Dynamics Partner Readiness Updates - October 2015

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HIGHLIGHTS

Microsoft Business Summit Asia’s partner technical tracks have been confirmed!

The Microsoft Business Summit is happening in KL Malaysia from 7-10 December. The following L300 partner technical workshops will be conducted during the summit:

  • AX Workshops: Advanced Solution Architect, Advanced Presales, AX Retail Training
  • CRM Workshops: Advanced Deployment in CRM Online, Advanced Workshop for MDM
  • NAV Workshop: Dynamics NAV 2016 Training

Early-bird registration has been extended till 23rd October, take advantage of this extended promotion and save US$100 per participant! Find out more and register now at our webpage

The Dynamics Hour

The Dynamics Hour offers you a live and interactive opportunity where subject matter experts deep dive on key operational topics.

Date & Time:

  • 14 October 2015 / 1pm (AEST Time)
  • 20 January 2016  / 1pm (AEST Time)
  • 13 April 2016 / 1pm (AEST Time)

Registration link can be found here

Dynamics Learning Portal Demo Call

Do you know that you can select DLP courses to view based on your role in your organization? Or how you can view the latest resources available on DLP? Register for the DLP Demo Call on October 30th, 4PM AEST, to find out how best to make the most of your DLP user experience, and to find out about latest enhancements to the portal. Register here

Microsoft Dynamics YouTube Channel

We have a YouTube Channel dedicated to Microsoft Dynamics. New videos are added every week, check it out here!

 

MICROSOFT DYNAMICS CRM

Upcoming Readiness Blitz Events

Please join us on October 29th for the Microsoft Dynamics CRM 2016 Readiness Blitz to learn more about this Autumn Wave of Microsoft Dynamics CRM. The Blitz has both a Technical and a Sales Track running simultaneously and each track is offered twice to give you an opportunity to join.

Register for the CRM Readiness Blitz on October 29th here

CRM Accelerate for Dynamics CRM Application Exam

Type: Technical (L200)

Audience: Architects, Developers, and Advanced Functional CRM consultants

Cost: $700 USD

Product: Microsoft Dynamics

Duration: 90 Minutes Every Tuesday and Thursday

Location: Online (06 - 22 Oct)

If you are working toward certification, attend this program over a span of three weeks to assist in achieving the MB2-704: Microsoft Dynamics CRM Application Exam. You will attend a virtual session led by a Microsoft Certified Trainer for an hour and a half twice a week for three weeks, and be given homework including; Covering Modules on the following E-learning courses; 80669AE: Sales and Marketing in Microsoft Dynamics CRM Online; 80668AE: Customer Service in Microsoft Dynamics CRM Online. Hands on Practice on a demo environment. Register here

CRM Accelerate for Dynamics CRM Installation Exam

Type: Technical (L200)

Audience: Architects, Developers, and Advanced Functional CRM consultants

Cost: $700 USD

Product: Microsoft Dynamics

Duration: 90 Minutes Every Tuesday and Thursday

Location: Online (06 – 22 Nov)

If you are working toward certification, attend this program over a span of three weeks to assist in achieving the MB2-708: Microsoft Dynamics CRM Installation Exam. You will attend a virtual session led by a Microsoft Certified Trainer, for an hour and a half twice a week for three weeks and be given homework including: Covering Modules on the following E-learning courses 80679AE: Installation in Microsoft Dynamics CRM 2015 and Hands on Practice on a demo environment. Register here

CRM Accelerate for Dynamics CRM Customisation and Configuration Exam

Type: Technical (L200)

Audience: Architects, Developers, and Advanced Functional CRM consultants

Cost: $700 USD

Product: Microsoft Dynamics

Duration: 90 Minutes Every Tuesday and Thursday

Location: Online (03 – 18 Nov)

If you are working toward certification, attend this Program over a span of three weeks to assist in achieving the MB2-707: Microsoft Dynamics CRM Customization and Configuration Exam. You will attend a virtual session led by a Microsoft Certified Trainer, for an hour and a half twice a week for three weeks and be given homework including: Covering Modules on the following E-learning courses; 80665AE: Customization and Configuration in Microsoft Dynamics CRM Online and On Premise. Hands on Practice on a demo environment. Register here

Dynamics CRM Online in Open - Sales Training

Type: Sales & Pre-Sales (L100 – L200)

Audience: O365 Partners (Resellers and Distributors), sales/tele-sales/pre-sales and marketing roles.

