The Common Room

Microsoft Teams month continues at Licensing School, delivering a training session focused on Teams Phone. Exclusively for “Dear Louise” subscribers, we clarify Calling Plans and Audio Conferencing, pinpoint PBX and PSTN differences, and delve into the nuances of overage. Louise guides us through this in-depth licensing topic with her usual crystal-clear explanations. Register now if you’re a subscriber: https://bit.ly/LS_Training. Don’t miss out if you’re not a subscriber yet – contact us to discuss your options: info@licensingschool.co.uk.

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We’re introducing the SPLA (BOK) exam to enhance our offerings with this year’s exam refresh! Our BOK exams are a wonderful way for our subscribers to prove their knowledge, exploring the breadth and depth of a specific licensing topic in one sitting. Successful completion provides a verifiable Credly badge to add to your email signature and proudly display on social media – we can’t wait to see them popping up! If you know your SALs from your SPUR, grab the qualification now: https://bit.ly/BOKExams.

Our ever-evolving Glossary has a nostalgic new addition: Memory Lane! Our handy digest of definitions now features a one-click filter for you to reminisce about retired products, terms, and licences. Best of all, it’s free for everyone! If you’re pondering the precursor to Copilot, the previous name of the Microsoft 365 Apps, or you just fancy a sentimental stroll, visit Memory Lane today: https://bit.ly/LVGlossary.

At Licensing School, if there’s one thing we love as much as licensing, it’s training! Licensing legend Louise pairs these passions three times a month, enthusiastically upskilling licensing professionals around the world. Our recent Microsoft 365 training was a huge hit with subscribers and, for a limited time, it’s free to everyone! The session demystifies the Apps, Windows, security, and the available plans. Our huge back catalogue of on-demand training is jam-packed with similar content covering everything from the mainstream to the mind-bending – all made clear with Louise’s unique delivery style. Enjoy the free session and get in touch…

April is Teams month at Licensing School, where we untangle the April 2026 changes and licensing landscape. The first session is a crystal-clear overview of Chat, Meetings, Events, Rooms, and Spaces. We tackle Calling in the follow-up Dear Louise training – everything from Teams Phone to country zones! Don’t forget to see what you learned by taking the exams: https://bit.ly/LicensingScholar. Register now if you’re a subscriber: https://bit.ly/LS_Training. Don’t miss out if you’re not a subscriber yet – contact us to discuss your options: info@licensingschool.co.uk.

We’re introducing the Azure Body of Knowledge (BOK) exam to enhance our offerings with this year’s exam refresh! Our BOK exams are a wonderful way for our subscribers to prove their knowledge, exploring the breadth and depth of a specific licensing topic in one sitting. Successful completion provides a verifiable Credly badge to add to your email signature and proudly display on social media – we can’t wait to see them popping up! If you know your Reserved Instances from your Reserved Capacity, grab the qualification now: https://bit.ly/BOKExams.

With our annual licensing exam refresh complete, we’re providing an intuitive landing page to see which exams are relevant to you! This upgrade displays them all in one place, with a super-search feature to quickly see your topic of interest and related resources. Filter buttons instantly reveal which individual Licensing Scholar exams are associated with the larger Body of Knowledge (BOK) exams, providing a learning path to prepare for the big test. It’s a great starting point for you to prove your licensing knowledge with a verifiable Credly badge: https://bit.ly/LicensingScholar.

The Licensing School exam refresh has truly sprung this spring, with a refreshed collection now available! We’ve updated the individual bite-size (Licensing Scholar) and more comprehensive (Body of Knowledge) exams to feature the latest licensing products and terms. There’s an exciting Body of Knowledge (BOK) expansion, with brand-new Azure and SPLA offerings.Successful completion provides a verifiable Credly badge to add to your email signature and proudly display on social media – we can’t wait to see them popping up! Existing badges never expire, and any unused points earned last year carry over. Prove your licensing expertise today – read about…

At Licensing School, we believe shared knowledge is key to learning licensing, which is why our Senior Common Room is becoming such a vibrant hub exclusively for High School and Dear Louise subscribers. This dedicated online forum is the perfect platform to share ideas, ask questions, and access information hot off the press, connecting you with others who are just as passionate about Microsoft licensing as we are. It’s proving to be a truly engaging space to learn, so if you’re a subscriber and haven’t yet joined the conversation, please contact your account manager or email info@licensingschool.co.uk for details, and…