Software assurance training vouchers webinar

1. THANKS FOR JOINING We will be starting soon The End-User Experts Present Software assurance training vouchers webinar

2. The End-User Experts Present Software assurance training vouchers webinar

3. Introducing the Line Up • Lora Chrusciel-Brown • Director, Business Development • lcbrown@brainstorminc.com • Shad Gifford • Manager, Partner Events • sgifford@brainstorminc.com • Zach Bitner • Senior Manager, Sales • zbitner@brainstorminc.com

4. Agenda • What is a Demonstration Session and How To Use SA Training Vouchers • Sneak Peak - Live Demonstration Session • Best Practices & Planning • Redeeming Software Assurance Training Vouchers (SATV) & Next Steps

5. What is a SA Training Voucher? • Software Assurance Training Vouchers are a benefit your organization may receive as part of your Enterprise Agreement or Select Agreement with Microsoft.  • You must have Windows and/or Office to have SATV in Enterprise or Select Agreements. • Training days last for the duration of the agreement. • However, a SA training voucher is valid for 180 days after it is created and assigned (they do expire!)

6. Demonstration Sessions – FAQ So, what’s the ‘hoop’la? • Delivered on-site or virtually • Designed for large groups of students • Customizable to address specific needs • Overview of Microsoft technologies & features • One Session = One Software Assurance Training Voucher • Each session is approximately forty-five to sixty (45-60) minutes in length • Minimum of four (4) sessions delivered per one (1) day engagement with customer

7. Demonstration Session – the playbook • types of demonstration sessions • Office 365 • Windows 8 • Office 2013 • Office 2010 • Lync • SharePoint • Office Web Apps • One Note • *Benefits* • Reduced Training Costs • Boost End-User Productivity • Increase ROI on Microsoft Investment Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook

8. Demonstration Session – Sneak Peak “First master the fundamentals.” – LARRY BIRD “Ability is a poor man’s wealth.” - JOHN WOODEN “Wisdom is always an overmatch for strength.” - PHIL JACKSON

9. 78% of CIO Magazine respondents are “Afraid” of impacts. • Productivity • Help Desk Costs • Employee Satisfaction Software Migration Impact on PRODUCTIVITY

10. Planning is Key: Reach End Users at their Moments of Need Just in Time Training OngoingMonths Point of Launch 1-2 Months Pre-Launch • Video Training • Reference Cards • Live Phone Support • Deep-dive instruction • Power Users • Business Groups • Tips & Tricks • Hands On • Floor Walkers • Quick Start Cards • Live Phone Support • Demonstration • Sessions (SATV) • Pilot Groups • Train the Trainer • Help Desk Readiness • Needs assessment • User populations • Budgeting • Scheduling

11. SATV – Product Bundle • Quick Start Cards  • Build confidence and skills with 6-page, trifold, full color reference cards available for all Microsoft productivity applications, Office 365, as well as Windows 7 and 8 • QuickHelp On-Demand Videos • Answer “how to” questions at the user’s moment of need right from their desktop through 2-3 minute “see, hear, do” videos for Microsoft Office, SharePoint, Lync, and Windows platforms

12. Partnering To Win - Next Steps • Contact your organization’s SA Benefits Administrator to determine how many vouchers are available • Contact your training partner, BrainStorm, to create your adoption, deployment, and/or training plan including SA Training Vouchers • REQUEST SAMPLES / MORE INFORMATION • Call 888.909.4244 or 801.877.3900 • or, Email Info@BrainStormInc.com 1.888.909.4244 (TF) 1.801.877.3900 Info@BrainStormInc.com

13. THANK YOU!