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Dan Donohue
Learning Partner Program Manager
DECEMBER 9 2020
Worldwide Learning Partner Community CallAudio will begin shortly presentation available at the conclusion of the call
All content of this call is subject to
the Microsoft Partner Network
non-disclosure agreement
2
January 2021 Learning Partner Community Call
Option 1 January 20th
0800 Pacific (1600 UTC)
Option 2 January 20th
1900 Pacific (Jan 21st 0300 UTC)
Marketing
Courseware amp Programs
3
Dan Donohue ndash Learning Partner Program Manager
Debbie Uttecht ndash Sr Partner Marketing Manager
Kim Boey ndash Sr Partner Marketing Manager
M I C R O S O F T C O N F I D E N T I A L ndash N D A
httpswwwmicrosoftcomen-uslearningmct-
centralaspx
httpsakamsLearningAssets
httpsyoutubebYNj58-0rgw
httpsakamsLearningAssetshttpsakamsLearningAssets
Value of training
and certifications
Microsoft Certification
poster(2x) IDC whitepapers
sponsored by Microsoft
To-customer walking deck
Certification data sheet for
decision makers
Certification data sheet for
learners
Microsoft whitepaper
Training and certification assets
available now
akamsLearningAssets
Nigel Frank Microsoft Azure
Salary Survey
wwwnigelfrankcommicrosoft-azure-salary-survey
httpswwwnigelfrankcom
microsoft-dynamics-salary-
survey
Nigel Frank Microsoft Dynamics
Salary Survey
Check Yammer for new marketing asset
announcements
Business Applications
bull New promotional assets (available this week)
Azure
bull New social kit (coming soon)
Microsoft 365
bull New promotional assets (coming soon)
Security Identity Compliance
bull New promotional assets (January)
Marketing community call
BRING THE LEARNING
MARKETING
COMMUNITY
TOGETHER
DELIVER THE LATEST
MICROSOFT
CAMPAIGNS THEMES
AND ASSETS
SHARE IDEAS AND
BEST PRACTICES
AROUND THE GLOBE
Next Marketing Community Call January 1314
September presentation materials and recording
Go to httpsakamsLearningAssets
Courseware Title PlanStay updated on release dates
The LP Community Call is changing how we bring
courseware and exam updates to our Learning
Partners
As we evolve leverage the monthly Courseware
Title Plan update on the Learning Resources site
In the future wersquoll provide you new expert voices
across Microsoft solution areas
Latest update November 30th
Courseware Updates
Apps amp Infrastructure and Data amp AI courses
bull AZ-010T00 Azure Administrator for AWS SysOps | 2 Days | Update 29-Jan-21
bull AZ-104T00 Microsoft Azure Administrator | 4 Days | Update 18-Dec-21
bull AZ-303T00 Microsoft Azure Architect Technologies | 5 Days | Updated 20-Nov-20
bull AZ-400T00 Designing and Implementing Microsoft DevOps Solutions | 5 Days | Update 18-Dec-20
bull DA-100T00 Analyzing Data with Power BI | 4 Days | Update 29-Jan-21
bull DP-050T00 Migrate SQL workloads to Azure | 2 Days | Update 18-Dec-20
bull DP-060T00 Migrate NoSQL workloads to Azure Cosmos DB | 1 Day | Update 18-Dec-20
bull DP-070T00 Migrate Open Source Data workloads to Azure | 1 Day | Update 18-Dec-20
bull DP-100T01 Designing and Implementing a Data Science Solution on Azure | 3 Days | Major Update 11-Dec-20
bull DP-900T00 Microsoft Azure Data Fundamentals | 1 Day | Updated 04-Dec-20
Courseware Updates
Microsoft 365 courses
bull MS-203T00 Microsoft 365 Messaging | 5 Days | Update 08-Jan-21
bull MS-600T00 Building Applications and Solutions with Microsoft 365 Core Services | 5 Days | Updated 04-Dec-20
Dynamics 365 and Power Platform courses
bull MB-210T00 Microsoft Dynamics 365 Sales | Updated 25-Nov-20 and changed back to 1 Day
bull MB-310T00 Microsoft Dynamics 365 Finance | 4 Day | Updated 20-Nov-20
bull MB-500T00 Microsoft Dynamics 365 Finance and Operations Apps Developer | 5 Days | FY21 Q3 (Jan ndash Mar)
bull MB-600T00 Microsoft Dynamics 365 + Power Platform Solution Architect | 3 Days | FY21 Q3 (Jan ndash Mar)
bull MB-700T00 Microsoft Dynamics 365 Finance and Operations Apps Solution Architect | 3 Days | FY21 Q3 (Jan ndash Mar)
bull PL-900T00 Microsoft Power Platform Fundamentals | 2 Days | Updated 20-Nov-20
AI-102T00 Designing and Implementing an Azure AI Solution | 5 Days | FY21 Q3 (Jan-March)
Replacing AI-100T01 Designing and Implementing an Azure AI Solution | 3 Days |
AZ-600T00 Microsoft Azure Stack Hub Operator (will replace 20537) | 5 Days | TBD
MB-340T00 Microsoft Dynamics 365 Commerce Functional Consultant | TBD | FY21 Q4
MB-800T00 Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central Functional Consultant | 4 Days | 18-Dec-20
PL-200T00 Power Platform Functional Consultant (replacing MB-200T00) | 5 Days | Available now
PL-400T00 Power Platform Developer (replacing MB-400T00) | 5 Days | Available now
10997D Office 365 Administration and Troubleshooting | 3 Day | February 2021
Microsoft Azure certification updates
Microsoft confidential ndash internal only
1 Azure Stack Hub Operator Associate new cert
bull New exam AZ-600 beta launch planned for December 31 2020
bull Exam AZ-600 Configuring and operating a hybrid cloud with Microsoft Azure Stack Hubmdashreplaces legacy exam 70-537 to be retired
January 31 2021
bull ILT and Learn content release date TBD
2 Data amp AI portfolio updates
bull Exam AI-102 beta originally planned for December 18 2020 postponed to February 23 2021
bull New Exam AI-102 Designing and Implementing a Microsoft Azure AI Solutionmdashreplaces exam AI-100 to be retired Jun 30 2021
bull Updated Learn and ITL content will be available on February 23 2021
bull Azure Data Engineer exams consolidation
bull New exam DP-203 beta launch planned for February 23 2021
bull Exam DP-203 Data Engineering on Microsoft Azure mdashreplaces exams DP-200 and DP-201 to be retired Jun 30 2021
bull Updated Learn and ITL content will be available on February 23 2021
bull Updates early announcement planned for week of January 11 2020
3 Windows Virtual Desktop new cert planned for Q3
bull Launch planned around March 26 2021 Early announcement possibly Jan 28 2021
bull Exam AZ-140 name TBD
bull Specialty certification name TBD
November Popular Courseware ndash Americas amp Europe
15
Course Course Title Portfolio
AZ-900 Azure Fundamentals
AI-900 Azure AI Fundamentals
DP-900 Azure Data Fundamentals
AZ-104 Azure Administrator
AZ-303 Azure Architect Technologies
AZ-204 Developing Solutions for Azure
AZ-304 Azure Architect Design
AZ-500 Azure Security Technologies
DP-200Implementing an Azure Data Solution
AZ-400Microsoft Azure DevOps Solutions
Americas Europe
November Top-10 MOC
(units)
role-based courseware broken out into individual
days has been ranked based on average of all
courses in a series
Course Course Title Portfolio
AZ-900 Microsoft Azure Fundamentals
AZ-104 Azure Administrator
AI-900 Azure AI Fundamentals
DA-100 Analyzing Data with Power BI
AZ-303 Azure Architect
AZ-500 Azure Security Technologies
AZ-204 Developing Solutions for Azure
MS-700 Managing Microsoft Teams
MS-900 Microsoft 365 Fundamentals
AZ-400Microsoft Azure DevOps Solutions
November Popular Courseware ndash MEA amp Asia
16
Course Course Title Portfolio
AZ-104 Azure Administrator
AZ-900 Microsoft Azure Fundamentals
AI-900Microsoft Azure AI Fundamentals
AZ-303 Microsoft Azure Architect
AZ-204 Developing Solutions for Azure
AZ-500Microsoft Azure Security Technologies
MS-900 Microsoft 365 Fundamentals
DP-200Implementing an Azure Data Solution
DP-900Microsoft Azure Data Fundamentals
AI-100Designing and Implementing an Azure AI Solution
MEA Asia
November Top-10 MOC
(units)
role-based courseware broken out into individual
days has been ranked based on average of all
courses in a series
Course Course Title Portfolio
DA-100 Analyzing Data with Power BI
AZ-104 Azure Administrator
AZ-900 Azure Fundamentals
AZ-303 Azure Architect Technologies
AZ-500 Azure Security Technologies
20778 Analyzing Data with Power BI
MS-500Microsoft 365 Security Administration
MS-900 Microsoft 365 Fundamentals
20741Networking with Windows Server 2016
PL-900Microsoft Power Platform Fundamentals
Azure Pass Updates
What
As previously announced we will be generally moving away
from Azure Passes for MOC (Official Courseware)
Leverage our Authorized Lab Hosters (ALH) for Azure access
Why
Remove blockers for students
Limit fraud
Provide better service (current passes have no SLA)
When
Phased approach in H2 (Jan ndash June 2021)
Some MOC may continue to leverage passes due to technical
reasons
More information
will be available in
early 2021
Coming Soon Microsoft Certification Update
Beginning in February 2021 (exact date TBD)
Role-based and specialty certification holders with
certifications expiring in 6 months or less will have the
ability to renew
Renewal will occur on Microsoft Learn by passing an
incremental assessment extending certification by 1 year
Learners can continue to keep their certification active by
renewing annually (passing assessment)
Beginning in June 2021 (exact date TBD)
Role-based and specialty certifications earned will shift
from 2-year validity to 1-year
Microsoft confidential
akamsMicrosoftLearnBlog
Software Assurance Training Voucher (SATV) ReminderKey Program Dates amp Deadlines
February 1 2021 Applicable volume licensing agreements
signed on or after this date will not receive
any training days
No new vouchers can be created or assignedJuly 1 2021
January 1 2022 Systems to process SATV will be shut down
Complete all payment requests by this date
Metrics that Matter (Post-training survey)Available resources update
In the post-call shared folder
Summary of account types
Getting started documentation
Current survey questions
Upcoming Webinars
MTM for Certified Instructors Managing Your Certified Classes and Performance
in Metrics That Matter - CLICK HERE TO REGISTER
Date Tuesday January 12 2021
Time 300-400pm EDT
MTM for Learning Providers Learn How to Manage and Monitor Your Certified
Programs and Instructors in Metrics That Matter - CLICK HERE TO REGISTER
Date Tuesday January 19 2021
Time 300-400pm EDT
Need help setting up an
account
Emilee LeDonne
LP Account Manager
eledonneexplorancecom
Microsoft Partner Performance Override
COVID-induced performance override has been extended now
covers partners with anniversary dates between July 1 and
December 31st 2020
For details see Gavriella Schusterrsquos (CVP of One Commercial
Partner group) updated blog post
For immediate assistance contact partner support
What happens in January 2021 As soon as we have updates
wersquoll message out via Learning Resources Yammer and the LP
Newsletter
Important performance overrides still require the partner to
log into Partner Center pay the competency fee and renew
Microsoft Learn Catalog APINow available to all silver and gold Learning Option partners
Embed Microsoft Learn course metadata on modules
and learning paths into your Learning Management
System (LMS)
Additional features such as reporting and SSO for Azure
Active Directory available later in FY21
Technical details available on the Catalog API support
page
Request access via the program onboarding form
Program Resources
23
1 MPN Learning Resources Collection
Program documents marketing materials and other assets
2 Learning Partner Yammer Group investigating new platform for LP communication
Real-time updates and a place to post questions
3 Microsoft Learn Community new look
Blogs announcements and links to many Microsoft Learn resources
4 Learning Partner Newsletter
Monthly update to Learning Partners consisting of courseware certification and general
program updates
5 Arvato Courseware Marketplace Newsletter
Bi-weekly newsletter with news on changes and updates to products on Courseware
Marketplace
Files From December Update
24
httpsakamsDecLPCC (shared OneDrive folder)
Deck from this call
Call recording amp localized transcripts (typically within 48 hours)
Metrics that Matter documentation
January Call Invites
Next Call January 20th
Thank you
Microsoft Official Courseware (MOC) Reminders
Learning Partners deliver all MOC
using a Microsoft Certified Trainer
(MCT)
MCTs distribute MOC as part of an
associated Learning Partner or
Learning Action Pack (LAPs)
Required Per Agreements Violation of Agreements
Learning Partners distributing MOC
(paid or free) to students without an
MCT delivering instruction
MCTs distributing MOC (paid or
free) to others outside of a Learning
Partner engagement
Learning Partner Agreement
MCT Program Agreement
MOC EULA available in Courseware Marketplace
Distributing recordings of MOC
trainings to students wo
Microsoft approvalLinks to
Skillpipe Community ndash Join Now
27
Benefits
Receive release notes via email
Join our regular Community Calls
discuss the product roadmap
present feature concepts amp
prototypes
collect feedback
Participate in online satisfaction
surveys
Access
httpsarvatowufoocomformsjoin-the-skillpipe-community
Partner SATV Support
28
bull Enrollmentbull VVR toolbull Reservationsbull Redemptionsbull Payments
Contact Regional Service Center
1 Under ldquoAreardquo choose ldquoProgram amp Membershiprdquo
2 Under ldquoCategoryrdquo choose ldquoSoftware Assurancerdquo
3 Under ldquoTopicrdquo choose ldquoSoftware Assurance Training Voucherrdquo
bull Policybull Course rsquosbull Exceptions
Contact satvsupmicrosoftcom
If your SATV need ishellip
Note RSC-submitted incidents can only be escalated to satvsupmicrosoft if they have a RSC case
number and no resolution from RSC after 1 week Check SATV website for program info amp updates
Updated June 2019
Where can I findhellipShortcuts to the most commonly requested resources
29
Topic Location
License table for internal-use rights IUR Page on MPN (scroll to bottom)
Guide for software and cloud services benefits IUR Page on MPN (scroll to bottom)
MPN Competency requirements and benefits Competencies page for general requirements and
benefits Partner Center dashboard (login) to see
your current progress
Learning Option Program requirements and
benefits
Learning Resources page search ldquoGet Startedrdquo
Courseware amp certification updates Learning Resources page search ldquoTitle Planrdquo
Retired courseware amp certification list Retired courseware amp retired certification pages
Latest learning community updates Microsoft Learning Community blog
Previous community call decks and recordings Learning Resources page search ldquoCommunityrdquo
Microsoft Partner Network Support
30
httpspartnermicrosoftcomsupport
1 Focus your support needs
by area category and topic2 Support options and solutions change
dynamically depending on issue
3 Down the page yoursquoll find answers to
more common questions
2
January 2021 Learning Partner Community Call
Option 1 January 20th
0800 Pacific (1600 UTC)
Option 2 January 20th
1900 Pacific (Jan 21st 0300 UTC)
Marketing
Courseware amp Programs
3
Dan Donohue ndash Learning Partner Program Manager
Debbie Uttecht ndash Sr Partner Marketing Manager
Kim Boey ndash Sr Partner Marketing Manager
M I C R O S O F T C O N F I D E N T I A L ndash N D A
httpswwwmicrosoftcomen-uslearningmct-
centralaspx
httpsakamsLearningAssets
httpsyoutubebYNj58-0rgw
httpsakamsLearningAssetshttpsakamsLearningAssets
Value of training
and certifications
Microsoft Certification
poster(2x) IDC whitepapers
sponsored by Microsoft
To-customer walking deck
Certification data sheet for
decision makers
Certification data sheet for
learners
Microsoft whitepaper
Training and certification assets
available now
akamsLearningAssets
Nigel Frank Microsoft Azure
Salary Survey
wwwnigelfrankcommicrosoft-azure-salary-survey
httpswwwnigelfrankcom
microsoft-dynamics-salary-
survey
Nigel Frank Microsoft Dynamics
Salary Survey
Check Yammer for new marketing asset
announcements
Business Applications
bull New promotional assets (available this week)
Azure
bull New social kit (coming soon)
Microsoft 365
bull New promotional assets (coming soon)
Security Identity Compliance
bull New promotional assets (January)
Marketing community call
BRING THE LEARNING
MARKETING
COMMUNITY
TOGETHER
DELIVER THE LATEST
MICROSOFT
CAMPAIGNS THEMES
AND ASSETS
SHARE IDEAS AND
BEST PRACTICES
AROUND THE GLOBE
Next Marketing Community Call January 1314
September presentation materials and recording
Go to httpsakamsLearningAssets
Courseware Title PlanStay updated on release dates
The LP Community Call is changing how we bring
courseware and exam updates to our Learning
Partners
As we evolve leverage the monthly Courseware
Title Plan update on the Learning Resources site
In the future wersquoll provide you new expert voices
across Microsoft solution areas
Latest update November 30th
Courseware Updates
Apps amp Infrastructure and Data amp AI courses
bull AZ-010T00 Azure Administrator for AWS SysOps | 2 Days | Update 29-Jan-21
bull AZ-104T00 Microsoft Azure Administrator | 4 Days | Update 18-Dec-21
bull AZ-303T00 Microsoft Azure Architect Technologies | 5 Days | Updated 20-Nov-20
bull AZ-400T00 Designing and Implementing Microsoft DevOps Solutions | 5 Days | Update 18-Dec-20
bull DA-100T00 Analyzing Data with Power BI | 4 Days | Update 29-Jan-21
bull DP-050T00 Migrate SQL workloads to Azure | 2 Days | Update 18-Dec-20
bull DP-060T00 Migrate NoSQL workloads to Azure Cosmos DB | 1 Day | Update 18-Dec-20
bull DP-070T00 Migrate Open Source Data workloads to Azure | 1 Day | Update 18-Dec-20
bull DP-100T01 Designing and Implementing a Data Science Solution on Azure | 3 Days | Major Update 11-Dec-20
bull DP-900T00 Microsoft Azure Data Fundamentals | 1 Day | Updated 04-Dec-20
Courseware Updates
Microsoft 365 courses
bull MS-203T00 Microsoft 365 Messaging | 5 Days | Update 08-Jan-21
bull MS-600T00 Building Applications and Solutions with Microsoft 365 Core Services | 5 Days | Updated 04-Dec-20
Dynamics 365 and Power Platform courses
bull MB-210T00 Microsoft Dynamics 365 Sales | Updated 25-Nov-20 and changed back to 1 Day
bull MB-310T00 Microsoft Dynamics 365 Finance | 4 Day | Updated 20-Nov-20
bull MB-500T00 Microsoft Dynamics 365 Finance and Operations Apps Developer | 5 Days | FY21 Q3 (Jan ndash Mar)
bull MB-600T00 Microsoft Dynamics 365 + Power Platform Solution Architect | 3 Days | FY21 Q3 (Jan ndash Mar)
bull MB-700T00 Microsoft Dynamics 365 Finance and Operations Apps Solution Architect | 3 Days | FY21 Q3 (Jan ndash Mar)
bull PL-900T00 Microsoft Power Platform Fundamentals | 2 Days | Updated 20-Nov-20
AI-102T00 Designing and Implementing an Azure AI Solution | 5 Days | FY21 Q3 (Jan-March)
Replacing AI-100T01 Designing and Implementing an Azure AI Solution | 3 Days |
AZ-600T00 Microsoft Azure Stack Hub Operator (will replace 20537) | 5 Days | TBD
MB-340T00 Microsoft Dynamics 365 Commerce Functional Consultant | TBD | FY21 Q4
MB-800T00 Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central Functional Consultant | 4 Days | 18-Dec-20
PL-200T00 Power Platform Functional Consultant (replacing MB-200T00) | 5 Days | Available now
PL-400T00 Power Platform Developer (replacing MB-400T00) | 5 Days | Available now
10997D Office 365 Administration and Troubleshooting | 3 Day | February 2021
Microsoft Azure certification updates
Microsoft confidential ndash internal only
1 Azure Stack Hub Operator Associate new cert
bull New exam AZ-600 beta launch planned for December 31 2020
bull Exam AZ-600 Configuring and operating a hybrid cloud with Microsoft Azure Stack Hubmdashreplaces legacy exam 70-537 to be retired
January 31 2021
bull ILT and Learn content release date TBD
2 Data amp AI portfolio updates
bull Exam AI-102 beta originally planned for December 18 2020 postponed to February 23 2021
bull New Exam AI-102 Designing and Implementing a Microsoft Azure AI Solutionmdashreplaces exam AI-100 to be retired Jun 30 2021
bull Updated Learn and ITL content will be available on February 23 2021
bull Azure Data Engineer exams consolidation
bull New exam DP-203 beta launch planned for February 23 2021
bull Exam DP-203 Data Engineering on Microsoft Azure mdashreplaces exams DP-200 and DP-201 to be retired Jun 30 2021
bull Updated Learn and ITL content will be available on February 23 2021
bull Updates early announcement planned for week of January 11 2020
3 Windows Virtual Desktop new cert planned for Q3
bull Launch planned around March 26 2021 Early announcement possibly Jan 28 2021
bull Exam AZ-140 name TBD
bull Specialty certification name TBD
November Popular Courseware ndash Americas amp Europe
15
Course Course Title Portfolio
AZ-900 Azure Fundamentals
AI-900 Azure AI Fundamentals
DP-900 Azure Data Fundamentals
AZ-104 Azure Administrator
AZ-303 Azure Architect Technologies
AZ-204 Developing Solutions for Azure
AZ-304 Azure Architect Design
AZ-500 Azure Security Technologies
DP-200Implementing an Azure Data Solution
AZ-400Microsoft Azure DevOps Solutions
Americas Europe
November Top-10 MOC
(units)
role-based courseware broken out into individual
days has been ranked based on average of all
courses in a series
Course Course Title Portfolio
AZ-900 Microsoft Azure Fundamentals
AZ-104 Azure Administrator
AI-900 Azure AI Fundamentals
DA-100 Analyzing Data with Power BI
AZ-303 Azure Architect
AZ-500 Azure Security Technologies
AZ-204 Developing Solutions for Azure
MS-700 Managing Microsoft Teams
MS-900 Microsoft 365 Fundamentals
AZ-400Microsoft Azure DevOps Solutions
November Popular Courseware ndash MEA amp Asia
16
Course Course Title Portfolio
AZ-104 Azure Administrator
AZ-900 Microsoft Azure Fundamentals
AI-900Microsoft Azure AI Fundamentals
AZ-303 Microsoft Azure Architect
AZ-204 Developing Solutions for Azure
AZ-500Microsoft Azure Security Technologies
MS-900 Microsoft 365 Fundamentals
DP-200Implementing an Azure Data Solution
DP-900Microsoft Azure Data Fundamentals
AI-100Designing and Implementing an Azure AI Solution
MEA Asia
November Top-10 MOC
(units)
role-based courseware broken out into individual
days has been ranked based on average of all
courses in a series
Course Course Title Portfolio
DA-100 Analyzing Data with Power BI
AZ-104 Azure Administrator
AZ-900 Azure Fundamentals
AZ-303 Azure Architect Technologies
AZ-500 Azure Security Technologies
20778 Analyzing Data with Power BI
MS-500Microsoft 365 Security Administration
MS-900 Microsoft 365 Fundamentals
20741Networking with Windows Server 2016
PL-900Microsoft Power Platform Fundamentals
Azure Pass Updates
What
As previously announced we will be generally moving away
from Azure Passes for MOC (Official Courseware)
Leverage our Authorized Lab Hosters (ALH) for Azure access
Why
Remove blockers for students
Limit fraud
Provide better service (current passes have no SLA)
When
Phased approach in H2 (Jan ndash June 2021)
Some MOC may continue to leverage passes due to technical
reasons
More information
will be available in
early 2021
Coming Soon Microsoft Certification Update
Beginning in February 2021 (exact date TBD)
Role-based and specialty certification holders with
certifications expiring in 6 months or less will have the
ability to renew
Renewal will occur on Microsoft Learn by passing an
incremental assessment extending certification by 1 year
Learners can continue to keep their certification active by
renewing annually (passing assessment)
Beginning in June 2021 (exact date TBD)
Role-based and specialty certifications earned will shift
from 2-year validity to 1-year
Microsoft confidential
akamsMicrosoftLearnBlog
Software Assurance Training Voucher (SATV) ReminderKey Program Dates amp Deadlines
February 1 2021 Applicable volume licensing agreements
signed on or after this date will not receive
any training days
No new vouchers can be created or assignedJuly 1 2021
January 1 2022 Systems to process SATV will be shut down
Complete all payment requests by this date
Metrics that Matter (Post-training survey)Available resources update
In the post-call shared folder
Summary of account types
Getting started documentation
Current survey questions
Upcoming Webinars
MTM for Certified Instructors Managing Your Certified Classes and Performance
in Metrics That Matter - CLICK HERE TO REGISTER
Date Tuesday January 12 2021
Time 300-400pm EDT
MTM for Learning Providers Learn How to Manage and Monitor Your Certified
Programs and Instructors in Metrics That Matter - CLICK HERE TO REGISTER
Date Tuesday January 19 2021
Time 300-400pm EDT
Need help setting up an
account
Emilee LeDonne
LP Account Manager
eledonneexplorancecom
Microsoft Partner Performance Override
COVID-induced performance override has been extended now
covers partners with anniversary dates between July 1 and
December 31st 2020
For details see Gavriella Schusterrsquos (CVP of One Commercial
Partner group) updated blog post
For immediate assistance contact partner support
What happens in January 2021 As soon as we have updates
wersquoll message out via Learning Resources Yammer and the LP
Newsletter
Important performance overrides still require the partner to
log into Partner Center pay the competency fee and renew
Microsoft Learn Catalog APINow available to all silver and gold Learning Option partners
Embed Microsoft Learn course metadata on modules
and learning paths into your Learning Management
System (LMS)
Additional features such as reporting and SSO for Azure
Active Directory available later in FY21
Technical details available on the Catalog API support
page
Request access via the program onboarding form
Program Resources
23
1 MPN Learning Resources Collection
Program documents marketing materials and other assets
2 Learning Partner Yammer Group investigating new platform for LP communication
Real-time updates and a place to post questions
3 Microsoft Learn Community new look
Blogs announcements and links to many Microsoft Learn resources
4 Learning Partner Newsletter
Monthly update to Learning Partners consisting of courseware certification and general
program updates
5 Arvato Courseware Marketplace Newsletter
Bi-weekly newsletter with news on changes and updates to products on Courseware
Marketplace
Files From December Update
24
httpsakamsDecLPCC (shared OneDrive folder)
Deck from this call
Call recording amp localized transcripts (typically within 48 hours)
Metrics that Matter documentation
January Call Invites
Next Call January 20th
Thank you
Microsoft Official Courseware (MOC) Reminders
Learning Partners deliver all MOC
using a Microsoft Certified Trainer
(MCT)
MCTs distribute MOC as part of an
associated Learning Partner or
Learning Action Pack (LAPs)
Required Per Agreements Violation of Agreements
Learning Partners distributing MOC
(paid or free) to students without an
MCT delivering instruction
MCTs distributing MOC (paid or
free) to others outside of a Learning
Partner engagement
Learning Partner Agreement
MCT Program Agreement
MOC EULA available in Courseware Marketplace
Distributing recordings of MOC
trainings to students wo
Microsoft approvalLinks to
Skillpipe Community ndash Join Now
27
Benefits
Receive release notes via email
Join our regular Community Calls
discuss the product roadmap
present feature concepts amp
prototypes
collect feedback
Participate in online satisfaction
surveys
Access
httpsarvatowufoocomformsjoin-the-skillpipe-community
Partner SATV Support
28
bull Enrollmentbull VVR toolbull Reservationsbull Redemptionsbull Payments
Contact Regional Service Center
1 Under ldquoAreardquo choose ldquoProgram amp Membershiprdquo
2 Under ldquoCategoryrdquo choose ldquoSoftware Assurancerdquo
