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Windows 7 and Windows Vista Training

Windows 7

Built on the strengths of Windows Server 2008 and Windows Vista, Windows 7 is the Microsoft operating system designed to enhance your organization's desktop environment. Windows 7 provides improved security and manageability for remote and local computers, and improves performance and reliability.

Become the Windows 7 expert in your organization. Discover the wide variety of Windows 7 training courses available online and in the classroom, books, and Windows 7 certifications offered by Microsoft Learning to help you succeed.

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Events

Participate in important events that relate to Windows 7.

View more than 100 on-demand presentations on topics such as Windows 7 and Windows Server 2008 R2 as part of the New Efficiency event. Learn how Microsoft products can help drive business growth through cost savings, productivity, and innovation.

Learning Plans

A Learning Plan is a collection of training resources organized into an interactive path that focuses on your specific learning needs.

Created by Microsoft experts, Learning Plans can help save you time by organizing the most relevant Windows 7 training content into a self-guided path. Resources include online courses, instructor-led classes, books, articles, and more.

View the latest Learning Plans for Windows 7

Certification

You can be among the first to prove your proficiency in the latest Microsoft operating system. A Microsoft Windows 7 certification helps demonstrate to project leads and hiring managers that you keep your skills current. Multiple Windows 7 certifications are available or scheduled.

Classroom training

Classroom training is designed to help you build expertise with the help of world-class learning content. Classroom training includes "First Look" courses and classes. The authorized source for Microsoft training, Microsoft Certified Partners for Learning Solutions are uniquely positioned to help you develop expertise on the latest Microsoft technology through classroom training; online, instructor-led training; and facilitated, blended learning solutions.

View the latest classroom training for Windows 7

  • Course 50322: Configuring and Administering Windows 7
    Thu, 15 Apr 2010
    This course provides students with the knowledge and skills to configure and administer Microsoft Windows 7 as a standalone installation or in a corporate environment as a part of a Windows Active Directory domain. It can also be used to prepare for exam 70-680 TS: Windows 7, Configuring. Students learn to create and deploy images, configure hardware and software, configure networking, and backup and restore system information. Installation and configuration of DirectAccess is also covered....
  • Course 50331B: Windows 7, Enterprise Desktop Support Technician
    Mon, 03 May 2010
    This five-day instructor-led course provides students with the knowledge and skills needed to isolate, document and resolve problems on a Windows 7 desktop or laptop computer. It will also help test takers prepare for the 70-685 exam....

Microsoft E-Learning

If you learn best independently, explore Official Microsoft E-Learning courses, which provide a simple and effective way to learn at your own pace and on your own schedule. You can use Windows 7 e-learning training courses to improve your skills, prepare for a project or an exam, or earn certifications. Most e-learning courses include hands-on virtual labs.

View the latest Microsoft E-Learning for Windows 7

  • Course 10166: Windows 7 Essentials I
    Mon, 26 Oct 2009
    This one-hour course provides you with an overview of the new features in Windows 7. It describes how you can get started working with Windows 7. It also describes how Windows 7 helps you become more organized and productive, with improvements in the user interface, enhanced search capabilities, and new features such as Libraries and Jump Lists....
  • Course 10167: Windows 7 Essentials II
    Tue, 03 Nov 2009
    This one-hour course provides you with an overview of advanced features in Windows 7. It describes the enhancements that help you manage your devices and printers, maintain and troubleshoot problems with your computer, and protect your computer and data. It also describes how Windows 7 helps you easily manage local and remote network connections. ...

Books from Microsoft Press

Microsoft Press provides comprehensive reference and training books that help you get the most from Microsoft tools and technologies. Microsoft Press books are written by industry experts and Microsoft insiders who provide current information to help you find the answers you need and develop your skills.

Prepare for Windows 7 with a free offer of Microsoft Press chapters
Get a head start on Windows 7 with tips and tricks from Microsoft Press books. When you register for this free offer, each week (for seven weeks) you will receive an e-mail message that includes a link to download a chapter from an upcoming Microsoft Press book about Windows 7. You will also receive information about related special offers that will help you build your Windows 7 knowledge base. You can opt out of these communications at any time.

The preview chapters will be taken from upcoming Microsoft Press books, including:

  • Best of Windows 7

  • Windows 7 Administrator’s Pocket Consultant

  • Windows 7 Inside Out

  • Windows 7 Plain & Simple

  • Windows 7 Resource Kit

  • Windows 7 Step by Step

  • MCTS Self-Paced Training Kit (Exam 70-680): Configuring Windows 7

  • Introducing Windows 7 for Developers

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  • MCTS Self-Paced Training Kit (Exam 70-680): Configuring Windows 7
    Wed, 21 Oct 2009
    This 2-in-1 kit delivers in-depth preparation plus practice for MCTS Exam 70-680, Configuring Windows 7. Ace your exam prep—and build real-world job skills—with lessons, labs, practice tests, and more....
  • Windows 7 Step by Step
    Wed, 16 Sep 2009
    The smart way to learn to Windows 7—one step at a time! Work at your own pace through easy-to-follow lessons and hands-on exercises, building exactly the skills you need, just when you need them....

Silverlight Learning Snacks

If you want to learn more about Windows 7 but do not have much time, try Microsoft Silverlight Learning Snacks. Learning Snacks, based on innovative Microsoft Silverlight technology, are interactive presentations that include animations, recorded demos, and other media. At the end of each presentation, you can view additional Learning Snacks, learn more about the topic, or visit a related Web site.

Note To view Learning Snacks, you need to install Microsoft Silverlight and enable pop-up windows.

