A limited a number of free e-Learning opportunities are available to user group members.  These e-Learning vouchers are worth $159, and training expires on June 30th. Make sure you use the code listed below.

Instructions to Access Free Microsoft E-Learning

1)          Go http://www.microsoft.com/learning/access

2)          Input your access code: (The code is case sensitive)

ACCESS CODE: 8809-DevBMO12-0099

3)          You will be prompted to sign-in using a valid Microsoft Passport ID (this will be the username and password you will use to access the site each time you log in). If you already have a profile on microsoft.com, use that Passport ID. If you do not have a Passport ID click “Register” to create one.

4)          From the “Thank You” page, click on My Learning to see the list of available courses.

5)          For E-Learning, click on a course title to launch the offering.

o    You will then be presented with a description tab and a content tab.   Read all the course requirements and description.

o    Please note:  Review the “system requirements” tab to be sure your computer is properly configured to access virtual labs.

o    From the “Content Tab”, click on a lesson to begin training.

6)          When you return to the site, please click on the following link: http://www.microsoft.com/learning/mylearning and sign in using your Microsoft Passport ID.  Then click on “My Learning” to access content and continue your learning path.

E-Learning Available:

Upgrading from Visual Basic 6.0
Collection 2562: Getting Started with Microsoft® Visual Studio® 2005 for Visual Basic® 6.0 Developers

Data and XML
Collection 2541: Core Data Access Development with Microsoft® Visual Studio® 2005

Collection 2542: Advanced Data Access Development with Microsoft® Visual Studio® 2005

Windows
Collection 2546: Core Windows® Client Development with Microsoft® Visual Studio® 2005

Collection 2547: Advanced Windows® Client Development with Microsoft® Visual Studio® 2005

Web
Collection 2543: Core Web Client Programming with Microsoft® Visual Studio® 2005

Collection 2544: Advanced Web Client Programming with Microsoft® Visual Studio® 2005

Distributed Applications
Collection 2548: Core Distributed Application Development with Microsoft® Visual Studio® 2005

Collection 2549: Advanced Distributed Application Development with Microsoft® Visual Studio® 2005

.NET Framework 2.0
Collection 2364: What's New in Microsoft® Visual Studio® 2005 for Existing Visual Studio .NET Developers

ASP.NET 2.0
Collection 3201: Developing Microsoft® ASP.NET 2.0 Web Applications

If you have problems accessing the E-Learning, please contact the Microsoft e-learning support center at: 1-877-383-2829.