Trevose, PA, 3/30/2010 - Training Camp, the award-winning developer and provider of accelerated IT training and certification programs, announced today that it has partnered with Microsoft to offer a free one-day Introduction to Windows® 7 Training Course through its exclusive SteppingStone program. The goal is to provide IT professionals an opportunity to update their skill set with certification to the latest Windows operating system in order to achieve a competitive advantage for re-entering the job market.

Designed to help IT professionals jumpstart their proficiency and certification for Microsoft’s new Windows 7 operating system, the inaugural event took place on Friday, March 5 at the Microsoft® Technology Center near Dallas, TX with 72 in attendance.

Additional dates and locations include: April 19 in Reston, VA; April 28 in Los Angeles, CA; May 7 in Chicago, IL; May 19 in Atlanta, GA; and June 4 in Seattle, WA.

The one-day course covers the basics of Windows 7, including the various versions and system requirements, as well as new features and other topics that may be featured on the certification exam. High-level topics to be covered include:
• installing, upgrading and migrating to Windows 7;
• configuring file access and printers on Windows 7 clients;
• securing Windows 7 desktops; and
• configuring mobile computing and remote access in Windows 7.

“Our SteppingStone program is designed to help unemployed IT professionals stay on top of the latest technology to improve their marketability, skills and certifications as they prepare to re-enter the workforce,” said Sharon Lee, director of marketing of Training Camp. “We’re very pleased to partner with Microsoft in offering this intense and complete Windows 7 intro at their facility.”

Attendees receive a full copy of the Windows 7 Microsoft Official Curriculum (MOC) for Course 6292A: Installing and Configuring Windows 7 Client, plus a voucher for $700 off and one free Microsoft exam voucher redeemable for any future training, a full day of expert instruction and the opportunity to network with other IT professionals.

Training Camp’s exclusive accelerated learning program enables students to learn faster and retain information longer. Its hallmark full-immersion (Lecture|Lab|Review)TM program blends mixed visual, auditory and kinesthetic-tactual delivery systems, to provide the most efficient and effective way to learn. The company has been recognized by leading IT industry professional organizations and standards bodies, including Redmond Magazine, SC Magazine and Windows IT Pro Magazine.

For more information or to register for the course, visit www.trainingcamp.com.

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About Training Camp
Training Camp is the recognized leader in providing accelerated learning courses that offer information technology and business professionals rapid skills transfer and accelerated time to competency. Training Camp's programs cover the most in-demand vendor and vendor-neutral certifications for information technology, management, sales and customer service. Training Camp, founded in 1999, is a privately held company headquartered in Trevose, PA. For more information, visit www.trainingcamp.com.