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Windows Vista

Become an expert on Windows Vista. The Windows Vista operating system is more secure, easier to deploy, and simpler to manage than previous versions of Windows. It provides enhanced communication, mobility, and networking features that enable users to view and organize information and control their computing experience like never before.

With the right Windows Vista training, you can use Windows Vista to achieve your goals—whether you want to get the greatest benefit from your technology investment, earn a certification, or advance in your career. Explore Microsoft Learning offerings, including Windows Vista training, and books.

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Learning Plans

A Learning Plan is a collection of training resources organized into an interactive path that focuses on your specific learning needs.

Created by Microsoft experts, Learning Plans can help save you time by organizing the most relevant Windows Vista training content into a self-guided path. Resources include online courses, instructor-led classes, books, articles, and more.

View the latest Learning Plans for Windows Vista

  • Learning plan for Deploying Windows Vista (Exam 70-622) by using E-Learning
    Mon, 07 Jun 2010
    This Learning Plan is intended to help IT Professionals prepare for exam 70-622 by using Microsoft E-Learning. The courses identified in this Learning Plan are included in the following collections: Collection 5103: Upgrade Skills to Configure Windows Vista Collection 5104: Upgrade Skills to Support Windows Vista Consumers Collection 5106: Upgrading Enterprise Desktop Support Skills to Windows Vista Collection 5257: Core Training for Windows Vista Collection 5347: Installing and Configuring W...
  • Student Learning Plan for the Consumer Support Technician Job Role
    Sun, 08 Nov 2009
    This learning plan will help train to become a Consumer Support Technician for Windows Vista, and earn the Microsoft Certified IT Professional (MCITP): Consumer Support Technician certification. After completing this learning plan, you will be able to demonstrate your specialized technical expertise, world skills, and mastery of Windows Vista by earning a Microsoft Certified Technology Specialist (MCTS) credential and a Microsoft Certified IT Professional (MCITP) credential. The Consumer Suppo...

Certification

Demonstrate your value to employers by attaining a Microsoft Certification. Certification helps you validate your understanding of technology features and inspire confidence in your abilities. We offer three types of certification for Windows Vista:

  • Microsoft Office Specialist (MOS)
    Earn the Microsoft Office Specialist certification on Windows Vista to show your advanced business skills.

  • Microsoft Certified Technology Specialist (MCTS)
    When you earn your MCTS on Windows Vista, you help validate your skills in installing, managing, configuring, and maintaining the new security, network, and application features in Windows Vista. Certifications include MCTS: Business Desktop Deployment and MCTS: Windows Vista – Configuration.

  • Microsoft Certified IT Professional (MCITP)
    MCITP certifications are designed for experienced IT professionals to highlight a focused area of expertise.

View the latest certifications on Windows Vista

  • Exam 70-620: TS: Configuring Microsoft Windows Vista Client
    Wed, 09 Dec 2009
    This exam measures your ability to accomplish the following technical tasks using Windows Vista....
  • Exam 70-622 Pro: Microsoft Desktop Support – ENTERPRISE
    Wed, 09 Dec 2009
    Candidates for Exam 70-622: PRO: Supporting and Troubleshooting Applications on a Windows Vista Client for Enterprise Support Technicians are IT professionals who work in an upper mid-sized organization or enterprise environment that uses Windows Vista. They have experience with previous versions of the Windows operating system and might have experience with Windows Server operating systems." ...

Classroom training

Classroom training is designed to help you build expertise with the help of world-class learning content. Classroom training includes "First Look" courses and classes. The authorized source for Microsoft training, Microsoft Certified Partners for Learning Solutions, are uniquely positioned to help you develop expertise on the latest Microsoft technology through classroom training; online, instructor-led training; and facilitated, blended learning solutions.

View the latest classroom training on Windows Vista

  • Course 50235B: Managing Enterprise Desktops Using the Microsoft Desktop Optimization Pack
    Sun, 16 May 2010
    This five-day instructor-led course will enable attendees to gain an understanding of the tools available in Microsoft Desktop Optimization Pack (MDOP) to improve their Change Management process and reduce support across their or their customer’s environment....
  • Course 50154A: Win Internals for programmers
    Wed, 03 Dec 2008
    This five-day instructor-led course provides students with the knowledge and skills to develop, debug and troubleshoot low-level Windows applications. The course provides a detailed view of the Windows operating system architecture, its key components, undocumented interfaces and core interactions through the use of debugging utilities, inspection tools and exercises....

Microsoft E-Learning

If you learn best independently, explore Official Microsoft E-Learning courses, which provide a simple and effective way to learn at your own pace and on your own schedule. You can use Windows Vista e-learning courses to improve your skills, prepare for a project or an exam, or earn certifications. Most e-learning courses include hands-on virtual labs.

View the latest Microsoft E-Learning for Windows Vista

Books from Microsoft Press

Microsoft Press provides comprehensive reference and training books that help you to get the most from Microsoft tools and technologies. Microsoft Press books are written by industry experts and Microsoft insiders who provide current information to help you find the answers you need and advance your skills.

View the latest Microsoft Press books about Windows Vista

Silverlight Learning Snacks

If you want to learn more about Windows Vista but do not have much time, try Microsoft Silverlight Learning Snacks. Learning Snacks, based on innovative Microsoft Silverlight technology, are interactive presentations that include animations, recorded demos, and other media. At the end of each presentation, you can view additional Learning Snacks, learn more about the topic, or visit a related Web site.

Note To view Learning Snacks, you need to install Microsoft Silverlight and enable pop-up windows.

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