Free Online Training...

March 26, 2007 · 2 min read

If there is anyone out there that reads this, I have a opportunity for you.

I want to offer you free access to four courses of your choice from our premium E-Learning Course Collections.

This is a $159 provided free to you.

Whether you are interested in creating Windows forms, building Web applications, implementing Data Access, or finding out about Visual Studio Team System, you can access the e-learning topic you want, when you want it, and learn at your own pace. Each lesson includes hands-on virtual labs and offline functionality.

Taking advantage of this offer is easy. Each Microsoft E-Learning Collection includes several individual courses and/or workshops. Follow the Course Collection links below to determine the right course(s) for your learning needs. Then follow these activation instructions below.

This offer expires June 30, 2007. Be sure to access your free e-learning today!

Instructions to Access Free Microsoft E-Learning

  1. Go

  2. Input your access code: (The code is case sensitive) (and it is now correct, the training folk gave me the wrong number)

ACCESS CODE: 6691-USDPENC-9594

  1. You will be prompted to sign-in using a valid Microsoft Passport ID (this will be the username and password you will use to access the site each time you log in). If you already have a profile on microsoft.com, use that Passport ID. If you do not have a Passport ID click “Register” to create one.

  2. From the “Thank You” page, click on My Learning to see the list of available courses.

  3. For E-Learning, click on a course title to launch the offering.

o You will then be presented with a description tab and a content tab.   Read all the course requirements and description.

o Please note:  Review the “system requirements” tab to be sure your computer is properly configured to access virtual labs.

o From the “Content Tab”, click on a lesson to begin training.

  1. When you return to the site, please click on the following link: and sign in using your Microsoft Passport ID.  Then click on “My Learning” to access content and continue your learning path.

If you have problems accessing the E-Learning, please contact the Microsoft e-learning support center at: 1-877-383-2829.

This article is part of the GWB Archives. Original Author: Steve Loethen

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