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Here is the mail I will be sending to the folks who I send vouchers to.. :)

Microsoft Learning (and I:))  are pleased to offer an exclusive discount on your Microsoft Certification exam

Use the discount code below and pay only $25USD for your Microsoft Certification exam

To register for your exam visit: http://www.register.prometric.com This offer is only good until June 30^th, 2009 so be sure to act quick on this!

These exams have “Second Shot” built in, meaning if for whatever reason you do not pass the first time, you can use the same voucher for your second time at $0 cost.

If for whatever reason you find yourself unable to use the voucher you’re given, let me know immediately so it can be recycled to someone else who can use it!

Your voucher code is: VoucherCodeHere!

If you need any help finding resources to study, train and prepare for your exam, let me know and I can help you get access to those resources.

Thanks!

Christopher Kusek, CISSP
Technology Evangelist, Consultant
CISSP | MCSE* | NCSA* | NCIE* | CWUG

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Yea, so this is the ‘format’ for the emails I’ll be sending… for what it’s worth :)

Wait, what? LCDS? Who? When? Maybe even How?!

There’s a new version of the Microsoft Learning Content Development System!

Hey now, let me get this straight, you’re saying not only does Microsoft provide countless tools for Learning and Education through Programs and Blogs, but they also provide you tools so you can build your own education programs yourself?!

Yes, yes that is correct! The Learning Content Development System (LCDS) Is exactly that tool!

Not to mention that they even have ‘sample course titles’ that you can use to get yourself started creating your own education or training packages! To which I denounce ‘sweet!’

I never would have known about this if not for our good friends at the MSLearning Blog, so special thanks to them and especially Ken Rosen for his post on this – Roll Your Own E-Learning

If you remember my past posts on Elevate America, there are now some updates to this!

Through a simple clickable map you can find out information on how to obtain YOUR voucher!

This information really speaks to the heart of the issue

The vouchers are part of a new national program Microsoft announced at the National Governors Conference in February. Elevate America hopes to offer job training to as many as 2 million Americans over the next three years.

And if you’re like Sue T. Carter, this comes at the best time possible

Sue T. Carter of Bellevue picked up one of the first vouchers. She said she has been working part time for more than two years and really needs to find a job that will help her pay her rent, because she is less than a month away from eviction.

Special thanks to our friends at the MS Learning Community for the heads up on this

Yea I know this isn’t new, but if you’re not aware of it, here you go!

Get a second chance to pass your Microsoft Certification exam — free offer!

In the real world, you might need more than one chance at certification. With Second Shot, if you do not pass any IT professional, developer, or project manager certification exam on your first try, you can retake the exam without an additional cost.

Register for Second Shot and take advantage of our Career Assist Package—which means you can get any Microsoft E-Learning collection for just US$35.

•Sign up for the Second Shot offer today

Career Assist Package: Register for Second Shot and get any Microsoft E-Learning collection for just US$35

Until June 30, 2009, as a part of Second Shot, we are offering a Career Assist Package. Along with enjoying the benefits of Second Shot, you can access a collection of Microsoft E-Learning courses, which provide 8 to 20 hours of online instructional content to help you master a product and prepare for a certification. This offer applies to IT professional or developer e-learning collection titles only. Does not include Microsoft Office or Windows end-user (non-IT) focused collections.

Career Assist is available only in select countries.

•See a list of eligible countries/regions

Normally priced up to US$350, these e-learning collections are just US$35 when you register for Second Shot. Limit one per customer.

Note For this promotional offer, once you have activated the discounted e-learning collection it will only be available for 90 days.

In today’s challenging economic times, how do you stand out from the crowd, stay up to date with relevant technologies, and get the top jobs? Becoming a Microsoft Certified Professional (MCP) is a great start.

•Learn more about the Career Assist Package

•Register for the Second Shot offer

So, take advantage of this if you’re trying to stay relevant, certified and beyond! :)

Welcome to Thrive from Microsoft!

If you recall past posts about Microsoft and Social Responsibility, this is just another measure of ensuring that our technical future is secure, or if you’re looking for a career change that the resources are available to ensure you have a future in technology.

