Developer Learning Guide for SharePoint 2010

1. Get Started with SharePoint Development

Get started with a no cost online eLearning course for .NET developers that are just starting out in SharePoint development. It includes 10 modules of video content, hands on labs and code samples.

2. Get Developer Tools

Visual Studio 2010 includes 14 project templates for SharePoint development. It includes a Visual Web Part designer, packaging designers, and integration with Team Foundation Server for Application Lifecycle Management. SharePoint Designer 2010 is ideal for configuring SharePoint sites, creating list schema, adding design elements, and creating workflow models. It can use workflow activities created and maintained in Visual Studio 2010 and you can export sites created in SharePoint Designer to Visual Studio.

Course 10175: TS: Microsoft SharePoint 2010, Application Development This 5-day instructor-led training course is designed for developers with six months or more of .NET development experience. It covers what you need to know to be a productive member of a SharePoint 2010 development team using Visual Studio 2010. This course prepares students for the Microsoft Official Curriculum exam
70-573: TS: Microsoft SharePoint 2010, Application Development

Microsoft Certified Master To achieve Microsoft Certified Master Certification (MCM), candidates must attend the training program, successfully complete three weekly exams, and a qualifying lab exam. Achieve this premier certification and differentiate your skills from your peers!

4. Get Help
SharePoint SDK SharePoint MSDN Forums Microsoft Support Microsoft Learning Official Curriculum

3. Get Trained and Certified with Microsoft Official Curriculum

Course 10232: PRO: Designing & Developing Microsoft SharePoint Server 2010 Applications This 5-day instructor-led training course is designed for development team leaders that have passed the Developing on SharePoint 2010 technical specialist exam. It covers choosing technologies for, development of, and scoping a SharePoint project, including: best practices, configuring environments, advanced use of developer features, and debugging code. This course prepares students for the Microsoft Official Curriculum exam.
70-576: PRO: Designing & Developing Microsoft SharePoint 2010 Applications

5. Upgrade your skills

SharePoint 2010 Advanced Developer Training Are you a SharePoint 2007 professional looking to upgrade your skill set to SharePoint 2010? Use this technical training, offered in the form of self-paced modules and hosted labs, to learn how to build custom applications with SharePoint 2010.

6. Get Up To Date
Stay up to date with the SharePoint team blog

For a soft copy and URL links, go to http://go.microsoft.com/?linkid=9686787

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IT Pro Learning Guide for SharePoint 2010

SharePoint 2010 is the business collaboration platform for the Enterprise and the Web that enables you to connect and empower people through an integrated set of rich features. Whether deployed on-premises or as hosted services, SharePoint 2010 helps you cut costs with a unified infrastructure while allowing you to rapidly respond to your business needs.

1. Get Ready for SharePoint 2010

Plan your software and hardware requirements. Use TechNet resources.

4. Get Trained and Certified with Microsoft Official Curriculum

SharePoint 2010 - two new certifications and related courseware for IT Pros. Course 10174: TS: Configuring and Administering Microsoft SharePoint 2010 With this MCTS training certification, IT Professionals can learn configuration skills for SharePoint, including deployment, upgrade, management and operation of a server farm. This course prepares students for the Microsoft Official Curriculum exam.
70-667: TS: Microsoft SharePoint 2010, Configuring

2. Get Started as a SharePoint IT Professional

Video demos help you learn the new product features. Read the Evaluation Guide specifically designed for SharePoint 2010 IT Pros. Online eLearning Course - Use this 11 module course offered to you at no cost. It provides everything you need to learn as a SharePoint IT Pro if youre new to this role...from basic features and terminology, to how to build and maintain a server farm and performance management.

Microsoft Certified Master To achieve Microsoft Certified Master Certification (MCM), candidates must attend the training program, successfully complete three weekly exams, and a qualifying lab exam. Achieve this premier certification and differentiate your skills from your peers!

5. Upgrade your skills

SharePoint 2010 Advanced IT Pro Training Are you a SharePoint 2007 professional looking to upgrade your skill set to SharePoint 2010? This technical training covers: SharePoint 2010 Core Architecture, Security, Management, Upgrade, Enterprise Search, Content Management, Social, Composites and Business Intelligence.

3. Read Documentation
SharePoint TechCenter on TechNet is a great resource for IT Professionals to find content for the SharePoint Platform and the different workloads.

Course 10231: (Coming Oct. 2010) PRO: Designing and Deploying Microsoft SharePoint 2010 This MCITP training certification covers advanced SharePoint 2010 topics, including: capacity planning, topology designing and performance tuning. This course prepares students for the Microsoft Official Curriculum exam.
70-668: PRO: SharePoint 2010, Administrator

6. Get Help
Microsoft Support Microsoft Learning Official Curriculum (IT Pro, MCM)

For a soft copy and URL links, go to http://go.microsoft.com/?linkid=9686787

Part Number 098 111420