3 Under ldquoTopicrdquo choose ldquoSoftware Assurance Training Voucherrdquo
bull Policybull Course rsquosbull Exceptions
Contact satvsupmicrosoftcom
If your SATV need ishellip
Note RSC-submitted incidents can only be escalated to satvsupmicrosoft if they have a RSC case
number and no resolution from RSC after 1 week Check SATV website for program info amp updates
Updated June 2019
Where can I findhellipShortcuts to the most commonly requested resources
29
Topic Location
License table for internal-use rights IUR Page on MPN (scroll to bottom)
Guide for software and cloud services benefits IUR Page on MPN (scroll to bottom)
MPN Competency requirements and benefits Competencies page for general requirements and
benefits Partner Center dashboard (login) to see
your current progress
Learning Option Program requirements and
benefits
Learning Resources page search ldquoGet Startedrdquo
Courseware amp certification updates Learning Resources page search ldquoTitle Planrdquo
Retired courseware amp certification list Retired courseware amp retired certification pages
Latest learning community updates Microsoft Learning Community blog
Previous community call decks and recordings Learning Resources page search ldquoCommunityrdquo
Microsoft Partner Network Support
30
httpspartnermicrosoftcomsupport
1 Focus your support needs
by area category and topic2 Support options and solutions change
dynamically depending on issue
3 Down the page yoursquoll find answers to
more common questions
Marketing
Courseware amp Programs
3
Dan Donohue ndash Learning Partner Program Manager
Debbie Uttecht ndash Sr Partner Marketing Manager
Kim Boey ndash Sr Partner Marketing Manager
M I C R O S O F T C O N F I D E N T I A L ndash N D A
httpswwwmicrosoftcomen-uslearningmct-
centralaspx
httpsakamsLearningAssets
httpsyoutubebYNj58-0rgw
httpsakamsLearningAssetshttpsakamsLearningAssets
Value of training
and certifications
Microsoft Certification
poster(2x) IDC whitepapers
sponsored by Microsoft
To-customer walking deck
Certification data sheet for
decision makers
Certification data sheet for
learners
Microsoft whitepaper
Training and certification assets
available now
akamsLearningAssets
Nigel Frank Microsoft Azure
Salary Survey
wwwnigelfrankcommicrosoft-azure-salary-survey
httpswwwnigelfrankcom
microsoft-dynamics-salary-
survey
Nigel Frank Microsoft Dynamics
Salary Survey
Check Yammer for new marketing asset
announcements
Business Applications
bull New promotional assets (available this week)
Azure
bull New social kit (coming soon)
Microsoft 365
bull New promotional assets (coming soon)
Security Identity Compliance
bull New promotional assets (January)
Marketing community call
BRING THE LEARNING
MARKETING
COMMUNITY
TOGETHER
DELIVER THE LATEST
MICROSOFT
CAMPAIGNS THEMES
AND ASSETS
SHARE IDEAS AND
BEST PRACTICES
AROUND THE GLOBE
Next Marketing Community Call January 1314
September presentation materials and recording
Go to httpsakamsLearningAssets
Courseware Title PlanStay updated on release dates
The LP Community Call is changing how we bring
courseware and exam updates to our Learning
Partners
As we evolve leverage the monthly Courseware
Title Plan update on the Learning Resources site
In the future wersquoll provide you new expert voices
across Microsoft solution areas
Latest update November 30th
Courseware Updates
Apps amp Infrastructure and Data amp AI courses
bull AZ-010T00 Azure Administrator for AWS SysOps | 2 Days | Update 29-Jan-21
bull AZ-104T00 Microsoft Azure Administrator | 4 Days | Update 18-Dec-21
bull AZ-303T00 Microsoft Azure Architect Technologies | 5 Days | Updated 20-Nov-20
bull AZ-400T00 Designing and Implementing Microsoft DevOps Solutions | 5 Days | Update 18-Dec-20
bull DA-100T00 Analyzing Data with Power BI | 4 Days | Update 29-Jan-21
bull DP-050T00 Migrate SQL workloads to Azure | 2 Days | Update 18-Dec-20
bull DP-060T00 Migrate NoSQL workloads to Azure Cosmos DB | 1 Day | Update 18-Dec-20
bull DP-070T00 Migrate Open Source Data workloads to Azure | 1 Day | Update 18-Dec-20
bull DP-100T01 Designing and Implementing a Data Science Solution on Azure | 3 Days | Major Update 11-Dec-20
bull DP-900T00 Microsoft Azure Data Fundamentals | 1 Day | Updated 04-Dec-20
Courseware Updates
Microsoft 365 courses
bull MS-203T00 Microsoft 365 Messaging | 5 Days | Update 08-Jan-21
bull MS-600T00 Building Applications and Solutions with Microsoft 365 Core Services | 5 Days | Updated 04-Dec-20
Dynamics 365 and Power Platform courses
bull MB-210T00 Microsoft Dynamics 365 Sales | Updated 25-Nov-20 and changed back to 1 Day
bull MB-310T00 Microsoft Dynamics 365 Finance | 4 Day | Updated 20-Nov-20
bull MB-500T00 Microsoft Dynamics 365 Finance and Operations Apps Developer | 5 Days | FY21 Q3 (Jan ndash Mar)
bull MB-600T00 Microsoft Dynamics 365 + Power Platform Solution Architect | 3 Days | FY21 Q3 (Jan ndash Mar)
bull MB-700T00 Microsoft Dynamics 365 Finance and Operations Apps Solution Architect | 3 Days | FY21 Q3 (Jan ndash Mar)
bull PL-900T00 Microsoft Power Platform Fundamentals | 2 Days | Updated 20-Nov-20
AI-102T00 Designing and Implementing an Azure AI Solution | 5 Days | FY21 Q3 (Jan-March)
Replacing AI-100T01 Designing and Implementing an Azure AI Solution | 3 Days |
AZ-600T00 Microsoft Azure Stack Hub Operator (will replace 20537) | 5 Days | TBD
MB-340T00 Microsoft Dynamics 365 Commerce Functional Consultant | TBD | FY21 Q4
MB-800T00 Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central Functional Consultant | 4 Days | 18-Dec-20
PL-200T00 Power Platform Functional Consultant (replacing MB-200T00) | 5 Days | Available now
PL-400T00 Power Platform Developer (replacing MB-400T00) | 5 Days | Available now
10997D Office 365 Administration and Troubleshooting | 3 Day | February 2021
Microsoft Azure certification updates
Microsoft confidential ndash internal only
1 Azure Stack Hub Operator Associate new cert
bull New exam AZ-600 beta launch planned for December 31 2020
bull Exam AZ-600 Configuring and operating a hybrid cloud with Microsoft Azure Stack Hubmdashreplaces legacy exam 70-537 to be retired
January 31 2021
bull ILT and Learn content release date TBD
2 Data amp AI portfolio updates
bull Exam AI-102 beta originally planned for December 18 2020 postponed to February 23 2021
bull New Exam AI-102 Designing and Implementing a Microsoft Azure AI Solutionmdashreplaces exam AI-100 to be retired Jun 30 2021
bull Updated Learn and ITL content will be available on February 23 2021
bull Azure Data Engineer exams consolidation
bull New exam DP-203 beta launch planned for February 23 2021
bull Exam DP-203 Data Engineering on Microsoft Azure mdashreplaces exams DP-200 and DP-201 to be retired Jun 30 2021
bull Updated Learn and ITL content will be available on February 23 2021
bull Updates early announcement planned for week of January 11 2020
3 Windows Virtual Desktop new cert planned for Q3
bull Launch planned around March 26 2021 Early announcement possibly Jan 28 2021
bull Exam AZ-140 name TBD
bull Specialty certification name TBD
November Popular Courseware ndash Americas amp Europe
15
Course Course Title Portfolio
AZ-900 Azure Fundamentals
AI-900 Azure AI Fundamentals
DP-900 Azure Data Fundamentals
AZ-104 Azure Administrator
AZ-303 Azure Architect Technologies
AZ-204 Developing Solutions for Azure
AZ-304 Azure Architect Design
AZ-500 Azure Security Technologies
DP-200Implementing an Azure Data Solution
AZ-400Microsoft Azure DevOps Solutions
Americas Europe
November Top-10 MOC
(units)
role-based courseware broken out into individual
days has been ranked based on average of all
courses in a series
Course Course Title Portfolio
AZ-900 Microsoft Azure Fundamentals
AZ-104 Azure Administrator
AI-900 Azure AI Fundamentals
DA-100 Analyzing Data with Power BI
AZ-303 Azure Architect
AZ-500 Azure Security Technologies
AZ-204 Developing Solutions for Azure
MS-700 Managing Microsoft Teams
MS-900 Microsoft 365 Fundamentals
AZ-400Microsoft Azure DevOps Solutions
November Popular Courseware ndash MEA amp Asia
16
Course Course Title Portfolio
AZ-104 Azure Administrator
AZ-900 Microsoft Azure Fundamentals
AI-900Microsoft Azure AI Fundamentals
AZ-303 Microsoft Azure Architect
AZ-204 Developing Solutions for Azure
AZ-500Microsoft Azure Security Technologies
MS-900 Microsoft 365 Fundamentals
DP-200Implementing an Azure Data Solution
DP-900Microsoft Azure Data Fundamentals
AI-100Designing and Implementing an Azure AI Solution
MEA Asia
November Top-10 MOC
(units)
role-based courseware broken out into individual
days has been ranked based on average of all
courses in a series
Course Course Title Portfolio
DA-100 Analyzing Data with Power BI
AZ-104 Azure Administrator
AZ-900 Azure Fundamentals
AZ-303 Azure Architect Technologies
AZ-500 Azure Security Technologies
20778 Analyzing Data with Power BI
MS-500Microsoft 365 Security Administration
MS-900 Microsoft 365 Fundamentals
20741Networking with Windows Server 2016
PL-900Microsoft Power Platform Fundamentals
Azure Pass Updates
What
As previously announced we will be generally moving away
from Azure Passes for MOC (Official Courseware)
Leverage our Authorized Lab Hosters (ALH) for Azure access
Why
Remove blockers for students
Limit fraud
Provide better service (current passes have no SLA)
When
Phased approach in H2 (Jan ndash June 2021)
Some MOC may continue to leverage passes due to technical
reasons
More information
will be available in
early 2021
Coming Soon Microsoft Certification Update
Beginning in February 2021 (exact date TBD)
Role-based and specialty certification holders with
certifications expiring in 6 months or less will have the
ability to renew
Renewal will occur on Microsoft Learn by passing an
incremental assessment extending certification by 1 year
Learners can continue to keep their certification active by
renewing annually (passing assessment)
Beginning in June 2021 (exact date TBD)
Role-based and specialty certifications earned will shift
from 2-year validity to 1-year
Microsoft confidential
akamsMicrosoftLearnBlog
Software Assurance Training Voucher (SATV) ReminderKey Program Dates amp Deadlines
February 1 2021 Applicable volume licensing agreements
signed on or after this date will not receive
any training days
No new vouchers can be created or assignedJuly 1 2021
January 1 2022 Systems to process SATV will be shut down
Complete all payment requests by this date
Metrics that Matter (Post-training survey)Available resources update
In the post-call shared folder
Summary of account types
Getting started documentation
Current survey questions
Upcoming Webinars
MTM for Certified Instructors Managing Your Certified Classes and Performance
in Metrics That Matter - CLICK HERE TO REGISTER
Date Tuesday January 12 2021
Time 300-400pm EDT
MTM for Learning Providers Learn How to Manage and Monitor Your Certified
Programs and Instructors in Metrics That Matter - CLICK HERE TO REGISTER
Date Tuesday January 19 2021
Time 300-400pm EDT
Need help setting up an
account
Emilee LeDonne
LP Account Manager
eledonneexplorancecom
Microsoft Partner Performance Override
COVID-induced performance override has been extended now
covers partners with anniversary dates between July 1 and
December 31st 2020
For details see Gavriella Schusterrsquos (CVP of One Commercial
Partner group) updated blog post
For immediate assistance contact partner support
What happens in January 2021 As soon as we have updates
wersquoll message out via Learning Resources Yammer and the LP
Newsletter
Important performance overrides still require the partner to
log into Partner Center pay the competency fee and renew
Microsoft Learn Catalog APINow available to all silver and gold Learning Option partners
Embed Microsoft Learn course metadata on modules
and learning paths into your Learning Management
System (LMS)
Additional features such as reporting and SSO for Azure
Active Directory available later in FY21
Technical details available on the Catalog API support
page
Request access via the program onboarding form
Program Resources
23
1 MPN Learning Resources Collection
Program documents marketing materials and other assets
2 Learning Partner Yammer Group investigating new platform for LP communication
Real-time updates and a place to post questions
3 Microsoft Learn Community new look
Blogs announcements and links to many Microsoft Learn resources
4 Learning Partner Newsletter
Monthly update to Learning Partners consisting of courseware certification and general
program updates
5 Arvato Courseware Marketplace Newsletter
Bi-weekly newsletter with news on changes and updates to products on Courseware
Marketplace
Files From December Update
24
httpsakamsDecLPCC (shared OneDrive folder)
Deck from this call
Call recording amp localized transcripts (typically within 48 hours)
Metrics that Matter documentation
January Call Invites
Next Call January 20th
Thank you
Microsoft Official Courseware (MOC) Reminders
Learning Partners deliver all MOC
using a Microsoft Certified Trainer
(MCT)
MCTs distribute MOC as part of an
associated Learning Partner or
Learning Action Pack (LAPs)
Required Per Agreements Violation of Agreements
Learning Partners distributing MOC
(paid or free) to students without an
MCT delivering instruction
MCTs distributing MOC (paid or
free) to others outside of a Learning
Partner engagement
Learning Partner Agreement
MCT Program Agreement
MOC EULA available in Courseware Marketplace
Distributing recordings of MOC
trainings to students wo
Microsoft approvalLinks to
Skillpipe Community ndash Join Now
27
Benefits
Receive release notes via email
Join our regular Community Calls
discuss the product roadmap
present feature concepts amp
prototypes
collect feedback
Participate in online satisfaction
surveys
Access
httpsarvatowufoocomformsjoin-the-skillpipe-community
Partner SATV Support
28
bull Enrollmentbull VVR toolbull Reservationsbull Redemptionsbull Payments
Contact Regional Service Center
1 Under ldquoAreardquo choose ldquoProgram amp Membershiprdquo
2 Under ldquoCategoryrdquo choose ldquoSoftware Assurancerdquo
3 Under ldquoTopicrdquo choose ldquoSoftware Assurance Training Voucherrdquo
bull Policybull Course rsquosbull Exceptions
Contact satvsupmicrosoftcom
If your SATV need ishellip
Note RSC-submitted incidents can only be escalated to satvsupmicrosoft if they have a RSC case
number and no resolution from RSC after 1 week Check SATV website for program info amp updates
Updated June 2019
Where can I findhellipShortcuts to the most commonly requested resources
29
Topic Location
License table for internal-use rights IUR Page on MPN (scroll to bottom)
Guide for software and cloud services benefits IUR Page on MPN (scroll to bottom)
MPN Competency requirements and benefits Competencies page for general requirements and
benefits Partner Center dashboard (login) to see
your current progress
Learning Option Program requirements and
benefits
Learning Resources page search ldquoGet Startedrdquo
Courseware amp certification updates Learning Resources page search ldquoTitle Planrdquo
Retired courseware amp certification list Retired courseware amp retired certification pages
Latest learning community updates Microsoft Learning Community blog
Previous community call decks and recordings Learning Resources page search ldquoCommunityrdquo
Microsoft Partner Network Support
30
httpspartnermicrosoftcomsupport
1 Focus your support needs
by area category and topic2 Support options and solutions change
dynamically depending on issue
3 Down the page yoursquoll find answers to
more common questions
M I C R O S O F T C O N F I D E N T I A L ndash N D A
httpswwwmicrosoftcomen-uslearningmct-
centralaspx
httpsakamsLearningAssets
httpsyoutubebYNj58-0rgw
httpsakamsLearningAssetshttpsakamsLearningAssets
Value of training
and certifications
Microsoft Certification
poster(2x) IDC whitepapers
sponsored by Microsoft
To-customer walking deck
Certification data sheet for
decision makers
Certification data sheet for
learners
Microsoft whitepaper
Training and certification assets
available now
akamsLearningAssets
Nigel Frank Microsoft Azure
Salary Survey
wwwnigelfrankcommicrosoft-azure-salary-survey
httpswwwnigelfrankcom
microsoft-dynamics-salary-
survey
Nigel Frank Microsoft Dynamics
Salary Survey
Check Yammer for new marketing asset
announcements
Business Applications
bull New promotional assets (available this week)
Azure
bull New social kit (coming soon)
Microsoft 365
bull New promotional assets (coming soon)
Security Identity Compliance
bull New promotional assets (January)
Marketing community call
BRING THE LEARNING
MARKETING
COMMUNITY
TOGETHER
DELIVER THE LATEST
MICROSOFT
CAMPAIGNS THEMES
AND ASSETS
SHARE IDEAS AND
BEST PRACTICES
AROUND THE GLOBE
Next Marketing Community Call January 1314
September presentation materials and recording
Go to httpsakamsLearningAssets
Courseware Title PlanStay updated on release dates
The LP Community Call is changing how we bring
courseware and exam updates to our Learning
Partners
As we evolve leverage the monthly Courseware
Title Plan update on the Learning Resources site
In the future wersquoll provide you new expert voices
across Microsoft solution areas
Latest update November 30th
Courseware Updates
Apps amp Infrastructure and Data amp AI courses
bull AZ-010T00 Azure Administrator for AWS SysOps | 2 Days | Update 29-Jan-21
bull AZ-104T00 Microsoft Azure Administrator | 4 Days | Update 18-Dec-21
bull AZ-303T00 Microsoft Azure Architect Technologies | 5 Days | Updated 20-Nov-20
bull AZ-400T00 Designing and Implementing Microsoft DevOps Solutions | 5 Days | Update 18-Dec-20
bull DA-100T00 Analyzing Data with Power BI | 4 Days | Update 29-Jan-21
bull DP-050T00 Migrate SQL workloads to Azure | 2 Days | Update 18-Dec-20
bull DP-060T00 Migrate NoSQL workloads to Azure Cosmos DB | 1 Day | Update 18-Dec-20
bull DP-070T00 Migrate Open Source Data workloads to Azure | 1 Day | Update 18-Dec-20
bull DP-100T01 Designing and Implementing a Data Science Solution on Azure | 3 Days | Major Update 11-Dec-20
bull DP-900T00 Microsoft Azure Data Fundamentals | 1 Day | Updated 04-Dec-20
Courseware Updates
Microsoft 365 courses
bull MS-203T00 Microsoft 365 Messaging | 5 Days | Update 08-Jan-21
bull MS-600T00 Building Applications and Solutions with Microsoft 365 Core Services | 5 Days | Updated 04-Dec-20
Dynamics 365 and Power Platform courses
bull MB-210T00 Microsoft Dynamics 365 Sales | Updated 25-Nov-20 and changed back to 1 Day
bull MB-310T00 Microsoft Dynamics 365 Finance | 4 Day | Updated 20-Nov-20
bull MB-500T00 Microsoft Dynamics 365 Finance and Operations Apps Developer | 5 Days | FY21 Q3 (Jan ndash Mar)
bull MB-600T00 Microsoft Dynamics 365 + Power Platform Solution Architect | 3 Days | FY21 Q3 (Jan ndash Mar)
bull MB-700T00 Microsoft Dynamics 365 Finance and Operations Apps Solution Architect | 3 Days | FY21 Q3 (Jan ndash Mar)
bull PL-900T00 Microsoft Power Platform Fundamentals | 2 Days | Updated 20-Nov-20
AI-102T00 Designing and Implementing an Azure AI Solution | 5 Days | FY21 Q3 (Jan-March)
Replacing AI-100T01 Designing and Implementing an Azure AI Solution | 3 Days |
AZ-600T00 Microsoft Azure Stack Hub Operator (will replace 20537) | 5 Days | TBD
MB-340T00 Microsoft Dynamics 365 Commerce Functional Consultant | TBD | FY21 Q4
MB-800T00 Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central Functional Consultant | 4 Days | 18-Dec-20
PL-200T00 Power Platform Functional Consultant (replacing MB-200T00) | 5 Days | Available now
PL-400T00 Power Platform Developer (replacing MB-400T00) | 5 Days | Available now
10997D Office 365 Administration and Troubleshooting | 3 Day | February 2021
Microsoft Azure certification updates
Microsoft confidential ndash internal only
1 Azure Stack Hub Operator Associate new cert
bull New exam AZ-600 beta launch planned for December 31 2020
bull Exam AZ-600 Configuring and operating a hybrid cloud with Microsoft Azure Stack Hubmdashreplaces legacy exam 70-537 to be retired
January 31 2021
bull ILT and Learn content release date TBD
2 Data amp AI portfolio updates
bull Exam AI-102 beta originally planned for December 18 2020 postponed to February 23 2021
bull New Exam AI-102 Designing and Implementing a Microsoft Azure AI Solutionmdashreplaces exam AI-100 to be retired Jun 30 2021
bull Updated Learn and ITL content will be available on February 23 2021
bull Azure Data Engineer exams consolidation
bull New exam DP-203 beta launch planned for February 23 2021
bull Exam DP-203 Data Engineering on Microsoft Azure mdashreplaces exams DP-200 and DP-201 to be retired Jun 30 2021
bull Updated Learn and ITL content will be available on February 23 2021
bull Updates early announcement planned for week of January 11 2020
3 Windows Virtual Desktop new cert planned for Q3
bull Launch planned around March 26 2021 Early announcement possibly Jan 28 2021
bull Exam AZ-140 name TBD
bull Specialty certification name TBD
November Popular Courseware ndash Americas amp Europe
15
Course Course Title Portfolio
AZ-900 Azure Fundamentals
AI-900 Azure AI Fundamentals
DP-900 Azure Data Fundamentals
AZ-104 Azure Administrator
AZ-303 Azure Architect Technologies
AZ-204 Developing Solutions for Azure
AZ-304 Azure Architect Design
AZ-500 Azure Security Technologies
DP-200Implementing an Azure Data Solution
AZ-400Microsoft Azure DevOps Solutions
Americas Europe
November Top-10 MOC
(units)
role-based courseware broken out into individual
days has been ranked based on average of all
courses in a series
Course Course Title Portfolio
AZ-900 Microsoft Azure Fundamentals
AZ-104 Azure Administrator
AI-900 Azure AI Fundamentals
DA-100 Analyzing Data with Power BI
AZ-303 Azure Architect
AZ-500 Azure Security Technologies
AZ-204 Developing Solutions for Azure
MS-700 Managing Microsoft Teams
MS-900 Microsoft 365 Fundamentals
AZ-400Microsoft Azure DevOps Solutions
November Popular Courseware ndash MEA amp Asia
16
Course Course Title Portfolio
AZ-104 Azure Administrator
AZ-900 Microsoft Azure Fundamentals
AI-900Microsoft Azure AI Fundamentals
AZ-303 Microsoft Azure Architect
AZ-204 Developing Solutions for Azure
AZ-500Microsoft Azure Security Technologies
MS-900 Microsoft 365 Fundamentals
DP-200Implementing an Azure Data Solution
DP-900Microsoft Azure Data Fundamentals
AI-100Designing and Implementing an Azure AI Solution
MEA Asia
November Top-10 MOC
(units)
role-based courseware broken out into individual
days has been ranked based on average of all
courses in a series
Course Course Title Portfolio
DA-100 Analyzing Data with Power BI
AZ-104 Azure Administrator
AZ-900 Azure Fundamentals
AZ-303 Azure Architect Technologies
AZ-500 Azure Security Technologies
20778 Analyzing Data with Power BI
MS-500Microsoft 365 Security Administration
MS-900 Microsoft 365 Fundamentals
20741Networking with Windows Server 2016
PL-900Microsoft Power Platform Fundamentals
Azure Pass Updates
What
As previously announced we will be generally moving away
from Azure Passes for MOC (Official Courseware)
Leverage our Authorized Lab Hosters (ALH) for Azure access
Why
Remove blockers for students
Limit fraud
Provide better service (current passes have no SLA)
When
Phased approach in H2 (Jan ndash June 2021)
Some MOC may continue to leverage passes due to technical
reasons
More information
will be available in
early 2021
Coming Soon Microsoft Certification Update
Beginning in February 2021 (exact date TBD)
Role-based and specialty certification holders with
certifications expiring in 6 months or less will have the
ability to renew
Renewal will occur on Microsoft Learn by passing an
incremental assessment extending certification by 1 year
Learners can continue to keep their certification active by
renewing annually (passing assessment)
Beginning in June 2021 (exact date TBD)
Role-based and specialty certifications earned will shift
from 2-year validity to 1-year
Microsoft confidential
akamsMicrosoftLearnBlog
Software Assurance Training Voucher (SATV) ReminderKey Program Dates amp Deadlines
February 1 2021 Applicable volume licensing agreements
signed on or after this date will not receive
any training days
No new vouchers can be created or assignedJuly 1 2021
January 1 2022 Systems to process SATV will be shut down
Complete all payment requests by this date
Metrics that Matter (Post-training survey)Available resources update
In the post-call shared folder
Summary of account types
Getting started documentation
Current survey questions
Upcoming Webinars
MTM for Certified Instructors Managing Your Certified Classes and Performance
in Metrics That Matter - CLICK HERE TO REGISTER
Date Tuesday January 12 2021
Time 300-400pm EDT
MTM for Learning Providers Learn How to Manage and Monitor Your Certified
Programs and Instructors in Metrics That Matter - CLICK HERE TO REGISTER
Date Tuesday January 19 2021
Time 300-400pm EDT
Need help setting up an
account
Emilee LeDonne
LP Account Manager
eledonneexplorancecom
Microsoft Partner Performance Override
COVID-induced performance override has been extended now
covers partners with anniversary dates between July 1 and
December 31st 2020
For details see Gavriella Schusterrsquos (CVP of One Commercial
Partner group) updated blog post
For immediate assistance contact partner support
What happens in January 2021 As soon as we have updates
wersquoll message out via Learning Resources Yammer and the LP
Newsletter
Important performance overrides still require the partner to
log into Partner Center pay the competency fee and renew
Microsoft Learn Catalog APINow available to all silver and gold Learning Option partners
Embed Microsoft Learn course metadata on modules
and learning paths into your Learning Management
System (LMS)
Additional features such as reporting and SSO for Azure
Active Directory available later in FY21
Technical details available on the Catalog API support
page
Request access via the program onboarding form
Program Resources
23
1 MPN Learning Resources Collection
Program documents marketing materials and other assets
2 Learning Partner Yammer Group investigating new platform for LP communication
Real-time updates and a place to post questions
3 Microsoft Learn Community new look
Blogs announcements and links to many Microsoft Learn resources
4 Learning Partner Newsletter
Monthly update to Learning Partners consisting of courseware certification and general
program updates
5 Arvato Courseware Marketplace Newsletter
Bi-weekly newsletter with news on changes and updates to products on Courseware
Marketplace
Files From December Update
24
httpsakamsDecLPCC (shared OneDrive folder)
Deck from this call
Call recording amp localized transcripts (typically within 48 hours)
Metrics that Matter documentation
January Call Invites
Next Call January 20th
Thank you
Microsoft Official Courseware (MOC) Reminders
Learning Partners deliver all MOC
using a Microsoft Certified Trainer
(MCT)
MCTs distribute MOC as part of an
associated Learning Partner or
Learning Action Pack (LAPs)
Required Per Agreements Violation of Agreements
Learning Partners distributing MOC
(paid or free) to students without an
MCT delivering instruction
MCTs distributing MOC (paid or
free) to others outside of a Learning
Partner engagement
