FREE 2 Weeks of Windows Azure Platform training delivered online – 11th to 25th October
Back in May and June I jointly run a highly successful (IMVHO) training programme on the Windows Azure Platform over a six week period for UK developers (Check out some stats/background).
We have been discussing how we can take that format forward and I am pleased to say we have our first “spin off”. Namely the “Windows Azure Platform – Accelerated Virtual Training Workshop” which will take place in October. Yippeee.
The training will be delivered over a two week period and combines instructor led sessions (delivered virtually over Live Meeting) with independent distance learning, email support and access to hands-on practical exercises. The training provides delegates with an opportunity to gain insight into the nature and benefits of the Windows Azure Platform
AGENDA
NB: This is on UK time!
Day 1 - Live Meeting 3 hours Monday 11th October
9.30 am until 12.30 pm
- Overview of the “Accelerated Training Workshop” Virtual learning programme
- Windows Azure Platform overview
- Introduce the "Azure Application Resource Toolkit" and the Training Resources Application
- Introduction to Windows Azure
- Windows Azure demo
- Set participating students their Distance Learning Homework from the "Azure Application Resource Toolkit"
Day 2 to Day 4 - Self Learning
- Daily emails of Azure hints and tips to assist learners with Distance Learning Homework
- As a guide, Distance Learning Homework is expected to take students 1 hour per day to complete
Day 5 - Live Meeting 3 hours Friday 15th October
9.30 am until 12.30 pm
- Review of work done to date in the workshop
- Open Questions and Answers
- Introduction to SQL Azure
- SQL Azure demo
- Review of next steps
- Homework: Follow-up exercise to compley before Day 10
Day 6 to Day 9
- Daily emails of Azure hints and tips to assist learners with Distance Learning Homework
- As a guide, Distance Learning Homework is expected to take students 1 hour per day to complete
Day 10 - Live Meeting 2 hours Monday 25th October
9.30 am until 11.30 am
- Review of work done to date in the workshop
- Review of sample applications built by students
- Open Questions and Answers
- Programme Close
AUDIENCE
This course is aimed at software developers with at least 6 months practical experience using Visual Studio 2008 or Visual Studio 2010.
Related Links
- UK based? Interested in the Windows Azure Platform? Join https://ukazure.ning.com
- Get started with the Windows Azure Platform https://bit.ly/startazure