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Action Pack or Learning Action Pack
Hi
We are a training company who recently became a Microsoft partner and we are trying to decide whether to purchase an Action Pack or a Learning Action Pack.
We would like to explore training Power BI courses. Therefore we need an access to software and also materials. It would also be beneficial if we could provide exams or exams vouchers to our learners (if we understand correctly we can give learners vouchers, like PL-300 and they can take exams online with Microsoft?).
I've searched and found the following - "A Microsoft Action Pack provides a set of resources for partners to familiarize themselves with Microsoft technologies and build solutions, while a Learning Action Pack is specifically designed for partners who want to focus on delivering Microsoft training services."
It seems to me that a Learning Action Pack gives access to coursewares, whilst Action Pack gives access to software. Is my understanding correct? Does this mean we need to purchase both?
Could you please clarify what would be the best option for us?
Many thanks,
Sue.
Sue -
For vouchers, you can register for and access the Pearson Partner Store. We have additional information regarding the registration process on our Learning Resouces site.
For training materials, our courseware is Microsoft Learn. You would use the same URLs that you can access on that site, but with tags that would attribute completion to your organization (for performance tracking). Trainer materials (such as presentation decks) are gated and only available to Microsoft Certified Trainers (MCTs) who are required to deliver any official MSFT training.
The Learning Action Pack is a variation of the Microsoft Action Pack. It was previously the first step to entering the TSP ecosystem. However, it is no longer a requirement. Your organization can elect to enroll in either, but only one at a time. The new benefits packages, are stackable meaning 1 of each at any given time.
Dan
Thank you very much :)
- DanDonohue
Microsoft
Hi Sue, thanks for reaching out.
Both the Microsoft Action Pack (MAPs) and Learning Action Pack (LAPs) are slightly different versions of a purchasable (not performance based) set of partner licensing benefits. Neither are tied to the accessibility of courseware for training purposes. I also want to note that both MAPs and LAPs will no longer be available after January 22. Instead, we have a new set of partner benefits packages available: https://partner.microsoft.com/partnership/compare-programs. You can check out each of those and see what is best aligned to your needs.
For training delivery, you can onboard your organization via this link: https://aka.ms/TSPOnboard. When you complete that form, you'll receive information on operating within the Training Services Partner program including accessing courseware, labs, and discounted certification vouchers which you described above. Training materials are available on the https://learn.microsoft.com/ site.
Welcome and please let me know if you have any questions.
Dan
Hi Dan
Thank you so much for your response.
We've looked at requirements to become a Training Services Partner, and we are not yet ready, so I think we need to start small.My apologies, I should have been clearer. We already use training materials from Logical Operations. Their course material on Power BI prepares for PL-300 exams.
Firstly, I am exploring if we can buy certification vouchers (even without a discount) just to provide extra service to those who want to take an exam (a lot of our students are not interested in exams and just want to know how to use Power BI for their work).
Secondly, if we are to move to use Microsoft Materials to train Power BI, then surely we will need to at least see those materials (I understand we cannot use them for training purposes until we become a Training Partner), so what can we do to see that?
Thirdly, I know what Action Pack provides as we used to sign up for it. What exactly Learning Action Pack provides? What would be benefits of using it versus a standard Action Pack?
I am looking forward to your response.
Kind Regards,
Sue.- DanDonohue
Sue -
For vouchers, you can register for and access the Pearson Partner Store. We have additional information regarding the registration process on our Learning Resouces site.
For training materials, our courseware is Microsoft Learn. You would use the same URLs that you can access on that site, but with tags that would attribute completion to your organization (for performance tracking). Trainer materials (such as presentation decks) are gated and only available to Microsoft Certified Trainers (MCTs) who are required to deliver any official MSFT training.
The Learning Action Pack is a variation of the Microsoft Action Pack. It was previously the first step to entering the TSP ecosystem. However, it is no longer a requirement. Your organization can elect to enroll in either, but only one at a time. The new benefits packages, are stackable meaning 1 of each at any given time.
Dan