Learning Partner Agreement
MCT Program Agreement
MOC EULA available in Courseware Marketplace
Distributing recordings of MOC
trainings to students wo
Microsoft approvalLinks to
Skillpipe Community ndash Join Now
27
Benefits
Receive release notes via email
Join our regular Community Calls
discuss the product roadmap
present feature concepts amp
prototypes
collect feedback
Participate in online satisfaction
surveys
Access
httpsarvatowufoocomformsjoin-the-skillpipe-community
Partner SATV Support
28
bull Enrollmentbull VVR toolbull Reservationsbull Redemptionsbull Payments
Contact Regional Service Center
1 Under ldquoAreardquo choose ldquoProgram amp Membershiprdquo
2 Under ldquoCategoryrdquo choose ldquoSoftware Assurancerdquo
3 Under ldquoTopicrdquo choose ldquoSoftware Assurance Training Voucherrdquo
bull Policybull Course rsquosbull Exceptions
Contact satvsupmicrosoftcom
If your SATV need ishellip
Note RSC-submitted incidents can only be escalated to satvsupmicrosoft if they have a RSC case
number and no resolution from RSC after 1 week Check SATV website for program info amp updates
Updated June 2019
Where can I findhellipShortcuts to the most commonly requested resources
29
Topic Location
License table for internal-use rights IUR Page on MPN (scroll to bottom)
Guide for software and cloud services benefits IUR Page on MPN (scroll to bottom)
MPN Competency requirements and benefits Competencies page for general requirements and
benefits Partner Center dashboard (login) to see
your current progress
Learning Option Program requirements and
benefits
Learning Resources page search ldquoGet Startedrdquo
Courseware amp certification updates Learning Resources page search ldquoTitle Planrdquo
Retired courseware amp certification list Retired courseware amp retired certification pages
Latest learning community updates Microsoft Learning Community blog
Previous community call decks and recordings Learning Resources page search ldquoCommunityrdquo
Microsoft Partner Network Support
30
httpspartnermicrosoftcomsupport
1 Focus your support needs
by area category and topic2 Support options and solutions change
dynamically depending on issue
3 Down the page yoursquoll find answers to
more common questions
Value of training
and certifications
Microsoft Certification
poster(2x) IDC whitepapers
sponsored by Microsoft
To-customer walking deck
Certification data sheet for
decision makers
Certification data sheet for
learners
Microsoft whitepaper
Training and certification assets
available now
akamsLearningAssets
Nigel Frank Microsoft Azure
Salary Survey
wwwnigelfrankcommicrosoft-azure-salary-survey
httpswwwnigelfrankcom
microsoft-dynamics-salary-
survey
Nigel Frank Microsoft Dynamics
Salary Survey
Check Yammer for new marketing asset
announcements
Business Applications
bull New promotional assets (available this week)
Azure
bull New social kit (coming soon)
Microsoft 365
bull New promotional assets (coming soon)
Security Identity Compliance
bull New promotional assets (January)
Marketing community call
BRING THE LEARNING
MARKETING
COMMUNITY
TOGETHER
DELIVER THE LATEST
MICROSOFT
CAMPAIGNS THEMES
AND ASSETS
SHARE IDEAS AND
BEST PRACTICES
AROUND THE GLOBE
Next Marketing Community Call January 1314
September presentation materials and recording
Go to httpsakamsLearningAssets
Courseware Title PlanStay updated on release dates
The LP Community Call is changing how we bring
courseware and exam updates to our Learning
Partners
As we evolve leverage the monthly Courseware
Title Plan update on the Learning Resources site
In the future wersquoll provide you new expert voices
across Microsoft solution areas
Latest update November 30th
Courseware Updates
Apps amp Infrastructure and Data amp AI courses
bull AZ-010T00 Azure Administrator for AWS SysOps | 2 Days | Update 29-Jan-21
bull AZ-104T00 Microsoft Azure Administrator | 4 Days | Update 18-Dec-21
bull AZ-303T00 Microsoft Azure Architect Technologies | 5 Days | Updated 20-Nov-20
bull AZ-400T00 Designing and Implementing Microsoft DevOps Solutions | 5 Days | Update 18-Dec-20
bull DA-100T00 Analyzing Data with Power BI | 4 Days | Update 29-Jan-21
bull DP-050T00 Migrate SQL workloads to Azure | 2 Days | Update 18-Dec-20
bull DP-060T00 Migrate NoSQL workloads to Azure Cosmos DB | 1 Day | Update 18-Dec-20
bull DP-070T00 Migrate Open Source Data workloads to Azure | 1 Day | Update 18-Dec-20
bull DP-100T01 Designing and Implementing a Data Science Solution on Azure | 3 Days | Major Update 11-Dec-20
bull DP-900T00 Microsoft Azure Data Fundamentals | 1 Day | Updated 04-Dec-20
Courseware Updates
Microsoft 365 courses
bull MS-203T00 Microsoft 365 Messaging | 5 Days | Update 08-Jan-21
bull MS-600T00 Building Applications and Solutions with Microsoft 365 Core Services | 5 Days | Updated 04-Dec-20
Dynamics 365 and Power Platform courses
bull MB-210T00 Microsoft Dynamics 365 Sales | Updated 25-Nov-20 and changed back to 1 Day
bull MB-310T00 Microsoft Dynamics 365 Finance | 4 Day | Updated 20-Nov-20
bull MB-500T00 Microsoft Dynamics 365 Finance and Operations Apps Developer | 5 Days | FY21 Q3 (Jan ndash Mar)
bull MB-600T00 Microsoft Dynamics 365 + Power Platform Solution Architect | 3 Days | FY21 Q3 (Jan ndash Mar)
bull MB-700T00 Microsoft Dynamics 365 Finance and Operations Apps Solution Architect | 3 Days | FY21 Q3 (Jan ndash Mar)
bull PL-900T00 Microsoft Power Platform Fundamentals | 2 Days | Updated 20-Nov-20
AI-102T00 Designing and Implementing an Azure AI Solution | 5 Days | FY21 Q3 (Jan-March)
Replacing AI-100T01 Designing and Implementing an Azure AI Solution | 3 Days |
AZ-600T00 Microsoft Azure Stack Hub Operator (will replace 20537) | 5 Days | TBD
MB-340T00 Microsoft Dynamics 365 Commerce Functional Consultant | TBD | FY21 Q4
MB-800T00 Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central Functional Consultant | 4 Days | 18-Dec-20
PL-200T00 Power Platform Functional Consultant (replacing MB-200T00) | 5 Days | Available now
PL-400T00 Power Platform Developer (replacing MB-400T00) | 5 Days | Available now
10997D Office 365 Administration and Troubleshooting | 3 Day | February 2021
Microsoft Azure certification updates
Microsoft confidential ndash internal only
1 Azure Stack Hub Operator Associate new cert
bull New exam AZ-600 beta launch planned for December 31 2020
bull Exam AZ-600 Configuring and operating a hybrid cloud with Microsoft Azure Stack Hubmdashreplaces legacy exam 70-537 to be retired
January 31 2021
bull ILT and Learn content release date TBD
2 Data amp AI portfolio updates
bull Exam AI-102 beta originally planned for December 18 2020 postponed to February 23 2021
bull New Exam AI-102 Designing and Implementing a Microsoft Azure AI Solutionmdashreplaces exam AI-100 to be retired Jun 30 2021
bull Updated Learn and ITL content will be available on February 23 2021
bull Azure Data Engineer exams consolidation
bull New exam DP-203 beta launch planned for February 23 2021
bull Exam DP-203 Data Engineering on Microsoft Azure mdashreplaces exams DP-200 and DP-201 to be retired Jun 30 2021
bull Updated Learn and ITL content will be available on February 23 2021
bull Updates early announcement planned for week of January 11 2020
3 Windows Virtual Desktop new cert planned for Q3
bull Launch planned around March 26 2021 Early announcement possibly Jan 28 2021
bull Exam AZ-140 name TBD
bull Specialty certification name TBD
November Popular Courseware ndash Americas amp Europe
15
Course Course Title Portfolio
AZ-900 Azure Fundamentals
AI-900 Azure AI Fundamentals
DP-900 Azure Data Fundamentals
AZ-104 Azure Administrator
AZ-303 Azure Architect Technologies
AZ-204 Developing Solutions for Azure
AZ-304 Azure Architect Design
AZ-500 Azure Security Technologies
DP-200Implementing an Azure Data Solution
AZ-400Microsoft Azure DevOps Solutions
Americas Europe
November Top-10 MOC
(units)
role-based courseware broken out into individual
days has been ranked based on average of all
courses in a series
Course Course Title Portfolio
AZ-900 Microsoft Azure Fundamentals
AZ-104 Azure Administrator
AI-900 Azure AI Fundamentals
DA-100 Analyzing Data with Power BI
AZ-303 Azure Architect
AZ-500 Azure Security Technologies
AZ-204 Developing Solutions for Azure
MS-700 Managing Microsoft Teams
MS-900 Microsoft 365 Fundamentals
AZ-400Microsoft Azure DevOps Solutions
November Popular Courseware ndash MEA amp Asia
16
Course Course Title Portfolio
AZ-104 Azure Administrator
AZ-900 Microsoft Azure Fundamentals
AI-900Microsoft Azure AI Fundamentals
AZ-303 Microsoft Azure Architect
AZ-204 Developing Solutions for Azure
AZ-500Microsoft Azure Security Technologies
MS-900 Microsoft 365 Fundamentals
DP-200Implementing an Azure Data Solution
DP-900Microsoft Azure Data Fundamentals
AI-100Designing and Implementing an Azure AI Solution
MEA Asia
November Top-10 MOC
(units)
role-based courseware broken out into individual
days has been ranked based on average of all
courses in a series
Course Course Title Portfolio
DA-100 Analyzing Data with Power BI
AZ-104 Azure Administrator
AZ-900 Azure Fundamentals
AZ-303 Azure Architect Technologies
AZ-500 Azure Security Technologies
20778 Analyzing Data with Power BI
MS-500Microsoft 365 Security Administration
MS-900 Microsoft 365 Fundamentals
20741Networking with Windows Server 2016
PL-900Microsoft Power Platform Fundamentals
Azure Pass Updates
What
As previously announced we will be generally moving away
from Azure Passes for MOC (Official Courseware)
Leverage our Authorized Lab Hosters (ALH) for Azure access
Why
Remove blockers for students
Limit fraud
Provide better service (current passes have no SLA)
When
Phased approach in H2 (Jan ndash June 2021)
Some MOC may continue to leverage passes due to technical
reasons
More information
will be available in
early 2021
Coming Soon Microsoft Certification Update
Beginning in February 2021 (exact date TBD)
Role-based and specialty certification holders with
certifications expiring in 6 months or less will have the
ability to renew
Renewal will occur on Microsoft Learn by passing an
incremental assessment extending certification by 1 year
Learners can continue to keep their certification active by
renewing annually (passing assessment)
Beginning in June 2021 (exact date TBD)
Role-based and specialty certifications earned will shift
from 2-year validity to 1-year
Microsoft confidential
akamsMicrosoftLearnBlog
Software Assurance Training Voucher (SATV) ReminderKey Program Dates amp Deadlines
February 1 2021 Applicable volume licensing agreements
signed on or after this date will not receive
any training days
No new vouchers can be created or assignedJuly 1 2021
January 1 2022 Systems to process SATV will be shut down
Complete all payment requests by this date
Metrics that Matter (Post-training survey)Available resources update
In the post-call shared folder
Summary of account types
Getting started documentation
Current survey questions
Upcoming Webinars
MTM for Certified Instructors Managing Your Certified Classes and Performance
in Metrics That Matter - CLICK HERE TO REGISTER
Date Tuesday January 12 2021
Time 300-400pm EDT
MTM for Learning Providers Learn How to Manage and Monitor Your Certified
Programs and Instructors in Metrics That Matter - CLICK HERE TO REGISTER
Date Tuesday January 19 2021
Time 300-400pm EDT
Need help setting up an
account
Emilee LeDonne
LP Account Manager
eledonneexplorancecom
Microsoft Partner Performance Override
COVID-induced performance override has been extended now
covers partners with anniversary dates between July 1 and
December 31st 2020
For details see Gavriella Schusterrsquos (CVP of One Commercial
Partner group) updated blog post
For immediate assistance contact partner support
What happens in January 2021 As soon as we have updates
wersquoll message out via Learning Resources Yammer and the LP
Newsletter
Important performance overrides still require the partner to
log into Partner Center pay the competency fee and renew
Microsoft Learn Catalog APINow available to all silver and gold Learning Option partners
Embed Microsoft Learn course metadata on modules
and learning paths into your Learning Management
System (LMS)
Additional features such as reporting and SSO for Azure
Active Directory available later in FY21
Technical details available on the Catalog API support
page
Request access via the program onboarding form
Program Resources
23
1 MPN Learning Resources Collection
Program documents marketing materials and other assets
2 Learning Partner Yammer Group investigating new platform for LP communication
Real-time updates and a place to post questions
3 Microsoft Learn Community new look
Blogs announcements and links to many Microsoft Learn resources
4 Learning Partner Newsletter
Monthly update to Learning Partners consisting of courseware certification and general
program updates
5 Arvato Courseware Marketplace Newsletter
Bi-weekly newsletter with news on changes and updates to products on Courseware
Marketplace
Files From December Update
24
httpsakamsDecLPCC (shared OneDrive folder)
Deck from this call
Call recording amp localized transcripts (typically within 48 hours)
Metrics that Matter documentation
January Call Invites
Next Call January 20th
Thank you
Microsoft Official Courseware (MOC) Reminders
Learning Partners deliver all MOC
using a Microsoft Certified Trainer
(MCT)
MCTs distribute MOC as part of an
associated Learning Partner or
Learning Action Pack (LAPs)
Required Per Agreements Violation of Agreements
Learning Partners distributing MOC
(paid or free) to students without an
MCT delivering instruction
MCTs distributing MOC (paid or
free) to others outside of a Learning
Partner engagement
Learning Partner Agreement
MCT Program Agreement
MOC EULA available in Courseware Marketplace
Distributing recordings of MOC
trainings to students wo
Microsoft approvalLinks to
Skillpipe Community ndash Join Now
27
Benefits
Receive release notes via email
Join our regular Community Calls
discuss the product roadmap
present feature concepts amp
prototypes
collect feedback
Participate in online satisfaction
surveys
Access
httpsarvatowufoocomformsjoin-the-skillpipe-community
Partner SATV Support
28
bull Enrollmentbull VVR toolbull Reservationsbull Redemptionsbull Payments
Contact Regional Service Center
1 Under ldquoAreardquo choose ldquoProgram amp Membershiprdquo
2 Under ldquoCategoryrdquo choose ldquoSoftware Assurancerdquo
3 Under ldquoTopicrdquo choose ldquoSoftware Assurance Training Voucherrdquo
bull Policybull Course rsquosbull Exceptions
Contact satvsupmicrosoftcom
If your SATV need ishellip
Note RSC-submitted incidents can only be escalated to satvsupmicrosoft if they have a RSC case
number and no resolution from RSC after 1 week Check SATV website for program info amp updates
Updated June 2019
Where can I findhellipShortcuts to the most commonly requested resources
29
Topic Location
License table for internal-use rights IUR Page on MPN (scroll to bottom)
Guide for software and cloud services benefits IUR Page on MPN (scroll to bottom)
MPN Competency requirements and benefits Competencies page for general requirements and
benefits Partner Center dashboard (login) to see
your current progress
Learning Option Program requirements and
benefits
Learning Resources page search ldquoGet Startedrdquo
Courseware amp certification updates Learning Resources page search ldquoTitle Planrdquo
Retired courseware amp certification list Retired courseware amp retired certification pages
Latest learning community updates Microsoft Learning Community blog
Previous community call decks and recordings Learning Resources page search ldquoCommunityrdquo
Microsoft Partner Network Support
30
httpspartnermicrosoftcomsupport
1 Focus your support needs
by area category and topic2 Support options and solutions change
dynamically depending on issue
3 Down the page yoursquoll find answers to
more common questions
Check Yammer for new marketing asset
announcements
Business Applications
bull New promotional assets (available this week)
Azure
bull New social kit (coming soon)
Microsoft 365
bull New promotional assets (coming soon)
Security Identity Compliance
bull New promotional assets (January)
Marketing community call
BRING THE LEARNING
MARKETING
COMMUNITY
TOGETHER
DELIVER THE LATEST
MICROSOFT
CAMPAIGNS THEMES
AND ASSETS
SHARE IDEAS AND
BEST PRACTICES
AROUND THE GLOBE
Next Marketing Community Call January 1314
September presentation materials and recording
Go to httpsakamsLearningAssets
Courseware Title PlanStay updated on release dates
The LP Community Call is changing how we bring
courseware and exam updates to our Learning
Partners
As we evolve leverage the monthly Courseware
Title Plan update on the Learning Resources site
In the future wersquoll provide you new expert voices
across Microsoft solution areas
Latest update November 30th
Courseware Updates
Apps amp Infrastructure and Data amp AI courses
bull AZ-010T00 Azure Administrator for AWS SysOps | 2 Days | Update 29-Jan-21
bull AZ-104T00 Microsoft Azure Administrator | 4 Days | Update 18-Dec-21
bull AZ-303T00 Microsoft Azure Architect Technologies | 5 Days | Updated 20-Nov-20
bull AZ-400T00 Designing and Implementing Microsoft DevOps Solutions | 5 Days | Update 18-Dec-20
bull DA-100T00 Analyzing Data with Power BI | 4 Days | Update 29-Jan-21
bull DP-050T00 Migrate SQL workloads to Azure | 2 Days | Update 18-Dec-20
bull DP-060T00 Migrate NoSQL workloads to Azure Cosmos DB | 1 Day | Update 18-Dec-20
bull DP-070T00 Migrate Open Source Data workloads to Azure | 1 Day | Update 18-Dec-20
bull DP-100T01 Designing and Implementing a Data Science Solution on Azure | 3 Days | Major Update 11-Dec-20
bull DP-900T00 Microsoft Azure Data Fundamentals | 1 Day | Updated 04-Dec-20
Courseware Updates
Microsoft 365 courses
bull MS-203T00 Microsoft 365 Messaging | 5 Days | Update 08-Jan-21
bull MS-600T00 Building Applications and Solutions with Microsoft 365 Core Services | 5 Days | Updated 04-Dec-20
Dynamics 365 and Power Platform courses
bull MB-210T00 Microsoft Dynamics 365 Sales | Updated 25-Nov-20 and changed back to 1 Day
bull MB-310T00 Microsoft Dynamics 365 Finance | 4 Day | Updated 20-Nov-20
bull MB-500T00 Microsoft Dynamics 365 Finance and Operations Apps Developer | 5 Days | FY21 Q3 (Jan ndash Mar)
bull MB-600T00 Microsoft Dynamics 365 + Power Platform Solution Architect | 3 Days | FY21 Q3 (Jan ndash Mar)
bull MB-700T00 Microsoft Dynamics 365 Finance and Operations Apps Solution Architect | 3 Days | FY21 Q3 (Jan ndash Mar)
bull PL-900T00 Microsoft Power Platform Fundamentals | 2 Days | Updated 20-Nov-20
AI-102T00 Designing and Implementing an Azure AI Solution | 5 Days | FY21 Q3 (Jan-March)
Replacing AI-100T01 Designing and Implementing an Azure AI Solution | 3 Days |
AZ-600T00 Microsoft Azure Stack Hub Operator (will replace 20537) | 5 Days | TBD
MB-340T00 Microsoft Dynamics 365 Commerce Functional Consultant | TBD | FY21 Q4
MB-800T00 Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central Functional Consultant | 4 Days | 18-Dec-20
PL-200T00 Power Platform Functional Consultant (replacing MB-200T00) | 5 Days | Available now
PL-400T00 Power Platform Developer (replacing MB-400T00) | 5 Days | Available now
10997D Office 365 Administration and Troubleshooting | 3 Day | February 2021
Microsoft Azure certification updates
Microsoft confidential ndash internal only
1 Azure Stack Hub Operator Associate new cert
bull New exam AZ-600 beta launch planned for December 31 2020
bull Exam AZ-600 Configuring and operating a hybrid cloud with Microsoft Azure Stack Hubmdashreplaces legacy exam 70-537 to be retired
January 31 2021
bull ILT and Learn content release date TBD
2 Data amp AI portfolio updates
bull Exam AI-102 beta originally planned for December 18 2020 postponed to February 23 2021
bull New Exam AI-102 Designing and Implementing a Microsoft Azure AI Solutionmdashreplaces exam AI-100 to be retired Jun 30 2021
bull Updated Learn and ITL content will be available on February 23 2021
bull Azure Data Engineer exams consolidation
bull New exam DP-203 beta launch planned for February 23 2021
bull Exam DP-203 Data Engineering on Microsoft Azure mdashreplaces exams DP-200 and DP-201 to be retired Jun 30 2021
bull Updated Learn and ITL content will be available on February 23 2021
bull Updates early announcement planned for week of January 11 2020
3 Windows Virtual Desktop new cert planned for Q3
bull Launch planned around March 26 2021 Early announcement possibly Jan 28 2021
bull Exam AZ-140 name TBD
bull Specialty certification name TBD
November Popular Courseware ndash Americas amp Europe
15
Course Course Title Portfolio
AZ-900 Azure Fundamentals
AI-900 Azure AI Fundamentals
DP-900 Azure Data Fundamentals
AZ-104 Azure Administrator
AZ-303 Azure Architect Technologies
AZ-204 Developing Solutions for Azure
AZ-304 Azure Architect Design
AZ-500 Azure Security Technologies
DP-200Implementing an Azure Data Solution
AZ-400Microsoft Azure DevOps Solutions
Americas Europe
November Top-10 MOC
(units)
role-based courseware broken out into individual
days has been ranked based on average of all
courses in a series
Course Course Title Portfolio
AZ-900 Microsoft Azure Fundamentals
AZ-104 Azure Administrator
AI-900 Azure AI Fundamentals
DA-100 Analyzing Data with Power BI
AZ-303 Azure Architect
AZ-500 Azure Security Technologies
AZ-204 Developing Solutions for Azure
MS-700 Managing Microsoft Teams
MS-900 Microsoft 365 Fundamentals
AZ-400Microsoft Azure DevOps Solutions
November Popular Courseware ndash MEA amp Asia
16
Course Course Title Portfolio
AZ-104 Azure Administrator
AZ-900 Microsoft Azure Fundamentals
AI-900Microsoft Azure AI Fundamentals
AZ-303 Microsoft Azure Architect
AZ-204 Developing Solutions for Azure
AZ-500Microsoft Azure Security Technologies
MS-900 Microsoft 365 Fundamentals
DP-200Implementing an Azure Data Solution
DP-900Microsoft Azure Data Fundamentals
AI-100Designing and Implementing an Azure AI Solution
MEA Asia
November Top-10 MOC
(units)
role-based courseware broken out into individual
days has been ranked based on average of all
courses in a series
Course Course Title Portfolio
DA-100 Analyzing Data with Power BI
AZ-104 Azure Administrator
AZ-900 Azure Fundamentals
AZ-303 Azure Architect Technologies
AZ-500 Azure Security Technologies
20778 Analyzing Data with Power BI
MS-500Microsoft 365 Security Administration
MS-900 Microsoft 365 Fundamentals
20741Networking with Windows Server 2016
PL-900Microsoft Power Platform Fundamentals
Azure Pass Updates
What
As previously announced we will be generally moving away
from Azure Passes for MOC (Official Courseware)
Leverage our Authorized Lab Hosters (ALH) for Azure access
Why
Remove blockers for students
Limit fraud
Provide better service (current passes have no SLA)
When
Phased approach in H2 (Jan ndash June 2021)
Some MOC may continue to leverage passes due to technical
reasons
More information
will be available in
early 2021
Coming Soon Microsoft Certification Update
Beginning in February 2021 (exact date TBD)
Role-based and specialty certification holders with
certifications expiring in 6 months or less will have the
ability to renew
Renewal will occur on Microsoft Learn by passing an
incremental assessment extending certification by 1 year
Learners can continue to keep their certification active by
renewing annually (passing assessment)
Beginning in June 2021 (exact date TBD)
Role-based and specialty certifications earned will shift
from 2-year validity to 1-year
Microsoft confidential
akamsMicrosoftLearnBlog
Software Assurance Training Voucher (SATV) ReminderKey Program Dates amp Deadlines
February 1 2021 Applicable volume licensing agreements
signed on or after this date will not receive
any training days
No new vouchers can be created or assignedJuly 1 2021
January 1 2022 Systems to process SATV will be shut down
Complete all payment requests by this date
Metrics that Matter (Post-training survey)Available resources update
In the post-call shared folder
Summary of account types
Getting started documentation
Current survey questions
Upcoming Webinars
MTM for Certified Instructors Managing Your Certified Classes and Performance
in Metrics That Matter - CLICK HERE TO REGISTER
Date Tuesday January 12 2021
Time 300-400pm EDT
MTM for Learning Providers Learn How to Manage and Monitor Your Certified
Programs and Instructors in Metrics That Matter - CLICK HERE TO REGISTER
Date Tuesday January 19 2021
Time 300-400pm EDT
Need help setting up an
account
Emilee LeDonne
LP Account Manager
eledonneexplorancecom
Microsoft Partner Performance Override
COVID-induced performance override has been extended now
covers partners with anniversary dates between July 1 and
December 31st 2020
For details see Gavriella Schusterrsquos (CVP of One Commercial
Partner group) updated blog post
For immediate assistance contact partner support
What happens in January 2021 As soon as we have updates
wersquoll message out via Learning Resources Yammer and the LP
Newsletter
Important performance overrides still require the partner to
log into Partner Center pay the competency fee and renew
Microsoft Learn Catalog APINow available to all silver and gold Learning Option partners
Embed Microsoft Learn course metadata on modules
and learning paths into your Learning Management
System (LMS)
Additional features such as reporting and SSO for Azure
Active Directory available later in FY21
Technical details available on the Catalog API support
page
Request access via the program onboarding form
Program Resources
23
1 MPN Learning Resources Collection
Program documents marketing materials and other assets
2 Learning Partner Yammer Group investigating new platform for LP communication
Real-time updates and a place to post questions
3 Microsoft Learn Community new look
Blogs announcements and links to many Microsoft Learn resources
4 Learning Partner Newsletter
Monthly update to Learning Partners consisting of courseware certification and general
program updates
5 Arvato Courseware Marketplace Newsletter
Bi-weekly newsletter with news on changes and updates to products on Courseware
Marketplace
Files From December Update
24
httpsakamsDecLPCC (shared OneDrive folder)
Deck from this call
Call recording amp localized transcripts (typically within 48 hours)
Metrics that Matter documentation
January Call Invites
Next Call January 20th
Thank you
Microsoft Official Courseware (MOC) Reminders
Learning Partners deliver all MOC
using a Microsoft Certified Trainer
(MCT)
MCTs distribute MOC as part of an
associated Learning Partner or
Learning Action Pack (LAPs)
Required Per Agreements Violation of Agreements
Learning Partners distributing MOC
(paid or free) to students without an
MCT delivering instruction
MCTs distributing MOC (paid or
free) to others outside of a Learning
Partner engagement
Learning Partner Agreement
MCT Program Agreement
MOC EULA available in Courseware Marketplace
Distributing recordings of MOC
trainings to students wo
Microsoft approvalLinks to
Skillpipe Community ndash Join Now
27
Benefits
Receive release notes via email
Join our regular Community Calls
discuss the product roadmap
present feature concepts amp
prototypes
collect feedback
