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Welcome to the Australian Partner Community Hot Sheet, a comprehensive schedule of partner training, webcasts, community calls, and office hours. This post is updated frequently as we learn about new offerings, so you can plan your time.
If you have any questions/feedback about any of the training below or would like to suggest training for us to run, please email the Microsoft Australia Readiness Team at msaupr@microsoft.com.
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SPOTLIGHT TRAINING COURSES
Partner Cloud Architect Bootcamp
Type: Advanced
Audience: Architectural Roles, IT Professional Roles, Developer Roles
Cost: $899
Date & Locations: MELBOURNE: May 27-30
Partner Technical Deep Dives are an intense 4-day immersive training experience that offers Microsoft Partners critical deep technical skilling to build and grow their practices. The training is focused on core technical scenarios and solutions via whiteboard design sessions and hands-on labs delivered by cloud experts. The Deep Dive has 3 tracks: Infrastructure and Management, Application Development and Data. This training is NOT appropriate for those with only basic or intermediate knowledge of Azure nor appropriate for those in sales roles. REGISTER HERE
MICROSOFT INSPIRE 2019
Audience: Business Professionals, CEO, General Managers, Sales Directors, Marketing Professionals
Cost: $2,295 USD (until May 7)
Product: NA
Duration: 5 days
Location: Las Vegas, Nevada (July 14-18, 2019)
Join us at the 2019 Microsoft Inspire as we redefine productivity in a mobile-first, cloud-first world. Microsoft Inspire is the largest partner event of the year—a place to connect with fellow partners and with Microsoft, hear about the future direction of Microsoft and the broader IT industry, discover new business opportunities, learn, teach, and share with peers. With past attendance reaching 16,000 attendees from over 140 countries, no other event brings together so many of the most successful, top-tier partners in the Microsoft Partner Network. Microsoft Inspire is where leaders and visionaries of the IT industry gather to spur innovation and growth to new heights. Harness the potential of these great minds and build partnerships to expand the reach of your own solutions. Microsoft Inspire allows you to discover new opportunities and leverage industry connections to get business done. REGISTER HERE
MICROSOFT INSPIRE AUSTRALIA WEBINAR SERIES
Audience: Business Professionals, CEO, General Managers, Sales Directors, Marketing Professionals
Cost: No Charge
Product: NA
Duration: 45-minute sessions between March - July
Location: Virtual
Title: All you need to know about Microsoft Partner of the Year Award
Date: 26th March 2019 | 11:00 AM - 11:45 AM
Abstract: Receiving a Partner of the Year Award positions your company for new business opportunities, generates positive press coverage, and can lead to even greater market recognition. During this session, we will dive deep into the Microsoft Partner of the Year Awards Program and share with you what makes a great submission.
Title: Building out your Microsoft Inspire Story
Date: 24th April 2019 | 11:00 AM - 11:45 AM
Abstract: Set yourself some audacious goals – and share them. Ensuring you get the most out of Microsoft Inspire means you need to invest some time prior to the conference. During this session, we will share with you some ideas to ensure you see great ROI on your investment to attend Microsoft Inspire.
Title: First Impression Last - Create your unique Value Proposition
Date: 08th May 2019 | 11:00 AM - 11:45 AM
Abstract: There will be a reason that your customers choose you over the competition and it’s something that you need to capitalise on. Perhaps it’s your process, a unique methodology, or the skills and talents of your team. As you will be meeting many new people at Microsoft Inspire your unique Value Proposition needs to be clearly articulated. During this session, we will share with you some tips and tricks on how to create a unique Value Proposition.
Title: Beginners Guide to Microsoft Inspire
Date: 22nd May 2019 | 11:00 AM - 11:45 AM
Abstract: Part of the Australia Microsoft Inspire program experience, this session aims to provide partners with a Beginners Guide to Inspire; the tools, insights, and resources to make the most of your first time at Microsoft Inspire. During this session, we’ll share some tips that make Microsoft Inspire easy to navigate and share with you some ideas to ensure you see great ROI on your investment.
