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End of Microsoft Virtual Academy–Welcome to Microsoft Learn

December 24, 2018 Community, KnowledgeBase, Microsoft Learn, Microsoft Learning, Microsoft Virtual Academy, MVA No comments

In October, During Ignite 2018 Conference in Orlando, Microsoft announced the availability of new free interactive and sandbox based learning platform called “Microsoft Learn”, and during these months Microsoft has been adding more and more specific contents for different roles such as Azure Developer, Azure Administrator, Azure Architect etc.

There is a specific learning path for all roles and you can experience different role based contents being aligned in each bucket.

Soon you will be seeing more specific contents for Power BI, Power Apps, Microsoft Flow and Dynamics 365 etc being added in to this platform.

Benefits of Microsoft Learn:

No Fee: This platform is free, you are going to use a free azure sandbox for playing around with Hands-on learning.
Points for Learning: XP points for each sections you complete and you have different levels. I am on Level 7 on my learning curve.
Specific Learning paths leads you to successful Microsoft certification exams. a learning path tailored to today’s developer and technology masterminds and designed to prepare you for industry-recognized Microsoft certifications.

End of Microsoft Virtual Academy(MVA)

Microsoft Virtual Academy has been a free platform for learning about Microsoft technologies and earn completion certificates etc. Since we have the new interactive learning experience available through Microsoft Learn, Microsoft has decided to phase out Microsoft Virtual Academy and we have received an email confirming the same.

Planned complete retirement of MVA by Jan 29’ 2019.

Excerpt from the email received:

To simplify your tech training journey, we are consolidating our learning resources and retiring Microsoft Virtual Academy in phases, beginning on January 31, 2019. Complete site retirement is scheduled for later in 2019. Check your MVA Dashboard frequently for courses you have started that are retiring. To earn your certificates of completion, be sure to finish any courses by January 31, 2019.

Enough said based on my experience I found Microsoft Learn is the new age learning platform providing gamified experience through the learning curve and earning XP points, unlocking achievements gives you a level of satisfaction.

So join Microsoft Learn today.

New Microsoft Azure Certifications

September 16, 2018 Azure, Azure SDK, Azure Tools, Certification, Emerging Technologies, MCP, Microsoft, Microsoft Learning, Windows Azure Development No comments

Microsoft has recently announced new certification exam tracks for Azure Administrators, Developers and Architects. Here are the line ups that should help you move your career with right certifications.

The three new Microsoft Azure Certifications are:

Microsoft Certified Azure Developer
Microsoft Certified Azure Administrator
Microsoft Certified Azure Architect

These certifications would essentially split the previous MCSA/MCSE: Cloud Platform and Infrastructure track and introduce new exams for individual certification track.

So far I only have limited information available about all the exam numbers for each individual track, as recently Microsoft has made BETA exams available for Microsoft Certified Azure Administrator track.

If you don’t have 070-533 exam certification from previous tracks then doing the following exams would would provide you Administrator track certification.
- AZ-100: Microsoft Azure Infrastructure and Deployment
- AZ-101: Microsoft Azure Integration and Security
If you previously passed 070-533 exam, you can do the following Recertification/Transition exam to earn the Microsoft Certified Azure Administrator credential.
- AZ-102: Microsoft Azure Administrator Certification Transition

These exams are still in BETA, would commence general availability in coming months. Will keep you posted about newer exams for other tracks as we get to know more.

References: https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/learning/exam-list.aspx

Windows Azure Training Kit – May 2013

June 6, 2013 .NET, .NET Framework, AppFabric, Azure, Cloud Services, KnowledgeBase, Media Services, Microsoft, Microsoft Learning, Mobile Services, Training-Kits, Windows Azure Development, Windows Azure Training Kit, Windowz Azure No comments

Microsoft has relased the latest Windows Azure Training Kit.

Quoting the details from Microsoft:

The May 2013 update of the Windows Azure Training Kit includes new content on Windows Azure Media Services as well as updates to use the latest Windows Azure SDK v2.0.

Content Updates:

New Lab: Introduction to Windows Azure Media Services

New Lab: Getting Started with Windows Azure Storage

Updated Labs to leverage the latest version of Windows Azure SDK.

Download: Windows Azure TrainingKit – May2013

Getting Started to become MCSD–Web Application Solutions Developer

March 30, 2013 .NET, .NET Framework, .NET Framework 4.5, ASP.NET, ASP.NET 4.5, ASP.NET MVC, Azure, Certification, Community, CSS 3, HTML, HTML5, IIS, IIS8, JavaScript, JumpStarts, KnowledgeBase, Microsoft, Microsoft Learning, MSDN, SignalR, VisualStudio, VS2012, Web, Web API, Web Services, Windowz Azure No comments

In this article I will introduce you to the necessary requirements for preparing and earning MCSD – Web Apps Solutions Developer certification.

In my previous article Permanent Link to Getting Started to become an MCSD in Windows Store Apps, I have introduced you to the MCSD – Windows Store Apps Developer certification exams and requirements.

Similarity between MCSD – Win Store Apps development using HTML5 and MCSD – Web Apps is that initial exam is same for both the certification titles. 70-480 is the initial exam that is required for earning both the certifications.

Earning an MCSD: Web Applications certification will qualify you for a position as a web developer or web administrator.

Below are the 3 exams required to pass to earn the title MCSD: Web Applications

70-480 – Programming in HTML5 with JavaScript and CSS3
70-486 – Developing ASP.NET MVC 4 Web Applications
70-487 – Developing Windows Azure and Web Services

Note: This MCSD certification requires you to show continued ability to perform in your chosen solution area by completing a recertification exam every two years.