Participate in online satisfaction
surveys
Access
httpsarvatowufoocomformsjoin-the-skillpipe-community
Partner SATV Support
28
bull Enrollmentbull VVR toolbull Reservationsbull Redemptionsbull Payments
Contact Regional Service Center
1 Under ldquoAreardquo choose ldquoProgram amp Membershiprdquo
2 Under ldquoCategoryrdquo choose ldquoSoftware Assurancerdquo
3 Under ldquoTopicrdquo choose ldquoSoftware Assurance Training Voucherrdquo
bull Policybull Course rsquosbull Exceptions
Contact satvsupmicrosoftcom
If your SATV need ishellip
Note RSC-submitted incidents can only be escalated to satvsupmicrosoft if they have a RSC case
number and no resolution from RSC after 1 week Check SATV website for program info amp updates
Updated June 2019
Where can I findhellipShortcuts to the most commonly requested resources
29
Topic Location
License table for internal-use rights IUR Page on MPN (scroll to bottom)
Guide for software and cloud services benefits IUR Page on MPN (scroll to bottom)
MPN Competency requirements and benefits Competencies page for general requirements and
benefits Partner Center dashboard (login) to see
your current progress
Learning Option Program requirements and
benefits
Learning Resources page search ldquoGet Startedrdquo
Courseware amp certification updates Learning Resources page search ldquoTitle Planrdquo
Retired courseware amp certification list Retired courseware amp retired certification pages
Latest learning community updates Microsoft Learning Community blog
Previous community call decks and recordings Learning Resources page search ldquoCommunityrdquo
Microsoft Partner Network Support
30
httpspartnermicrosoftcomsupport
1 Focus your support needs
by area category and topic2 Support options and solutions change
dynamically depending on issue
3 Down the page yoursquoll find answers to
more common questions
Marketing community call
BRING THE LEARNING
MARKETING
COMMUNITY
TOGETHER
DELIVER THE LATEST
MICROSOFT
CAMPAIGNS THEMES
AND ASSETS
SHARE IDEAS AND
BEST PRACTICES
AROUND THE GLOBE
Next Marketing Community Call January 1314
September presentation materials and recording
Go to httpsakamsLearningAssets
Courseware Title PlanStay updated on release dates
The LP Community Call is changing how we bring
courseware and exam updates to our Learning
Partners
As we evolve leverage the monthly Courseware
Title Plan update on the Learning Resources site
In the future wersquoll provide you new expert voices
across Microsoft solution areas
Latest update November 30th
Courseware Updates
Apps amp Infrastructure and Data amp AI courses
bull AZ-010T00 Azure Administrator for AWS SysOps | 2 Days | Update 29-Jan-21
bull AZ-104T00 Microsoft Azure Administrator | 4 Days | Update 18-Dec-21
bull AZ-303T00 Microsoft Azure Architect Technologies | 5 Days | Updated 20-Nov-20
bull AZ-400T00 Designing and Implementing Microsoft DevOps Solutions | 5 Days | Update 18-Dec-20
bull DA-100T00 Analyzing Data with Power BI | 4 Days | Update 29-Jan-21
bull DP-050T00 Migrate SQL workloads to Azure | 2 Days | Update 18-Dec-20
bull DP-060T00 Migrate NoSQL workloads to Azure Cosmos DB | 1 Day | Update 18-Dec-20
bull DP-070T00 Migrate Open Source Data workloads to Azure | 1 Day | Update 18-Dec-20
bull DP-100T01 Designing and Implementing a Data Science Solution on Azure | 3 Days | Major Update 11-Dec-20
bull DP-900T00 Microsoft Azure Data Fundamentals | 1 Day | Updated 04-Dec-20
Courseware Updates
Microsoft 365 courses
bull MS-203T00 Microsoft 365 Messaging | 5 Days | Update 08-Jan-21
bull MS-600T00 Building Applications and Solutions with Microsoft 365 Core Services | 5 Days | Updated 04-Dec-20
Dynamics 365 and Power Platform courses
bull MB-210T00 Microsoft Dynamics 365 Sales | Updated 25-Nov-20 and changed back to 1 Day
bull MB-310T00 Microsoft Dynamics 365 Finance | 4 Day | Updated 20-Nov-20
bull MB-500T00 Microsoft Dynamics 365 Finance and Operations Apps Developer | 5 Days | FY21 Q3 (Jan ndash Mar)
bull MB-600T00 Microsoft Dynamics 365 + Power Platform Solution Architect | 3 Days | FY21 Q3 (Jan ndash Mar)
bull MB-700T00 Microsoft Dynamics 365 Finance and Operations Apps Solution Architect | 3 Days | FY21 Q3 (Jan ndash Mar)
bull PL-900T00 Microsoft Power Platform Fundamentals | 2 Days | Updated 20-Nov-20
AI-102T00 Designing and Implementing an Azure AI Solution | 5 Days | FY21 Q3 (Jan-March)
Replacing AI-100T01 Designing and Implementing an Azure AI Solution | 3 Days |
AZ-600T00 Microsoft Azure Stack Hub Operator (will replace 20537) | 5 Days | TBD
MB-340T00 Microsoft Dynamics 365 Commerce Functional Consultant | TBD | FY21 Q4
MB-800T00 Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central Functional Consultant | 4 Days | 18-Dec-20
PL-200T00 Power Platform Functional Consultant (replacing MB-200T00) | 5 Days | Available now
PL-400T00 Power Platform Developer (replacing MB-400T00) | 5 Days | Available now
10997D Office 365 Administration and Troubleshooting | 3 Day | February 2021
Microsoft Azure certification updates
Microsoft confidential ndash internal only
1 Azure Stack Hub Operator Associate new cert
bull New exam AZ-600 beta launch planned for December 31 2020
bull Exam AZ-600 Configuring and operating a hybrid cloud with Microsoft Azure Stack Hubmdashreplaces legacy exam 70-537 to be retired
January 31 2021
bull ILT and Learn content release date TBD
2 Data amp AI portfolio updates
bull Exam AI-102 beta originally planned for December 18 2020 postponed to February 23 2021
bull New Exam AI-102 Designing and Implementing a Microsoft Azure AI Solutionmdashreplaces exam AI-100 to be retired Jun 30 2021
bull Updated Learn and ITL content will be available on February 23 2021
bull Azure Data Engineer exams consolidation
bull New exam DP-203 beta launch planned for February 23 2021
bull Exam DP-203 Data Engineering on Microsoft Azure mdashreplaces exams DP-200 and DP-201 to be retired Jun 30 2021
bull Updated Learn and ITL content will be available on February 23 2021
bull Updates early announcement planned for week of January 11 2020
3 Windows Virtual Desktop new cert planned for Q3
bull Launch planned around March 26 2021 Early announcement possibly Jan 28 2021
bull Exam AZ-140 name TBD
bull Specialty certification name TBD
November Popular Courseware ndash Americas amp Europe
15
Course Course Title Portfolio
AZ-900 Azure Fundamentals
AI-900 Azure AI Fundamentals
DP-900 Azure Data Fundamentals
AZ-104 Azure Administrator
AZ-303 Azure Architect Technologies
AZ-204 Developing Solutions for Azure
AZ-304 Azure Architect Design
AZ-500 Azure Security Technologies
DP-200Implementing an Azure Data Solution
AZ-400Microsoft Azure DevOps Solutions
Americas Europe
November Top-10 MOC
(units)
role-based courseware broken out into individual
days has been ranked based on average of all
courses in a series
Course Course Title Portfolio
AZ-900 Microsoft Azure Fundamentals
AZ-104 Azure Administrator
AI-900 Azure AI Fundamentals
DA-100 Analyzing Data with Power BI
AZ-303 Azure Architect
AZ-500 Azure Security Technologies
AZ-204 Developing Solutions for Azure
MS-700 Managing Microsoft Teams
MS-900 Microsoft 365 Fundamentals
AZ-400Microsoft Azure DevOps Solutions
November Popular Courseware ndash MEA amp Asia
16
Course Course Title Portfolio
AZ-104 Azure Administrator
AZ-900 Microsoft Azure Fundamentals
AI-900Microsoft Azure AI Fundamentals
AZ-303 Microsoft Azure Architect
AZ-204 Developing Solutions for Azure
AZ-500Microsoft Azure Security Technologies
MS-900 Microsoft 365 Fundamentals
DP-200Implementing an Azure Data Solution
DP-900Microsoft Azure Data Fundamentals
AI-100Designing and Implementing an Azure AI Solution
MEA Asia
November Top-10 MOC
(units)
role-based courseware broken out into individual
days has been ranked based on average of all
courses in a series
Course Course Title Portfolio
DA-100 Analyzing Data with Power BI
AZ-104 Azure Administrator
AZ-900 Azure Fundamentals
AZ-303 Azure Architect Technologies
AZ-500 Azure Security Technologies
20778 Analyzing Data with Power BI
MS-500Microsoft 365 Security Administration
MS-900 Microsoft 365 Fundamentals
20741Networking with Windows Server 2016
PL-900Microsoft Power Platform Fundamentals
Azure Pass Updates
What
As previously announced we will be generally moving away
from Azure Passes for MOC (Official Courseware)
Leverage our Authorized Lab Hosters (ALH) for Azure access
Why
Remove blockers for students
Limit fraud
Provide better service (current passes have no SLA)
When
Phased approach in H2 (Jan ndash June 2021)
Some MOC may continue to leverage passes due to technical
reasons
More information
will be available in
early 2021
Coming Soon Microsoft Certification Update
Beginning in February 2021 (exact date TBD)
Role-based and specialty certification holders with
certifications expiring in 6 months or less will have the
ability to renew
Renewal will occur on Microsoft Learn by passing an
incremental assessment extending certification by 1 year
Learners can continue to keep their certification active by
renewing annually (passing assessment)
Beginning in June 2021 (exact date TBD)
Role-based and specialty certifications earned will shift
from 2-year validity to 1-year
Microsoft confidential
akamsMicrosoftLearnBlog
Software Assurance Training Voucher (SATV) ReminderKey Program Dates amp Deadlines
February 1 2021 Applicable volume licensing agreements
signed on or after this date will not receive
any training days
No new vouchers can be created or assignedJuly 1 2021
January 1 2022 Systems to process SATV will be shut down
Complete all payment requests by this date
Metrics that Matter (Post-training survey)Available resources update
In the post-call shared folder
Summary of account types
Getting started documentation
Current survey questions
Upcoming Webinars
MTM for Certified Instructors Managing Your Certified Classes and Performance
in Metrics That Matter - CLICK HERE TO REGISTER
Date Tuesday January 12 2021
Time 300-400pm EDT
MTM for Learning Providers Learn How to Manage and Monitor Your Certified
Programs and Instructors in Metrics That Matter - CLICK HERE TO REGISTER
Date Tuesday January 19 2021
Time 300-400pm EDT
Need help setting up an
account
Emilee LeDonne
LP Account Manager
eledonneexplorancecom
Microsoft Partner Performance Override
COVID-induced performance override has been extended now
covers partners with anniversary dates between July 1 and
December 31st 2020
For details see Gavriella Schusterrsquos (CVP of One Commercial
Partner group) updated blog post
For immediate assistance contact partner support
What happens in January 2021 As soon as we have updates
wersquoll message out via Learning Resources Yammer and the LP
Newsletter
Important performance overrides still require the partner to
log into Partner Center pay the competency fee and renew
Microsoft Learn Catalog APINow available to all silver and gold Learning Option partners
Embed Microsoft Learn course metadata on modules
and learning paths into your Learning Management
System (LMS)
Additional features such as reporting and SSO for Azure
Active Directory available later in FY21
Technical details available on the Catalog API support
page
Request access via the program onboarding form
Program Resources
23
1 MPN Learning Resources Collection
Program documents marketing materials and other assets
2 Learning Partner Yammer Group investigating new platform for LP communication
Real-time updates and a place to post questions
3 Microsoft Learn Community new look
Blogs announcements and links to many Microsoft Learn resources
4 Learning Partner Newsletter
Monthly update to Learning Partners consisting of courseware certification and general
program updates
5 Arvato Courseware Marketplace Newsletter
Bi-weekly newsletter with news on changes and updates to products on Courseware
Marketplace
Files From December Update
24
httpsakamsDecLPCC (shared OneDrive folder)
Deck from this call
Call recording amp localized transcripts (typically within 48 hours)
Metrics that Matter documentation
January Call Invites
Next Call January 20th
Thank you
Microsoft Official Courseware (MOC) Reminders
Learning Partners deliver all MOC
using a Microsoft Certified Trainer
(MCT)
MCTs distribute MOC as part of an
associated Learning Partner or
Learning Action Pack (LAPs)
Required Per Agreements Violation of Agreements
Learning Partners distributing MOC
(paid or free) to students without an
MCT delivering instruction
MCTs distributing MOC (paid or
free) to others outside of a Learning
Partner engagement
Learning Partner Agreement
MCT Program Agreement
MOC EULA available in Courseware Marketplace
Distributing recordings of MOC
trainings to students wo
Microsoft approvalLinks to
Skillpipe Community ndash Join Now
27
Benefits
Receive release notes via email
Join our regular Community Calls
discuss the product roadmap
present feature concepts amp
prototypes
collect feedback
Participate in online satisfaction
surveys
Access
httpsarvatowufoocomformsjoin-the-skillpipe-community
Partner SATV Support
28
bull Enrollmentbull VVR toolbull Reservationsbull Redemptionsbull Payments
Contact Regional Service Center
1 Under ldquoAreardquo choose ldquoProgram amp Membershiprdquo
2 Under ldquoCategoryrdquo choose ldquoSoftware Assurancerdquo
3 Under ldquoTopicrdquo choose ldquoSoftware Assurance Training Voucherrdquo
bull Policybull Course rsquosbull Exceptions
Contact satvsupmicrosoftcom
If your SATV need ishellip
Note RSC-submitted incidents can only be escalated to satvsupmicrosoft if they have a RSC case
number and no resolution from RSC after 1 week Check SATV website for program info amp updates
Updated June 2019
Where can I findhellipShortcuts to the most commonly requested resources
29
Topic Location
License table for internal-use rights IUR Page on MPN (scroll to bottom)
Guide for software and cloud services benefits IUR Page on MPN (scroll to bottom)
MPN Competency requirements and benefits Competencies page for general requirements and
benefits Partner Center dashboard (login) to see
your current progress
Learning Option Program requirements and
benefits
Learning Resources page search ldquoGet Startedrdquo
Courseware amp certification updates Learning Resources page search ldquoTitle Planrdquo
Retired courseware amp certification list Retired courseware amp retired certification pages
Latest learning community updates Microsoft Learning Community blog
Previous community call decks and recordings Learning Resources page search ldquoCommunityrdquo
Microsoft Partner Network Support
30
httpspartnermicrosoftcomsupport
1 Focus your support needs
by area category and topic2 Support options and solutions change
dynamically depending on issue
3 Down the page yoursquoll find answers to
more common questions
Courseware Title PlanStay updated on release dates
The LP Community Call is changing how we bring
courseware and exam updates to our Learning
Partners
As we evolve leverage the monthly Courseware
Title Plan update on the Learning Resources site
In the future wersquoll provide you new expert voices
across Microsoft solution areas
Latest update November 30th
Courseware Updates
Apps amp Infrastructure and Data amp AI courses
bull AZ-010T00 Azure Administrator for AWS SysOps | 2 Days | Update 29-Jan-21
bull AZ-104T00 Microsoft Azure Administrator | 4 Days | Update 18-Dec-21
bull AZ-303T00 Microsoft Azure Architect Technologies | 5 Days | Updated 20-Nov-20
bull AZ-400T00 Designing and Implementing Microsoft DevOps Solutions | 5 Days | Update 18-Dec-20
bull DA-100T00 Analyzing Data with Power BI | 4 Days | Update 29-Jan-21
bull DP-050T00 Migrate SQL workloads to Azure | 2 Days | Update 18-Dec-20
bull DP-060T00 Migrate NoSQL workloads to Azure Cosmos DB | 1 Day | Update 18-Dec-20
bull DP-070T00 Migrate Open Source Data workloads to Azure | 1 Day | Update 18-Dec-20
bull DP-100T01 Designing and Implementing a Data Science Solution on Azure | 3 Days | Major Update 11-Dec-20
bull DP-900T00 Microsoft Azure Data Fundamentals | 1 Day | Updated 04-Dec-20
Courseware Updates
Microsoft 365 courses
bull MS-203T00 Microsoft 365 Messaging | 5 Days | Update 08-Jan-21
bull MS-600T00 Building Applications and Solutions with Microsoft 365 Core Services | 5 Days | Updated 04-Dec-20
Dynamics 365 and Power Platform courses
bull MB-210T00 Microsoft Dynamics 365 Sales | Updated 25-Nov-20 and changed back to 1 Day
bull MB-310T00 Microsoft Dynamics 365 Finance | 4 Day | Updated 20-Nov-20
bull MB-500T00 Microsoft Dynamics 365 Finance and Operations Apps Developer | 5 Days | FY21 Q3 (Jan ndash Mar)
bull MB-600T00 Microsoft Dynamics 365 + Power Platform Solution Architect | 3 Days | FY21 Q3 (Jan ndash Mar)
bull MB-700T00 Microsoft Dynamics 365 Finance and Operations Apps Solution Architect | 3 Days | FY21 Q3 (Jan ndash Mar)
bull PL-900T00 Microsoft Power Platform Fundamentals | 2 Days | Updated 20-Nov-20
AI-102T00 Designing and Implementing an Azure AI Solution | 5 Days | FY21 Q3 (Jan-March)
Replacing AI-100T01 Designing and Implementing an Azure AI Solution | 3 Days |
AZ-600T00 Microsoft Azure Stack Hub Operator (will replace 20537) | 5 Days | TBD
MB-340T00 Microsoft Dynamics 365 Commerce Functional Consultant | TBD | FY21 Q4
MB-800T00 Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central Functional Consultant | 4 Days | 18-Dec-20
PL-200T00 Power Platform Functional Consultant (replacing MB-200T00) | 5 Days | Available now
PL-400T00 Power Platform Developer (replacing MB-400T00) | 5 Days | Available now
10997D Office 365 Administration and Troubleshooting | 3 Day | February 2021
Microsoft Azure certification updates
Microsoft confidential ndash internal only
1 Azure Stack Hub Operator Associate new cert
bull New exam AZ-600 beta launch planned for December 31 2020
bull Exam AZ-600 Configuring and operating a hybrid cloud with Microsoft Azure Stack Hubmdashreplaces legacy exam 70-537 to be retired
January 31 2021
bull ILT and Learn content release date TBD
2 Data amp AI portfolio updates
bull Exam AI-102 beta originally planned for December 18 2020 postponed to February 23 2021
bull New Exam AI-102 Designing and Implementing a Microsoft Azure AI Solutionmdashreplaces exam AI-100 to be retired Jun 30 2021
bull Updated Learn and ITL content will be available on February 23 2021
bull Azure Data Engineer exams consolidation
bull New exam DP-203 beta launch planned for February 23 2021
bull Exam DP-203 Data Engineering on Microsoft Azure mdashreplaces exams DP-200 and DP-201 to be retired Jun 30 2021
bull Updated Learn and ITL content will be available on February 23 2021
bull Updates early announcement planned for week of January 11 2020
3 Windows Virtual Desktop new cert planned for Q3
bull Launch planned around March 26 2021 Early announcement possibly Jan 28 2021
bull Exam AZ-140 name TBD
bull Specialty certification name TBD
November Popular Courseware ndash Americas amp Europe
15
Course Course Title Portfolio
AZ-900 Azure Fundamentals
AI-900 Azure AI Fundamentals
DP-900 Azure Data Fundamentals
AZ-104 Azure Administrator
AZ-303 Azure Architect Technologies
AZ-204 Developing Solutions for Azure
AZ-304 Azure Architect Design
AZ-500 Azure Security Technologies
DP-200Implementing an Azure Data Solution
AZ-400Microsoft Azure DevOps Solutions
Americas Europe
November Top-10 MOC
(units)
role-based courseware broken out into individual
days has been ranked based on average of all
courses in a series
Course Course Title Portfolio
AZ-900 Microsoft Azure Fundamentals
AZ-104 Azure Administrator
AI-900 Azure AI Fundamentals
DA-100 Analyzing Data with Power BI
AZ-303 Azure Architect
AZ-500 Azure Security Technologies
AZ-204 Developing Solutions for Azure
MS-700 Managing Microsoft Teams
MS-900 Microsoft 365 Fundamentals
AZ-400Microsoft Azure DevOps Solutions
November Popular Courseware ndash MEA amp Asia
16
Course Course Title Portfolio
AZ-104 Azure Administrator
AZ-900 Microsoft Azure Fundamentals
AI-900Microsoft Azure AI Fundamentals
AZ-303 Microsoft Azure Architect
AZ-204 Developing Solutions for Azure
AZ-500Microsoft Azure Security Technologies
MS-900 Microsoft 365 Fundamentals
DP-200Implementing an Azure Data Solution
DP-900Microsoft Azure Data Fundamentals
AI-100Designing and Implementing an Azure AI Solution
MEA Asia
November Top-10 MOC
(units)
role-based courseware broken out into individual
days has been ranked based on average of all
courses in a series
Course Course Title Portfolio
DA-100 Analyzing Data with Power BI
AZ-104 Azure Administrator
AZ-900 Azure Fundamentals
AZ-303 Azure Architect Technologies
AZ-500 Azure Security Technologies
20778 Analyzing Data with Power BI
MS-500Microsoft 365 Security Administration
MS-900 Microsoft 365 Fundamentals
20741Networking with Windows Server 2016
PL-900Microsoft Power Platform Fundamentals
Azure Pass Updates
What
As previously announced we will be generally moving away
from Azure Passes for MOC (Official Courseware)
Leverage our Authorized Lab Hosters (ALH) for Azure access
Why
Remove blockers for students
Limit fraud
Provide better service (current passes have no SLA)
When
Phased approach in H2 (Jan ndash June 2021)
Some MOC may continue to leverage passes due to technical
reasons
More information
will be available in
early 2021
Coming Soon Microsoft Certification Update
Beginning in February 2021 (exact date TBD)
Role-based and specialty certification holders with
certifications expiring in 6 months or less will have the
ability to renew
Renewal will occur on Microsoft Learn by passing an
incremental assessment extending certification by 1 year
Learners can continue to keep their certification active by
renewing annually (passing assessment)
Beginning in June 2021 (exact date TBD)
Role-based and specialty certifications earned will shift
from 2-year validity to 1-year
Microsoft confidential
akamsMicrosoftLearnBlog
Software Assurance Training Voucher (SATV) ReminderKey Program Dates amp Deadlines
February 1 2021 Applicable volume licensing agreements
signed on or after this date will not receive
any training days
No new vouchers can be created or assignedJuly 1 2021
January 1 2022 Systems to process SATV will be shut down
Complete all payment requests by this date
Metrics that Matter (Post-training survey)Available resources update
In the post-call shared folder
Summary of account types
Getting started documentation
Current survey questions
Upcoming Webinars
MTM for Certified Instructors Managing Your Certified Classes and Performance
in Metrics That Matter - CLICK HERE TO REGISTER
Date Tuesday January 12 2021
Time 300-400pm EDT
MTM for Learning Providers Learn How to Manage and Monitor Your Certified
Programs and Instructors in Metrics That Matter - CLICK HERE TO REGISTER
Date Tuesday January 19 2021
Time 300-400pm EDT
Need help setting up an
account
Emilee LeDonne
LP Account Manager
eledonneexplorancecom
Microsoft Partner Performance Override
COVID-induced performance override has been extended now
covers partners with anniversary dates between July 1 and
December 31st 2020
For details see Gavriella Schusterrsquos (CVP of One Commercial
Partner group) updated blog post
For immediate assistance contact partner support
What happens in January 2021 As soon as we have updates
wersquoll message out via Learning Resources Yammer and the LP
Newsletter
Important performance overrides still require the partner to
log into Partner Center pay the competency fee and renew
Microsoft Learn Catalog APINow available to all silver and gold Learning Option partners
Embed Microsoft Learn course metadata on modules
and learning paths into your Learning Management
System (LMS)
Additional features such as reporting and SSO for Azure
Active Directory available later in FY21
Technical details available on the Catalog API support
page
Request access via the program onboarding form
Program Resources
23
1 MPN Learning Resources Collection
Program documents marketing materials and other assets
2 Learning Partner Yammer Group investigating new platform for LP communication
Real-time updates and a place to post questions
3 Microsoft Learn Community new look
Blogs announcements and links to many Microsoft Learn resources
4 Learning Partner Newsletter
Monthly update to Learning Partners consisting of courseware certification and general
program updates
5 Arvato Courseware Marketplace Newsletter
Bi-weekly newsletter with news on changes and updates to products on Courseware
Marketplace
Files From December Update
24
httpsakamsDecLPCC (shared OneDrive folder)
Deck from this call
Call recording amp localized transcripts (typically within 48 hours)
Metrics that Matter documentation
January Call Invites
Next Call January 20th
Thank you
Microsoft Official Courseware (MOC) Reminders
Learning Partners deliver all MOC
using a Microsoft Certified Trainer
(MCT)
MCTs distribute MOC as part of an
associated Learning Partner or
Learning Action Pack (LAPs)
Required Per Agreements Violation of Agreements
Learning Partners distributing MOC
(paid or free) to students without an
MCT delivering instruction
MCTs distributing MOC (paid or
free) to others outside of a Learning
Partner engagement
Learning Partner Agreement
MCT Program Agreement
MOC EULA available in Courseware Marketplace
Distributing recordings of MOC
trainings to students wo
Microsoft approvalLinks to
Skillpipe Community ndash Join Now
27
Benefits
Receive release notes via email
Join our regular Community Calls
discuss the product roadmap
present feature concepts amp
prototypes
collect feedback
Participate in online satisfaction
surveys
Access
httpsarvatowufoocomformsjoin-the-skillpipe-community
Partner SATV Support
28
bull Enrollmentbull VVR toolbull Reservationsbull Redemptionsbull Payments
Contact Regional Service Center
1 Under ldquoAreardquo choose ldquoProgram amp Membershiprdquo
2 Under ldquoCategoryrdquo choose ldquoSoftware Assurancerdquo
3 Under ldquoTopicrdquo choose ldquoSoftware Assurance Training Voucherrdquo
bull Policybull Course rsquosbull Exceptions
Contact satvsupmicrosoftcom
If your SATV need ishellip
Note RSC-submitted incidents can only be escalated to satvsupmicrosoft if they have a RSC case
number and no resolution from RSC after 1 week Check SATV website for program info amp updates
Updated June 2019
Where can I findhellipShortcuts to the most commonly requested resources
29
Topic Location
License table for internal-use rights IUR Page on MPN (scroll to bottom)
Guide for software and cloud services benefits IUR Page on MPN (scroll to bottom)
MPN Competency requirements and benefits Competencies page for general requirements and
benefits Partner Center dashboard (login) to see
your current progress
Learning Option Program requirements and
benefits
Learning Resources page search ldquoGet Startedrdquo
Courseware amp certification updates Learning Resources page search ldquoTitle Planrdquo
Retired courseware amp certification list Retired courseware amp retired certification pages
Latest learning community updates Microsoft Learning Community blog
Previous community call decks and recordings Learning Resources page search ldquoCommunityrdquo
Microsoft Partner Network Support
30
httpspartnermicrosoftcomsupport
1 Focus your support needs
by area category and topic2 Support options and solutions change