Title: Networking – The art to strategic Networking
Date: 29th May 2019 | 11:00 AM - 11:45 AM
Abstract: Have a Plan! Want to secure a new partnership? Plan to meet with 10 members of the Microsoft team? Perhaps you want to find out how to earn yourself a speaker slot for 2020. During this session, we will share with you the tools you can use to ensure you connect with all the right people.
Title: Your Time is Valuable - Building out your schedule
Date: 12th June 2019 | 11:00 AM - 11:45 AM
Abstract: With such a huge volume of content and so many attendees, the potential of getting lost is real! During this session, we will share with you the tools and resources that make Microsoft Inspire easy to navigate as well as give you a few tips and tricks on building out your schedule.
MICROSOFT AZURE
Azure Fundamentals
Type: Technical (Beginner)
Audience: IT Professional
Cost: $299
Product: Microsoft Azure
Date & Locations:
This course will provide foundational level knowledge of cloud services and how those services are provided with Microsoft Azure. The course can be taken as an optional first step in learning about cloud services and Microsoft Azure, before taking further Microsoft Azure or Microsoft cloud services courses. The course will cover general cloud computing concepts as well as general cloud computing models and services such as Public, Private and Hybrid cloud and Infrastructure-as-a-Service (IaaS), Platform-as-a-Service(PaaS) and Software-as-a-Service (SaaS). It will also cover some core Azure services and solutions, as well as key Azure pillar services concerning security, privacy, compliance and trust. It will finally cover pricing and support services available with Azure. TO REGISTER CLICK ON DATE AND CITY ABOVE.
Microsoft Azure Infrastructure and Deployment
Type: Technical (Advanced)
Audience: IT Professional
Cost: $899
Product: Microsoft Azure
Date & Locations:
- MELBOURNE: April 8-12
- PERTH: May 6-10
- SYDNEY: May 27-31
This 5-day instructor-led course delivered in partnership by DDLS (Microsoft Gold Cloud Competency Partner), is focused on Azure Administrator and the key responsibilities associated with this role such as implementing, monitoring, and maintaining Microsoft Azure solutions, including major services related to compute, storage, network, and security. This course is also intended for those who want to take the Microsoft Certification Exam AZ-100: Microsoft Azure Infrastructure and Deployment. TO REGISTER CLICK ON DATE AND CITY ABOVE.
Microsoft Azure Integration and Security
Type: Technical (Advanced)
Audience: IT Professional
Cost: $799
Product: Microsoft Azure
Date & Locations:
This 4-day instructor-led course delivered by delivered in partnership with DDLS (Microsoft Gold Cloud Competency Partner), is focused on Azure Security Administrators who manage and secure cloud services that span storage, security, networking, and compute capabilities within the Microsoft Azure cloud. This course is also intended for those who want to take the Microsoft Certification Exam AZ-101: Microsoft Azure Integration and Security.TO REGISTER CLICK ON DATE AND CITY ABOVE.
Microsoft Azure Developer Advance Solutions
Type: Technical (Advanced)
Audience: Developers
Cost: $799
Product: Microsoft Azure
Date & Locations:
This 4-day instructor-led course delivered in partnership with DDLS (Microsoft Gold Cloud Competency Partner), is focused on Azure Developers. This course is designed for experienced programmers who want to develop and host solutions in Microsoft Azure. This course focuses on all phases of the Azure Development process from solution design, to development and deployment, to testing and maintenance. TO REGISTER CLICK ON DATE AND CITY ABOVE.
Microsoft Azure Architect Design
Type: Technical (Advanced)
Audience: IT Professional, Architects
Cost: $799
Product: Microsoft Azure
Date & Locations:
During this 4-day instructor-led course delivered in partnership with DDLS (Microsoft Gold Cloud Competency Partner), you will master the skills needed to design solutions that run on Azure. This course will help you gain expertise as an Azure Architect around Azure administration, Azure development, and DevOps. This course is also intended for those who want to take the Microsoft Certification Exam AZ-301: Microsoft Azure Architect Design. TO REGISTER CLICK ON DATE AND CITY ABOVE.
