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Microsoft's AI solutions and how they're licensed is constantly evolving, and it's hard work keeping up. That's why we do it for our subscribers! This week's High School training builds on our foundational "Licensing Microsoft AI" training and looks at the licensing of SharePoint Agents, the various Role-Based Agents, Security Copilot, and then how you keep them all in order with the Copilot Control System. Subscribers can register here: https://bit.ly/4lycbkW, and if you want to join the hundreds of organisations who love our training, then email info@licensingschool.co.uk and we'll be happy to help.

Get Licensing Ready was a really popular resource for nearly 20 years! All the exams were retired at the end of December 2024 but never fear, we're continuing its legacy, and we've got a whole range of free licensing exams covering all sorts of aspects of Microsoft licensing. The latest is the fundamentals of Microsoft Purview licensing, and you can find it on our exams page and give it a go here: https://bit.ly/4jj5hic.

This is how Microsoft explain the licensing of Purview in the Learn documentation: "Some Microsoft Purview solutions are billed on the per-user licensing model. Some require the per-user licensing model to be enabled before the pay-as-you-go billing model can be used, and some are pay-as-you-go only and don't require a per-user license." Where do you start with that?! Little wonder, then, that our subscribers voted for Purview licensing to be our topic of the month for June. If you want to join us on the fast track to learning complicated licensing topics, then email info@licensingschool.co.uk to set up a chat to see…

If you're participating in our Licensing Scholar program you might want to earn some credits with our Windows Server PAYG licensing exam; it's worth 10 credits if you get a score of 70% or more. You can find the exam (along with its 27 friends) here: https://bit.ly/4jj5hic, along with information about the Licensing Scholar program, and how you can choose topics relevant to you to make up your own licensing certifications.

Have you heard? Soon you'll be able to Ask LicenseVerse! Our fabulous LicenseVerse resource consisting of a vast amount of up-to-date, accurate licensing information is about to have AI added so you can ask your natural language licensing questions. Take a look at our recent event if you want to see some examples of what it can do: Ask LicenseVerse

We've got 28 free Microsoft licensing exams for you to demonstrate that you’ve got good licensing knowledge on all sorts of topics from Azure Savings Plans to SQL Server ESUs. Our latest exam tests your knowledge of Dynamics 365 Customer Insights. As well as getting a certificate if you pass, you'll get 10 credits towards your Licensing Scholar certifications too. Find out more and our full range of exams here: https://bit.ly/4jj5hic.

At the end of May 2024 we unveiled LicenseVerse to the world! It’s your go-to place for licensing information – a single place to find accurate, up-to-date licensing information FAST. You can buy LicenseVerse with or without access to our training webinars and certifications and we’re always adding value for our subscribers. So, join us a year on and see what extra goodness we’ve added and got planned. Our free event is on Tuesday 20th May at 2pm (UK time) and you can register here:

How's your knowledge of the licensing of the Dynamics 365 CRM and ERP apps? Find out with our Licensing Scholar exams! They're free to take and, as well as getting a certificate if you pass, you'll get credits towards your Licensing Scholar certification. Find out more and our full range of exams here: https://bit.ly/4jj5hic.