount on Select Microsoft Exams

50% Discount on Select Microsoft Exams!

This offer is exclusive for MCPs associated with an MPN partner.
This offer is limited to 19 specific exams aligned to the following key workloads:

Azure/Cloud Platform
Office 365
Windows 10
CRM Online
Data Analytics
Enterprise Mobility
Skype Communications
Don’t miss this extraordinary opportunity to showcase high-demand skills!

50% Discount on Select Microsoft Exams!
This offer is exclusive for MCPs associated with an MPN partner in the USA and Canada.
From now until June 15, 2017, you are eligible to receive a 50% discount on the following exams. Exams must be taken by June 30, 2017.
Click on any of the below links to schedule an exam.
To complete your transaction, you will be transferred to the Pearson VUE site.
The 50% discount will be applied on the My Order page.

70-532: Developing Microsoft Azure Solutions
70-533: Implementing Microsoft Azure Infrastructure Solutions
70-534: Architecting Microsoft Azure Solutions
MB2-704: Microsoft Dynamics CRM Application
MB2-709: Microsoft Dynamics Marketing
MB2-710: Microsoft Dynamics CRM 2016 Online Deployment
MB2-712: Microsoft Dynamics CRM 2016 Customization and Configuration
MB2-713: Microsoft Dynamics CRM 2016 Sales
MB2-714: Microsoft Dynamics CRM 2016 Customer Service
70-346: Managing Office 365 Identities and Requirements
70-347: Enabling Office 365 Services
70-333: Deploying Enterprise Voice with Skype for Business 2015
70-334: Core Solutions of Microsoft Skype for Business 2015
70-466: Implementing Data Models and Reports with Microsoft SQL Server
70-467: Designing Business Intelligence Solutions with Microsoft SQL Server
70-473: Designing and Implementing Cloud Data Platform Solutions
70-475: Designing and Implementing Big Data Analytics Solutions
70-398: Planning for and Managing Devices in the Enterprise
70-697: Configuring Windows Devices

Terms and Conditions
This offer applies to the following commercial Microsoft Certification exams: 70-532, 70-533, 70-534, MB2-704, MB2-709, MB2-710, MB2-712, MB2-713, MB2-714, 70-346, 70-347, 70-333, 70-334, 70-466, 70-467, 70-473, 70-475, 70-475, 70-398, 70-697
Offer good on the specified exams purchased between April 28, 2017 through June 15, 2017.
Exam offer pricing is available only to qualifying Microsoft Certified Professional program members.
The 50% discount on the selected exams expires on June 15, 2017.
All exams purchased under this offering need to be redeemed by June 30, 2017.
This offer is available only in the United States and Canada.
MCP exam discounts are only valid for use at a Pearson VUE test center in the country you select or for an online proctored exam.
There is no exam retake promotion included with this offer.
Exam offer pricing’s expiration date cannot be extended under any circumstances.
Exam offer pricing is exam specific.
There is no charge if you reschedule or cancel an exam appointment at least 6 business days prior to your appointment. If you cancel or reschedule your exam within 5 business days of your registered exam time, a fee will be applied. Business days are Monday-Friday, not including Pearson VUE global holidays.
If you fail to show up for your exam appointment or you don’t reschedule or cancel your appointment at least 24 hours prior to your scheduled appointment, you forfeit your entire exam fee.
To complete your transaction, you will be transferred to the Pearson VUE site.