dynamically depending on issue
3 Down the page yoursquoll find answers to
more common questions
Courseware Updates
Apps amp Infrastructure and Data amp AI courses
bull AZ-010T00 Azure Administrator for AWS SysOps | 2 Days | Update 29-Jan-21
bull AZ-104T00 Microsoft Azure Administrator | 4 Days | Update 18-Dec-21
bull AZ-303T00 Microsoft Azure Architect Technologies | 5 Days | Updated 20-Nov-20
bull AZ-400T00 Designing and Implementing Microsoft DevOps Solutions | 5 Days | Update 18-Dec-20
bull DA-100T00 Analyzing Data with Power BI | 4 Days | Update 29-Jan-21
bull DP-050T00 Migrate SQL workloads to Azure | 2 Days | Update 18-Dec-20
bull DP-060T00 Migrate NoSQL workloads to Azure Cosmos DB | 1 Day | Update 18-Dec-20
bull DP-070T00 Migrate Open Source Data workloads to Azure | 1 Day | Update 18-Dec-20
bull DP-100T01 Designing and Implementing a Data Science Solution on Azure | 3 Days | Major Update 11-Dec-20
bull DP-900T00 Microsoft Azure Data Fundamentals | 1 Day | Updated 04-Dec-20
Courseware Updates
Microsoft 365 courses
bull MS-203T00 Microsoft 365 Messaging | 5 Days | Update 08-Jan-21
bull MS-600T00 Building Applications and Solutions with Microsoft 365 Core Services | 5 Days | Updated 04-Dec-20
Dynamics 365 and Power Platform courses
bull MB-210T00 Microsoft Dynamics 365 Sales | Updated 25-Nov-20 and changed back to 1 Day
bull MB-310T00 Microsoft Dynamics 365 Finance | 4 Day | Updated 20-Nov-20
bull MB-500T00 Microsoft Dynamics 365 Finance and Operations Apps Developer | 5 Days | FY21 Q3 (Jan ndash Mar)
bull MB-600T00 Microsoft Dynamics 365 + Power Platform Solution Architect | 3 Days | FY21 Q3 (Jan ndash Mar)
bull MB-700T00 Microsoft Dynamics 365 Finance and Operations Apps Solution Architect | 3 Days | FY21 Q3 (Jan ndash Mar)
bull PL-900T00 Microsoft Power Platform Fundamentals | 2 Days | Updated 20-Nov-20
AI-102T00 Designing and Implementing an Azure AI Solution | 5 Days | FY21 Q3 (Jan-March)
Replacing AI-100T01 Designing and Implementing an Azure AI Solution | 3 Days |
AZ-600T00 Microsoft Azure Stack Hub Operator (will replace 20537) | 5 Days | TBD
MB-340T00 Microsoft Dynamics 365 Commerce Functional Consultant | TBD | FY21 Q4
MB-800T00 Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central Functional Consultant | 4 Days | 18-Dec-20
PL-200T00 Power Platform Functional Consultant (replacing MB-200T00) | 5 Days | Available now
PL-400T00 Power Platform Developer (replacing MB-400T00) | 5 Days | Available now
10997D Office 365 Administration and Troubleshooting | 3 Day | February 2021
Microsoft Azure certification updates
Microsoft confidential ndash internal only
1 Azure Stack Hub Operator Associate new cert
bull New exam AZ-600 beta launch planned for December 31 2020
bull Exam AZ-600 Configuring and operating a hybrid cloud with Microsoft Azure Stack Hubmdashreplaces legacy exam 70-537 to be retired
January 31 2021
bull ILT and Learn content release date TBD
2 Data amp AI portfolio updates
bull Exam AI-102 beta originally planned for December 18 2020 postponed to February 23 2021
bull New Exam AI-102 Designing and Implementing a Microsoft Azure AI Solutionmdashreplaces exam AI-100 to be retired Jun 30 2021
bull Updated Learn and ITL content will be available on February 23 2021
bull Azure Data Engineer exams consolidation
bull New exam DP-203 beta launch planned for February 23 2021
bull Exam DP-203 Data Engineering on Microsoft Azure mdashreplaces exams DP-200 and DP-201 to be retired Jun 30 2021
bull Updated Learn and ITL content will be available on February 23 2021
bull Updates early announcement planned for week of January 11 2020
3 Windows Virtual Desktop new cert planned for Q3
bull Launch planned around March 26 2021 Early announcement possibly Jan 28 2021
bull Exam AZ-140 name TBD
bull Specialty certification name TBD
November Popular Courseware ndash Americas amp Europe
15
Course Course Title Portfolio
AZ-900 Azure Fundamentals
AI-900 Azure AI Fundamentals
DP-900 Azure Data Fundamentals
AZ-104 Azure Administrator
AZ-303 Azure Architect Technologies
AZ-204 Developing Solutions for Azure
AZ-304 Azure Architect Design
AZ-500 Azure Security Technologies
DP-200Implementing an Azure Data Solution
AZ-400Microsoft Azure DevOps Solutions
Americas Europe
November Top-10 MOC
(units)
role-based courseware broken out into individual
days has been ranked based on average of all
courses in a series
Course Course Title Portfolio
AZ-900 Microsoft Azure Fundamentals
AZ-104 Azure Administrator
AI-900 Azure AI Fundamentals
DA-100 Analyzing Data with Power BI
AZ-303 Azure Architect
AZ-500 Azure Security Technologies
AZ-204 Developing Solutions for Azure
MS-700 Managing Microsoft Teams
MS-900 Microsoft 365 Fundamentals
AZ-400Microsoft Azure DevOps Solutions
November Popular Courseware ndash MEA amp Asia
16
Course Course Title Portfolio
AZ-104 Azure Administrator
AZ-900 Microsoft Azure Fundamentals
AI-900Microsoft Azure AI Fundamentals
AZ-303 Microsoft Azure Architect
AZ-204 Developing Solutions for Azure
AZ-500Microsoft Azure Security Technologies
MS-900 Microsoft 365 Fundamentals
DP-200Implementing an Azure Data Solution
DP-900Microsoft Azure Data Fundamentals
AI-100Designing and Implementing an Azure AI Solution
MEA Asia
November Top-10 MOC
(units)
role-based courseware broken out into individual
days has been ranked based on average of all
courses in a series
Course Course Title Portfolio
DA-100 Analyzing Data with Power BI
AZ-104 Azure Administrator
AZ-900 Azure Fundamentals
AZ-303 Azure Architect Technologies
AZ-500 Azure Security Technologies
20778 Analyzing Data with Power BI
MS-500Microsoft 365 Security Administration
MS-900 Microsoft 365 Fundamentals
20741Networking with Windows Server 2016
PL-900Microsoft Power Platform Fundamentals
Azure Pass Updates
What
As previously announced we will be generally moving away
from Azure Passes for MOC (Official Courseware)
Leverage our Authorized Lab Hosters (ALH) for Azure access
Why
Remove blockers for students
Limit fraud
Provide better service (current passes have no SLA)
When
Phased approach in H2 (Jan ndash June 2021)
Some MOC may continue to leverage passes due to technical
reasons
More information
will be available in
early 2021
Coming Soon Microsoft Certification Update
Beginning in February 2021 (exact date TBD)
Role-based and specialty certification holders with
certifications expiring in 6 months or less will have the
ability to renew
Renewal will occur on Microsoft Learn by passing an
incremental assessment extending certification by 1 year
Learners can continue to keep their certification active by
renewing annually (passing assessment)
Beginning in June 2021 (exact date TBD)
Role-based and specialty certifications earned will shift
from 2-year validity to 1-year
Microsoft confidential
akamsMicrosoftLearnBlog
Software Assurance Training Voucher (SATV) ReminderKey Program Dates amp Deadlines
February 1 2021 Applicable volume licensing agreements
signed on or after this date will not receive
any training days
No new vouchers can be created or assignedJuly 1 2021
January 1 2022 Systems to process SATV will be shut down
Complete all payment requests by this date
Metrics that Matter (Post-training survey)Available resources update
In the post-call shared folder
Summary of account types
Getting started documentation
Current survey questions
Upcoming Webinars
MTM for Certified Instructors Managing Your Certified Classes and Performance
in Metrics That Matter - CLICK HERE TO REGISTER
Date Tuesday January 12 2021
Time 300-400pm EDT
MTM for Learning Providers Learn How to Manage and Monitor Your Certified
Programs and Instructors in Metrics That Matter - CLICK HERE TO REGISTER
Date Tuesday January 19 2021
Time 300-400pm EDT
Need help setting up an
account
Emilee LeDonne
LP Account Manager
eledonneexplorancecom
Microsoft Partner Performance Override
COVID-induced performance override has been extended now
covers partners with anniversary dates between July 1 and
December 31st 2020
For details see Gavriella Schusterrsquos (CVP of One Commercial
Partner group) updated blog post
For immediate assistance contact partner support
What happens in January 2021 As soon as we have updates
wersquoll message out via Learning Resources Yammer and the LP
Newsletter
Important performance overrides still require the partner to
log into Partner Center pay the competency fee and renew
Microsoft Learn Catalog APINow available to all silver and gold Learning Option partners
Embed Microsoft Learn course metadata on modules
and learning paths into your Learning Management
System (LMS)
Additional features such as reporting and SSO for Azure
Active Directory available later in FY21
Technical details available on the Catalog API support
page
Request access via the program onboarding form
Program Resources
23
1 MPN Learning Resources Collection
Program documents marketing materials and other assets
2 Learning Partner Yammer Group investigating new platform for LP communication
Real-time updates and a place to post questions
3 Microsoft Learn Community new look
Blogs announcements and links to many Microsoft Learn resources
4 Learning Partner Newsletter
Monthly update to Learning Partners consisting of courseware certification and general
program updates
5 Arvato Courseware Marketplace Newsletter
Bi-weekly newsletter with news on changes and updates to products on Courseware
Marketplace
Files From December Update
24
httpsakamsDecLPCC (shared OneDrive folder)
Deck from this call
Call recording amp localized transcripts (typically within 48 hours)
Metrics that Matter documentation
January Call Invites
Next Call January 20th
Thank you
Microsoft Official Courseware (MOC) Reminders
Learning Partners deliver all MOC
using a Microsoft Certified Trainer
(MCT)
MCTs distribute MOC as part of an
associated Learning Partner or
Learning Action Pack (LAPs)
Required Per Agreements Violation of Agreements
Learning Partners distributing MOC
(paid or free) to students without an
MCT delivering instruction
MCTs distributing MOC (paid or
free) to others outside of a Learning
Partner engagement
Learning Partner Agreement
MCT Program Agreement
MOC EULA available in Courseware Marketplace
Distributing recordings of MOC
trainings to students wo
Microsoft approvalLinks to
Skillpipe Community ndash Join Now
27
Benefits
Receive release notes via email
Join our regular Community Calls
discuss the product roadmap
present feature concepts amp
prototypes
collect feedback
Participate in online satisfaction
surveys
Access
httpsarvatowufoocomformsjoin-the-skillpipe-community
Partner SATV Support
28
bull Enrollmentbull VVR toolbull Reservationsbull Redemptionsbull Payments
Contact Regional Service Center
1 Under ldquoAreardquo choose ldquoProgram amp Membershiprdquo
2 Under ldquoCategoryrdquo choose ldquoSoftware Assurancerdquo
3 Under ldquoTopicrdquo choose ldquoSoftware Assurance Training Voucherrdquo
bull Policybull Course rsquosbull Exceptions
Contact satvsupmicrosoftcom
If your SATV need ishellip
Note RSC-submitted incidents can only be escalated to satvsupmicrosoft if they have a RSC case
number and no resolution from RSC after 1 week Check SATV website for program info amp updates
Updated June 2019
Where can I findhellipShortcuts to the most commonly requested resources
29
Topic Location
License table for internal-use rights IUR Page on MPN (scroll to bottom)
Guide for software and cloud services benefits IUR Page on MPN (scroll to bottom)
MPN Competency requirements and benefits Competencies page for general requirements and
benefits Partner Center dashboard (login) to see
your current progress
Learning Option Program requirements and
benefits
Learning Resources page search ldquoGet Startedrdquo
Courseware amp certification updates Learning Resources page search ldquoTitle Planrdquo
Retired courseware amp certification list Retired courseware amp retired certification pages
Latest learning community updates Microsoft Learning Community blog
Previous community call decks and recordings Learning Resources page search ldquoCommunityrdquo
Microsoft Partner Network Support
30
httpspartnermicrosoftcomsupport
1 Focus your support needs
by area category and topic2 Support options and solutions change
dynamically depending on issue
3 Down the page yoursquoll find answers to
more common questions
Courseware Updates
Microsoft 365 courses
bull MS-203T00 Microsoft 365 Messaging | 5 Days | Update 08-Jan-21
bull MS-600T00 Building Applications and Solutions with Microsoft 365 Core Services | 5 Days | Updated 04-Dec-20
Dynamics 365 and Power Platform courses
bull MB-210T00 Microsoft Dynamics 365 Sales | Updated 25-Nov-20 and changed back to 1 Day
bull MB-310T00 Microsoft Dynamics 365 Finance | 4 Day | Updated 20-Nov-20
bull MB-500T00 Microsoft Dynamics 365 Finance and Operations Apps Developer | 5 Days | FY21 Q3 (Jan ndash Mar)
bull MB-600T00 Microsoft Dynamics 365 + Power Platform Solution Architect | 3 Days | FY21 Q3 (Jan ndash Mar)
bull MB-700T00 Microsoft Dynamics 365 Finance and Operations Apps Solution Architect | 3 Days | FY21 Q3 (Jan ndash Mar)
bull PL-900T00 Microsoft Power Platform Fundamentals | 2 Days | Updated 20-Nov-20
AI-102T00 Designing and Implementing an Azure AI Solution | 5 Days | FY21 Q3 (Jan-March)
Replacing AI-100T01 Designing and Implementing an Azure AI Solution | 3 Days |
AZ-600T00 Microsoft Azure Stack Hub Operator (will replace 20537) | 5 Days | TBD
MB-340T00 Microsoft Dynamics 365 Commerce Functional Consultant | TBD | FY21 Q4
MB-800T00 Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central Functional Consultant | 4 Days | 18-Dec-20
PL-200T00 Power Platform Functional Consultant (replacing MB-200T00) | 5 Days | Available now
PL-400T00 Power Platform Developer (replacing MB-400T00) | 5 Days | Available now
10997D Office 365 Administration and Troubleshooting | 3 Day | February 2021
Microsoft Azure certification updates
Microsoft confidential ndash internal only
1 Azure Stack Hub Operator Associate new cert
bull New exam AZ-600 beta launch planned for December 31 2020
bull Exam AZ-600 Configuring and operating a hybrid cloud with Microsoft Azure Stack Hubmdashreplaces legacy exam 70-537 to be retired
January 31 2021
bull ILT and Learn content release date TBD
2 Data amp AI portfolio updates
bull Exam AI-102 beta originally planned for December 18 2020 postponed to February 23 2021
bull New Exam AI-102 Designing and Implementing a Microsoft Azure AI Solutionmdashreplaces exam AI-100 to be retired Jun 30 2021
bull Updated Learn and ITL content will be available on February 23 2021
bull Azure Data Engineer exams consolidation
bull New exam DP-203 beta launch planned for February 23 2021
bull Exam DP-203 Data Engineering on Microsoft Azure mdashreplaces exams DP-200 and DP-201 to be retired Jun 30 2021
bull Updated Learn and ITL content will be available on February 23 2021
bull Updates early announcement planned for week of January 11 2020
3 Windows Virtual Desktop new cert planned for Q3
bull Launch planned around March 26 2021 Early announcement possibly Jan 28 2021
bull Exam AZ-140 name TBD
bull Specialty certification name TBD
November Popular Courseware ndash Americas amp Europe
15
Course Course Title Portfolio
AZ-900 Azure Fundamentals
AI-900 Azure AI Fundamentals
DP-900 Azure Data Fundamentals
AZ-104 Azure Administrator
AZ-303 Azure Architect Technologies
AZ-204 Developing Solutions for Azure
AZ-304 Azure Architect Design
AZ-500 Azure Security Technologies
DP-200Implementing an Azure Data Solution
AZ-400Microsoft Azure DevOps Solutions
Americas Europe
November Top-10 MOC
(units)
role-based courseware broken out into individual
days has been ranked based on average of all
courses in a series
Course Course Title Portfolio
AZ-900 Microsoft Azure Fundamentals
AZ-104 Azure Administrator
AI-900 Azure AI Fundamentals
DA-100 Analyzing Data with Power BI
AZ-303 Azure Architect
AZ-500 Azure Security Technologies
AZ-204 Developing Solutions for Azure
MS-700 Managing Microsoft Teams
MS-900 Microsoft 365 Fundamentals
AZ-400Microsoft Azure DevOps Solutions
November Popular Courseware ndash MEA amp Asia
16
Course Course Title Portfolio
AZ-104 Azure Administrator
AZ-900 Microsoft Azure Fundamentals
AI-900Microsoft Azure AI Fundamentals
AZ-303 Microsoft Azure Architect
AZ-204 Developing Solutions for Azure
AZ-500Microsoft Azure Security Technologies
MS-900 Microsoft 365 Fundamentals
DP-200Implementing an Azure Data Solution
DP-900Microsoft Azure Data Fundamentals
AI-100Designing and Implementing an Azure AI Solution
MEA Asia
November Top-10 MOC
(units)
role-based courseware broken out into individual
days has been ranked based on average of all
courses in a series
Course Course Title Portfolio
DA-100 Analyzing Data with Power BI
AZ-104 Azure Administrator
AZ-900 Azure Fundamentals
AZ-303 Azure Architect Technologies
AZ-500 Azure Security Technologies
20778 Analyzing Data with Power BI
MS-500Microsoft 365 Security Administration
MS-900 Microsoft 365 Fundamentals
20741Networking with Windows Server 2016
PL-900Microsoft Power Platform Fundamentals
Azure Pass Updates
What
As previously announced we will be generally moving away
from Azure Passes for MOC (Official Courseware)
Leverage our Authorized Lab Hosters (ALH) for Azure access
Why
Remove blockers for students
Limit fraud
Provide better service (current passes have no SLA)
When
Phased approach in H2 (Jan ndash June 2021)
Some MOC may continue to leverage passes due to technical
reasons
More information
will be available in
early 2021
Coming Soon Microsoft Certification Update
Beginning in February 2021 (exact date TBD)
Role-based and specialty certification holders with
certifications expiring in 6 months or less will have the
ability to renew
Renewal will occur on Microsoft Learn by passing an
incremental assessment extending certification by 1 year
Learners can continue to keep their certification active by
renewing annually (passing assessment)
Beginning in June 2021 (exact date TBD)
Role-based and specialty certifications earned will shift
from 2-year validity to 1-year
Microsoft confidential
akamsMicrosoftLearnBlog
Software Assurance Training Voucher (SATV) ReminderKey Program Dates amp Deadlines
February 1 2021 Applicable volume licensing agreements
signed on or after this date will not receive
any training days
No new vouchers can be created or assignedJuly 1 2021
January 1 2022 Systems to process SATV will be shut down
Complete all payment requests by this date
Metrics that Matter (Post-training survey)Available resources update
In the post-call shared folder
Summary of account types
Getting started documentation
Current survey questions
Upcoming Webinars
MTM for Certified Instructors Managing Your Certified Classes and Performance
in Metrics That Matter - CLICK HERE TO REGISTER
Date Tuesday January 12 2021
Time 300-400pm EDT
MTM for Learning Providers Learn How to Manage and Monitor Your Certified
Programs and Instructors in Metrics That Matter - CLICK HERE TO REGISTER
Date Tuesday January 19 2021
Time 300-400pm EDT
Need help setting up an
account
Emilee LeDonne
LP Account Manager
eledonneexplorancecom
Microsoft Partner Performance Override
COVID-induced performance override has been extended now
covers partners with anniversary dates between July 1 and
December 31st 2020
For details see Gavriella Schusterrsquos (CVP of One Commercial
Partner group) updated blog post
For immediate assistance contact partner support
What happens in January 2021 As soon as we have updates
wersquoll message out via Learning Resources Yammer and the LP
Newsletter
Important performance overrides still require the partner to
log into Partner Center pay the competency fee and renew
Microsoft Learn Catalog APINow available to all silver and gold Learning Option partners
Embed Microsoft Learn course metadata on modules
and learning paths into your Learning Management
System (LMS)
Additional features such as reporting and SSO for Azure
Active Directory available later in FY21
Technical details available on the Catalog API support
page
Request access via the program onboarding form
Program Resources
23
1 MPN Learning Resources Collection
Program documents marketing materials and other assets
2 Learning Partner Yammer Group investigating new platform for LP communication
Real-time updates and a place to post questions
3 Microsoft Learn Community new look
Blogs announcements and links to many Microsoft Learn resources
4 Learning Partner Newsletter
Monthly update to Learning Partners consisting of courseware certification and general
program updates
5 Arvato Courseware Marketplace Newsletter
Bi-weekly newsletter with news on changes and updates to products on Courseware
Marketplace
Files From December Update
24
httpsakamsDecLPCC (shared OneDrive folder)
Deck from this call
Call recording amp localized transcripts (typically within 48 hours)
Metrics that Matter documentation
January Call Invites
Next Call January 20th
Thank you
Microsoft Official Courseware (MOC) Reminders
Learning Partners deliver all MOC
using a Microsoft Certified Trainer
(MCT)
MCTs distribute MOC as part of an
associated Learning Partner or
Learning Action Pack (LAPs)
Required Per Agreements Violation of Agreements
Learning Partners distributing MOC
(paid or free) to students without an
MCT delivering instruction
MCTs distributing MOC (paid or
free) to others outside of a Learning
Partner engagement
Learning Partner Agreement
MCT Program Agreement
MOC EULA available in Courseware Marketplace
Distributing recordings of MOC
trainings to students wo
Microsoft approvalLinks to
Skillpipe Community ndash Join Now
27
Benefits
Receive release notes via email
Join our regular Community Calls
discuss the product roadmap
present feature concepts amp
prototypes
collect feedback
Participate in online satisfaction
surveys
Access
httpsarvatowufoocomformsjoin-the-skillpipe-community
Partner SATV Support
28
bull Enrollmentbull VVR toolbull Reservationsbull Redemptionsbull Payments
Contact Regional Service Center
1 Under ldquoAreardquo choose ldquoProgram amp Membershiprdquo
2 Under ldquoCategoryrdquo choose ldquoSoftware Assurancerdquo
3 Under ldquoTopicrdquo choose ldquoSoftware Assurance Training Voucherrdquo
bull Policybull Course rsquosbull Exceptions
Contact satvsupmicrosoftcom
If your SATV need ishellip
Note RSC-submitted incidents can only be escalated to satvsupmicrosoft if they have a RSC case
number and no resolution from RSC after 1 week Check SATV website for program info amp updates
Updated June 2019
Where can I findhellipShortcuts to the most commonly requested resources
29
Topic Location
License table for internal-use rights IUR Page on MPN (scroll to bottom)
Guide for software and cloud services benefits IUR Page on MPN (scroll to bottom)
MPN Competency requirements and benefits Competencies page for general requirements and
benefits Partner Center dashboard (login) to see
your current progress
Learning Option Program requirements and
benefits
Learning Resources page search ldquoGet Startedrdquo
Courseware amp certification updates Learning Resources page search ldquoTitle Planrdquo
Retired courseware amp certification list Retired courseware amp retired certification pages
Latest learning community updates Microsoft Learning Community blog
Previous community call decks and recordings Learning Resources page search ldquoCommunityrdquo
Microsoft Partner Network Support
30
httpspartnermicrosoftcomsupport
1 Focus your support needs
by area category and topic2 Support options and solutions change
dynamically depending on issue
3 Down the page yoursquoll find answers to
more common questions
AI-102T00 Designing and Implementing an Azure AI Solution | 5 Days | FY21 Q3 (Jan-March)
Replacing AI-100T01 Designing and Implementing an Azure AI Solution | 3 Days |
AZ-600T00 Microsoft Azure Stack Hub Operator (will replace 20537) | 5 Days | TBD
MB-340T00 Microsoft Dynamics 365 Commerce Functional Consultant | TBD | FY21 Q4
MB-800T00 Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central Functional Consultant | 4 Days | 18-Dec-20
PL-200T00 Power Platform Functional Consultant (replacing MB-200T00) | 5 Days | Available now
PL-400T00 Power Platform Developer (replacing MB-400T00) | 5 Days | Available now
10997D Office 365 Administration and Troubleshooting | 3 Day | February 2021
Microsoft Azure certification updates
Microsoft confidential ndash internal only
1 Azure Stack Hub Operator Associate new cert
bull New exam AZ-600 beta launch planned for December 31 2020
bull Exam AZ-600 Configuring and operating a hybrid cloud with Microsoft Azure Stack Hubmdashreplaces legacy exam 70-537 to be retired
January 31 2021
bull ILT and Learn content release date TBD
2 Data amp AI portfolio updates
bull Exam AI-102 beta originally planned for December 18 2020 postponed to February 23 2021
bull New Exam AI-102 Designing and Implementing a Microsoft Azure AI Solutionmdashreplaces exam AI-100 to be retired Jun 30 2021
bull Updated Learn and ITL content will be available on February 23 2021
bull Azure Data Engineer exams consolidation
bull New exam DP-203 beta launch planned for February 23 2021
bull Exam DP-203 Data Engineering on Microsoft Azure mdashreplaces exams DP-200 and DP-201 to be retired Jun 30 2021
bull Updated Learn and ITL content will be available on February 23 2021
bull Updates early announcement planned for week of January 11 2020
3 Windows Virtual Desktop new cert planned for Q3
bull Launch planned around March 26 2021 Early announcement possibly Jan 28 2021
bull Exam AZ-140 name TBD
bull Specialty certification name TBD
November Popular Courseware ndash Americas amp Europe
15
Course Course Title Portfolio
AZ-900 Azure Fundamentals
AI-900 Azure AI Fundamentals
DP-900 Azure Data Fundamentals
AZ-104 Azure Administrator
AZ-303 Azure Architect Technologies
AZ-204 Developing Solutions for Azure
AZ-304 Azure Architect Design
AZ-500 Azure Security Technologies
DP-200Implementing an Azure Data Solution
AZ-400Microsoft Azure DevOps Solutions
Americas Europe
November Top-10 MOC
(units)
role-based courseware broken out into individual
days has been ranked based on average of all
courses in a series
Course Course Title Portfolio
AZ-900 Microsoft Azure Fundamentals
AZ-104 Azure Administrator
AI-900 Azure AI Fundamentals
DA-100 Analyzing Data with Power BI
AZ-303 Azure Architect
AZ-500 Azure Security Technologies
AZ-204 Developing Solutions for Azure
MS-700 Managing Microsoft Teams
MS-900 Microsoft 365 Fundamentals
AZ-400Microsoft Azure DevOps Solutions
November Popular Courseware ndash MEA amp Asia
16
Course Course Title Portfolio
AZ-104 Azure Administrator
AZ-900 Microsoft Azure Fundamentals
AI-900Microsoft Azure AI Fundamentals
AZ-303 Microsoft Azure Architect
AZ-204 Developing Solutions for Azure
AZ-500Microsoft Azure Security Technologies
MS-900 Microsoft 365 Fundamentals
DP-200Implementing an Azure Data Solution
DP-900Microsoft Azure Data Fundamentals
AI-100Designing and Implementing an Azure AI Solution
MEA Asia
November Top-10 MOC
(units)
role-based courseware broken out into individual
days has been ranked based on average of all
courses in a series
Course Course Title Portfolio
