Microsoft Learning | Imagine Cup : learning

"How can I prepare for Imagine Cup 2010?"

mslic — Fri, 16 Oct 2009 17:06:00 GMT

We're hearing that question from a lot of you, and it's high time we posted a response. We have good news and bad news. What, you want to hear the bad news first? Okay! The bad news: At the moment, Microsoft Learning is not planning to provide an "official"...(read more)

More virtual labs!

mslic — Tue, 02 Jun 2009 20:54:00 GMT

These awesome opportunities just keep coming! Our colleagues in Microsoft Learning want to give participants in IT Challenge Round 2 access to even MORE virtual labs. Even if your participation in the competition has ended, you'll be able to use these...(read more)

Extended E-Reference Library access for IT Challenge Round 2 competitors!

mslic — Fri, 13 Mar 2009 19:19:00 GMT

Great news! If you're competing in Round 2 of the IT Challenge, you should receive an email very soon (if you haven't received it already) providing you with a password to a new 6-month subsciption of E-Reference Libraries! Now you'll have access to a...(read more)

Questions, please! We know you've got 'em.

mslic — Tue, 03 Mar 2009 03:02:00 GMT

As your competitions start winding down (or heating up), we want to help you answer the questions you have about Microsoft technologies. We'll have our favorites answered by Microsoft tech experts and post them for you to see. How can you send us your...(read more)

Check your email...

mslic — Fri, 27 Feb 2009 22:14:00 GMT

If you participated in the IT Challenge, watch your email this weekend for some exciting announcements! Everyone who advanced to Round 2 will receive a special award from Microsoft IT Academy: you'll get to be among the first to check out a brand-new,...(read more)

Download the February Free E-Book Offer!

mslic — Fri, 20 Feb 2009 22:54:00 GMT

These are available until February 25, 2009 . That's soon! Download 'em now: Microsoft Visual C# 2008 Express Edition: Build a Program Now! by Patrice Pelland Make building new programming skills fun and fast with a quick-start, project-based approach....(read more)

We know you have more questions...

mslic — Fri, 20 Feb 2009 22:44:00 GMT

We hope you enjoyed the Live Sessions we've offered over the past few months! We want to help you continue to interact with Microsoft experts as you prepare for your competitions, so send us your questions about the Microsoft technologies you’re using...(read more)

Even more Ramp Up updates!

mslic — Thu, 29 Jan 2009 00:45:00 GMT

The Ramp Up program has just announced another new track: SharePoint for Developers, Part 2 ! This track, and all of the Ramp Up learning tracks, teach the skills you need in a guided path, making the learning process easier and more efficient. We announced...(read more)

Next IT Challenge Live Session--January 7!

mslic — Wed, 17 Dec 2008 22:50:00 GMT

Here's your next chance to learn about an IT Challenge monthly topic from a Microsoft expert! In January we'll present a Live Meeting with Bob Spuntak, who will help you get ready for the Management Technologies quiz. Register today, and we'll see you...(read more)

New updates to Ramp Up!

mslic — Wed, 03 Dec 2008 21:00:00 GMT

Hi all, The Ramp Up program, which is a featured learning resource for the Software Design, Embedded Development, Game Development and Robotics & Algorithm competitions, now includes a new learning track! Read on for more information... Ramp Up News:...(read more)

IT Challenge Live Session on Monday, December 1

mslic — Tue, 25 Nov 2008 02:49:00 GMT

See below for information about the next IT Challenge Live Sessions, both taking place on December 1 Pacific Time. Both sessions will offer the same content. We hope to see you there! Note : We've heard that some of you receive error messages when you...(read more)

Even more Live Sessions! Software Design (11/19) and Embedded Development (11/20)

mslic — Thu, 13 Nov 2008 00:34:00 GMT

If you're registered to compete in the Software Design or Embedded Development competitions--heck, if you think you MIGHT register to compete in either one--you won't want to miss the Live Sessions we're presenting this week. The Software Design sessions...(read more)

Robotics & Algorithm Live Session on Thursday, November 13

mslic — Fri, 07 Nov 2008 00:27:00 GMT

If you're competing in the Robotics invitational, you won't want to miss our Live Session on November 13, featuring Imagine Cup Project Lead Rogerio Panigassi. Details are below. Register today, and we'll see you online on the 13th! Register for November...(read more)

Coming this weekend: E-Reference Libraries!

mslic — Wed, 01 Oct 2008 19:57:00 GMT

Are you registered for this year's IT Challenge or Software Design competitions? Would you like to be able to read and search Microsoft Press books as you prepare for these competitions without carrying around lots of big, heavy books or spending a lot...(read more)