All the links you need to sign-up for Microsoft Partner University & Microsoft Partner Network.

https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/learning/dashboard.aspx

https://mspartnerlp.partner.microsoft.com/LearningPath/PathHome

https://partneruniversity.microsoft.com

https://partners.microsoft.com/PartnerProgram/simplifiedenrollment.aspx

https://partner.microsoft.com/en-us/membership

https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/help/2966380/link-or-unlink-an-mcp-id-to-or-from-a-partner-organization

https://partners.microsoft.com/PartnerProgram/IndividualHome.aspx?tab=1

Microsoft Canada - Training and Events

Microsoft Canada - Training and Events
Take advantage of the latest Microsoft Partner Incentives!

https://www.microsoft.com/en-ca/web/learning-and-training/default.aspx

Introduction to Microsoft Azure Infrastructure as a Service:

https://www.microsoftevents.com/profile/form/index.cfm?PKformID=0x17712760001

Microsoft Virtual Academy - Landing Page Handler (old hidden learning paths)

I stumbled across these links. They are older but still good playlists of MVA courses :-)

Learn the Essentials for a Technology Career
https://mva.microsoft.com/LandingPageHandler.ashx?lPage=mta&cID=41

Welcome to MVA for Office!
https://mva.microsoft.com/LandingPageHandler.ashx?lPage=office&cID=41

Microsoft Azure Deep Dive
https://mva.microsoft.com/LandingPageHandler.ashx?lPage=windows-azure-deep-dive&cID=1

Get Ready with MVA ALM Jump Start Training!
https://mva.microsoft.com/LandingPageHandler.ashx?lPage=MCSD-ALM&cID=1

ALM Training: Kanban, Git, DevOps, and more!
https://mva.microsoft.com/LandingPageHandler.ashx?lPage=alm-wednesdays&cID=41

Build Great Apps with HTML5 MCSD Jump Start Training
https://mva.microsoft.com/LandingPageHandler.ashx?lPage=mcsd-html5&cID=1

MCSD: Web Applications certification - Get Ready with MVA Expert-led Jump Start Training!
https://mva.microsoft.com/LandingPageHandler.ashx?lPage=mcsd-webapp&cID=41

C# Apps Certification and Training MCSD Jump Start Training
https://mva.microsoft.com/LandingPageHandler.ashx?lPage=c_cert&cID=1

SQL Server Certification and Training
https://mva.microsoft.com/LandingPageHandler.ashx?lPage=mcsa_sql&cID=41

Office 365 - Everything You Wanted to Know

Office 365 - Everything You Wanted to Know

www.reddit.com/r/sysadmin/comments/61cbjk/office_365_everything_you_wanted_to_know_115/

www.linkedin.com/pulse/office-365-everything-you-wanted-know-115-pages-daniel-chang

http://docdro.id/F4jKox3

Curated list of AWS resources

A curated list of AWS resources to prepare for the AWS Certifications!

https://gist.github.com/leonardofed/bbf6459ad154ad5215d354f3825435dc

Cloud Academy powered by CompTIA & TechData

Cloud Academy powered by CompTIA & TechData.

Web-based training. Executive courses in Cloud and Cloud Security. Industry recognized certification.

http://www.techdata.com/content/tdcloud/academy.html

https://comptia.litmos.com

Register via url @ http://l.comptia.org/TechData

QwikLABS Quest for Google Cloud Platform

Google has bought QwikLabs recently. There are many FREE labs available that align with a Quest.

Quests are a series of labs organized by technologies, specific services, or particular use cases. There's no need to complete an entire Quest in a single sitting, but by completing each individual lab in a Quest you can earn badges that reflect your newly acquired skills.

Here is the Quest for Google Cloud Platform.

https://google.qwiklabs.com/catalog?utm_source=Qwiklabs&utm_campaign=gcpsoftdebut&utm_medium=blog

The IEEE Computer Society + SkillSoft SkillChoice Complete!

Latest news on Skillsoft & The IEEE Computer Society.

The IEEE Computer Society has added yet another exciting reason to be member.

On 3 April 2017, we are introducing SkillChoice Compete.

With SkillChoice Complete will now offer the entire SkillChoice IT, SkillChoice Desktop, and SkillChoice Business libraries.

If it’s a certification preparation course, book, video, online training, in the Skillsoft Library, it’s now available to you as a member.

With SkillChoice Complete, IEEE Computer Society members will have access to 20x as many resources as before.