Partner Cloud Architect Bootcamp – Infrastructure and Management Track
Type: Advanced
Audience: Architectural Roles, IT Professional Roles, Developer Roles
Cost: $899
Date & Locations: MELBOURNE: May 27-30
Build upon the fundamental Azure IaaS knowledge that you have, you will get to learn the common solution patterns and the decision points that are required to design an optimal architecture. REGISTER HERE
Partner Cloud Architect Bootcamp – Application Development Track
Type: Advanced
Audience: Architectural Roles, IT Professional Roles, Developer Roles
Cost: $899
Date & Locations: MELBOURNE: May 27-30
The Apps track will allow you to build on your knowledge of Azure application services through presentations and group interaction with Azure experts in your region as well as leading practitioners in the field. With a focus on solutions, and not simply products, you will learn more about application architecture and design techniques in Azure featuring containers, microservices, serverless, integration services, application modernization, and DevOps best practices. REGISTER HERE
Partner Practice Enablement: Azure Security and Operations Management
Type: Technical (Advanced)
Audience: Cloud IT Pros, Enterprise Architects, Datacentre Architects, Azure Architects, AWS Architects and Pre-sales Engineers with System Integrators who are interested in expanding their skills to do Envisioning sessions or deliver Proof of Concepts on Cloud IT management and security.
Cost: $199
Product: Microsoft Azure
Date & Locations:
- MELBOURNE: April 29
- SYDNEY: April 30
This 1-day, instructor-led course will help students learn how they can help secure and manage a customer’s hybrid IT environment through expanding their knowledge on how to manage production resources though Azure Security Center, Azure Governance, Azure Monitor and Azure Backup. REGISTER HERE
Transition Saturday for Microsoft Azure Architect 70-535 to AZ-302
Type: Technical (Advanced)
Audience: Cloud Architects
Cost: $175
Product: Microsoft Azure
Date & Locations:
- PERTH: March 30
- MELBOURNE: April 6
- SYDNEY: April 13
- BRISBANE: May 11
Glenn Morris, Microsoft Certified Trainer and Regional Lead will be your trainer for the day, he will focus on the delta topics assessed in the AZ-302 Microsoft Azure Solution Architect Certification Transition exam. THIS EXAM IS INTENDED ONLY FOR THOSE CANDIDATES WHO HAVE SUCCESSFULLY TAKEN EXAM 535: ARCHITECTING MICROSOFT AZURE SOLUTIONS. IF YOU HAVE NOT TAKEN OR PASSED EXAM 535, YOU WILL NOT EARN A CERTIFICATION BY TAKING THIS EXAM. THIS EXAM IS AVAILABLE FOR A LIMITED TIME ONLY AND IS SCHEDULED FOR RETIREMENT ON JUNE 30, 2019. REGISTER HERE
Transition Saturday for Implementing Microsoft Azure Infrastructure Solutions 70-533 to AZ-102
Type: Technical (Advanced)
Audience: IT Professionals
Cost: $175
Product: Microsoft Azure
Date & Locations:
- PERTH: March 30
- MELBOURNE: April 6
- SYDNEY: April 13
- BRISBANE: May 11
Mark O’Shea, Microsoft Certified Trainer will be your trainer for the day, he will focus on the delta topics assessed in the AZ-102 Microsoft Azure Administrator Certification Transition exam. THIS EXAM IS INTENDED ONLY FOR THOSE CANDIDATES WHO HAVE SUCCESSFULLY TAKEN EXAM 533: IMPLEMENTING MICROSOFT AZURE INFRASTRUCTURE SOLUTIONS. IF YOU HAVE NOT TAKEN OR PASSED EXAM 533, YOU WILL NOT EARN A CERTIFICATION BY TAKING THIS EXAM. THIS EXAM IS AVAILABLE FOR A LIMITED TIME ONLY AND IS SCHEDULED FOR RETIREMENT ON JUNE 30, 2019. REGISTER HERE
WEBINAR SERIES
| Title | Level | Time and Country | Registration Link |
| Introduction to Microsoft Azure IaaS | 200 | 2019-04-02, 10:30 AM - 02:30 PM, Chennai, Kolkata, Mumbai, New Delhi (GMT+05:30) | Registration |
