Introducing Microsoft Virtual Academy

Build apps. Code better. Get started, or hone your expertise.

 

Microsoft Virtual Academy provides free, on-demand courses to help you learn at your own pace, and when the time is right for your busy schedule. Courses include:

 

  • Introductory lessons
  • Coding and app tutorials
  • Certification courses
  • Live events

 

Enrolling is as easy as signing up—or signing in. Class is now in session.

 

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Featured Courses
Windows Phone 8 App Boot Camp
This course covers the basics of Windows Phone 8 app development and is designed to jump-start an experienced developer’s first app.
Maximizing Code Sharing
Windows 8 and Windows Phone 8 share code. Your apps can too. This course helps you maximize code sharing between platforms.
HTML5-To-App
Know HTML5? Then you’re a few small steps away from creating an app for Windows Store. This refreshed course shows you how.
Your First Windows App
Learn the basics of HTML5, JavaScript, and CSS—and how to use them to build your first Windows app in this introductory course.
.NET for Web and Windows Apps
This course shows you how to apply your .NET skills to both web and Windows apps—and the relationships between the two.
C# Basics
This free online crash course covers the building blocks of C#, and how you can use it to start working on your first app.
App Building in C#
This course takes developers already versed in C# and walks them through building Windows apps.
Engaging Design
Designers and developers will learn the basics of UX design, unique features, and best practices in Windows 8 in this course.
Live Q and A
Have a question? This live Q and A will help you address everything from basic concerns to the most.
Advanced Windows Store App Development w/HTML5
This HTML5 course dives into the advanced programming skills and techniques required to optimize Windows Store apps.
XAML Deep Dive for Windows and Windows Phone Apps
Boost your skills going through sample after sample followed by numerous demos to provide you a solid foundation in XAML.
Building Windows Store Apps for iOS Developers
Attention iOS developers! View this Jump Start to learn how to develop and monetize apps for Windows Store.
Gaming Engines for Windows 8 Jump Start
Learn how Construct2, GameMaker, and Unity can help you develop games for Windows 8.
Windows Phone 8 Development for Beginners
Devs: This course covers Visual Studio, XAML and built-in features of Windows Phone 8.
Querying Microsoft SQL Server 2012 Databases Jump Start
Learn everything you need to know about updating databases, data manipulation and altering tables.
Big Data Analytics
Use Microsoft Business Intelligence tools, predictive analytics, and NoSQL tools to analyze data for your Big Data solutions.

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