Cost: Free

Product: Microsoft Dynamics CRM Online

Duration: 1 Day

Location: Melbourne (06 Oct), Sydney (07 Oct),

This one-day workshop is designed to prepare existing Microsoft Office 365 Partners to sell and implement Microsoft Dynamics CRM Online in Open. The instructor will provide an overview of lead generation, target group/focus, how to differentiate from other vendors, and learning's from Office 365 Partners.Register here

Microsoft Dynamics Exam MB2-704 CRM Application Preparation Course

Type: Technical (L200)

Audience: IT Professionals

Cost: $199 (Unless you are attending Microsoft Australia Ignite, which then it is free)

Product: Microsoft Dynamics CRM

Duration: Tuesday 29 September – Wednesday 11 November

Location: Online Training – 90 minutes per week + time to complete homework

Ignite your skills! If you are working toward certification, attend this program over a span of eight weeks to assist in achieving the Microsoft Dynamics Exam Microsoft Dynamics Exam MB2-704 CRM Application. You will attend a virtual session led by a Microsoft Certified Trainer, for 90 minutes once a week for eight weeks, and be given homework. If you are attending Microsoft Ignite on the Gold Coast in November this training course is free, please provide a copy of the Ignite ticket receipt to Australian Events. If you are not attending Ignite you are still welcome to attend this training the cost is $199 AUD, this training course is only open to those partners based in Australia. Register here

Microsoft Dynamics Exam MB2-706 Dynamics CRM Online Deployment Preparation Course

Type: Technical (L200)

Audience: IT Professionals

Cost: $199 (Unless you are attending Microsoft Australia Ignite, which then it is free)

Product: Microsoft Dynamics CRM

Duration: Tuesday 29 September – Wednesday 11 November

Location: Online Training – 90 minutes per week + time to complete homework

Ignite your skills! If you are working toward certification, attend this program over a span of eight weeks to assist in achieving the Microsoft Dynamics Exam MB2-706 Microsoft Dynamics CRM Online Deployment. You will attend a virtual session led by a Microsoft Certified Trainer, for 90 minutes once a week for eight weeks, and be given homework. If you are attending Microsoft Ignite on the Gold Coast in November this training course is free, please provide a copy of the Ignite ticket receipt to Australian Events. If you are not attending Ignite you are still welcome to attend this training the cost is $199 AUD, this training course is only open to those IT Professionals based in Australia. Register here

Microsoft CRM on Dynamics Learning Portal (DLP)

VIDEOS

Themes of Microsoft Dynamics CRM 2016 (Autumn Wave)

Level: 100 / Length: 10:44mins

VIRTUAL LABS

Customisation and Configuration in Microsoft Dynamics CRM Online and On Premise

Est. time to complete exercise: 90mins

Topic Pages – Update!

Topic pages were introduced last month; here is a list of the currently available pages for CRM:

Latest CRM News and Views

MICROSOFT DYNAMICS AX

Advanced Performance Workshop Microsoft Dynamics AX 2012 R3

Type: Technical (L400)

Audience: Architects and Senior Consultants with proven experience on AX implementation

Cost: $1600 USD

Product: Microsoft Dynamics AX

Duration: 4 Days

Location: Sydney (16 – 19 Nov)

The Advanced Performance Workshop for Microsoft Dynamics AX 2012 R3 is designed for helping solution architects and senior consultants on planning, designing, implementing, stabilizing and releasing a Dynamics AX implementation with a focus on performance. Participants will understand the different phases and steps of the performance lifecycle; from analysis to deployment and the tools required to get implementation complete. The workshop is based on typical business scenarios, passing thru several exercises involving architecture, data modelling and database tuning, caching, testing and troubleshooting by using real-world examples. Register here

AX Accelerate for Microsoft Dynamics

Type: Technical (L400)

Audience: Senior Professionals with experience in ERP products

Cost: $1600 USD

Product: Microsoft Dynamics AX

Duration: 4 Days

Location: Virtual Sessions (November 02-December 03), Instructor Led Sessions, (December 08-10), Sydney

AX Accelerate is a cross-training functional program for individuals who have experience with Enterprise Resource Planning systems, but are new to Dynamics AX. This intensive hybrid training utilizes a mix of training activities, including virtual classes and self-paced time, and merges product and business process based on the core fundamentals of the Microsoft Dynamics AX solution for both Financials and Supply Chain. Attendees will gain hands-on experience through case studies, labs, discussions and certification content that will help build a successful start in AX consulting practices WW. The course kicks-off with a 1-hour prep session and is followed by 9 days of 3-hour virtual sessions and then finishes with a 3-day in-person workshop where individuals will form teams and implement the case study in a real AX environment. Register here

Topic Pages – Update!

Topic pages were introduced last month; here is a list of the currently available pages for AX:

Latest AX News and Views