| Introduction to Azure Backup | 200 | 2019-04-03, 10:30 AM - 12:30 PM, Chennai, Kolkata, Mumbai, New Delhi (GMT+05:30) | Registration |
| Introduction to Azure Site Recovery | 200 | 2019-04-04, 10:30 AM - 12:30 PM, Chennai, Kolkata, Mumbai, New Delhi (GMT+05:30) | Registration |
| Introduction to Microsoft Azure Containers | 200 | 2019-04-08, 10:30 AM - 12:30 PM, Chennai, Kolkata, Mumbai, New Delhi (GMT+05:30) | Registration |
| Introduction to Windows Server 2019 - Introduction and Hyperconverged Solutions | 200 | 2019-04-09, 11:30 AM - 01:30 PM, Chennai, Kolkata, Mumbai, New Delhi (GMT+05:30) | Registration |
| Introduction to Windows Server 2019 - Introduction and Hyperconverged Solutions | 200 | 2019-04-10, 10:30 AM - 12:30 PM, Chennai, Kolkata, Mumbai, New Delhi (GMT+05:30) | Registration |
| Introduction to Microsoft Windows Server 2019 - New Features for Hybrid Clouds, Security, Containers and RDS | 200 | 2019-04-11, 10:30 AM - 12:30 PM, Chennai, Kolkata, Mumbai, New Delhi (GMT+05:30) | Registration |
| What's New in Azure Infrastructure as a Service | 200 | 2019-04-12, 10:30 AM - 12:30 PM, Chennai, Kolkata, Mumbai, New Delhi (GMT+05:30) | Registration |
| Hybrid Cloud Management & Security: Introduction and Log Analytics | 300 | 2019-04-23, 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM, Beijing, Chongqing, Hong Kong, Urumqi (GMT+08:00) | Registration |
| Hybrid Cloud Management & Security: Automation and Security | 300 | 2019-04-25, 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM, Beijing, Chongqing, Hong Kong, Urumqi (GMT+08:00) | Registration |
DATA ANALYTICS
Partner Cloud Architect Bootcamp – Data Track
Type: Advanced
Audience: Architectural Roles, IT Professional Roles, Developer Roles
Cost: $899
Date & Locations: MELBOURNE: May 27-30
Enhance your data architecture design skills through technical presentations, whiteboard design sessions and hands on labs. Scenarios covered include considerations for on-prem migrations to cloud, hybrid deployments, big data and real time analytics. REGISTER HERE
WEBINAR SERIES
| Title | Level | Time and Country | Registration Link |
| Technical Deep Dive on Enterprise BI and hybrid scenarios with Power BI | 300 | 2019-04-03, 01:30 PM - 03:30 PM, Taipei (GMT+08:00) | Registration |
| Introduction to Power BI | 200 | 2019-04-25, 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM, Beijing, Chongqing, Hong Kong, Urumqi (GMT+08:00) | Registration |
INTERNET OF THINGS (IoT)
Azure IoT Solution Accelerators
Type: Technical (Advanced)
Audience: IoT Developers, Architects and Leads
Cost: $199
Product: Microsoft Azure
Date & Locations: SYDNEY: May 7
In this full day bootcamp, you’ll learn about the recently updated Azure IoT Solution Accelerators, specifically the Remote Monitoring preconfigured solution. The three hands-on lab modules will walk you through how to provision the solution, connect devices, and manipulate rules & alarms. Instruction will also be provided on how to create & connect simulated devices and extend the solution to connect to line of business applications such as Power BI. This shows full end to end creation and flow of data from device to decision. REGISTER HERE
WEBINAR SERIES
| Title | Level | Time and Country | Registration Link |
| Technical Deep Dive on Azure IoT Suite | 300 | 2019-04-16, 10:00 AM - 01:00 PM, Beijing, Chongqing, Hong Kong, Urumqi (GMT+08:00) | Registration |
| Introduction to Azure IoT Suite | 200 | 2019-04-11, 10:00 AM - 01:00 PM, Beijing, Chongqing, Hong Kong, Urumqi (GMT+08:00) | Registration |
BUSINESS APPLICATIONS
Dynamics 365 for Finance & Operations Financial Management Bootcamp