DA-100 Analyzing Data with Power BI
AZ-104 Azure Administrator
AZ-900 Azure Fundamentals
AZ-303 Azure Architect Technologies
AZ-500 Azure Security Technologies
20778 Analyzing Data with Power BI
MS-500Microsoft 365 Security Administration
MS-900 Microsoft 365 Fundamentals
20741Networking with Windows Server 2016
PL-900Microsoft Power Platform Fundamentals
Azure Pass Updates
What
As previously announced we will be generally moving away
from Azure Passes for MOC (Official Courseware)
Leverage our Authorized Lab Hosters (ALH) for Azure access
Why
Remove blockers for students
Limit fraud
Provide better service (current passes have no SLA)
When
Phased approach in H2 (Jan ndash June 2021)
Some MOC may continue to leverage passes due to technical
reasons
More information
will be available in
early 2021
Coming Soon Microsoft Certification Update
Beginning in February 2021 (exact date TBD)
Role-based and specialty certification holders with
certifications expiring in 6 months or less will have the
ability to renew
Renewal will occur on Microsoft Learn by passing an
incremental assessment extending certification by 1 year
Learners can continue to keep their certification active by
renewing annually (passing assessment)
Beginning in June 2021 (exact date TBD)
Role-based and specialty certifications earned will shift
from 2-year validity to 1-year
Microsoft confidential
akamsMicrosoftLearnBlog
Software Assurance Training Voucher (SATV) ReminderKey Program Dates amp Deadlines
February 1 2021 Applicable volume licensing agreements
signed on or after this date will not receive
any training days
No new vouchers can be created or assignedJuly 1 2021
January 1 2022 Systems to process SATV will be shut down
Complete all payment requests by this date
Metrics that Matter (Post-training survey)Available resources update
In the post-call shared folder
Summary of account types
Getting started documentation
Current survey questions
Upcoming Webinars
MTM for Certified Instructors Managing Your Certified Classes and Performance
in Metrics That Matter - CLICK HERE TO REGISTER
Date Tuesday January 12 2021
Time 300-400pm EDT
MTM for Learning Providers Learn How to Manage and Monitor Your Certified
Programs and Instructors in Metrics That Matter - CLICK HERE TO REGISTER
Date Tuesday January 19 2021
Time 300-400pm EDT
Need help setting up an
account
Emilee LeDonne
LP Account Manager
eledonneexplorancecom
Microsoft Partner Performance Override
COVID-induced performance override has been extended now
covers partners with anniversary dates between July 1 and
December 31st 2020
For details see Gavriella Schusterrsquos (CVP of One Commercial
Partner group) updated blog post
For immediate assistance contact partner support
What happens in January 2021 As soon as we have updates
wersquoll message out via Learning Resources Yammer and the LP
Newsletter
Important performance overrides still require the partner to
log into Partner Center pay the competency fee and renew
Microsoft Learn Catalog APINow available to all silver and gold Learning Option partners
Embed Microsoft Learn course metadata on modules
and learning paths into your Learning Management
System (LMS)
Additional features such as reporting and SSO for Azure
Active Directory available later in FY21
Technical details available on the Catalog API support
page
Request access via the program onboarding form
Program Resources
23
1 MPN Learning Resources Collection
Program documents marketing materials and other assets
2 Learning Partner Yammer Group investigating new platform for LP communication
Real-time updates and a place to post questions
3 Microsoft Learn Community new look
Blogs announcements and links to many Microsoft Learn resources
4 Learning Partner Newsletter
Monthly update to Learning Partners consisting of courseware certification and general
program updates
5 Arvato Courseware Marketplace Newsletter
Bi-weekly newsletter with news on changes and updates to products on Courseware
Marketplace
Files From December Update
24
httpsakamsDecLPCC (shared OneDrive folder)
Deck from this call
Call recording amp localized transcripts (typically within 48 hours)
Metrics that Matter documentation
January Call Invites
Next Call January 20th
Thank you
Microsoft Official Courseware (MOC) Reminders
Learning Partners deliver all MOC
using a Microsoft Certified Trainer
(MCT)
MCTs distribute MOC as part of an
associated Learning Partner or
Learning Action Pack (LAPs)
Required Per Agreements Violation of Agreements
Learning Partners distributing MOC
(paid or free) to students without an
MCT delivering instruction
MCTs distributing MOC (paid or
free) to others outside of a Learning
Partner engagement
Learning Partner Agreement
MCT Program Agreement
MOC EULA available in Courseware Marketplace
Distributing recordings of MOC
trainings to students wo
Microsoft approvalLinks to
Skillpipe Community ndash Join Now
27
Benefits
Receive release notes via email
Join our regular Community Calls
discuss the product roadmap
present feature concepts amp
prototypes
collect feedback
Participate in online satisfaction
surveys
Access
httpsarvatowufoocomformsjoin-the-skillpipe-community
Partner SATV Support
28
bull Enrollmentbull VVR toolbull Reservationsbull Redemptionsbull Payments
Contact Regional Service Center
1 Under ldquoAreardquo choose ldquoProgram amp Membershiprdquo
2 Under ldquoCategoryrdquo choose ldquoSoftware Assurancerdquo
3 Under ldquoTopicrdquo choose ldquoSoftware Assurance Training Voucherrdquo
bull Policybull Course rsquosbull Exceptions
Contact satvsupmicrosoftcom
If your SATV need ishellip
Note RSC-submitted incidents can only be escalated to satvsupmicrosoft if they have a RSC case
number and no resolution from RSC after 1 week Check SATV website for program info amp updates
Updated June 2019
Where can I findhellipShortcuts to the most commonly requested resources
29
Topic Location
License table for internal-use rights IUR Page on MPN (scroll to bottom)
Guide for software and cloud services benefits IUR Page on MPN (scroll to bottom)
MPN Competency requirements and benefits Competencies page for general requirements and
benefits Partner Center dashboard (login) to see
your current progress
Learning Option Program requirements and
benefits
Learning Resources page search ldquoGet Startedrdquo
Courseware amp certification updates Learning Resources page search ldquoTitle Planrdquo
Retired courseware amp certification list Retired courseware amp retired certification pages
Latest learning community updates Microsoft Learning Community blog
Previous community call decks and recordings Learning Resources page search ldquoCommunityrdquo
Microsoft Partner Network Support
30
httpspartnermicrosoftcomsupport
1 Focus your support needs
by area category and topic2 Support options and solutions change
dynamically depending on issue
3 Down the page yoursquoll find answers to
more common questions
Microsoft Azure certification updates
Microsoft confidential ndash internal only
1 Azure Stack Hub Operator Associate new cert
bull New exam AZ-600 beta launch planned for December 31 2020
bull Exam AZ-600 Configuring and operating a hybrid cloud with Microsoft Azure Stack Hubmdashreplaces legacy exam 70-537 to be retired
January 31 2021
bull ILT and Learn content release date TBD
2 Data amp AI portfolio updates
bull Exam AI-102 beta originally planned for December 18 2020 postponed to February 23 2021
bull New Exam AI-102 Designing and Implementing a Microsoft Azure AI Solutionmdashreplaces exam AI-100 to be retired Jun 30 2021
bull Updated Learn and ITL content will be available on February 23 2021
bull Azure Data Engineer exams consolidation
bull New exam DP-203 beta launch planned for February 23 2021
bull Exam DP-203 Data Engineering on Microsoft Azure mdashreplaces exams DP-200 and DP-201 to be retired Jun 30 2021
bull Updated Learn and ITL content will be available on February 23 2021
bull Updates early announcement planned for week of January 11 2020
3 Windows Virtual Desktop new cert planned for Q3
bull Launch planned around March 26 2021 Early announcement possibly Jan 28 2021
bull Exam AZ-140 name TBD
bull Specialty certification name TBD
November Popular Courseware ndash Americas amp Europe
15
Course Course Title Portfolio
AZ-900 Azure Fundamentals
AI-900 Azure AI Fundamentals
DP-900 Azure Data Fundamentals
AZ-104 Azure Administrator
AZ-303 Azure Architect Technologies
AZ-204 Developing Solutions for Azure
AZ-304 Azure Architect Design
AZ-500 Azure Security Technologies
DP-200Implementing an Azure Data Solution
AZ-400Microsoft Azure DevOps Solutions
Americas Europe
November Top-10 MOC
(units)
role-based courseware broken out into individual
days has been ranked based on average of all
courses in a series
Course Course Title Portfolio
AZ-900 Microsoft Azure Fundamentals
AZ-104 Azure Administrator
AI-900 Azure AI Fundamentals
DA-100 Analyzing Data with Power BI
AZ-303 Azure Architect
AZ-500 Azure Security Technologies
AZ-204 Developing Solutions for Azure
MS-700 Managing Microsoft Teams
MS-900 Microsoft 365 Fundamentals
AZ-400Microsoft Azure DevOps Solutions
November Popular Courseware ndash MEA amp Asia
16
Course Course Title Portfolio
AZ-104 Azure Administrator
AZ-900 Microsoft Azure Fundamentals
AI-900Microsoft Azure AI Fundamentals
AZ-303 Microsoft Azure Architect
AZ-204 Developing Solutions for Azure
AZ-500Microsoft Azure Security Technologies
MS-900 Microsoft 365 Fundamentals
DP-200Implementing an Azure Data Solution
DP-900Microsoft Azure Data Fundamentals
AI-100Designing and Implementing an Azure AI Solution
MEA Asia
November Top-10 MOC
(units)
role-based courseware broken out into individual
days has been ranked based on average of all
courses in a series
Course Course Title Portfolio
DA-100 Analyzing Data with Power BI
AZ-104 Azure Administrator
AZ-900 Azure Fundamentals
AZ-303 Azure Architect Technologies
AZ-500 Azure Security Technologies
20778 Analyzing Data with Power BI
MS-500Microsoft 365 Security Administration
MS-900 Microsoft 365 Fundamentals
20741Networking with Windows Server 2016
PL-900Microsoft Power Platform Fundamentals
Azure Pass Updates
What
As previously announced we will be generally moving away
from Azure Passes for MOC (Official Courseware)
Leverage our Authorized Lab Hosters (ALH) for Azure access
Why
Remove blockers for students
Limit fraud
Provide better service (current passes have no SLA)
When
Phased approach in H2 (Jan ndash June 2021)
Some MOC may continue to leverage passes due to technical
reasons
More information
will be available in
early 2021
Coming Soon Microsoft Certification Update
Beginning in February 2021 (exact date TBD)
Role-based and specialty certification holders with
certifications expiring in 6 months or less will have the
ability to renew
Renewal will occur on Microsoft Learn by passing an
incremental assessment extending certification by 1 year
Learners can continue to keep their certification active by
renewing annually (passing assessment)
Beginning in June 2021 (exact date TBD)
Role-based and specialty certifications earned will shift
from 2-year validity to 1-year
Microsoft confidential
akamsMicrosoftLearnBlog
Software Assurance Training Voucher (SATV) ReminderKey Program Dates amp Deadlines
February 1 2021 Applicable volume licensing agreements
signed on or after this date will not receive
any training days
No new vouchers can be created or assignedJuly 1 2021
January 1 2022 Systems to process SATV will be shut down
Complete all payment requests by this date
Metrics that Matter (Post-training survey)Available resources update
In the post-call shared folder
Summary of account types
Getting started documentation
Current survey questions
Upcoming Webinars
MTM for Certified Instructors Managing Your Certified Classes and Performance
in Metrics That Matter - CLICK HERE TO REGISTER
Date Tuesday January 12 2021
Time 300-400pm EDT
MTM for Learning Providers Learn How to Manage and Monitor Your Certified
Programs and Instructors in Metrics That Matter - CLICK HERE TO REGISTER
Date Tuesday January 19 2021
Time 300-400pm EDT
Need help setting up an
account
Emilee LeDonne
LP Account Manager
eledonneexplorancecom
Microsoft Partner Performance Override
COVID-induced performance override has been extended now
covers partners with anniversary dates between July 1 and
December 31st 2020
For details see Gavriella Schusterrsquos (CVP of One Commercial
Partner group) updated blog post
For immediate assistance contact partner support
What happens in January 2021 As soon as we have updates
wersquoll message out via Learning Resources Yammer and the LP
Newsletter
Important performance overrides still require the partner to
log into Partner Center pay the competency fee and renew
Microsoft Learn Catalog APINow available to all silver and gold Learning Option partners
Embed Microsoft Learn course metadata on modules
and learning paths into your Learning Management
System (LMS)
Additional features such as reporting and SSO for Azure
Active Directory available later in FY21
Technical details available on the Catalog API support
page
Request access via the program onboarding form
Program Resources
23
1 MPN Learning Resources Collection
Program documents marketing materials and other assets
2 Learning Partner Yammer Group investigating new platform for LP communication
Real-time updates and a place to post questions
3 Microsoft Learn Community new look
Blogs announcements and links to many Microsoft Learn resources
4 Learning Partner Newsletter
Monthly update to Learning Partners consisting of courseware certification and general
program updates
5 Arvato Courseware Marketplace Newsletter
Bi-weekly newsletter with news on changes and updates to products on Courseware
Marketplace
Files From December Update
24
httpsakamsDecLPCC (shared OneDrive folder)
Deck from this call
Call recording amp localized transcripts (typically within 48 hours)
Metrics that Matter documentation
January Call Invites
Next Call January 20th
Thank you
Microsoft Official Courseware (MOC) Reminders
Learning Partners deliver all MOC
using a Microsoft Certified Trainer
(MCT)
MCTs distribute MOC as part of an
associated Learning Partner or
Learning Action Pack (LAPs)
Required Per Agreements Violation of Agreements
Learning Partners distributing MOC
(paid or free) to students without an
MCT delivering instruction
MCTs distributing MOC (paid or
free) to others outside of a Learning
Partner engagement
Learning Partner Agreement
MCT Program Agreement
MOC EULA available in Courseware Marketplace
Distributing recordings of MOC
trainings to students wo
Microsoft approvalLinks to
Skillpipe Community ndash Join Now
27
Benefits
Receive release notes via email
Join our regular Community Calls
discuss the product roadmap
present feature concepts amp
prototypes
collect feedback
Participate in online satisfaction
surveys
Access
httpsarvatowufoocomformsjoin-the-skillpipe-community
Partner SATV Support
28
bull Enrollmentbull VVR toolbull Reservationsbull Redemptionsbull Payments
Contact Regional Service Center
1 Under ldquoAreardquo choose ldquoProgram amp Membershiprdquo
2 Under ldquoCategoryrdquo choose ldquoSoftware Assurancerdquo
3 Under ldquoTopicrdquo choose ldquoSoftware Assurance Training Voucherrdquo
bull Policybull Course rsquosbull Exceptions
Contact satvsupmicrosoftcom
If your SATV need ishellip
Note RSC-submitted incidents can only be escalated to satvsupmicrosoft if they have a RSC case
number and no resolution from RSC after 1 week Check SATV website for program info amp updates
Updated June 2019
Where can I findhellipShortcuts to the most commonly requested resources
29
Topic Location
License table for internal-use rights IUR Page on MPN (scroll to bottom)
Guide for software and cloud services benefits IUR Page on MPN (scroll to bottom)
MPN Competency requirements and benefits Competencies page for general requirements and
benefits Partner Center dashboard (login) to see
your current progress
Learning Option Program requirements and
benefits
Learning Resources page search ldquoGet Startedrdquo
Courseware amp certification updates Learning Resources page search ldquoTitle Planrdquo
Retired courseware amp certification list Retired courseware amp retired certification pages
Latest learning community updates Microsoft Learning Community blog
Previous community call decks and recordings Learning Resources page search ldquoCommunityrdquo
Microsoft Partner Network Support
30
httpspartnermicrosoftcomsupport
1 Focus your support needs
by area category and topic2 Support options and solutions change
dynamically depending on issue
3 Down the page yoursquoll find answers to
more common questions
November Popular Courseware ndash Americas amp Europe
15
Course Course Title Portfolio
AZ-900 Azure Fundamentals
AI-900 Azure AI Fundamentals
DP-900 Azure Data Fundamentals
AZ-104 Azure Administrator
AZ-303 Azure Architect Technologies
AZ-204 Developing Solutions for Azure
AZ-304 Azure Architect Design
AZ-500 Azure Security Technologies
DP-200Implementing an Azure Data Solution
AZ-400Microsoft Azure DevOps Solutions
Americas Europe
November Top-10 MOC
(units)
role-based courseware broken out into individual
days has been ranked based on average of all
courses in a series
Course Course Title Portfolio
AZ-900 Microsoft Azure Fundamentals
AZ-104 Azure Administrator
AI-900 Azure AI Fundamentals
DA-100 Analyzing Data with Power BI
AZ-303 Azure Architect
AZ-500 Azure Security Technologies
AZ-204 Developing Solutions for Azure
MS-700 Managing Microsoft Teams
MS-900 Microsoft 365 Fundamentals
AZ-400Microsoft Azure DevOps Solutions
November Popular Courseware ndash MEA amp Asia
16
Course Course Title Portfolio
AZ-104 Azure Administrator
AZ-900 Microsoft Azure Fundamentals
AI-900Microsoft Azure AI Fundamentals
AZ-303 Microsoft Azure Architect
AZ-204 Developing Solutions for Azure
AZ-500Microsoft Azure Security Technologies
MS-900 Microsoft 365 Fundamentals
DP-200Implementing an Azure Data Solution
DP-900Microsoft Azure Data Fundamentals
AI-100Designing and Implementing an Azure AI Solution
MEA Asia
November Top-10 MOC
(units)
role-based courseware broken out into individual
days has been ranked based on average of all
courses in a series
Course Course Title Portfolio
DA-100 Analyzing Data with Power BI
AZ-104 Azure Administrator
AZ-900 Azure Fundamentals
AZ-303 Azure Architect Technologies
AZ-500 Azure Security Technologies
20778 Analyzing Data with Power BI
MS-500Microsoft 365 Security Administration
MS-900 Microsoft 365 Fundamentals
20741Networking with Windows Server 2016
PL-900Microsoft Power Platform Fundamentals
Azure Pass Updates
What
As previously announced we will be generally moving away
from Azure Passes for MOC (Official Courseware)
Leverage our Authorized Lab Hosters (ALH) for Azure access
Why
Remove blockers for students
Limit fraud
Provide better service (current passes have no SLA)
When
Phased approach in H2 (Jan ndash June 2021)
Some MOC may continue to leverage passes due to technical
reasons
More information
will be available in
early 2021
Coming Soon Microsoft Certification Update
Beginning in February 2021 (exact date TBD)
Role-based and specialty certification holders with
certifications expiring in 6 months or less will have the
ability to renew
Renewal will occur on Microsoft Learn by passing an
incremental assessment extending certification by 1 year
Learners can continue to keep their certification active by
renewing annually (passing assessment)
Beginning in June 2021 (exact date TBD)
Role-based and specialty certifications earned will shift
from 2-year validity to 1-year
Microsoft confidential
akamsMicrosoftLearnBlog
Software Assurance Training Voucher (SATV) ReminderKey Program Dates amp Deadlines
February 1 2021 Applicable volume licensing agreements
signed on or after this date will not receive
any training days
No new vouchers can be created or assignedJuly 1 2021
January 1 2022 Systems to process SATV will be shut down
Complete all payment requests by this date
Metrics that Matter (Post-training survey)Available resources update
In the post-call shared folder
Summary of account types
Getting started documentation
Current survey questions
Upcoming Webinars
MTM for Certified Instructors Managing Your Certified Classes and Performance
in Metrics That Matter - CLICK HERE TO REGISTER
Date Tuesday January 12 2021
Time 300-400pm EDT
MTM for Learning Providers Learn How to Manage and Monitor Your Certified
Programs and Instructors in Metrics That Matter - CLICK HERE TO REGISTER
Date Tuesday January 19 2021
Time 300-400pm EDT
Need help setting up an
account
Emilee LeDonne
LP Account Manager
eledonneexplorancecom
Microsoft Partner Performance Override
COVID-induced performance override has been extended now
covers partners with anniversary dates between July 1 and
December 31st 2020
For details see Gavriella Schusterrsquos (CVP of One Commercial
Partner group) updated blog post
For immediate assistance contact partner support
What happens in January 2021 As soon as we have updates
wersquoll message out via Learning Resources Yammer and the LP
Newsletter
Important performance overrides still require the partner to
log into Partner Center pay the competency fee and renew
Microsoft Learn Catalog APINow available to all silver and gold Learning Option partners
Embed Microsoft Learn course metadata on modules
and learning paths into your Learning Management
System (LMS)
Additional features such as reporting and SSO for Azure
Active Directory available later in FY21
Technical details available on the Catalog API support
page
Request access via the program onboarding form
Program Resources
23
1 MPN Learning Resources Collection
Program documents marketing materials and other assets
2 Learning Partner Yammer Group investigating new platform for LP communication
Real-time updates and a place to post questions
3 Microsoft Learn Community new look
Blogs announcements and links to many Microsoft Learn resources
4 Learning Partner Newsletter
Monthly update to Learning Partners consisting of courseware certification and general
program updates
5 Arvato Courseware Marketplace Newsletter
Bi-weekly newsletter with news on changes and updates to products on Courseware
Marketplace
Files From December Update
24
httpsakamsDecLPCC (shared OneDrive folder)
Deck from this call
Call recording amp localized transcripts (typically within 48 hours)
Metrics that Matter documentation
January Call Invites
Next Call January 20th
Thank you
Microsoft Official Courseware (MOC) Reminders
Learning Partners deliver all MOC
using a Microsoft Certified Trainer
(MCT)
MCTs distribute MOC as part of an
associated Learning Partner or
Learning Action Pack (LAPs)
Required Per Agreements Violation of Agreements
Learning Partners distributing MOC
(paid or free) to students without an
MCT delivering instruction
MCTs distributing MOC (paid or
free) to others outside of a Learning
Partner engagement
Learning Partner Agreement
MCT Program Agreement
MOC EULA available in Courseware Marketplace
Distributing recordings of MOC
trainings to students wo
Microsoft approvalLinks to
Skillpipe Community ndash Join Now
27
Benefits
Receive release notes via email
Join our regular Community Calls
discuss the product roadmap
present feature concepts amp
prototypes
collect feedback
Participate in online satisfaction
surveys
Access
httpsarvatowufoocomformsjoin-the-skillpipe-community
Partner SATV Support
28
bull Enrollmentbull VVR toolbull Reservationsbull Redemptionsbull Payments
Contact Regional Service Center
1 Under ldquoAreardquo choose ldquoProgram amp Membershiprdquo
2 Under ldquoCategoryrdquo choose ldquoSoftware Assurancerdquo
3 Under ldquoTopicrdquo choose ldquoSoftware Assurance Training Voucherrdquo
bull Policybull Course rsquosbull Exceptions
Contact satvsupmicrosoftcom
If your SATV need ishellip
Note RSC-submitted incidents can only be escalated to satvsupmicrosoft if they have a RSC case
number and no resolution from RSC after 1 week Check SATV website for program info amp updates
Updated June 2019
Where can I findhellipShortcuts to the most commonly requested resources
29
Topic Location
License table for internal-use rights IUR Page on MPN (scroll to bottom)
Guide for software and cloud services benefits IUR Page on MPN (scroll to bottom)
MPN Competency requirements and benefits Competencies page for general requirements and
benefits Partner Center dashboard (login) to see
your current progress
Learning Option Program requirements and
benefits
Learning Resources page search ldquoGet Startedrdquo
Courseware amp certification updates Learning Resources page search ldquoTitle Planrdquo
Retired courseware amp certification list Retired courseware amp retired certification pages
Latest learning community updates Microsoft Learning Community blog
Previous community call decks and recordings Learning Resources page search ldquoCommunityrdquo
Microsoft Partner Network Support
30
httpspartnermicrosoftcomsupport
1 Focus your support needs
by area category and topic2 Support options and solutions change
dynamically depending on issue
3 Down the page yoursquoll find answers to
more common questions
November Popular Courseware ndash MEA amp Asia
16
Course Course Title Portfolio
AZ-104 Azure Administrator
AZ-900 Microsoft Azure Fundamentals
AI-900Microsoft Azure AI Fundamentals
AZ-303 Microsoft Azure Architect
AZ-204 Developing Solutions for Azure
AZ-500Microsoft Azure Security Technologies
MS-900 Microsoft 365 Fundamentals
DP-200Implementing an Azure Data Solution
DP-900Microsoft Azure Data Fundamentals
AI-100Designing and Implementing an Azure AI Solution
MEA Asia
November Top-10 MOC
(units)
role-based courseware broken out into individual
days has been ranked based on average of all
courses in a series
Course Course Title Portfolio
DA-100 Analyzing Data with Power BI
AZ-104 Azure Administrator
AZ-900 Azure Fundamentals
AZ-303 Azure Architect Technologies
AZ-500 Azure Security Technologies
20778 Analyzing Data with Power BI
MS-500Microsoft 365 Security Administration
MS-900 Microsoft 365 Fundamentals
20741Networking with Windows Server 2016
PL-900Microsoft Power Platform Fundamentals
Azure Pass Updates
What
As previously announced we will be generally moving away
from Azure Passes for MOC (Official Courseware)
Leverage our Authorized Lab Hosters (ALH) for Azure access
Why
Remove blockers for students
Limit fraud
Provide better service (current passes have no SLA)
When
Phased approach in H2 (Jan ndash June 2021)
Some MOC may continue to leverage passes due to technical
reasons
More information
will be available in
early 2021
Coming Soon Microsoft Certification Update
Beginning in February 2021 (exact date TBD)
Role-based and specialty certification holders with
certifications expiring in 6 months or less will have the
ability to renew
Renewal will occur on Microsoft Learn by passing an
incremental assessment extending certification by 1 year
Learners can continue to keep their certification active by
renewing annually (passing assessment)
Beginning in June 2021 (exact date TBD)
Role-based and specialty certifications earned will shift
from 2-year validity to 1-year