The new libraries consist of 3,000 courses, 28,000 books including 15,000 titles from the Books24x7 collection, 36,000 videos, 100 IT certification preparation courses with practice exams and mentorship.

Similar to the current KnowledgeCenters, 50 IT Playlist will be added which are collections of curated books, videos, and courses on the hot topics such as CISSP, Python, Scrum, and Hadoop, just to name a few.

https://www.computer.org/web/education/online-courses/#

http://www.skillsoft.com/assets/demos/Skillport8i_overview.mp4

   

Microsoft Virtual Academy has introduced new Learning Paths!

Microsoft Virtual Academy has introduced new Learning Paths!

New on MVA: Learning paths and badges!

https://borntolearn.mslearn.net/b/mva/posts/new-on-mva-learning-paths-and-badges

https://mva.microsoft.com/LearningPaths.aspx

New special offer, Opsgility through the Visual Studio Dev Essentials

New special offer, Opsgility through the Visual Studio Dev Essentials!

https://www.visualstudio.com/dev-essentials/

https://click.email.microsoftemail.com/?qs=bcb001c70eae341356437d95dc83bba0f54b163631170ff13061ca5d3055e59890074749201121f39feb6feb697987aa55027273aa88a4e1

Local library online access to Lynda training courses

Get FREE access to Lynda online training videos & upgrade your LinkedIn profiles.

Use your local library card number to register!

https://www.lynda.com

http://www.torontopubliclibrary.ca/detail.jsp?Entt=RDMEDB0187&R=EDB0187

http://www.bramlib.on.ca/index.php/findt-it/online-learning

http://www.kpl.org/sites/default/files/getting-started-lynda.pdf

eBooks about Microsoft Azure @ BuildAzure.com

eBooks about Microsoft Azure @ http://books.buildazure.com

Visual Studio Dev Essentials 2017 + Educational 3 Months FREE Training

Visual Studio Dev Essentials offers FREE educational training, currently for 4 main providers!

Microsoft Virtual Academy, Linux Academy, Pluralsight & Wintellect NOW

https://www.visualstudio.com/free-developer-offers/

https://www.visualstudio.com/dev-essentials/

Large collections of Microsoft FREE eBooks

Large collections of Microsoft FREE eBooks

https://mva.microsoft.com/ebooks

https://blogs.msdn.microsoft.com/mssmallbiz/2016/07/10/free-thats-right-im-giving-away-millions-of-free-microsoft-ebooks-again-including-windows-10-office-365-office-2016-power-bi-azure-windows-8-1-office-2013-sharepoint-2016-sha/

https://blogs.msdn.microsoft.com/mssmallbiz/2014/07/07/largest-collection-of-free-microsoft-ebooks-ever-including-windows-8-1-windows-8-windows-7-office-2013-office-365-office-2010-sharepoint-2013-dynamics-crm-powershell-exchange-server-lync-2/

https://blogs.msdn.microsoft.com/mssmallbiz/2012/07/27/large-collection-of-free-microsoft-ebooks-for-you-including-sharepoint-visual-studio-windows-phone-windows-8-office-365-office-2010-sql-server-2012-azure-and-more/

Microsoft Azure Certification Training

Free training & certification vouchers with 2 attempts from Microsoft for Azure exams!

https://azure.microsoft.com/en-ca/learn/skills/

The courses are hosted from this URL

https://openedx.microsoft.com

Cisco Sales Connect Partner Channel

Cisco provides FREE certification & video training for corporate accounts via the Cisco Partner Channel.

Access setup for users @ theITppl

https://theitppl-public.sharepoint.com/Pages/Cisco-NetAcad-Partner.aspx

Microsoft Partner University

Microsoft provides FREE certification & video training courses for corporate accounts via the MPN (Microsoft Partner Network)

https://partner.microsoft.com/en-US/Training/

Access setup for users @ theITppl

https://theitppl-public.sharepoint.com/MicrosoftPartnerUniversity