Worldwide Learning Partner Community Call Audio will begin shortly, presentation available at the conclusion of the call. November 27, 2018 Dan Donohue Learning Partner Program Manager

Upcoming Community Calls December 2018 Learning Partner Community Call Wednesday, December 19th 08:00 PDT (Option 1) 19:00 PDT (Option 2) January 2019 Learning Partner Community Call TBD – Check Learning Partner Newsletter and Learning Partner Yammer for Update

Agenda Training Strategy Update Labs Update Certification Road Map / Retired Certifications / Marketing Program Notes & Resources Pankaj Dikshit, Senior Product Manager Jim Cochran, Senior Content Developer Debbie Uttecht, Senior Channel Marketing Manager Dan Donohue, Partner Program Manager

Training Strategy Update Pankaj Dikshit, Senior Product Manager

Product Roadmap Principles 2/2/2019 10:20 AM Product Roadmap Principles Solution Area Alignment Aligned with Microsoft Solution Areas Competencies and Jobs Aligned with Product Lifecycle Job Task Analysis as the Foundation Ongoing Research on Jobs and Requirements Internal and External SME collaboration for JTA Definition of Technical and Functional Skills requirements Certification / Exam Development closely aligned with Training Single source for Exam OD and Course Objectives Content is single sourced also Uniform “Achievement” strategy Consistent experience across Learning Destinations Learner Records across learning activities Digital, Sharable and Industry standards aligned Integrated Web Strategy Unified with Microsoft Web strategy Simple and easily Discoverable training Modern Workplace Business Applications Applications & Infrastructure Data & AI © Microsoft Corporation. All rights reserved. MICROSOFT MAKES NO WARRANTIES, EXPRESS, IMPLIED OR STATUTORY, AS TO THE INFORMATION IN THIS PRESENTATION.

Training Alignment with Exams – Overview JTA Output Topic X Topic Y Topic Z Exam Alignment – For example, multiple ILT courses can align to one exam   One-to-One Mapping between Modalities – ILT & self-paced (online) content have connected naming convention Alignment Guidance – MCTs & Learning Partners can “Mix & Match” from both modalities to create blended learning experience to build student skills and to prepare students for exams in less time MCT Trainer Prep – MCTs able to take self- paced (online) courses in preparation for ILT deliveries  Exam Structure Exam 1 – AZ-101 ILT Structure ILT AZ-101T01 Course 1 ILT AZ-101T02 Course 2 ILT AZ-101T03 Course 3 Online (LAAS) Structure Online AZ-101.1 Course 1 Online AZ-101.2 Course 2 Online AZ-101.3 Course 3

Aligned With Credentialing Faster Updates Enabled 2/2/2019 10:20 AM Training Innovations Modular Aligned With Credentialing Faster Updates Enabled Hands-On A cohesive set of content that can be consumed in multiple modalities and readily blended © Microsoft Corporation. All rights reserved. MICROSOFT MAKES NO WARRANTIES, EXPRESS, IMPLIED OR STATUTORY, AS TO THE INFORMATION IN THIS PRESENTATION.

Training – Launched in September at “Ignite” Conference – 1 Solution Area Certification Mapping Exam Mapping Course# Title Apps and Infrastructure Azure Administrator AZ100 – Deployment AZ-100.1 Manage Subscriptions and Resources AZ-100.2 Implementing and Managing Storage AZ-100.3 Deploying and Managing Virtual Machines AZ-100.4 Configuring and Managing Virtual Networks AZ-100.5 Managing Identities AZ101 – Integration and Security AZ-101.1 Migrate Servers to Azure AZ-101.2 Implementing and Managing Application Services AZ-101.3 Implement Advanced Virtual Networking AZ-101.4 Secure Identities Azure Developer AZ200 – Core Microsoft Azure Cloud Solutions AZ-200.1 Select the appropriate Azure technology development solution AZ-200.2 Develop for Azure storage AZ-200.3 Develop Azure Platform as a Service solutions AZ-200.4 Implement security in Azure development solutions AZ201 – Advanced Microsoft Azure Cloud Solutions AZ-201.1 Develop for an Azure cloud model AZ-201.2 Implement Azure development integration solutions AZ-201.3 Develop Azure Cognitive Services, Bot, and IoT solutions

Training – Launched in September at “Ignite” Conference – 2 Solution Area Certification Mapping Exam Mapping Course# Title Applications & Infrastructure Azure Solutions Architect AZ300 – Technologies AZ-300.1 Deploying and Configuring Infrastructure                           AZ-300.2 Implementing Workloads and Security AZ-300.3 Understanding Cloud Architect Technology Solutions AZ-300.4 Creating and Deploying Apps AZ-300.5 Implementing Authentication and Secure Data AZ-300.6 Developing for the Cloud AZ301 – Design AZ-301.1 Designing for Identity and Security AZ-301.2 Designing a Data Platform Solution AZ-301.3 Designing for Deployment, Migration, and Integration AZ-301.4 Designing an Infrastructure Strategy

Training: Launched in September at “Ignite” Conference – 3 Solution Area Certification Mapping Exam Mapping Course# Title Modern Workplace Enterprise Administrator MS100 – Microsoft 365 Identity and Services MS-100.1 Office 365 Management MS-100.2 Microsoft 365 Tenant and Service Management MS-100.3 Microsoft 365 Identity Management MS 101 – Microsoft 365 Mobility and Security MS-101.1 Microsoft 365 Security Management MS-101.2 Microsoft 365 Compliance Management MS-101.3 Microsoft 365 Device Management

