Microsoft Official Courses On-Demand
Microsoft Official Courses On-Demand (MOC On-Demand) blend video, text, hands-on labs, and knowledge checks to help you build your Microsoft technology skills—on your own schedule, at your own pace, and in your own place. No need to spend time and money traveling to a classroom location or adhering to classroom hours—with a computer and an Internet connection, your Microsoft Official Courses On-Demand come to you, anytime.
Offered by Microsoft Learning Partners and, for Microsoft Imagine Academy members, on Courseware Marketplace, Microsoft Official Courses On-Demand are created by the premier technical and instructional experts in Microsoft technologies: Microsoft Certified Trainers (MCTs) and subject matter experts. Microsoft Learning Partners and Microsoft Imagine Academies are the only providers authorized to deliver Microsoft Official Courses. With Microsoft-authored, high-quality, accurate content, successfully completing a MOC On-Demand gives you solid credentials as you grow your IT skills—and your career.
Direct-from-the-source content that includes hands-on training—which increases skill proficiency—combined with anytime, anywhere learning, makes Microsoft Official Courses On-Demand an ideal solution for busy, time-constrained professionals.
Microsoft Official Courses On-Demand
How to take a MOC On-Demand
Microsoft Official Courses On-Demand are available through Microsoft Learning Partners and, for Microsoft Imagine Academy members, on Courseware Marketplace, and they provide exclusive authorized training using Microsoft Official Courses.
Find a MOC On-Demand through a Microsoft Learning Partner
After you purchase your course, you receive a confirmation email with a redeemable course code, details, and instructions.
Microsoft Imagine Academy members can purchase MOC On-Demand through Courseware Marketplace and can enable access by distributing course codes to instructors and students.
To redeem a course code and get started with a MOC On-Demand, sign in to your training dashboard, where you will find your MOC On-Demand progress and purchases.
Note MOC On-Demand is currently available only in English.
Which courses are available as MOC On-Demand?
These Microsoft Official Courses On-Demand are available anytime, anywhere. Check back frequently for newly added titles.
Note MOC On-Demand is currently available only in English.
- OD10969: Active Directory® Services with Windows Server®
- OD20345-1: Administering Microsoft Exchange Server 2016
- OD20462: Administering Microsoft® SQL Server® 2014 Databases
- OD20696: Administering System Center Configuration Manager and Intune
- OD10972: Administering the Web Server (IIS) Role of Windows Server
- OD20411: Administering Windows Server® 2012
- OD10962: Advanced Automated Administration with Windows PowerShell®
- OD20342: Advanced Solutions of Microsoft Exchange Server 2013
- OD20332: Advanced Solutions of Microsoft® SharePoint® Server 2013
- OD10989: Analyzing Data with Power BI
- OD10961: Automating Administration with Windows PowerShell®
- OD10964: Cloud & Datacenter Monitoring with System Center Operations Manager
- OD20412: Configuring Advanced Windows Server® 2012 Services
- OD20341: Core Solutions of Microsoft® Exchange Server 2013
- OD20331: Core Solutions of Microsoft® SharePoint® Server 2013
- OD20334: Core Solutions of Skype for Business 2015
- OD99998: Customer Demo Course: Installing and Configuring Windows 10 – Module 1
- OD99999: Demo Course: Using Microsoft Official Course On-Demand
- OD20695: Deploying Windows Desktops and Enterprise Applications
- OD20345-2: Designing and Deploying Microsoft Exchange Server 2016
- OD20413: Designing and Implementing a Server Infrastructure
- OD20532: Developing Microsoft Azure Solutions
- OD20488: Developing Microsoft SharePoint® Server 2013 Core Solutions
- OD20762: Developing SQL Databases
- OD10967: Fundamentals of a Windows Server® Infrastructure
- OD20463: Implementing a Data Warehouse with Microsoft® SQL Server® 2014
- OD20533: Implementing Microsoft Azure Infrastructure Solutions
- OD20697-1: Installing and Configuring Windows 10
- OD20410: Installing and Configuring Windows Server® 2012
- OD10985: Introduction to SQL Databases
- OD10267: Introduction to Web Development with Microsoft® Visual Studio® 2010
- OD10965: IT Service Management with System Center Service Manager
- OD10987: Performance Tuning and Optimizing SQL Databases
- OD10748: Planning and Deploying System Center 2012 Configuration Manager
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- OD20483: Programming in C#
- OD20480: Programming in HTML5 with JavaScript and CSS3
- OD20761: Querying Data with Transact-SQL
- OD20461: Querying Microsoft SQL Server® 2014
- OD10982: Supporting and Troubleshooting Windows 10
- OD20417: Upgrading Your Skills to MCSA Windows Server® 2012
- OD20743: Upgrading Your Skills to MCSA: Windows Server 2016
- OD40389: Windows Server® 2016 First Look Clinic
Frequently asked questions about MOC On-Demand
- Does a MOC On-Demand cover the same objectives as the classroom course by the same name?