Type: Intermediate
Audience: Experienced ERP functional consultants and Industry experts new to Finance and Operations
Cost: $299
Date & Locations: SYDNEY: May 8-10
This bootcamp workshops is designed for new professionals with some ERP experience looking to learn, understand, and improve their functional skills of Dynamics 365 for Finance and Operations across different areas such as Financial Management, Supply Chain Management, Manufacturing, and Retail. These workshops are primarily hands on, taking attendees through case studies of key areas of Dynamics 365 for Finance and Operations based on real-life scenarios. The bootcamps are designed to be consumed independently but could be combined to get a better understanding of the solution. Each workshop will follow through an example case study to design, deploy and configure a solution on Dynamics 365 for Finance and Operations. The workshops DO NOT require existing knowledge of Dynamics 365 for Finance and Operations. REGISTER HERE
Dynamics 365 for Finance & Operations Supply Chain Management Bootcamp
Type: Intermediate
Audience: Experienced ERP functional consultants and Industry experts new to Finance and Operations
Cost: $299
Date & Locations: SYDNEY: May 8-10
This bootcamp workshops are designed for new professionals with some ERP experience looking to learn, understand, and improve their functional skills of Dynamics 365 for Finance and Operations across different areas such as Financial Management, Supply Chain Management, Manufacturing, and Retail. These workshops are primarily hands on, taking attendees through case studies of key areas of Dynamics 365 for Finance and Operations based on real-life scenarios. The bootcamps are designed to be consumed independently but could be combined to get a better understanding of the solution. Each workshop will follow through an example case study to design, deploy and configure a solution on Dynamics 365 for Finance and Operations. The workshops DO NOT require existing knowledge of Dynamics 365 for Finance and Operations. REGISTER HERE
MODERN WORKPLACE
Unified Endpoint Management (UEM) Technical Training
Type: Advanced
Audience: IT Professionals
Cost: No Charge
Date & Locations: SYDNEY: April 15-18
This Four-day training will focus on Unified Endpoint Management (UEM) starting with broad overview of supported core platforms and drill down into the strategic scenarios with how to technically enable the solution based on customer requirements to protect enterprises across users, devices, apps, and data. The training will touch on key EMS components of Identity and Security as they are essential to the overall solution. REGISTER HERE
WEBINAR SERIES
| Title | Level | Time and Country | Registration Link |
| Adopting Microsoft Teamwork Solutions: Deploying Teams | 300 | 2019-04-04, 10:30 AM - 12:30 PM, Chennai, Kolkata, Mumbai, New Delhi (GTM+05:30) | Registration |
| Adopting Microsoft 365 Security Management | 300 | 2019-04-10, 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM, Beijing, Chongqing, Hong Kong, Urumqi (GTM+08:00) | Registration |
| Introduction to Microsoft 365 Security and Compliance | 200 | 2019-04-10, 10:30 AM - 12:30 PM, Chennai, Kolkata, Mumbai, New Delhi (GTM+05:30) | Registration |
| Adopting Microsoft Teamwork Solutions: Securing Teams | 300 | 2019-04-23, 11:30 AM - 01:30 PM, Chennai, Kolkata, Mumbai, New Delhi (GTM+05:30) | Registration |
| Introduction to Microsoft 365 App Launcher | 200 | 2019-04-25, 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM, Beijing, Chongqing, Hong Kong, Urumqi (GTM+08:00) | Registration |