Lab Strategy Update Jim Cochran, Lab PM

Feedback from Learning Partners – provide a more consistent integrated lab experience Augmenting courses with structured integrated lab solutions Lab Update Strategy at Launch Consistent with JTA process, integrate common lab resources across courses Benefits Similar experience across modalities Faster time-to-market Potential pain-point Experience not as in-depth as previous MOC titles Action Gather partner and learner feedback and inform future strategy Planned Updates Q3 (Jan-Feb) Azure Administrator courses: January course update will include a structured integrated lab solution Will still include hands-on instructions on the Microsoft Learn platform for practices throughout the courses Azure Architect courses Azure Developer courses Next wave of changes to be confirmed M365 Hosted solution for ILT available Future Updates Gather feedback on learner experience for all modalities

Certification Roadmap & Retiring Courses Debbie Uttecht, Senior Partner Channel Marketing Manager

Microsoft Certifications Roadmap May Leadership Summit 2018 2/2/2019 10:20 AM Microsoft Certifications Roadmap Microsoft Confidential Apps & Infra Data & AI Modern Workplace Business Apps EXPERT ASSOCIATE JAN 2019 DEC 2018 FEB 2019 FUNDAMENTALS DEC 2019 FY19 Q3 Azure Solution Architect Azure DevOps Engineer M365 Enterprise Administrator Azure Administrator Azure Developer Azure Data Scientist Azure AI Engineer M365 Modern Desktop Administrator M365 Teamwork Administrator Functional Consultant Sales Functional Consultant Customer Service JAN 2019 JAN 2019 Azure Security Engineer Azure Data Engineer M365 Messaging Administrator M365 Security Administrator Functional Consultant Field Service Functional Consultant Marketing MAR 2019 MAR 2019 Functional Consultant Financials Functional Consultant Manufacturing MAR 2019 MAR 2019 Functional Consultant Supply Chain Mgt. MAR 2019 Azure Fundamentals Azure Fundamentals Microsoft 365 Fundamentals Dynamics 365 Fundamentals © Microsoft Corporation. All rights reserved. MICROSOFT MAKES NO WARRANTIES, EXPRESS, IMPLIED OR STATUTORY, AS TO THE INFORMATION IN THIS PRESENTATION.

Certification and Training Information Sources Certifications Roadmap (just shown): Learning Resource page Courseware Title Plan: Learning Resource page Course and Certification Retirements: Microsoft Learning Community page Training drop down Certification & Exams drop down Blog posts https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/learning/community.aspx

Marketing Assets Debbie Uttecht, Senior Partner Channel Marketing Manager

Azure Training & Certification Assets Audience Description Availability Partner Customer Messaging framework ✔ For use in local marketing initiatives Today Social copy FB, LI, Tw, including iterations Newsletter copy Short and long copy blurbs, including iterations Customer pitch deck For field teams to communicate with Available FAQ document Field-facing support FAQ Creative elements Creative components for UX and asset creation by Learning Partners Web banners Including messaging variations Digital Signage High res. PowerPoint slides for training screens/can add content Partner-ready email OFT and HTML formats Poster For Learning Partner use to communicate training & certification Coming Soon

Partner Channel Programs Update Dan Donohue, Learning Partner Program Manager

Learning Program and the New Partner Center New MPN Partner Center is live and is the one-stop portal for requirements and renewals (partner.microsoft.com) Migration is available now, all partners will be migrated January 2019 Learning Action Pack now available on your PC Dashboard Entry into the Learning Program, limited benefits Not a competency No competency benefits have changed – check out Internal Use Software and MPN Benefits Product Usage Guide

Check your Partner Center Dashboard for full requirements Changes in Partner Center Streamline & Simplify Enrollments and renewals will no longer require references Enrollments will no longer require a business application Update Course requirements for MCTs have been updated, including AZ Transition exams for cloud competencies Competency renewal occurs any time in the 30 days following your anniversary date. All benefits continue through grace period. Check your Partner Center Dashboard for full requirements

Example of Renewal Period Affect on KPI Window Anniversary Date: December 31st, 2018 Renewal: October through December, 2018 (90 days prior to anniversary) 12 previous complete months: December 2017 through November 2018 PREVIOUS 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 Anniversary Date: December 31st, 2018 Renewal: January 1st through 30th, 2019 (up to 30 days after anniversary) 12 previous complete months: January 2018 through December 2018 NEW 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12

FY19H1 Incentive Program Update Purchase window closes November 30th Payment period through January 2019 Please ensure banking details are correct on the portal Check the Learning Resources page for updated Incentive Program documents (new SKUs added in October): “Learning Partner Incentive Program Overview” “Learning Partner Incentive Program FAQs”

New Role-based Azure MOC SATV Update SATV remains unavailable for new role-based Azure MOC partial-day and packaged sets SATV is available for full-day role-based Azure MOC courses Bringing missing content online to SATV is a priority, no current timetable for go-live More info via Yammer and upcoming calls

Program Resources MPN Learning Resources Collection Program documents, marketing materials, and other assets Learning Partner Yammer Group Real-time updates and a place to post questions Microsoft Learning Community Blogs, announcements, and links to many Microsoft Learning resources Learning Partner Newsletter Monthly update to Learning Partners consisting of courseware, certification, and general program updates

Files From November’s Update https://tinyurl.com/NovemberPartnerCC (shared OneDrive folder) MPN Benefits documents Learning Program – updated docs Incentive Program – updated docs December Call Invite November Partner Community Call Deck Next Call: Wednesday, December 19th

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