Microsoft Enterprise Skills Initiative

Microsoft Enterprise Skills Initiative

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

We ask that you consume these benefits responsibly:

• 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

To get started:

• 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/LxPExamDiscountVideo

See Also:

• Azure - Documentation, Training
• Online learning classes for cloud vendors