Microsoft confidential
akamsMicrosoftLearnBlog
Software Assurance Training Voucher (SATV) ReminderKey Program Dates amp Deadlines
February 1 2021 Applicable volume licensing agreements
signed on or after this date will not receive
any training days
No new vouchers can be created or assignedJuly 1 2021
January 1 2022 Systems to process SATV will be shut down
Complete all payment requests by this date
Metrics that Matter (Post-training survey)Available resources update
In the post-call shared folder
Summary of account types
Getting started documentation
Current survey questions
Upcoming Webinars
MTM for Certified Instructors Managing Your Certified Classes and Performance
in Metrics That Matter - CLICK HERE TO REGISTER
Date Tuesday January 12 2021
Time 300-400pm EDT
MTM for Learning Providers Learn How to Manage and Monitor Your Certified
Programs and Instructors in Metrics That Matter - CLICK HERE TO REGISTER
Date Tuesday January 19 2021
Time 300-400pm EDT
Need help setting up an
account
Emilee LeDonne
LP Account Manager
eledonneexplorancecom
Microsoft Partner Performance Override
COVID-induced performance override has been extended now
covers partners with anniversary dates between July 1 and
December 31st 2020
For details see Gavriella Schusterrsquos (CVP of One Commercial
Partner group) updated blog post
For immediate assistance contact partner support
What happens in January 2021 As soon as we have updates
wersquoll message out via Learning Resources Yammer and the LP
Newsletter
Important performance overrides still require the partner to
log into Partner Center pay the competency fee and renew
Microsoft Learn Catalog APINow available to all silver and gold Learning Option partners
Embed Microsoft Learn course metadata on modules
and learning paths into your Learning Management
System (LMS)
Additional features such as reporting and SSO for Azure
Active Directory available later in FY21
Technical details available on the Catalog API support
page
Request access via the program onboarding form
Program Resources
23
1 MPN Learning Resources Collection
Program documents marketing materials and other assets
2 Learning Partner Yammer Group investigating new platform for LP communication
Real-time updates and a place to post questions
3 Microsoft Learn Community new look
Blogs announcements and links to many Microsoft Learn resources
4 Learning Partner Newsletter
Monthly update to Learning Partners consisting of courseware certification and general
program updates
5 Arvato Courseware Marketplace Newsletter
Bi-weekly newsletter with news on changes and updates to products on Courseware
Marketplace
Files From December Update
24
httpsakamsDecLPCC (shared OneDrive folder)
Deck from this call
Call recording amp localized transcripts (typically within 48 hours)
Metrics that Matter documentation
January Call Invites
Next Call January 20th
Thank you
Microsoft Official Courseware (MOC) Reminders
Learning Partners deliver all MOC
using a Microsoft Certified Trainer
(MCT)
MCTs distribute MOC as part of an
associated Learning Partner or
Learning Action Pack (LAPs)
Required Per Agreements Violation of Agreements
Learning Partners distributing MOC
(paid or free) to students without an
MCT delivering instruction
MCTs distributing MOC (paid or
free) to others outside of a Learning
Partner engagement
Learning Partner Agreement
MCT Program Agreement
MOC EULA available in Courseware Marketplace
Distributing recordings of MOC
trainings to students wo
Microsoft approvalLinks to
Skillpipe Community ndash Join Now
27
Benefits
Receive release notes via email
Join our regular Community Calls
discuss the product roadmap
present feature concepts amp
prototypes
collect feedback
Participate in online satisfaction
surveys
Access
httpsarvatowufoocomformsjoin-the-skillpipe-community
Partner SATV Support
28
bull Enrollmentbull VVR toolbull Reservationsbull Redemptionsbull Payments
Contact Regional Service Center
1 Under ldquoAreardquo choose ldquoProgram amp Membershiprdquo
2 Under ldquoCategoryrdquo choose ldquoSoftware Assurancerdquo
3 Under ldquoTopicrdquo choose ldquoSoftware Assurance Training Voucherrdquo
bull Policybull Course rsquosbull Exceptions
Contact satvsupmicrosoftcom
If your SATV need ishellip
Note RSC-submitted incidents can only be escalated to satvsupmicrosoft if they have a RSC case
number and no resolution from RSC after 1 week Check SATV website for program info amp updates
Updated June 2019
Where can I findhellipShortcuts to the most commonly requested resources
29
Topic Location
License table for internal-use rights IUR Page on MPN (scroll to bottom)
Guide for software and cloud services benefits IUR Page on MPN (scroll to bottom)
MPN Competency requirements and benefits Competencies page for general requirements and
benefits Partner Center dashboard (login) to see
your current progress
Learning Option Program requirements and
benefits
Learning Resources page search ldquoGet Startedrdquo
Courseware amp certification updates Learning Resources page search ldquoTitle Planrdquo
Retired courseware amp certification list Retired courseware amp retired certification pages
Latest learning community updates Microsoft Learning Community blog
Previous community call decks and recordings Learning Resources page search ldquoCommunityrdquo
Microsoft Partner Network Support
30
httpspartnermicrosoftcomsupport
1 Focus your support needs
by area category and topic2 Support options and solutions change
dynamically depending on issue
3 Down the page yoursquoll find answers to
more common questions
Azure Pass Updates
What
As previously announced we will be generally moving away
from Azure Passes for MOC (Official Courseware)
Leverage our Authorized Lab Hosters (ALH) for Azure access
Why
Remove blockers for students
Limit fraud
Provide better service (current passes have no SLA)
When
Phased approach in H2 (Jan ndash June 2021)
Some MOC may continue to leverage passes due to technical
reasons
More information
will be available in
early 2021
Coming Soon Microsoft Certification Update
Beginning in February 2021 (exact date TBD)
Role-based and specialty certification holders with
certifications expiring in 6 months or less will have the
ability to renew
Renewal will occur on Microsoft Learn by passing an
incremental assessment extending certification by 1 year
Learners can continue to keep their certification active by
renewing annually (passing assessment)
Beginning in June 2021 (exact date TBD)
Role-based and specialty certifications earned will shift
from 2-year validity to 1-year
Microsoft confidential
akamsMicrosoftLearnBlog
Software Assurance Training Voucher (SATV) ReminderKey Program Dates amp Deadlines
February 1 2021 Applicable volume licensing agreements
signed on or after this date will not receive
any training days
No new vouchers can be created or assignedJuly 1 2021
January 1 2022 Systems to process SATV will be shut down
Complete all payment requests by this date
Metrics that Matter (Post-training survey)Available resources update
In the post-call shared folder
Summary of account types
Getting started documentation
Current survey questions
Upcoming Webinars
MTM for Certified Instructors Managing Your Certified Classes and Performance
in Metrics That Matter - CLICK HERE TO REGISTER
Date Tuesday January 12 2021
Time 300-400pm EDT
MTM for Learning Providers Learn How to Manage and Monitor Your Certified
Programs and Instructors in Metrics That Matter - CLICK HERE TO REGISTER
Date Tuesday January 19 2021
Time 300-400pm EDT
Need help setting up an
account
Emilee LeDonne
LP Account Manager
eledonneexplorancecom
Microsoft Partner Performance Override
COVID-induced performance override has been extended now
covers partners with anniversary dates between July 1 and
December 31st 2020
For details see Gavriella Schusterrsquos (CVP of One Commercial
Partner group) updated blog post
For immediate assistance contact partner support
What happens in January 2021 As soon as we have updates
wersquoll message out via Learning Resources Yammer and the LP
Newsletter
Important performance overrides still require the partner to
log into Partner Center pay the competency fee and renew
Microsoft Learn Catalog APINow available to all silver and gold Learning Option partners
Embed Microsoft Learn course metadata on modules
and learning paths into your Learning Management
System (LMS)
Additional features such as reporting and SSO for Azure
Active Directory available later in FY21
Technical details available on the Catalog API support
page
Request access via the program onboarding form
Program Resources
23
1 MPN Learning Resources Collection
Program documents marketing materials and other assets
2 Learning Partner Yammer Group investigating new platform for LP communication
Real-time updates and a place to post questions
3 Microsoft Learn Community new look
Blogs announcements and links to many Microsoft Learn resources
4 Learning Partner Newsletter
Monthly update to Learning Partners consisting of courseware certification and general
program updates
5 Arvato Courseware Marketplace Newsletter
Bi-weekly newsletter with news on changes and updates to products on Courseware
Marketplace
Files From December Update
24
httpsakamsDecLPCC (shared OneDrive folder)
Deck from this call
Call recording amp localized transcripts (typically within 48 hours)
Metrics that Matter documentation
January Call Invites
Next Call January 20th
Thank you
Microsoft Official Courseware (MOC) Reminders
Learning Partners deliver all MOC
using a Microsoft Certified Trainer
(MCT)
MCTs distribute MOC as part of an
associated Learning Partner or
Learning Action Pack (LAPs)
Required Per Agreements Violation of Agreements
Learning Partners distributing MOC
(paid or free) to students without an
MCT delivering instruction
MCTs distributing MOC (paid or
free) to others outside of a Learning
Partner engagement
Learning Partner Agreement
MCT Program Agreement
MOC EULA available in Courseware Marketplace
Distributing recordings of MOC
trainings to students wo
Microsoft approvalLinks to
Skillpipe Community ndash Join Now
27
Benefits
Receive release notes via email
Join our regular Community Calls
discuss the product roadmap
present feature concepts amp
prototypes
collect feedback
Participate in online satisfaction
surveys
Access
httpsarvatowufoocomformsjoin-the-skillpipe-community
Partner SATV Support
28
bull Enrollmentbull VVR toolbull Reservationsbull Redemptionsbull Payments
Contact Regional Service Center
1 Under ldquoAreardquo choose ldquoProgram amp Membershiprdquo
2 Under ldquoCategoryrdquo choose ldquoSoftware Assurancerdquo
3 Under ldquoTopicrdquo choose ldquoSoftware Assurance Training Voucherrdquo
bull Policybull Course rsquosbull Exceptions
Contact satvsupmicrosoftcom
If your SATV need ishellip
Note RSC-submitted incidents can only be escalated to satvsupmicrosoft if they have a RSC case
number and no resolution from RSC after 1 week Check SATV website for program info amp updates
Updated June 2019
Where can I findhellipShortcuts to the most commonly requested resources
29
Topic Location
License table for internal-use rights IUR Page on MPN (scroll to bottom)
Guide for software and cloud services benefits IUR Page on MPN (scroll to bottom)
MPN Competency requirements and benefits Competencies page for general requirements and
benefits Partner Center dashboard (login) to see
your current progress
Learning Option Program requirements and
benefits
Learning Resources page search ldquoGet Startedrdquo
Courseware amp certification updates Learning Resources page search ldquoTitle Planrdquo
Retired courseware amp certification list Retired courseware amp retired certification pages
Latest learning community updates Microsoft Learning Community blog
Previous community call decks and recordings Learning Resources page search ldquoCommunityrdquo
Microsoft Partner Network Support
30
httpspartnermicrosoftcomsupport
1 Focus your support needs
by area category and topic2 Support options and solutions change
dynamically depending on issue
3 Down the page yoursquoll find answers to
more common questions
Coming Soon Microsoft Certification Update
Beginning in February 2021 (exact date TBD)
Role-based and specialty certification holders with
certifications expiring in 6 months or less will have the
ability to renew
Renewal will occur on Microsoft Learn by passing an
incremental assessment extending certification by 1 year
Learners can continue to keep their certification active by
renewing annually (passing assessment)
Beginning in June 2021 (exact date TBD)
Role-based and specialty certifications earned will shift
from 2-year validity to 1-year
Microsoft confidential
akamsMicrosoftLearnBlog
Software Assurance Training Voucher (SATV) ReminderKey Program Dates amp Deadlines
February 1 2021 Applicable volume licensing agreements
signed on or after this date will not receive
any training days
No new vouchers can be created or assignedJuly 1 2021
January 1 2022 Systems to process SATV will be shut down
Complete all payment requests by this date
Metrics that Matter (Post-training survey)Available resources update
In the post-call shared folder
Summary of account types
Getting started documentation
Current survey questions
Upcoming Webinars
MTM for Certified Instructors Managing Your Certified Classes and Performance
in Metrics That Matter - CLICK HERE TO REGISTER
Date Tuesday January 12 2021
Time 300-400pm EDT
MTM for Learning Providers Learn How to Manage and Monitor Your Certified
Programs and Instructors in Metrics That Matter - CLICK HERE TO REGISTER
Date Tuesday January 19 2021
Time 300-400pm EDT
Need help setting up an
account
Emilee LeDonne
LP Account Manager
eledonneexplorancecom
Microsoft Partner Performance Override
COVID-induced performance override has been extended now
covers partners with anniversary dates between July 1 and
December 31st 2020
For details see Gavriella Schusterrsquos (CVP of One Commercial
Partner group) updated blog post
For immediate assistance contact partner support
What happens in January 2021 As soon as we have updates
wersquoll message out via Learning Resources Yammer and the LP
Newsletter
Important performance overrides still require the partner to
log into Partner Center pay the competency fee and renew
Microsoft Learn Catalog APINow available to all silver and gold Learning Option partners
Embed Microsoft Learn course metadata on modules
and learning paths into your Learning Management
System (LMS)
Additional features such as reporting and SSO for Azure
Active Directory available later in FY21
Technical details available on the Catalog API support
page
Request access via the program onboarding form
Program Resources
23
1 MPN Learning Resources Collection
Program documents marketing materials and other assets
2 Learning Partner Yammer Group investigating new platform for LP communication
Real-time updates and a place to post questions
3 Microsoft Learn Community new look
Blogs announcements and links to many Microsoft Learn resources
4 Learning Partner Newsletter
Monthly update to Learning Partners consisting of courseware certification and general
program updates
5 Arvato Courseware Marketplace Newsletter
Bi-weekly newsletter with news on changes and updates to products on Courseware
Marketplace
Files From December Update
24
httpsakamsDecLPCC (shared OneDrive folder)
Deck from this call
Call recording amp localized transcripts (typically within 48 hours)
Metrics that Matter documentation
January Call Invites
Next Call January 20th
Thank you
Microsoft Official Courseware (MOC) Reminders
Learning Partners deliver all MOC
using a Microsoft Certified Trainer
(MCT)
MCTs distribute MOC as part of an
associated Learning Partner or
Learning Action Pack (LAPs)
Required Per Agreements Violation of Agreements
Learning Partners distributing MOC
(paid or free) to students without an
MCT delivering instruction
MCTs distributing MOC (paid or
free) to others outside of a Learning
Partner engagement
Learning Partner Agreement
MCT Program Agreement
MOC EULA available in Courseware Marketplace
Distributing recordings of MOC
trainings to students wo
Microsoft approvalLinks to
Skillpipe Community ndash Join Now
27
Benefits
Receive release notes via email
Join our regular Community Calls
discuss the product roadmap
present feature concepts amp
prototypes
collect feedback
Participate in online satisfaction
surveys
Access
httpsarvatowufoocomformsjoin-the-skillpipe-community
Partner SATV Support
28
bull Enrollmentbull VVR toolbull Reservationsbull Redemptionsbull Payments
Contact Regional Service Center
1 Under ldquoAreardquo choose ldquoProgram amp Membershiprdquo
2 Under ldquoCategoryrdquo choose ldquoSoftware Assurancerdquo
3 Under ldquoTopicrdquo choose ldquoSoftware Assurance Training Voucherrdquo
bull Policybull Course rsquosbull Exceptions
Contact satvsupmicrosoftcom
If your SATV need ishellip
Note RSC-submitted incidents can only be escalated to satvsupmicrosoft if they have a RSC case
number and no resolution from RSC after 1 week Check SATV website for program info amp updates
Updated June 2019
Where can I findhellipShortcuts to the most commonly requested resources
29
Topic Location
License table for internal-use rights IUR Page on MPN (scroll to bottom)
Guide for software and cloud services benefits IUR Page on MPN (scroll to bottom)
MPN Competency requirements and benefits Competencies page for general requirements and
benefits Partner Center dashboard (login) to see
your current progress
Learning Option Program requirements and
benefits
Learning Resources page search ldquoGet Startedrdquo
Courseware amp certification updates Learning Resources page search ldquoTitle Planrdquo
Retired courseware amp certification list Retired courseware amp retired certification pages
Latest learning community updates Microsoft Learning Community blog
Previous community call decks and recordings Learning Resources page search ldquoCommunityrdquo
Microsoft Partner Network Support
30
httpspartnermicrosoftcomsupport
1 Focus your support needs
by area category and topic2 Support options and solutions change
dynamically depending on issue
3 Down the page yoursquoll find answers to
more common questions
Software Assurance Training Voucher (SATV) ReminderKey Program Dates amp Deadlines
February 1 2021 Applicable volume licensing agreements
signed on or after this date will not receive
any training days
No new vouchers can be created or assignedJuly 1 2021
January 1 2022 Systems to process SATV will be shut down
Complete all payment requests by this date
Metrics that Matter (Post-training survey)Available resources update
In the post-call shared folder
Summary of account types
Getting started documentation
Current survey questions
Upcoming Webinars
MTM for Certified Instructors Managing Your Certified Classes and Performance
in Metrics That Matter - CLICK HERE TO REGISTER
Date Tuesday January 12 2021
Time 300-400pm EDT
MTM for Learning Providers Learn How to Manage and Monitor Your Certified
Programs and Instructors in Metrics That Matter - CLICK HERE TO REGISTER
Date Tuesday January 19 2021
Time 300-400pm EDT
Need help setting up an
account
Emilee LeDonne
LP Account Manager
eledonneexplorancecom
Microsoft Partner Performance Override
COVID-induced performance override has been extended now
covers partners with anniversary dates between July 1 and
December 31st 2020
For details see Gavriella Schusterrsquos (CVP of One Commercial
Partner group) updated blog post
For immediate assistance contact partner support
What happens in January 2021 As soon as we have updates
wersquoll message out via Learning Resources Yammer and the LP
Newsletter
Important performance overrides still require the partner to
log into Partner Center pay the competency fee and renew
Microsoft Learn Catalog APINow available to all silver and gold Learning Option partners
Embed Microsoft Learn course metadata on modules
and learning paths into your Learning Management
System (LMS)
Additional features such as reporting and SSO for Azure
Active Directory available later in FY21
Technical details available on the Catalog API support
page
Request access via the program onboarding form
Program Resources
23
1 MPN Learning Resources Collection
Program documents marketing materials and other assets
2 Learning Partner Yammer Group investigating new platform for LP communication
Real-time updates and a place to post questions
3 Microsoft Learn Community new look
Blogs announcements and links to many Microsoft Learn resources
4 Learning Partner Newsletter
Monthly update to Learning Partners consisting of courseware certification and general
program updates
5 Arvato Courseware Marketplace Newsletter
Bi-weekly newsletter with news on changes and updates to products on Courseware
Marketplace
Files From December Update
24
httpsakamsDecLPCC (shared OneDrive folder)
Deck from this call
Call recording amp localized transcripts (typically within 48 hours)
Metrics that Matter documentation
January Call Invites
Next Call January 20th
Thank you
Microsoft Official Courseware (MOC) Reminders
Learning Partners deliver all MOC
using a Microsoft Certified Trainer
(MCT)
MCTs distribute MOC as part of an
associated Learning Partner or
Learning Action Pack (LAPs)
Required Per Agreements Violation of Agreements
Learning Partners distributing MOC
(paid or free) to students without an
MCT delivering instruction
MCTs distributing MOC (paid or
free) to others outside of a Learning
Partner engagement
Learning Partner Agreement
MCT Program Agreement
MOC EULA available in Courseware Marketplace
Distributing recordings of MOC
trainings to students wo
Microsoft approvalLinks to
Skillpipe Community ndash Join Now
27
Benefits
Receive release notes via email
Join our regular Community Calls
discuss the product roadmap
present feature concepts amp
prototypes
collect feedback
Participate in online satisfaction
surveys
Access
httpsarvatowufoocomformsjoin-the-skillpipe-community
Partner SATV Support
28
bull Enrollmentbull VVR toolbull Reservationsbull Redemptionsbull Payments
Contact Regional Service Center
1 Under ldquoAreardquo choose ldquoProgram amp Membershiprdquo
2 Under ldquoCategoryrdquo choose ldquoSoftware Assurancerdquo
3 Under ldquoTopicrdquo choose ldquoSoftware Assurance Training Voucherrdquo
bull Policybull Course rsquosbull Exceptions
Contact satvsupmicrosoftcom
If your SATV need ishellip
Note RSC-submitted incidents can only be escalated to satvsupmicrosoft if they have a RSC case
number and no resolution from RSC after 1 week Check SATV website for program info amp updates
Updated June 2019
Where can I findhellipShortcuts to the most commonly requested resources
29
Topic Location
License table for internal-use rights IUR Page on MPN (scroll to bottom)
Guide for software and cloud services benefits IUR Page on MPN (scroll to bottom)
MPN Competency requirements and benefits Competencies page for general requirements and
benefits Partner Center dashboard (login) to see
your current progress
Learning Option Program requirements and
benefits
Learning Resources page search ldquoGet Startedrdquo
Courseware amp certification updates Learning Resources page search ldquoTitle Planrdquo
Retired courseware amp certification list Retired courseware amp retired certification pages
Latest learning community updates Microsoft Learning Community blog
Previous community call decks and recordings Learning Resources page search ldquoCommunityrdquo
Microsoft Partner Network Support
30
httpspartnermicrosoftcomsupport
1 Focus your support needs
by area category and topic2 Support options and solutions change
dynamically depending on issue
3 Down the page yoursquoll find answers to
more common questions
Metrics that Matter (Post-training survey)Available resources update
In the post-call shared folder
Summary of account types
Getting started documentation
Current survey questions
Upcoming Webinars
MTM for Certified Instructors Managing Your Certified Classes and Performance
in Metrics That Matter - CLICK HERE TO REGISTER
Date Tuesday January 12 2021
Time 300-400pm EDT
MTM for Learning Providers Learn How to Manage and Monitor Your Certified
Programs and Instructors in Metrics That Matter - CLICK HERE TO REGISTER
Date Tuesday January 19 2021
Time 300-400pm EDT
Need help setting up an
account
Emilee LeDonne
LP Account Manager
eledonneexplorancecom
Microsoft Partner Performance Override
COVID-induced performance override has been extended now
covers partners with anniversary dates between July 1 and
December 31st 2020
For details see Gavriella Schusterrsquos (CVP of One Commercial
Partner group) updated blog post
For immediate assistance contact partner support
What happens in January 2021 As soon as we have updates
wersquoll message out via Learning Resources Yammer and the LP
Newsletter
Important performance overrides still require the partner to
log into Partner Center pay the competency fee and renew
Microsoft Learn Catalog APINow available to all silver and gold Learning Option partners
Embed Microsoft Learn course metadata on modules
and learning paths into your Learning Management
System (LMS)
Additional features such as reporting and SSO for Azure
Active Directory available later in FY21
Technical details available on the Catalog API support
page
Request access via the program onboarding form
Program Resources
23
1 MPN Learning Resources Collection
Program documents marketing materials and other assets
2 Learning Partner Yammer Group investigating new platform for LP communication
Real-time updates and a place to post questions
3 Microsoft Learn Community new look
Blogs announcements and links to many Microsoft Learn resources
4 Learning Partner Newsletter
Monthly update to Learning Partners consisting of courseware certification and general
program updates
5 Arvato Courseware Marketplace Newsletter
Bi-weekly newsletter with news on changes and updates to products on Courseware
Marketplace
Files From December Update
24
httpsakamsDecLPCC (shared OneDrive folder)
Deck from this call
Call recording amp localized transcripts (typically within 48 hours)
Metrics that Matter documentation
January Call Invites
Next Call January 20th
Thank you
Microsoft Official Courseware (MOC) Reminders
Learning Partners deliver all MOC
using a Microsoft Certified Trainer
(MCT)
MCTs distribute MOC as part of an
associated Learning Partner or
Learning Action Pack (LAPs)
Required Per Agreements Violation of Agreements
Learning Partners distributing MOC
(paid or free) to students without an
MCT delivering instruction
MCTs distributing MOC (paid or
free) to others outside of a Learning
Partner engagement
Learning Partner Agreement
MCT Program Agreement
MOC EULA available in Courseware Marketplace
Distributing recordings of MOC
trainings to students wo
Microsoft approvalLinks to
Skillpipe Community ndash Join Now
27
Benefits
Receive release notes via email
Join our regular Community Calls
discuss the product roadmap
present feature concepts amp
prototypes
collect feedback
Participate in online satisfaction
surveys
Access
httpsarvatowufoocomformsjoin-the-skillpipe-community
Partner SATV Support