| What's New in Microsoft 365 Security | 200 | 2019-04-25, 10:30 AM - 12:30 PM, Chennai, Kolkata, Mumbai, New Delhi (GTM+05:30) | Registration |
| Building Applications for Microsoft Teams | 300 | 2019-04-25, 01:30 PM - 04:30 PM, Chennai, Kolkata, Mumbai, New Delhi (GTM+05:30) | Registration |
| Getting Started with Office 365 App Development | 200 | 2019-04-11, 01:30 PM - 03:30 PM, Chennai, Kolkata, Mumbai, New Delhi (GTM+05:30) | Registration |
MICROSOFT GLOBAL FLAGSHIP EVENTS
MICROSOFT INSPIRE 2019
Audience: Business Professionals, CEO, General Managers, Sales Directors, Marketing Professionals
Cost: $2,295 USD (until May 7)
Product: NA
Duration: 5 days
Location: Las Vegas, Nevada (July 14-18, 2019)
Join us at the 2019 Microsoft Inspire as we redefine productivity in a mobile-first, cloud-first world. Microsoft Inspire is the largest partner event of the year—a place to connect with fellow partners and with Microsoft, hear about the future direction of Microsoft and the broader IT industry, discover new business opportunities, learn, teach, and share with peers. With past attendance reaching 16,000 attendees from over 140 countries, no other event brings together so many of the most successful, top-tier partners in the Microsoft Partner Network. Microsoft Inspire is where leaders and visionaries of the IT industry gather to spur innovation and growth to new heights. Harness the potential of these great minds and build partnerships to expand the reach of your own solutions. Microsoft Inspire allows you to discover new opportunities and leverage industry connections to get business done. REGISTER HERE
MICROSOFT BUILD 2019
Audience: Developers
Product: NA
Duration: 3 days
Location: Washington State Convention Centre, Seattle, WA (May 6-8, 2019)
Join us in Seattle for Microsoft’s premier event for developers. Come and experience the latest developer tools and technologies. Imagine new ways to create software by getting industry insights into the future of software development. Connect with your community to understand new development trends and innovative ways to code. REGISTER HERE
MICROSOFT BUSINESS APPLICATIONS SUMMIT 2019
Audience: Analysts, Business Users, IT Professionals, Developers
Product: NA
Duration: 2 days
Location: Georgia World Congress Centre (June 10-11, 2019)
Connect with experts, collaborate with your vibrant community, and learn alongside power users, analysts and technical architects like you. Join us and jumpstart your digital transformation. REGISTER HERE
MICROSOFT IGNITE 2019
Audience: IT Professional, Developers
Product: NA
Duration: 5 days
Location: Orange County Convention Centre, Orlando (November 4-8, 2019)
Get the latest insights and skills from technology leaders and practitioners shaping the future of cloud, data, business intelligence, teamwork, and productivity. Immerse yourself with the latest tools, tech, and experiences that matter, and hear the latest updates and ideas directly from the experts. PRE-REGISTER HERE
2018 MICROSOFT GLOBAL FLAGSHIP EVENTS (ON DEMAND)
MICROSOFT INSPIRE
Audience: Business Professionals, CEO, General Managers, Sales Directors, Marketing Professionals
WATCH SESSIONS FROM MICROSOFT INSPIRE 2018.
MICROSOFT BUILD
Audience: Developers
WATCH SESSIONS FROM MICROSOFT BUILD 2018.
MICROSOFT DATA INSIGHTS SUMMIT
Audience: Business Professionals, CEO, General Managers, Sales Directors, Marketing Professionals
WATCH SESSIONS FROM MICROSOFT DATA INSIGHTS SUMMIT 2018.
MICROSOFT IGNITE
Audience: IT Professionals
WATCH SESSIONS FROM MICROSOFT IGNITE 2018.
Expression of Interest please email msaupr@microsoft.com with the course title in the subject line. Once the course opens we will email you the invite.