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2018 Microsoft Product Roadmap Summary

Centriq Training March 8, 2018

(Original content provided by Gladys Rama/ Redmond Channel Partner) “It’s promising to be a busy year for Microsoft watchers, with major version releases on tap for some of the company’s most venerable product lines. Here are the biggest milestones to watch out for.” Every year Redmond Channel Partner puts out the Microsoft Product Roadmap, which provides a comprehensive guide to upcoming Microsoft product updates and new product releases. Centriq’s summarized this information for you, providing an overview of version updates, next-gen releases and brand new releases, as well as anticipated release dates.

Expert Microsoft Word Tips and Training for Professionals

Centriq Training March 22, 2017

Microsoft Word is the most common word processing program for people and organizations all over the world. Just about every digitally-created document is made with Microsoft Word. We all may use this software from time to time, but professionals may need it weekly or even daily. And while we all think we may be Microsoft Word experts, so few people truly take advantage of all of its time-saving features. Here are some powerful tips to become Microsoft Word Experts

4 Benefits of Mapping Out a Training Plan

Centriq Training December 23, 2016

Centriq understands that it can be difficult to determine how best to map out a training plan for an entire year. However, those who do take the time to plan ahead see many benefits such as keeping up with industry changes, being in touch with all the latest technology developments and staying ahead of competitors.

Questions About the New Microsoft Certification Paths

Centriq Training November 18, 2016

Microsoft announced in September 2016 that they were streamlining their technical certifications, to align with industry-recognized areas of competence while providing flexibility to showcase specific skills on Microsoft products and services. Although that announcement was exciting, it brought with it a number of questions.

New Microsoft Certification Paths effective September 2016.

Microsoft Streamlines Technical Certifications

Centriq Training November 18, 2016

As Microsoft Learning’s General Manager Alison Cunard announced in September 2016, Microsoft has streamlined its technical certifications, aligning to industry-recognized areas of competence while providing flexibility to showcase your specific skills on Microsoft products and services. Five new Microsoft Certified Solutions Expert (MCSE) and Developer (MCSD) specialties are being released. These credentials are aligned to Centers of Excellence, used by the Microsoft Partner Network to identify technical competencies that are widely recognizable by both Microsoft partners and customers.

Tips for finding and redeeming Microsoft SATV's.

How Do I Find and Redeem Microsoft SATV’s?

Centriq Training October 14, 2016

As a Gold Microsoft Learning Partner, Centriq Training works closely with Microsoft to help customers redeem their Software Assurance Training Vouchers (SATV’s) for Microsoft training classes. Click here for details about what SATV’s are or continue reading for an overview of the SATV process’ keep in mind, the easiest way for you to find out if you have SATV’s and redeem them is to talk to a Centriq Training Advisor. You can contact them directly online, via email or at 913.322.7062.

The sticky notes, sketch screen and sketch pad in Windows 10 Anniversary Edition.

Windows 10 Anniversary Makeover

Centriq Training June 13, 2016

Oh how time flies! It’s been one year since Windows 10 was released and this Summer Microsoft is rolling out the Windows 10 Anniversary Edition.

Planning Tool to Utilize Microsoft SATV Benefits

Centriq Training June 1, 2016

Microsoft Software Assurance coverage often includes free technical training. This means your organization may have Software Assurance Training Vouchers (SATV’s) that can be used to train your IT team for free. These training vouchers can be used to provide technical training to your IT team at no out-of-pocket cost to you. But, SATV’s do expire at the end of your customer agreement, so don’t let them go to waste.

Give yourself an advantage with the Microsoft Certification Booster Pack graphic.

What do I get with a Microsoft Certification Booster Pack?

Centriq Training April 12, 2016

In March 2016, Microsoft announced that they were doing away with the Second Shot option for Certification exams. They are now offering three Booster Packs which deliver more options when purchasing a Microsoft Certification exam. These options range from practice tests to retake opportunities, allowing you to choose what you need to succeed. The Booster Pack offers are only available for purchase through August 31, 2016.

2016 Microsoft Product Roadmap Summary

Centriq Training March 31, 2016

Every year Redmond Channel Partner’s puts out the Microsoft Product Roadmap, which provides a comprehensive guide to upcoming Microsoft product updates and new product releases. Centriq’s summarized this information for you, providing an overview of version updates, next-gen releases and brand new releases, as well as anticipated release dates.

