Query on MCT and linking Microsoft learn account
Hi there, My company is in the process of becoming a Microsoft Training Partner, as our clients have requested official Microsoft 365 training. While going through the process, I had a few questions: Can we hire MCTs who already possess the necessary skills and certifications to help us meet the base criteria for partnership? If I train my employees to develop their Microsoft Learn profiles and earn certifications, which certifications would be the most relevant to our services? Additionally, how many points do they contribute? PS: I was advised by the Training Support team to use this forum as it is relevant to Learning Partners. Thanks, Anup
Legal Name Change Request
Hi Team, I would like to change my legal name. When I am trying to change it myself I am getting following message. Your legal name change request will require further review. Please contact Credential Support to modify your legal name. Please help me out to contact Credential Support team.Lack of Adequate Alternatives for New Users: Problems because of Azure Pass being discontinued
Hi, The discontinuation of the Azure Pass presents significant challenges. As a Microsoft Partner, Palmeto Solutions has trained thousands of professionals in Azure over the past decade. This change could hinder our ability to provide effective training and support for new users, impacting their learning experience and potentially driving them to other platforms. Addressing these issues is crucial for maintaining Azure's appeal in the training market. In India, hands-on, practical training is crucial, as participants often prefer interactive sessions over purely theoretical explanations. Customization and the ability to address deeper questions are key. Incorporating real-time examples and allowing attendees to experiment alongside the instructor can enhance engagement and understanding. While pre-canned ILT materials provide a solid foundation, blending them with flexible, impromptu demonstrations can better address audience needs and encourage exploration. How do you currently balance structured content with hands-on learning in your sessions? The Microsoft Azure Pass has been instrumental in training thousands of new users on Azure, advancing beginners to higher levels of expertise. We have successfully onboarded tens of thousands of users, qualifying many as Azure Administrators and creating thousands of Azure Architects, all with the support of the Azure Pass. Many of our customers are hesitant to invest in paid subscriptions via credit cards but are open to one-month trial payments for staff training. One alternative we've considered is using a single Pay As You Go subscription to create multiple accounts for training purposes. However, with the mandatory MFA, managing these accounts becomes cumbersome, as we would need to reset them daily to prevent cost escalations. This approach would lead to unnecessary administrative overhead. When others are lowering the barriers to get people onto their platforms, these restrictions will hinder Azure adoption amongst educators, hobbyist developers, startups, small developers and students alike who will seek other platforms which seemingly welcome them. Lack of Adequate Alternatives for New Users: By discontinuing Azure Pass and imposing new restrictions like mandatory MFA, Microsoft may risk alienating beginners with little cloud experience. There isn’t a clear, user-friendly alternative that allows newcomers to easily gain hands-on experience without facing costs or dealing with complex authentication requirements. These restrictions add complexity instead of simplifying the learning experience, potentially discouraging new users from exploring the platform. It’s all about (our clients) resource management in big organizations, and its effects L&D teams decisions on Choosing between azure and other cloud platforms. Our trainers (MCT's) also expressed similar opinion, we are sharing one of our trainers thoughts below: "As a trainer, I'm considering transitioning to competing cloud platforms, but I wanted to share my thoughts in hopes that Microsoft will take feedback into account. Allowing training partners to purchase Azure Passes in bulk for specific training programs—tracked with Metrics That Matter—would be a valuable solution. This approach would ensure the Azure Passes are used appropriately for their intended purpose, minimizing the risk of misuse." Thank you for considering the points we've expressed regarding the challenges posed by the discontinuation of the Azure Pass. Your attention to this feedback is crucial for supporting Azure training.What will be the validity period for the Azure codes purchased before October 25th?
I would like to seek clarification regarding the Azure passes in relation to our upcoming AZ-400 training scheduled from October 25th to 28th. As per your communication, it seems that Azure passes will retire on October 25th. Specifically, if we purchase labs from ALH provider and distribute them to participants for their training, will they be able to redeem the lab codes and collect the Azure pass codes on October 25th? If they redeem the ALH Lab key and collect the Azure pass code on October 26th, will they still be able to use it, or will all Azure pass codes be stopped effectively on October 25th? Additionally, since it was mentioned that Azure passes will no longer be available for purchase on the ALH platform, I would like to know the status of codes bought on or before October 25th, 2024. Will participants be able to access and use these Azure pass codes at a later time? What will be the validity period for the Azure codes purchased before October 25th? Your prompt response would be greatly appreciated, as we have committed these corporate classes to our clients some time ago. Thank you in advance for your assistance!
