IT Training and Certification
Get the skills you need to succeed in the IT industry.
IT Pro Training and Certification from the Microsoft Learning Site
The Microsoft Learning site is the primary location for IT Pro-focused training and certification information.
- Six Steps to Certification
- Assess Your Skills
- Download Sample Training
- Check out the latest titles in Microsoft e-Learning!
Local Training Offers
What do I get?
- Microsoft SQL Server technical readiness lab courseware
- 20% off Microsoft SQL Server 2005 official courses
- Microsoft SQL Server 2005 beta software
- FREE Microsoft Press book
Register today for only $149 CDN! For more information please click here.
Certified Do over: Get a Free Microsoft Certification Exam Retake
Your chances to pass any Microsoft IT Pro or Developer certification exam have just doubled. Simply register for this offer by May 31, 2005, before taking your exam, and we'll give you a free second shot at success."
Certified MCDST: Free Training for your Desktop Support Exam
A Microsoft Certified Desktop Support Technician credential helps ensure you have the skills needed to effectively support end users and troubleshoot Microsoft® Windows® desktop environments. Get free online training and free practice tests to prepare for your exams now!
Certified MCSA: Free Microsoft eReference Library with your credential
MCSA certification shows you have the skills needed to implement, manage, and troubleshoot sophisticated computing environments. Register for this offer today and attain your credential by May 31, 2005 to receive free access to 9 eReference books valued at $550 USD.
Polar Bear Corporate Education:
Microsoft Skills Assessment for Organizations
Unleash the full potential of your technology investments today.
Microsoft Skills Assessment for Organizations is a new, powerful online tool that enables your organization to achieve greater technology ROI, minimize deployment risks, and realize the full potential of your greatest investment - your people. Microsoft Skills Assessment for Organizations removes the uncertainty around training and answers the questions businesses ask every day:
- What are my employees' technical competencies?
- What skill areas should we improve?
- Where are our training dollars best invested?
- What are our team, group, and organizational capabilities?
- How can we most quickly improve productivity?
Microsoft Skills Assessment for Organizations uncovers your training needs and creates tailored skills development plans - so that you can ensure that you have the skill-sets you need in-house to drive business results. Contact us at skillsassessment@polarbear.com to arrange your onsite demo today!
Did you know that you might qualify for FREE Microsoft training? Clients that purchase their Microsoft Software through a Microsoft volume licensing plan may qualify for Software Assurance Benefits including free training days at Polar Bear.
For a limited time, activate four SA training vouchers at Polar Bear and receive your fifth day of training on us. For more details, visit our SA resource centre at www.polarbear.com/mssa
Earn your MCDST Certification today! The Microsoft Certified Desktop Support Technician (MCDST) credential proves that you have the skills to successfully support end users and to successfully troubleshoot desktop environments running on the Microsoft Windows® operating system.
Business Intelligence Seminars
In today’s business climate, businesses are under tremendous pressure to make better decisions faster. Business intelligence solutions provide critical insight that help organizations make informed decisions. Microsoft’s Business Intelligence platform utilizes a number of products such as; SQL Server 2000 Reporting Services, SQL Server 2000 Analysis Services, Office System 2003, SharePoint Portal Server and more, which build a flexible, customizable solution that can be tailored to the unique needs of an organization. For more information or to register, visit www.polarbear.com/bi
Training Resources
In addition to the resources on the Microsoft Learning site, these options for further training are available.
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Visit the Free TechNet Virtual Lab
Test Windows Server 2003 in a live, hands-on environment in the free TechNet Virtual Lab.
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Find Training
Search a database of courses offered by Microsoft Certified Partner(s) for Learning Solutions.
Attend a seminar from the comfort of your own desk.
- Office Online Seminars
- Windows Online Seminars
Attend a Webcast: Industry experts demonstrate the latest Microsoft software and solutions, participate in an interactive discussion, and answer questions.
TechNet Briefings provide in-person, how-to information on planning, deploying, managing, and supporting Microsoft products and technologies from a Microsoft professional. Attend a briefing in your local area, or consult our archive of previous briefings.