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Virtual Academy Stands Out Among Vast Training Offerings

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Rob Sanfilippo

Before joining Directions on Microsoft, Rob worked at Microsoft for 14 years where he designed technologies for Microsoft products and... more

Several free and fee-based developer and IT professional skill-training resources are offered by Microsoft. The resources include online courses in various formats with materials such as videos, tutorials, and sample application code. Microsoft Virtual Academy (MVA) is the company’s primary training vehicle, although educational resources are delivered through other portals and tools. The offerings can help organizations train teams to build and manage applications using Microsoft products and services. However, it can be difficult to discover the available resources and determine the best for specific needs, so organizations should carefully explore the options before committing to a training plan.

Virtual Academy Free, Self-Paced, Widely Scoped

Self-paced training using online tools is typically the most convenient means for developers and IT professionals to learn new technologies and stay up to date with existing ones. Regular training is critical for these disciplines, especially as agile development trends have led to frequent updates to products and services.

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