Learn Virtualization and Get Certified Without Spending a Dime

By Kasia Lorenc
December 19, 2008

From reading all of your New Year’s Resolutions it seems that the majority of you resolve to learn and get certified in 2009.

Well, how would you like to get a chance to do it for free?

Think I’m bluffing? Keep reading …

Step 1: Learn Virtualization — For Free!

We’re giving away a free Microsoft eLearning course Collection 6319: Configuring Hyper-V in Windows Server 2008 (valued at $159) to the first 500 people that email me with a link to their favorite Train Signal Training article.

Here’s what you have to do:

Send your email to contest@trainsignal.com with the word Virtualization in the subject line and include:

your name

your email address

a link to one of your favorite Train Signal Training articles

Please note: this promotion is only valid in the U.S.

Here’s how you can redeem your free eLearning course on Configuring Hyper-V in Windows Server 2008:

1. Go to http://www.microsoft.com/learning/access

Learn Virtualization and Get Certified without spending a dime

2. Enter the access code you receive in your email (the code is case sensitive)

Read the license agreement and check the box next to I have read and accept the End User License Agreement.

Click Enter.

Learn Virtualization and Get Certified Without Spending a Dime

3. You will be prompted to sign-in with your Hotmail or MSN account to Windows Live ID (this will be the username and password you will use to access the site each time you log in)

Learn Virtualization and Get Certified Without Spending a Dime

4. If this is the first time you’re using Microsoft Learning, you will need to fill out the information in the form and click Continue at the bottom:

Learn Virtualization and Get Certified Without Spending a Dime

5. Next click on My Learning to see the list of available courses:

Learn Virtualization and Get Certified Without Spending a Dime

6. Here you can click on a course title to launch the e-learning offering. The 6319 Collection includes 5 courses numbered 6320 — 6324 that you can see below:

Learn Virtualization and Get Certified Without Spending a Dime

7. Once you click on one of the titles you will see the course description along with an overview, course details, and system requirements tabs that you can read before starting

There’s actually a Test your computer’s capabilities link under the System Requirements tab which you should click on to make sure your computer is properly configured to access virtual labs

Learn Virtualization and Get Certified Without Spending a Dime

You can begin training by clicking on the individual lessons under the Course Description tab

Learn Virtualization and Get Certified Without Spending a Dime

When you want to return to the site you can use this link http://www.microsoft.com/learning/mylearning and sign in using your Hotmail or MSN account.

Then just click on “My Learning” to access the content and continue your learning path.

If you experience problems accessing the e-learning course or virtual labs, please contact Microsoft’s Regional Service Center at: http://www.microsoft.com/learning/support/worldsites.mspx

Step 2: Get Certified — For Free!

Once you have completed the 6319 eLearning course and you’re ready to take your 70-652 TS: Windows Server Virtualization, Configuring Exam email me again to receive your exam voucher.

Please include the words Virtualization Exam in the subject line and your name and email address in the email.

Please Note: Exam vouchers will be given out on a first come first serve basis until they’re all gone. You are NOT guaranteed a free exam voucher just because you get a free eLearning course. The exam vouchers will include an expiration date.

Step 3: Enjoy — Also Free!

Enjoy your new knowledge and good luck on your exam!

Discussion

13 comments and trackbacks for “Learn Virtualization and Get Certified Without Spending a Dime”

Comments

Posted by Justin Starr on December 19, 2008, 11:29 am

Thanks
Posted by Ricardo Murillo on December 19, 2008, 2:23 pm

Thanks Train Signal!!
Posted by Manning Smith on December 19, 2008, 4:29 pm

Thank you for the free training.
Posted by Chris Mullin on December 19, 2008, 7:52 pm

Thanks Kasia and thanks TrainSignal
Posted by Kosuke Kamei on December 20, 2008, 12:02 am

Thank you very much for your quick response and an excellent service (^O^)
Posted by victor b on December 20, 2008, 9:31 am

thanks for the training…
Posted by Kunal D Mehta on December 21, 2008, 12:42 am

Thank You Kasia & Train Signal !
Hats Off to U !
Posted by Paul Moore on December 22, 2008, 2:49 am

Thank you for the gift. Your the best!!!

Paul
Posted by Anil Mahadev on December 22, 2008, 11:11 am

Thanks Kasia and TrainSignal

Happy Holidays to Everyone watching this Post and to your Family and Friends!

Cheers!

Anil
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Posted by Kasia Grabowska on January 7, 2009, 4:01 pm

Hi Everyone!

I hope you will get a chance to take advantage of this great free offer to learn and get certified.

I just wanted to send a quick update and say that we still have about 100 vouchers available to anyone who is interested (sorry U.S. only).

So what are you waiting for — send me your info and get certified for free!

Kasia
Posted by SYED S AKHTER on January 8, 2009, 11:24 am

Thanks for oferring free

syed
Posted by Chris on January 8, 2009, 1:45 pm

Shame there is no promotion in UK
Posted by Sugath Fernando on January 8, 2009, 10:44 pm

Too bad no promotion in Australia…

Happy New Year to Kasia and all at TrainSignal !!!