28
bull Enrollmentbull VVR toolbull Reservationsbull Redemptionsbull Payments
Contact Regional Service Center
1 Under ldquoAreardquo choose ldquoProgram amp Membershiprdquo
2 Under ldquoCategoryrdquo choose ldquoSoftware Assurancerdquo
3 Under ldquoTopicrdquo choose ldquoSoftware Assurance Training Voucherrdquo
bull Policybull Course rsquosbull Exceptions
Contact satvsupmicrosoftcom
If your SATV need ishellip
Note RSC-submitted incidents can only be escalated to satvsupmicrosoft if they have a RSC case
number and no resolution from RSC after 1 week Check SATV website for program info amp updates
Updated June 2019
Where can I findhellipShortcuts to the most commonly requested resources
29
Topic Location
License table for internal-use rights IUR Page on MPN (scroll to bottom)
Guide for software and cloud services benefits IUR Page on MPN (scroll to bottom)
MPN Competency requirements and benefits Competencies page for general requirements and
benefits Partner Center dashboard (login) to see
your current progress
Learning Option Program requirements and
benefits
Learning Resources page search ldquoGet Startedrdquo
Courseware amp certification updates Learning Resources page search ldquoTitle Planrdquo
Retired courseware amp certification list Retired courseware amp retired certification pages
Latest learning community updates Microsoft Learning Community blog
Previous community call decks and recordings Learning Resources page search ldquoCommunityrdquo
Microsoft Partner Network Support
30
httpspartnermicrosoftcomsupport
1 Focus your support needs
by area category and topic2 Support options and solutions change
dynamically depending on issue
3 Down the page yoursquoll find answers to
more common questions
Microsoft Partner Performance Override
COVID-induced performance override has been extended now
covers partners with anniversary dates between July 1 and
December 31st 2020
For details see Gavriella Schusterrsquos (CVP of One Commercial
Partner group) updated blog post
For immediate assistance contact partner support
What happens in January 2021 As soon as we have updates
wersquoll message out via Learning Resources Yammer and the LP
Newsletter
Important performance overrides still require the partner to
log into Partner Center pay the competency fee and renew
Microsoft Learn Catalog APINow available to all silver and gold Learning Option partners
Embed Microsoft Learn course metadata on modules
and learning paths into your Learning Management
System (LMS)
Additional features such as reporting and SSO for Azure
Active Directory available later in FY21
Technical details available on the Catalog API support
page
Request access via the program onboarding form
Program Resources
23
1 MPN Learning Resources Collection
Program documents marketing materials and other assets
2 Learning Partner Yammer Group investigating new platform for LP communication
Real-time updates and a place to post questions
3 Microsoft Learn Community new look
Blogs announcements and links to many Microsoft Learn resources
4 Learning Partner Newsletter
Monthly update to Learning Partners consisting of courseware certification and general
program updates
5 Arvato Courseware Marketplace Newsletter
Bi-weekly newsletter with news on changes and updates to products on Courseware
Marketplace
Files From December Update
24
httpsakamsDecLPCC (shared OneDrive folder)
Deck from this call
Call recording amp localized transcripts (typically within 48 hours)
Metrics that Matter documentation
January Call Invites
Next Call January 20th
Thank you
Microsoft Official Courseware (MOC) Reminders
Learning Partners deliver all MOC
using a Microsoft Certified Trainer
(MCT)
MCTs distribute MOC as part of an
associated Learning Partner or
Learning Action Pack (LAPs)
Required Per Agreements Violation of Agreements
Learning Partners distributing MOC
(paid or free) to students without an
MCT delivering instruction
MCTs distributing MOC (paid or
free) to others outside of a Learning
Partner engagement
Learning Partner Agreement
MCT Program Agreement
MOC EULA available in Courseware Marketplace
Distributing recordings of MOC
trainings to students wo
Microsoft approvalLinks to
Skillpipe Community ndash Join Now
27
Benefits
Receive release notes via email
Join our regular Community Calls
discuss the product roadmap
present feature concepts amp
prototypes
collect feedback
Participate in online satisfaction
surveys
Access
httpsarvatowufoocomformsjoin-the-skillpipe-community
Partner SATV Support
28
bull Enrollmentbull VVR toolbull Reservationsbull Redemptionsbull Payments
Contact Regional Service Center
1 Under ldquoAreardquo choose ldquoProgram amp Membershiprdquo
2 Under ldquoCategoryrdquo choose ldquoSoftware Assurancerdquo
3 Under ldquoTopicrdquo choose ldquoSoftware Assurance Training Voucherrdquo
bull Policybull Course rsquosbull Exceptions
Contact satvsupmicrosoftcom
If your SATV need ishellip
Note RSC-submitted incidents can only be escalated to satvsupmicrosoft if they have a RSC case
number and no resolution from RSC after 1 week Check SATV website for program info amp updates
Updated June 2019
Where can I findhellipShortcuts to the most commonly requested resources
29
Topic Location
License table for internal-use rights IUR Page on MPN (scroll to bottom)
Guide for software and cloud services benefits IUR Page on MPN (scroll to bottom)
MPN Competency requirements and benefits Competencies page for general requirements and
benefits Partner Center dashboard (login) to see
your current progress
Learning Option Program requirements and
benefits
Learning Resources page search ldquoGet Startedrdquo
Courseware amp certification updates Learning Resources page search ldquoTitle Planrdquo
Retired courseware amp certification list Retired courseware amp retired certification pages
Latest learning community updates Microsoft Learning Community blog
Previous community call decks and recordings Learning Resources page search ldquoCommunityrdquo
Microsoft Partner Network Support
30
httpspartnermicrosoftcomsupport
1 Focus your support needs
by area category and topic2 Support options and solutions change
dynamically depending on issue
3 Down the page yoursquoll find answers to
more common questions
Microsoft Learn Catalog APINow available to all silver and gold Learning Option partners
Embed Microsoft Learn course metadata on modules
and learning paths into your Learning Management
System (LMS)
Additional features such as reporting and SSO for Azure
Active Directory available later in FY21
Technical details available on the Catalog API support
page
Request access via the program onboarding form
Program Resources
23
1 MPN Learning Resources Collection
Program documents marketing materials and other assets
2 Learning Partner Yammer Group investigating new platform for LP communication
Real-time updates and a place to post questions
3 Microsoft Learn Community new look
Blogs announcements and links to many Microsoft Learn resources
4 Learning Partner Newsletter
Monthly update to Learning Partners consisting of courseware certification and general
program updates
5 Arvato Courseware Marketplace Newsletter
Bi-weekly newsletter with news on changes and updates to products on Courseware
Marketplace
Files From December Update
24
httpsakamsDecLPCC (shared OneDrive folder)
Deck from this call
Call recording amp localized transcripts (typically within 48 hours)
Metrics that Matter documentation
January Call Invites
Next Call January 20th
Thank you
Microsoft Official Courseware (MOC) Reminders
Learning Partners deliver all MOC
using a Microsoft Certified Trainer
(MCT)
MCTs distribute MOC as part of an
associated Learning Partner or
Learning Action Pack (LAPs)
Required Per Agreements Violation of Agreements
Learning Partners distributing MOC
(paid or free) to students without an
MCT delivering instruction
MCTs distributing MOC (paid or
free) to others outside of a Learning
Partner engagement
Learning Partner Agreement
MCT Program Agreement
MOC EULA available in Courseware Marketplace
Distributing recordings of MOC
trainings to students wo
Microsoft approvalLinks to
Skillpipe Community ndash Join Now
27
Benefits
Receive release notes via email
Join our regular Community Calls
discuss the product roadmap
present feature concepts amp
prototypes
collect feedback
Participate in online satisfaction
surveys
Access
httpsarvatowufoocomformsjoin-the-skillpipe-community
Partner SATV Support
28
bull Enrollmentbull VVR toolbull Reservationsbull Redemptionsbull Payments
Contact Regional Service Center
1 Under ldquoAreardquo choose ldquoProgram amp Membershiprdquo
2 Under ldquoCategoryrdquo choose ldquoSoftware Assurancerdquo
3 Under ldquoTopicrdquo choose ldquoSoftware Assurance Training Voucherrdquo
bull Policybull Course rsquosbull Exceptions
Contact satvsupmicrosoftcom
If your SATV need ishellip
Note RSC-submitted incidents can only be escalated to satvsupmicrosoft if they have a RSC case
number and no resolution from RSC after 1 week Check SATV website for program info amp updates
Updated June 2019
Where can I findhellipShortcuts to the most commonly requested resources
29
Topic Location
License table for internal-use rights IUR Page on MPN (scroll to bottom)
Guide for software and cloud services benefits IUR Page on MPN (scroll to bottom)
MPN Competency requirements and benefits Competencies page for general requirements and
benefits Partner Center dashboard (login) to see
your current progress
Learning Option Program requirements and
benefits
Learning Resources page search ldquoGet Startedrdquo
Courseware amp certification updates Learning Resources page search ldquoTitle Planrdquo
Retired courseware amp certification list Retired courseware amp retired certification pages
Latest learning community updates Microsoft Learning Community blog
Previous community call decks and recordings Learning Resources page search ldquoCommunityrdquo
Microsoft Partner Network Support
30
httpspartnermicrosoftcomsupport
1 Focus your support needs
by area category and topic2 Support options and solutions change
dynamically depending on issue
3 Down the page yoursquoll find answers to
more common questions
Program Resources
23
1 MPN Learning Resources Collection
Program documents marketing materials and other assets
2 Learning Partner Yammer Group investigating new platform for LP communication
Real-time updates and a place to post questions
3 Microsoft Learn Community new look
Blogs announcements and links to many Microsoft Learn resources
4 Learning Partner Newsletter
Monthly update to Learning Partners consisting of courseware certification and general
program updates
5 Arvato Courseware Marketplace Newsletter
Bi-weekly newsletter with news on changes and updates to products on Courseware
Marketplace
Files From December Update
24
httpsakamsDecLPCC (shared OneDrive folder)
Deck from this call
Call recording amp localized transcripts (typically within 48 hours)
Metrics that Matter documentation
January Call Invites
Next Call January 20th
Thank you
Microsoft Official Courseware (MOC) Reminders
Learning Partners deliver all MOC
using a Microsoft Certified Trainer
(MCT)
MCTs distribute MOC as part of an
associated Learning Partner or
Learning Action Pack (LAPs)
Required Per Agreements Violation of Agreements
Learning Partners distributing MOC
(paid or free) to students without an
MCT delivering instruction
MCTs distributing MOC (paid or
free) to others outside of a Learning
Partner engagement
Learning Partner Agreement
MCT Program Agreement
MOC EULA available in Courseware Marketplace
Distributing recordings of MOC
trainings to students wo
Microsoft approvalLinks to
Skillpipe Community ndash Join Now
27
Benefits
Receive release notes via email
Join our regular Community Calls
discuss the product roadmap
present feature concepts amp
prototypes
collect feedback
Participate in online satisfaction
surveys
Access
httpsarvatowufoocomformsjoin-the-skillpipe-community
Partner SATV Support
28
bull Enrollmentbull VVR toolbull Reservationsbull Redemptionsbull Payments
Contact Regional Service Center
1 Under ldquoAreardquo choose ldquoProgram amp Membershiprdquo
2 Under ldquoCategoryrdquo choose ldquoSoftware Assurancerdquo
3 Under ldquoTopicrdquo choose ldquoSoftware Assurance Training Voucherrdquo
bull Policybull Course rsquosbull Exceptions
Contact satvsupmicrosoftcom
If your SATV need ishellip
Note RSC-submitted incidents can only be escalated to satvsupmicrosoft if they have a RSC case
number and no resolution from RSC after 1 week Check SATV website for program info amp updates
Updated June 2019
Where can I findhellipShortcuts to the most commonly requested resources
29
Topic Location
License table for internal-use rights IUR Page on MPN (scroll to bottom)
Guide for software and cloud services benefits IUR Page on MPN (scroll to bottom)
MPN Competency requirements and benefits Competencies page for general requirements and
benefits Partner Center dashboard (login) to see
your current progress
Learning Option Program requirements and
benefits
Learning Resources page search ldquoGet Startedrdquo
Courseware amp certification updates Learning Resources page search ldquoTitle Planrdquo
Retired courseware amp certification list Retired courseware amp retired certification pages
Latest learning community updates Microsoft Learning Community blog
Previous community call decks and recordings Learning Resources page search ldquoCommunityrdquo
Microsoft Partner Network Support
30
httpspartnermicrosoftcomsupport
1 Focus your support needs
by area category and topic2 Support options and solutions change
dynamically depending on issue
3 Down the page yoursquoll find answers to
more common questions
Files From December Update
24
httpsakamsDecLPCC (shared OneDrive folder)
Deck from this call
Call recording amp localized transcripts (typically within 48 hours)
Metrics that Matter documentation
January Call Invites
Next Call January 20th
Thank you
Microsoft Official Courseware (MOC) Reminders
Learning Partners deliver all MOC
using a Microsoft Certified Trainer
(MCT)
MCTs distribute MOC as part of an
associated Learning Partner or
Learning Action Pack (LAPs)
Required Per Agreements Violation of Agreements
Learning Partners distributing MOC
(paid or free) to students without an
MCT delivering instruction
MCTs distributing MOC (paid or
free) to others outside of a Learning
Partner engagement
Learning Partner Agreement
MCT Program Agreement
MOC EULA available in Courseware Marketplace
Distributing recordings of MOC
trainings to students wo
Microsoft approvalLinks to
Skillpipe Community ndash Join Now
27
Benefits
Receive release notes via email
Join our regular Community Calls
discuss the product roadmap
present feature concepts amp
prototypes
collect feedback
Participate in online satisfaction
surveys
Access
httpsarvatowufoocomformsjoin-the-skillpipe-community
Partner SATV Support
28
bull Enrollmentbull VVR toolbull Reservationsbull Redemptionsbull Payments
Contact Regional Service Center
1 Under ldquoAreardquo choose ldquoProgram amp Membershiprdquo
2 Under ldquoCategoryrdquo choose ldquoSoftware Assurancerdquo
3 Under ldquoTopicrdquo choose ldquoSoftware Assurance Training Voucherrdquo
bull Policybull Course rsquosbull Exceptions
Contact satvsupmicrosoftcom
If your SATV need ishellip
Note RSC-submitted incidents can only be escalated to satvsupmicrosoft if they have a RSC case
number and no resolution from RSC after 1 week Check SATV website for program info amp updates
Updated June 2019
Where can I findhellipShortcuts to the most commonly requested resources
29
Topic Location
License table for internal-use rights IUR Page on MPN (scroll to bottom)
Guide for software and cloud services benefits IUR Page on MPN (scroll to bottom)
MPN Competency requirements and benefits Competencies page for general requirements and
benefits Partner Center dashboard (login) to see
your current progress
Learning Option Program requirements and
benefits
Learning Resources page search ldquoGet Startedrdquo
Courseware amp certification updates Learning Resources page search ldquoTitle Planrdquo
Retired courseware amp certification list Retired courseware amp retired certification pages
Latest learning community updates Microsoft Learning Community blog
Previous community call decks and recordings Learning Resources page search ldquoCommunityrdquo
Microsoft Partner Network Support
30
httpspartnermicrosoftcomsupport
1 Focus your support needs
by area category and topic2 Support options and solutions change
dynamically depending on issue
3 Down the page yoursquoll find answers to
more common questions
Thank you
Microsoft Official Courseware (MOC) Reminders
Learning Partners deliver all MOC
using a Microsoft Certified Trainer
(MCT)
MCTs distribute MOC as part of an
associated Learning Partner or
Learning Action Pack (LAPs)
Required Per Agreements Violation of Agreements
Learning Partners distributing MOC
(paid or free) to students without an
MCT delivering instruction
MCTs distributing MOC (paid or
free) to others outside of a Learning
Partner engagement
Learning Partner Agreement
MCT Program Agreement
MOC EULA available in Courseware Marketplace
Distributing recordings of MOC
trainings to students wo
Microsoft approvalLinks to
Skillpipe Community ndash Join Now
27
Benefits
Receive release notes via email
Join our regular Community Calls
discuss the product roadmap
present feature concepts amp
prototypes
collect feedback
Participate in online satisfaction
surveys
Access
httpsarvatowufoocomformsjoin-the-skillpipe-community
Partner SATV Support
28
bull Enrollmentbull VVR toolbull Reservationsbull Redemptionsbull Payments
Contact Regional Service Center
1 Under ldquoAreardquo choose ldquoProgram amp Membershiprdquo
2 Under ldquoCategoryrdquo choose ldquoSoftware Assurancerdquo
3 Under ldquoTopicrdquo choose ldquoSoftware Assurance Training Voucherrdquo
bull Policybull Course rsquosbull Exceptions
Contact satvsupmicrosoftcom
If your SATV need ishellip
Note RSC-submitted incidents can only be escalated to satvsupmicrosoft if they have a RSC case
number and no resolution from RSC after 1 week Check SATV website for program info amp updates
Updated June 2019
Where can I findhellipShortcuts to the most commonly requested resources
29
Topic Location
License table for internal-use rights IUR Page on MPN (scroll to bottom)
Guide for software and cloud services benefits IUR Page on MPN (scroll to bottom)
MPN Competency requirements and benefits Competencies page for general requirements and
benefits Partner Center dashboard (login) to see
your current progress
Learning Option Program requirements and
benefits
Learning Resources page search ldquoGet Startedrdquo
Courseware amp certification updates Learning Resources page search ldquoTitle Planrdquo
Retired courseware amp certification list Retired courseware amp retired certification pages
Latest learning community updates Microsoft Learning Community blog
Previous community call decks and recordings Learning Resources page search ldquoCommunityrdquo
Microsoft Partner Network Support
30
httpspartnermicrosoftcomsupport
1 Focus your support needs
by area category and topic2 Support options and solutions change
dynamically depending on issue
3 Down the page yoursquoll find answers to
more common questions
Microsoft Official Courseware (MOC) Reminders
Learning Partners deliver all MOC
using a Microsoft Certified Trainer
(MCT)
MCTs distribute MOC as part of an
associated Learning Partner or
Learning Action Pack (LAPs)
Required Per Agreements Violation of Agreements
Learning Partners distributing MOC
(paid or free) to students without an
MCT delivering instruction
MCTs distributing MOC (paid or
free) to others outside of a Learning
Partner engagement
Learning Partner Agreement
MCT Program Agreement
MOC EULA available in Courseware Marketplace
Distributing recordings of MOC
trainings to students wo
Microsoft approvalLinks to
Skillpipe Community ndash Join Now
27
Benefits
Receive release notes via email
Join our regular Community Calls
discuss the product roadmap
present feature concepts amp
prototypes
collect feedback
Participate in online satisfaction
surveys
Access
httpsarvatowufoocomformsjoin-the-skillpipe-community
Partner SATV Support
28
bull Enrollmentbull VVR toolbull Reservationsbull Redemptionsbull Payments
Contact Regional Service Center
1 Under ldquoAreardquo choose ldquoProgram amp Membershiprdquo
2 Under ldquoCategoryrdquo choose ldquoSoftware Assurancerdquo
3 Under ldquoTopicrdquo choose ldquoSoftware Assurance Training Voucherrdquo
bull Policybull Course rsquosbull Exceptions
Contact satvsupmicrosoftcom
If your SATV need ishellip
Note RSC-submitted incidents can only be escalated to satvsupmicrosoft if they have a RSC case
number and no resolution from RSC after 1 week Check SATV website for program info amp updates
Updated June 2019
Where can I findhellipShortcuts to the most commonly requested resources
29
Topic Location
License table for internal-use rights IUR Page on MPN (scroll to bottom)
Guide for software and cloud services benefits IUR Page on MPN (scroll to bottom)
MPN Competency requirements and benefits Competencies page for general requirements and
benefits Partner Center dashboard (login) to see
your current progress
Learning Option Program requirements and
benefits
Learning Resources page search ldquoGet Startedrdquo
Courseware amp certification updates Learning Resources page search ldquoTitle Planrdquo
Retired courseware amp certification list Retired courseware amp retired certification pages
Latest learning community updates Microsoft Learning Community blog
Previous community call decks and recordings Learning Resources page search ldquoCommunityrdquo
Microsoft Partner Network Support
30
httpspartnermicrosoftcomsupport
1 Focus your support needs
by area category and topic2 Support options and solutions change
dynamically depending on issue
3 Down the page yoursquoll find answers to
more common questions
Skillpipe Community ndash Join Now
27
Benefits
Receive release notes via email
Join our regular Community Calls
discuss the product roadmap
present feature concepts amp
prototypes
collect feedback
Participate in online satisfaction
surveys
Access
httpsarvatowufoocomformsjoin-the-skillpipe-community
Partner SATV Support
28
bull Enrollmentbull VVR toolbull Reservationsbull Redemptionsbull Payments
Contact Regional Service Center
1 Under ldquoAreardquo choose ldquoProgram amp Membershiprdquo
2 Under ldquoCategoryrdquo choose ldquoSoftware Assurancerdquo
3 Under ldquoTopicrdquo choose ldquoSoftware Assurance Training Voucherrdquo
bull Policybull Course rsquosbull Exceptions
Contact satvsupmicrosoftcom
If your SATV need ishellip
Note RSC-submitted incidents can only be escalated to satvsupmicrosoft if they have a RSC case
number and no resolution from RSC after 1 week Check SATV website for program info amp updates
Updated June 2019
Where can I findhellipShortcuts to the most commonly requested resources
29
Topic Location
License table for internal-use rights IUR Page on MPN (scroll to bottom)
Guide for software and cloud services benefits IUR Page on MPN (scroll to bottom)
MPN Competency requirements and benefits Competencies page for general requirements and
benefits Partner Center dashboard (login) to see
your current progress
Learning Option Program requirements and
benefits
Learning Resources page search ldquoGet Startedrdquo
Courseware amp certification updates Learning Resources page search ldquoTitle Planrdquo
Retired courseware amp certification list Retired courseware amp retired certification pages
Latest learning community updates Microsoft Learning Community blog
Previous community call decks and recordings Learning Resources page search ldquoCommunityrdquo
Microsoft Partner Network Support
30
httpspartnermicrosoftcomsupport
1 Focus your support needs
by area category and topic2 Support options and solutions change
dynamically depending on issue
3 Down the page yoursquoll find answers to
more common questions
Partner SATV Support
28
bull Enrollmentbull VVR toolbull Reservationsbull Redemptionsbull Payments
Contact Regional Service Center
1 Under ldquoAreardquo choose ldquoProgram amp Membershiprdquo
2 Under ldquoCategoryrdquo choose ldquoSoftware Assurancerdquo
3 Under ldquoTopicrdquo choose ldquoSoftware Assurance Training Voucherrdquo
bull Policybull Course rsquosbull Exceptions
Contact satvsupmicrosoftcom
If your SATV need ishellip
Note RSC-submitted incidents can only be escalated to satvsupmicrosoft if they have a RSC case
number and no resolution from RSC after 1 week Check SATV website for program info amp updates
Updated June 2019
Where can I findhellipShortcuts to the most commonly requested resources
29
Topic Location
License table for internal-use rights IUR Page on MPN (scroll to bottom)
Guide for software and cloud services benefits IUR Page on MPN (scroll to bottom)
MPN Competency requirements and benefits Competencies page for general requirements and
benefits Partner Center dashboard (login) to see
your current progress
Learning Option Program requirements and
benefits
Learning Resources page search ldquoGet Startedrdquo
Courseware amp certification updates Learning Resources page search ldquoTitle Planrdquo
Retired courseware amp certification list Retired courseware amp retired certification pages
Latest learning community updates Microsoft Learning Community blog
Previous community call decks and recordings Learning Resources page search ldquoCommunityrdquo
Microsoft Partner Network Support
30
httpspartnermicrosoftcomsupport
1 Focus your support needs
by area category and topic2 Support options and solutions change
dynamically depending on issue
3 Down the page yoursquoll find answers to
more common questions
Where can I findhellipShortcuts to the most commonly requested resources
29
Topic Location
License table for internal-use rights IUR Page on MPN (scroll to bottom)
Guide for software and cloud services benefits IUR Page on MPN (scroll to bottom)
MPN Competency requirements and benefits Competencies page for general requirements and
benefits Partner Center dashboard (login) to see
your current progress
Learning Option Program requirements and
benefits
Learning Resources page search ldquoGet Startedrdquo
Courseware amp certification updates Learning Resources page search ldquoTitle Planrdquo
Retired courseware amp certification list Retired courseware amp retired certification pages
Latest learning community updates Microsoft Learning Community blog
Previous community call decks and recordings Learning Resources page search ldquoCommunityrdquo
Microsoft Partner Network Support
30
httpspartnermicrosoftcomsupport
1 Focus your support needs
by area category and topic2 Support options and solutions change
dynamically depending on issue
3 Down the page yoursquoll find answers to
more common questions
Microsoft Partner Network Support
30
httpspartnermicrosoftcomsupport
1 Focus your support needs
by area category and topic2 Support options and solutions change
dynamically depending on issue
3 Down the page yoursquoll find answers to
more common questions
