Staying ahead of the curve is crucial in today's fast-paced technology landscape. For Microsoft partners, achieving advanced role-based certifications demonstrates expertise and helps meet the skilling criteria required for attaining a Solutions Partner designation. The Certification Week for the Microsoft AI Cloud Partner Program is a golden opportunity to enhance your skills and boost your organization’s credentials.

Why Certification Week

Certification Week is a five-day event designed to prepare technical professionals for Microsoft’s advanced specialisation role-based certifications. This event is structured to fit your busy schedule, offering modular, instructor-led training sessions, hands-on labs, exam preparation, and live Q&A sessions. Here’s why you should attend:

Streamlined Learning Experience

The event focuses on the most critical aspects of the certification exam curriculum, enabling you to include working billable hours in your day while still making time for training.

Flexibility and Accessibility

With three-time zone choices (PST/PDT, GMT/BST, CST) and sessions presented in English with captions in 12 languages, you can participate anywhere in the world.

Expert Support

During each session, live chat moderation with subject matter experts is available to answer your questions in real time.

Hands-on Labs

Exclusive lab resources are offered on a first-come, first-served basis, giving you practical experience that complements the theoretical knowledge gained during the sessions.

Certification Week  Benefits

You’ll be able to choose from various courses during each Certification Week.

Engage with live moderators and learn how to apply your knowledge to real-world customer scenarios.

Who Should Attend?

Certification Week is tailored for technical professionals who are ready to fill skill gaps in Microsoft solutions and prepare for certification. Whether you’re at a beginner or intermediate level, this event provides comprehensive insights and hands-on knowledge through expert-led training. By participating, you expand your technical capabilities and help your employer meet the skilling requirements of the Microsoft AI Cloud Partner Program.

Specialized Certification Tracks: Azure, Modern Work, Security, and Business Applications

The Certification Week program is divided into specialized tracks, each focusing on different aspects of Microsoft solutions:

Azure Certification Week

Achieving certification demonstrates your commitment to staying ahead of the curve in a fast-paced world. Accelerate your path to certification and mastering the intricacies of Azure AI, data science, infrastructure, and virtual desktop solutions with Azure Certification Week events. 

Expert-led training will provide comprehensive insights and critical hands-on knowledge, whether you're a beginner or intermediate learner. Register today to expand your technical capabilities and build the skills needed for your role. You’ll also help your employer meet the Microsoft AI Cloud Partner Program skilling requirements.  

Upcoming events

  • September 23-27, 2024 | SMB Path for Solutions Partner Designations: Azure, Business Applications, Security – APAC (IST), EMEA (BST), Americas (PDT) 

  • December 2-6, 2024 | Certification Weeks for Microsoft AI Cloud Partner Program: Azure – APAC (IST), EMEA (BST), Americas (PDT) 

  • On-demand | Azure Cloud Week for Partners – Available until September 12, 2024

Modern Work Certification Week

Achieving certification demonstrates your commitment to staying ahead of the curve in a fast-paced world. Accelerate your path to certification and master the intricacies of Microsoft 365 solutions, including Copilot for Microsoft 365, with Modern Work Certification Week events. 

Whether you’re a beginner or intermediate learner, expert-led training will provide comprehensive insights and critical hands-on knowledge. Register today to begin expanding your technical capabilities and building the skills needed for your role. You’ll also help your employer meet the Microsoft AI Cloud Partner Program skilling requirements.  

Upcoming events 

  • November 4-8, 2024 | Certification Weeks for Microsoft AI Cloud Partner Program: Modern Work – APAC (IST), EMEA (BST), Americas (PDT) – Registration coming soon!

Security Certification Week

Achieving certification demonstrates your commitment to staying ahead of the curve in a fast-paced world. Accelerate your certification path and master the intricacies of cybersecurity, threat protection, incident response, and more with Security Certification Week events. 

Expert-led training will provide comprehensive insights and critical hands-on knowledge, whether you're a beginner or intermediate learner. Register today to expand your technical capabilities and build the skills needed for your role. You’ll also help your employer meet the Microsoft AI Cloud Partner Program skilling requirements.  

Upcoming events

  • September 23-27, 2024 | SMB Path for Solutions Partner Designations: Azure, Business Applications, Security – APAC (IST), EMEA (BST), Americas (PDT) – Register Here

  • November 4-8, 2024 | Certification Weeks for Microsoft AI Cloud Partner Program: Security – APAC (IST), EMEA (BST), Americas (PDT) – Registration coming soon!

  • On-demand | Security Cloud Week for Partners – Available until September 26, 2024

Business Applications Certification Week

Achieving certification demonstrates your commitment to staying ahead of the curve in a fast-paced world. Accelerate your path to certification and master the intricacies of modern analytics and business intelligence, drive efficiencies across business functions, and leverage low-code tools for customer solutions with Business Applications Certification Week events. 

Whether you’re a beginner or intermediate learner, expert-led training will provide comprehensive insights and critical hands-on knowledge. Register today to begin expanding your technical capabilities and building the skills needed for your role. You’ll also help your employer meet the Microsoft AI Cloud Partner Program skilling requirements.  

  

Upcoming events       

  • September 23-27, 2024 | SMB Path for Solution Partner Designation | Azure, Business Applications, Security – APAC (IST), EMEA (BST), Americas (PDT) – Register Here

  • October 14-18, 2024 | Certification Weeks for Microsoft AI Cloud Partner Program: Business Applications – APAC (IST), EMEA (BST), Americas (PDT) 

Maximize Your Learning Experience

To make the most of Certification Week, consider the following tips:

  • Prepare in Advance: Identify the certification track that aligns with your role and career goals. Familiarize yourself with the curriculum and set aside time for training sessions and self-study.

  • Engage Actively: Participate in live sessions, ask questions, and engage with instructors and peers. The live Q&A and chat moderation offer valuable opportunities to clarify any doubts.

  • Secure Your Lab Spot: Take advantage of the hands-on labs offered in partnership with Skillable. These labs are limited and available on a first-come, first-served basis, so don’t delay securing your spot.

Conclusion

Certification Week for the Microsoft AI Cloud Partner Program is more than just a training event; it’s a strategic opportunity to elevate your skills, achieve valuable certifications, and contribute to your organization’s success. Participating will give you the knowledge and practical experience needed to excel in today’s competitive tech environment.

How Alif Cloud IT Consulting Can Help

At Alif Cloud IT Consulting, we are committed to helping you stay updated with the latest developments in the Microsoft ecosystem. Whether it's guiding you through the Certification Week or providing tailored advice to help your organization achieve Microsoft Solution Partner designations, we've got you covered.

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