Know your skills and grow them

We all have a few skill tags on our LinkedIn profiles, internal intranets, and evergreen resumes.

Now is the time to evaluate and grow! By regularly assessing your skills, you can identify areas for improvement and focus on developing areas that will help you grow professionally and hopefully achieve personal fulfillment. Our industry demands a lot. We give a lot. Expanding and honing your skills are tools you can control to ensure future responsibilities, and maybe even a new role, find your way.

So we created a fast scrolling blog. 6 Skill Building Resources (And one bonus) It’ll help you discover resources to help you do just that: Know your skills and grow them. Your orders demand you.

Structured Learning: Microsoft Learn | Spark potential.

Build your door-opening skills. And gain knowledge with the help of curriculum experts. From documentation awareness to hands-on skills-building training to industry-leading certifications – microsoft run It helps you get the most out of your Microsoft products.

Microsoft Learn (accessible from: learn.microsoft.comis a dynamic platform designed to deliver structured, interactive learning experiences to individuals at all levels of expertise. We provide a wealth of resources, including hands-on labs, tutorials, and certification paths, to help the Microsoft technical community discover the latest technologies and advance your expertise.

Microsoft Learn (home page screenshot) | Discover and access documentation, hands-on training, and certifications to help you get the most out of Microsoft products. learn.microsoft.com

examine AI Learning Hub Here’s a good recent example.

and visit microsoft run To discover more. And follow me @MicrosoftLearn On social.

User-assisted learning: recognition.microsoft.com

Microsoft Adoption Center adoption.microsoft.com Provides a valuable resource for technology professionals by providing comprehensive guidance, best practices, and community support essential to successful deployment and adoption of Microsoft technologies. These tools help professionals stay ahead, ensure seamless integration, and maximize the potential of Microsoft solutions.

Microsoft Learn helps you understand how to use technology. The Adoption Center provides tools and resources to ensure continued deployment and use of your technology investments.

Visit adopt.microsoft.com and start adding value using the Microsoft 365 User Activation Tool.

examine Microsoft 365 Copilot Adoption Hub A good example of what to expect.

One of the unique skill-building services available at adoption.microsoft.com is Microsoft 365 learning paths way out. A custom, on-demand learning solution designed to increase the use and adoption of Microsoft 365 services within your organization. Ultimately, the solution is a fully customizable SharePoint communication site within your Microsoft 365 tenant. This is an educational portal that houses help, support, and community content for your organization and helps you build digital skills through simple training.

Microsoft 365 Learning Paths is a free, customizable, on-demand training solution for organizations that deploys to their own tenants.

Learn more Microsoft 365 learning paths Learn about the solution and how to deploy it to your own tenant.

Discover and use proven user support resources. https://adoption.microsoft.com. And follow me @MSFTA adopted On social.

Learning in Microsoft 365: Viva Learning

Although our learning paths are focused on Microsoft technologies, Microsoft Viva Learning is a valuable tool for fostering skills development within your organization. Various learning servicesLinkedIn Learning, Coursera, Skillsoft, etc.

By integrating learning directly into their workflow, we help employees continually improve their skills, foster personal growth, and enhance organizational value. Viva Learning not only supports individual professional development, but also fosters a culture of continuous improvement and innovation through the ability to track assignments, referrals, completions, and learning collections.

Microsoft Viva Learning | Empower your employees to grow and develop their professional skills within their workflow.

Learn more Microsoft Viva Learning Try it today. A great skill-building resource that you can deploy directly within Microsoft Teams. Stay in touch Microsoft Viva in the Microsoft Technology Community. And follow me @MicrosoftViva On social.

support.microsoft.com has you covered

Microsoft Support Website support.microsoft.com We provide a wealth of help and how-to content to help you work more efficiently with Microsoft products. We provide step-by-step guides and videos, troubleshooting tips, and comprehensive resources for both beginners and advanced users to ensure everyone can get the most out of Microsoft tools.

Microsoft Support | Find what you need to build, run, and grow your business with help and learning content for Microsoft 365.

Writers and producers of Microsoft support content work closely with product manufacturers to provide accurate and timely information as new features are released and changes are made in production.

visit https://support.microsoft.com Get “Help & How to’s” for all Microsoft products and check out Microsoft Teams ‘Help and How to’ page As a good example of what you can expect to find; One of my biased favorites is Microsoft List ‘Help and How to’ page.

Microsoft Technology Community

that Microsoft Technology Community The site is a vibrant hub for the best tech community, offering a treasure trove of tech blogs, interesting events, webinars, AMAs, and lively discussion forums. I think it’s almost a requirement to sign up and sign up. MTC User Profile SettingsIt’s not just about discovering and consuming, it’s about engaging and sharing. It is an essential platform where members can exchange ideas, seek expert advice and stay up to date on the latest technological developments, fostering a culture of collaboration and continuous learning. Learning everything is a two-way street.

Microsoft Technology Community (blog page screenshot) | Visit TechCommunity.microsoft.com.

Check out some of our featured site locations to see what the tech community has to offer.

• Additionally, a sampling of nearly 100 communities:

Create your own profile Join our community. Sign up and log in today. And follow me @MSTCommunity On social.

Find your next event: CommunityDays.org

Events both large and small offer opportunities, big and small. An opportunity to learn. An opportunity to share. An opportunity to engage on a much deeper level – to have conversations that provide follow-up, back-and-forth, and grounded understanding.

CommunityDays.org It is an amazing platform to discover upcoming offline and online events that suit your interests. If you’re looking to learn from industry experts, network with like-minded professionals, and promote your own webinars and calls, CommunityDays.org provides an ever-present map to help you decide where and where to connect.

“Events” page on the CommunityDays.org site.

I wanted to call a few people. upcoming events For example, to give you an idea of ​​what you will find as you peruse CommunityDays.org:

• ESPC 2024 | European SharePoint Conference | December 2-5, 2024, Stockholm, Sweden

• memo: CollabCruise period is December 13-16, 2024.

Bonus Skill | Inviting someone for coffee (or tea)

Sharing is caring. Sharing coffee (or tea) with others is a very considerate thing to do. Drink responsibly.

Ask questions and share what you know. It’s a two-way street, and caffeine paves the way for great connections. Maybe a sweet or two. As they say, “Two birds, one scone.” Sync with other Microsoft 365 community members to discuss the latest features and updates, share tips and tricks for maximum productivity, or exchange ideas about collaboration and communication best practices.

Sharing insights over a cup of coffee in a relaxed setting promotes more open and engaging conversations, allowing for the free flow of ideas and building long-term professional relationships. And share your “what to do in this city” ideas to maintain work-life balance and create lasting memories.

Three artisan coffees in a row | Make new or old friends and have coffee (or tea) chat during the event.

We hope that all of the above will help you explore where and how you want to grow your skills. You know yourself. Grow yourself now.

Good luck, Mark “Build your skills until the end” Cashman