They have this broken up into several core areas

• Advance your career
• Career Development
• Get Started
• Explore Microsoft’s training overview
• Get your training with Microsoft Learning Plans
• Keep track of your learning plan with My Learning Tool
• Get Certified
• You may be a tech whiz…but ‘Are You Certifiable?!?’
• Find out the facts about certification
• Earn your Microsoft Certification!
• Hear what others have to say about Microsoft Learning and certifications
• Why Get Certified?
• Learn more about the value of certification
• Value of Certification: Team Certification and Organization Performance
• What are the industry’s 10 best IT certifications?
• Get a second chance to pass your Microsoft Certification exam—free offer!
• Career Guidance (Networking & Community)
• Learn more about the Microsoft Certification Membership
• Join Microsoft Technical Communities
• Career Change Management
• Industry Related
• Top 10 Jobs in Information Technology
• How to Job Search in 2009
• Unconventional Places to Expand your Network
• Stalled Career? 10 Tips
• Bulletproof Your Job: 4 Ways to Stay Employed
• Job Search Related
• Are You Using the Wrong Resume?
• 10 Interview Questions Decoded
• Body Language and the Interview
• Tools & Resources
• CareerPath Assessment Center
• CareerBuilder Salary Calculator
• cbResume
• Resume Direct
• Enhance your technical skills
• Virtualization
• Get Started
• Technical Competency Introduction Video With Tony Scott
• Windows Server Virtualization: Overview Video
• TechNet Radio: Managing a Virtualized Environment today and in the future
• Videos (5 – 15 min)
• Microsoft Virtualization
• Intro to Windows Server 2008 Virtualization
• Server Core Hyper-V Prerequisites
• Green IT and Virtualization
• Webcasts (30 – 90 min)
• TechNet Webcast: High Availability with Hyper-V (Level 200)
• TechNet Webcast: Presentation Virtualization with Terminal Services RemoteApp (Level 200)
• TechNet Webcast: Assess Your Server IT Infrastructure for Windows Server 2008 Migration and Virtualization (Level 300)
• Tools & Resources
• Virtualization TCO Calculator
• Hyper-Green Calculator
• Cutting Costs and Building Value with Microsoft Virtualization
• Microsoft Assessment and Planning Toolkit
• Windows Server Virtualization and Licensing Calculator
• White Papers
• How Customers Are Cutting Costs and Building Value with Microsoft Virtualization
• Virtualization for Windows – A Technology Overview
• Microsoft.com Operations Virtualizes MSDN and TechNet on Hyper-V
• Case Studies
• Atlanta Journal Constitution: With Virtualization, Newspaper Reduces Costs, Gains Infrastructure Flexibility
• Dartmouth-Hitchcock Medical Center: Medical Center Reduces Costs, Increases Application Availability with Virtualization
• Jackson Energy Authority: Public Utility Boosts Application Availability and Simplifies IT with Virtualization
• Continental Airlines: Leading Airline Moves to Virtual Environment, Sets Stage for Growth While Cutting Costs
• Desktop Optimization
• Get Started
• Technical Competency Introduction Video With Tony Scott
• TechNet Webcast: Agility Now: What Is Infrastructure Optimization, and Why Should You Care?
• National Aquarium in Baltimore: Aquarium Enhances Data Access, Security, and Productivity with New Operating System
• Video (5 – 15 min)
• Continental Airlines Bets on Operating System Upgrade for Reduced IT and Energy Costs
• Microsoft Desktop Optimization Pack
• Webcasts (30 – 90 min)
• TechNet Webcast: Agile Desktops: Microsoft Application Virtualization and Intel vPro Technology (Level 200)
• TechNet Webcast: How Microsoft IT Uses the Automated Service Agent System to Deliver a Low-Cost, High-Value Service
• TechNet Webcast: Optimizing Desktop Management with System Center Configuration Manager and Microsoft SoftGrid Application Virtualization
• Tools & Resources
• Microsoft Infrastructure Optimization ROI Tool
• Microsoft Assessment and Planning Toolkit
• White Papers
• Reducing TCO with Windows Vista: Quantified Savings for Mobile PCs
• The Road to Desktop Optimization: Five Best practices for Optimizing the Desktop Infrastructure
• The Enterprise PC Lifecycle: Seeing the big picture for PC fleet management
• Case Studies
• CDW: Technology Professionals Enjoy Productivity, Enhanced Security with System Upgrade
• Cerner Corporation: IT Provider Enhances Security and Meets Customer Needs with New Operating System
• Hoover City Schools: School District Upgrades PCs to Keep Students Current on the Latest Technology
• Align IT with Business
• Cost Savings
• Get Started
• Business and IT Alignment Introduction Video With Tony Scott
• IT Manager Webcast: Introduction to Platform Solution Blueprints (Level 200)
• Videos & Webcasts (30 – 90 min)
• Windows Server Virtualization: Overview Video
• IT Manager Webcast: Platform Solution Blueprints: Virtualization and Infrastructure Management (Level 200)
• IT Manager Webcast: Protecting Legacy Assets Through Automated Conversion Reduces Licensing Costs and Increases Agility (Level 200)
• IT Manager Webcast: Infrastructure Optimization: Shifting Development from a Cost Center to a Strategic Business Asset
• Podcasts (30 – 90 min)
• IT Manager Dialog Series- Virtualization
• IT Manager Podcast: Introduction to Platform Solution Blueprints (Level 200)
• IT Manager Podcast: Platform Solution Blueprints: Virtualization and Infrastructure Management (Level 200)
• Analytics Reports / Whitepapers
• Information Week: Analytics Report – Unlocking Virtualization: Facing IT, Business Realities
• How Customers Are Cutting Costs and Building Value with Microsoft Virtualization
• Virtualization Strategy Provides Tools, Processes, and Compliance Capabilities to Enhance Business Support and Drive Adoption
• Tools & Resources
• Simple to Save: ROI Calculator
• Microsoft Infrastructure Optimization – ROI Tool
• You Already Own It!
• IT Manager: Platform Solution Blueprint by Advaiya
• IT Manager: Platform Solution Blueprint – Virtualization
• Connect with your peers on the TechNet IT Management Community Hub!
• Case Studies
• Stewart: Information Services Firm Enhances Compliance and Optimizes Data Center
• Compliance & Governance
• Get Started
• Business and IT Alignment Introduction Video With Tony Scott
• Microsoft Security Assessment Tool
• Webcasts (30 – 90 min)
• Microsoft Webcast: Better IT Management Through IT Governance (part 1)
• Microsoft Webcast: Better IT Management Through IT Governance (part 2)
• Tools & Resources
• Security Compliance Management Toolkit
• Security Intelligence Report
• Learning Path for Security
• FORUM: Configuration Manager – Desired Configuration Management
• Compliance Management Forum
• Connect with your peers on the TechNet IT Management Community Hub!
• White Papers
• White Paper-Branch Infrastructure
• Where Is My PII?
• IT Compliance Management Guide
• The Security Risk Management Guide
• Microsoft Operations Framework (MOF) 4.0

Why yes.. I did go through the entire site, reviewed a lot of the material and even INCLUDED ALMOST ALL OF IT HERE! Yea, I know sometimes people will look at the post, but never visit the site – So here are the goods, visit the site if you’d like, but this is exactly what you’ll see (at this point in time :))  Good luck on there – whether you’re job hunting or retaining your job!