1. Worldwide Learning Partner Community Call
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November 27, 2018
Dan Donohue Learning Partner Program Manager

2. 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

3. 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

4. Training Strategy Update
Pankaj Dikshit, Senior Product Manager

5. Product Roadmap Principles
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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
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6. 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

7. Aligned With Credentialing Faster Updates Enabled
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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
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8. 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

9. 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

10. 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

11. Lab Strategy Update
Jim Cochran, Lab PM

12. 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

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

14. Microsoft Certifications Roadmap
May Leadership Summit 2018
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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
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15. 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

16. Marketing Assets
Debbie Uttecht, Senior Partner Channel Marketing Manager

17. 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
OFT and HTML formats
Poster
For Learning Partner use to communicate training & certification
Coming Soon

18. Partner Channel Programs Update
Dan Donohue, Learning Partner Program Manager

19. 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

20. 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

21. 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

22. 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”

23. 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

24. 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

25. Files From November’s Update
(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

26. Thank you