Start Date	End Date	Day/Eve	Break Weeks	Track
Jan 23, 2023	Jul 27, 2023	Eve	4/3/23-4/7/23 5/22/23-5/26/23 7/3/23-7/7/23	CSSP-V
Jan 30, 2023	May 5, 2023	Day	3/6/23-3/10/23 4/10/23-4/14/23	CSSP-V
Feb 6, 2023	May 19, 2023	Day	3/27/23-3/31/23	FSCP-V
Mar 20, 2023	Jun 23, 2023	Day	4/24/23-4/28/23 5/22/23-5/26/23	CSSP-V
Apr 10, 2023	Jul 28, 2023	Day	5/29/23-6/2/23 7/3/23-7/7/23	FSCP-V
Apr 24, 2023	Oct 19, 2023	Eve	7/3/23-7/7/23 8/21/23-8/25/23	CSSP-V
May 15, 2023	Dec 14, 2023	Eve	7/3/23-7/7/23 9/4/23-9/8/23 11/20/23-11/24/23	FSCP-V
Jun 5, 2023	Sep 8, 2023	Day	7/3/23-7/7/23 8/7/23-8/11/23	CSSP-V
Jun 19, 2023	Oct 6, 2023	Day	7/3/23-7/7/23 9/4/23-9/8/23	FSCP-V
Jul 24, 2023	Jan 25, 2024	Eve	10/2/23-10/6/23 11/20/23-11/24/23 12/25/23-12/29/23	CSSP-V
Aug 14, 2023	Nov 17, 2023	Day	9/5/23-9/8/23 10/16/23-10/2/23	CSSP-V
Aug 28, 2023	Dec 15, 2023	Day	9/4/23-9/8/23 11/20/23-11/24/23	FSCP-V
Oct 30, 2023	Feb 2, 2024	Day	11/20/23-11/24/23 12/25/23-12/29/23	CSSP-V
Oct 30, 2023	May 2, 2024	Eve	11/20/23-11/23/23 3/4/23-3/7/23	CSSP-V
Nov 6, 2023	Mar 1, 2024	Day	11/20/23-11/24/23 12/25/23-12/29/23 1/29/24-2/2/24	FSCP-V

Start Date	End Date	Day/Eve	Break Weeks	Track
Feb 13, 2023	Mar 19, 2023	Day	3/20/23-3/24/23 4/17/23-4/21/23	CSSP-I
Apr 17, 2023	Jul 21, 2023	Day	5/22/23-5/26/23 7/3/23-7/7/23	CSSP-I
Jun 5, 2023	Sep 8, 2023	Day	7/3/23-7/7/23 8/7/23-8/11/23	CSSP-I
Jul 31, 2023	Nov 3, 2023	Day	9/4/23-9/8/23 10/2/23-10/6/23	CSSP-I
Sep 25, 2023	Dec 22, 2023	Day	11/20/23-11/24/23	CSSP-I
Nov 27, 2023	Mar 1, 2024	Day	12/25/23-12/29/23 1/29/24-2/2/24	CSSP-I

Start Date	End Date	Day/Eve	Break Weeks	Track
Jan 16, 2023	Apr 21, 2023	Day	2/2023-2/24/23 3/20/23-3/24/23	CSSP-I
Jan 23, 2023	Jul 27, 2023	Eve	4/3/23-4/7/23 5/22/23-5/26/23 7/3/23-7/7/23	CSSP-I
Feb 27, 2023	Jun 2, 2023	Day	4/3/23-4/7/23 5/1/23-5/5/23	CSSP-I
Apr 10, 2023	Jul 14, 2023	Day	5/15/23-5/19/23 7/3/23-7/7/23	CSSP-I
May 22, 2023	Aug 18, 2023	Day	7/3/23-7/7/23	CSSP-I
Jun 26, 2023	Sep 29, 2023	Day	7/3/23-7/7/23 8/7/23-8/11/23	CSSP-I
Aug 7, 2023	Nov 10, 2023	Day	9/4/23-9/8/23 10/9/23-10/13/23	CSSP-I
Sep 11, 2023	Dec 15, 2023	Day	10/16/23-10/20/23 11/20/23-11/24/23	CSSP-I
Oct 23, 2023	Jan 26, 2024	Day	11/20/23-11/24/23 12/25/23-12/29/23	CSSP-I
Oct 30, 2023	May 2, 2024	Eve	11/20/23-11/23/23 12/25/23-12/28/23 3/4/24-3/7/24	CSSP-I
Dec 4, 2023	Mar 8, 2024	Day	12/25/23-12/29/23 2/5/24-2/9/24	CSSP-I