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Dec, 2016 : New Azure Cloud Training Has Been Added by Microsoft
📅 - Microsoft recently announced new Azure Cloud Training for partners. About 90% of the revenue comes from partners, so the company wants to make sure they are trained in Azure with certifications. This will help to support the growth of Azure.
New training opportunities include free Azure training courses held online in a self-paced environment. There are six total courses offered right now and Microsoft will add another six in the near future.
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