Online Preparation materials: (Provided to you by Channel9 and Microsoft Virtual Academy)

70-480 – Developing in HTML5 with JavaScript and CSS3 Jump Start – FREE

70-486 – Building Web Apps with ASP.NET Jump Start – FREE – by Scott Hanselman and Jon Galloway

~~70-487 – Developing Windows Azure and Web Services~~ – no jumpstarts available yet.

Know more about MCSD: Web Applications | from Microsoft Learning

Continue your learning and all the best to you – if you are planning to take MCSD on Web Applications.

Learn using the Windows Phone 8 Jump Start Training content–for Online or Offline view–Courtesy Channel9

December 18, 2012 .NET, .NET Framework, All, Community, Help Articles, KnowledgeBase, Microsoft, Microsoft Learning, Microsoft SDKs, MSDN, PodCasts, Training-Kits, VisualStudio, VS2012, Windows, Windows Phone, Windows Phone 7.0, Windows Phone 7.1 SDK, Windows Phone 7.5, Windows Phone 7.8, Windows Phone 8, Windows Phone 8.0 SDK, Windows Phone Development, Windows Phone SDK, Windows Phone Store No comments

On November 28-29th 2012, Microsoft has hosted the Windows Phone 8 Jump Start training, a fast-paced and demo-packed learning ‘experience’ tailored to show developers how to build responsive, appealing, and effective applications quickly.

If you missed this outstanding event, you’re in luck. All 20 modules are now available online for your on-demand viewing, (or download) on Channel 9.

Here’s a full outline of the course that was delivered, with direct links to each module. For those of you who are new to the world of Windows Phone, this is a great way to start developing apps right away.

Mod 01a: Introducing Windows Phone 8 Development Part 1
Mod 01b: Introducing Windows Phone 8 Development Part 2
Mod 02: Designing Windows Phone 8 Apps
Mod 03: Building Windows Phone 8 Apps
Mod 04: Files and Storage on Windows Phone 8
Mod 05: Windows Phone 8 Application Lifecycle
Mod 06: Background Agents
Mod 07: Tiles and Lock Screen Notifications
Mod 08: Push Notifications
Mod 09: Using Phone Resources in Windows Phone 8
Mod 10: App to App Communication in Windows Phone 8
Mod 11: Network Communication in Windows Phone 8
Mod 12: Proximity Sensors and Bluetooth in Windows Phone 8
Mod 13: Speech Input in Windows Phone 8
Mod 14: Maps and Location in Windows Phone 8
Mod 15: Wallet Support
Mod 16: In-App Purchasing
Mod 17: The Windows Phone Store
Mod 18: Enterprise App Architecture
Mod 19: Windows Phone 8 and Windows 8 Cross Platform Development
Mod 20: Mobile Web

Courtesy: Channel9.MSDN.com

Source – Windows Phone Dev Blog

Free HTML5 Certification and Training Offer from Microsoft–Prove your HTML5 Programming Skills for free

December 1, 2012 All, Certification, Community, CSS, CSS 3, DevLabs, Help Links, HTML, HTML5, JavaScript, jQuery, KnowledgeBase, Microsoft, Microsoft Learning, MSDN, StyleSheets, VisualStudio, VS2012, Web, Web 2.0, Windows, Windows 8, Windows 8 apps development, Windows Store Development, WinJS 8 comments

Microsoft few month back launched a free HTML5 Certification program for exam – 070-480 – Programming in HTML5, CSS3 and JavaScript. To prepare for this exam you have set of nice Training materials also available through http://www.microsoftvirtualacademy.com. Lets go through in detail How you can utilize this exam.

When you pass Exam 70-480: Programming in HTML5 with JavaScript and CSS3, you complete the requirements for the following certification(s):

Programming in HTML5 with JavaScript and CSS3 Specialist

Also Exam 70-480: Programming in HTML5 with JavaScript and CSS3: counts as credit toward the following certification(s):

MCSD: Web Applications
MCSD: Windows Store Apps using HTML5

FREE TRAINING RESOURCES FOR 70-480! & HOW TO PREPARE FOR THIS EXAM

Attend the training session https://www.microsoftvirtualacademy.com/tracks/developing-html5-apps-jump-start
Complete the training session. Now you will have enough knowledge to write the exam. But remember to practice what you have learnt.
Additionally Prepare for your certification exams and boost your dev skills with:
Kraig Brockschmidt’s FREE e-book: "Programming Windows 8 Apps with HTML, CSS, and JavaScript" .

You can download the eBook in PDF format here: http://go.microsoft.com/FWLink/?Linkid=270056 (17.9 MB)

EPUB format is here: http://go.microsoft.com/FWLink/?Linkid=272592 (37.3 MB)

MOBI format is here: http://go.microsoft.com/FWLink/?Linkid=272591 (69.5 MB)

Download the Updated Companion Content Set for the Book (source code samples) (59MB)

FREE EXAM VOUCHER FOR 70-480!

Register now to take Exam 70-480 Programming in HTML5 with JavaScript and CSS3 for FREE!
Just use this voucher code when scheduling your exam: HTMLJMP (voucher code available through 3/31/2013 or while supplies last.)

HOW TO TAKE THE EXAM

Go to www.register.prometric.com and follow the steps to schedule Exam 70-480: Programming in HTML5 with JavaScript and CSS3 at a testing center near you.
Use the voucher code HTMLJMP to get the free exam.

That’s it you are an HTML5 Programmer or a beginner and you want to prove your HTML5 development skills – then this is the right time. You will have the time till 03/31/2013 and till stocks last. Happy Programming.. Remember sharing is caring, so share with your friends.