UW-Madison now has access to the Microsoft Enterprise Skills Initiative (ESI). Learning benefits include training and exam vouchers.
UW-Madison has enrolled in the Microsoft Enterprise Skills Initiative (ESI). Learning benefits in the program for faculty and staff include Free Fundamentals training: Foundational virtual training delivered by Microsoft Trainers intended for learners with nontechnical backgrounds that require more experience with cloud-based solutions and services Free Advanced Role-based training: Role-based, specialty, and migration instructor-led virtual training delivered by Microsoft Trainers 100 Discounted Class Seats (DCS): A comprehensive catalog of role-based, specialty, and migration instructor-led training delivered by Microsoft Free Microsoft Virtual Training Day events: Fundamentals training through virtual events that combine prerecorded presentations with live moderators supporting attendee questions 500 Free Microsoft Certifications: Industry-recognized certifications that validate technical knowledge and ability in industry job roles Free Certification exam preparation: Live online exam preparation sessions and office hours Use the ESI benefits in accordance with your department’s training policies and guidelines Reserve training only if you are able to attend the full training, participate, and complete prerequisites Cancel any training that you cannot attend, as seats are limited Register in the ESI Learner Experience Portal (LxP) at https://esi.microsoft.com using your wisc.edu email address Tour the LxP at https://aka.ms/LxPWalkthroughVideo Schedule a voucherless exam at https://aka.ms/LxPExamDiscountVideoMicrosoft Enterprise Skills Initiative
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If you have technical issues using the LxP, visit ESI support at https://esisupport.microsoft.com. General questions about the ESI program can be sent to cloud-services@cio.wisc.edu.