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Visual Studio Subscribers Now Get 'Visual Studio Live!' and Other Learning Discounts

By David Ramel
07/18/2024

Microsoft today announced new learning benefits to subscribers of its flagship Visual Studio IDE, including discounts for Visual Studio Live! developer conferences and other educational opportunities.

The new learning benefits are available for subscribers of the Professional or Enterprise editions of the IDE.

Microsoft has been strengthening its ties with the Visual Studio Live! series of developer conferences, offering event-specific discounts and actually hosting a conference next month at company headquarters in Redmond, with two Microsoft execs slated to deliver keynotes. The producer of the conference series is the parent company of Visual Studio Magazine.

**[Click on image for larger view.]** Visual Studio Subscriber Benefits *(source: Microsoft).*

Along with discounts for Visual Studio Live! events, the new benefits include access to premium courses from Dometrain Pro and training from Tim Corey via DevPass Business Edition.

"These three new exclusive benefits are crafted to enhance your skills and ensure you're well-equipped to leverage the latest advancements in Visual Studio, .NET, and Azure, helping your business maintain a competitive edge," said Microsoft's Jim Harrer in a July 18 blog post. "Utilize these exclusive benefits to achieve annual savings exceeding $1,500, supporting your desire to stay informed of the latest advancements in technology and development practices."

Here's Harrer's presentation of the benefits:

Visual Studio Live! Events: Exclusive Subscriber Discounts

Overview: Engage with the latest in software development at Visual Studio Live! Events, available in-person and virtually. These professional development gatherings spotlight cutting-edge technologies and practical applications, with a particular emphasis on AI and cloud advancements. Gain insights that can transform how you and your business leverage new products and features to accelerate development and elevate your solutions in the market.
Key Benefit: Secure exclusive discounts on registrations, allowing you to gain invaluable insights from industry experts at a fraction of the usual cost. This is your gateway to learning about new features, tools, and strategies that can help your business partners achieve more.

Dometrain Pro: Full Access to Premium Courses

Overview: Boost your technical expertise with Dometrain Pro. Gain unlimited access to over 380 hours of HD content covering everything from foundational programming to advanced development techniques, all curated to help you keep pace with industry changes.
Key Benefit: Enjoy a 50 percent discount on your subscription to Dometrain Pro for Visual Studio, granting you access to more than 36 comprehensive courses for a full year. This is an excellent resource for staying current and deepening your knowledge base.

Training by Tim Corey via DevPass Business Edition

Overview: Designed for developers at all career stages, DevPass Business Edition provides targeted, real-world training. This program, featuring renowned educator Tim Corey, includes courses that are directly applicable to daily development work and upcoming challenges in modern software practices.
Key Benefit: Take advantage of a 50 percent discount on DevPass Business and unlock all 28 courses and over 320 hours of HD training for a full year, ensuring your skills remain sharp and relevant.

The post explains how to access and understand benefits from the Visual Studio Subscription Portal, which is available at my.visualstudio.com.

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David Ramel is an editor and writer at Converge 360.

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