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6. http://www.azsharepointpros.com  Training Options  Microsoft Productivity Hub Microsoft Productivity Hub  Microsoft Webcasts  CBT Based Training  Classroom: Interface Technical Training or New Horizons Interface Technical TrainingNew Horizons  Onsite: Critical Path, Mindsharp, SharePointSolutions

7. http://www.azsharepointpros.com  Format: Pre-loaded SharePoint site collection, optimized for Web 2.0 functionality and easily deployed within SharePoint Server 2007 environment.  Content: Convenient end user productivity training in a variety of formats (documents, videos, podcasts, etc.). Receive free quarterly updates of content that you will learn about through the Productivity blog.  Blog: The Productivity blog offers tips and tricks for end user productivity. Use it as is, or your training staff can use the posts as their own to help them get started in running an internal blog.  Train the trainer: Includes IT/Manager section to aid with deployment of the site collection, and guidance to develop the Coach program.  Products: Office 2007 System applications including SharePoint Server 2007. Windows 7 and others will be added in the future.

8. http://www.azsharepointpros.com  60+ webcasts focused on end-users scenarios  Available from the Microsoft web site Available from the Microsoft web site  20+ Presentations guiding users through  Sharing documents  Excel Data  Outlook Integration  PowerPoint Slide Libraries  Workflow  Free: Downloadable End-User Training Kit for Server or DesktopDownloadable End-User Training Kit for Server or Desktop

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11. http://www.azsharepointpros.com Master Series –Recognizes, develops, and validates individuals with the deepest technology skills on the Microsoft Platform. FY10 – H2 Professional Series –Validates a comprehensive set of skills required to be successful on the job. Technology Series – Certifications for gaining in- depth skills on specific Microsoft technologies. Master Architect Series –Validates experienced IT architects who have proven capabilities in translating business requirements to technical solutions. The SharePoint “Professional” Series will be introduced in FY10 H2 Microsoft Certified Master for SharePoint 2007 Microsoft Certified Architect for SharePoint 2007 Microsoft Office SharePoint Server 2007, Configuring Microsoft Windows SharePoint Services 3.0, Configuring Microsoft Windows SharePoint Services 3.0 - Application Development Microsoft Office SharePoint Server 2007 - Application Development

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