- Yes.
- How is a MOC On-Demand different from other trainings out there?
- Microsoft Official Courses On-Demand are created by Microsoft Certified Trainers (MCTs). Only Microsoft Learning Partners and Courseware Marketplace (for Microsoft Imagine Academy members) can offer authorized Microsoft Official Courses. With Microsoft Official Courses On-Demand purchased through Microsoft Learning Partners and Courseware Marketplace, you know you are getting Microsoft-authored, high-quality, accurate content. And, upon successful completion of a MOC On-Demand, you'll have solid credentials as you grow your IT skills and career.
- How do I register for a MOC On-Demand?
- Register for a MOC On-Demand through a Microsoft Learning Partner or, for a Microsoft Imagine Academy member, through Courseware Marketplace.
- Where can I find a MOC On-Demand I already registered for?
- All of your courses are listed on your training dashboard. If you don’t see your course listed, make sure you followed the course activation instructions included with the redeemable course code you received when registering.
- What is a course code, and why do I need one?
- A course code gives you access to the MOC On-Demand you registered for. After you purchase a MOC On-Demand from a Microsoft Learning Partner or, for Microsoft Imagine Academy members, through Courseware Marketplace, you receive a confirmation email with a course code and instructions to get started.
- How long do I have to complete a MOC On-Demand?
After you activate your course, you have three (3) months to complete it.
Note You can work on your course at any time throughout the three-month (3-month) period after you activate the course.
- What if I can’t get to the course in three (3) months?
- You have six (6) months to activate your course. The three-month (3-month) period does not begin until you redeem your course code.
- Where can I find the course code to redeem for my MOC On-Demand?
- After you purchase your course from a Microsoft Learning Partner or, for Microsoft Imagine Academy members, on Courseware Marketplace, you receive an email with a course code to redeem from your chosen Microsoft Learning Partner or Microsoft Imagine Academy, along with other details for getting started with your course. If you don’t receive the email, contact your Learning Partner, Microsoft Imagine Academy administrator, or Courseware Marketplace.
- Can a MOC On-Demand course code be redeemed more than once?
- No.
- Are Microsoft Official Courses On-Demand available in multiple languages?
- No. At this time, Microsoft Official Courses On-Demand are available only in English.
- Where do I go for technical support?
- For support, visit the Microsoft training and certification help page.
- Who creates these courses?
- We do. Microsoft Official Courses On-Demand are created by Microsoft Certified Trainers (MCTs) or subject matter experts teaching complete Microsoft Official Courseware (MOC), with real-time, cloud-hosted labs.
- How are these courses structured?
- Microsoft Official Courses On-Demand are modular. Each module takes between three and eight minutes to watch. And each module contains one or two questions to test your comprehension. At the end of the course, you’ll find an assessment of at least 25 questions.
- How long does a MOC On-Demand generally take to complete?
- Generally, it takes about 30 to 40 hours to complete a MOC On-Demand.
- What are the recommended system requirements for a MOC On-Demand?
Recommended system requirements for Microsoft Official Courses On-Demand and labs include:
Operating system: Windows 10 Browser: Current version of Internet Explorer or Microsoft Edge Internet access: Broadband Internet connection (256 kilobytes per second)
External access to the Internet
Either an installed ActiveX control (requires local administrator permissions) or Internet Explorer 11 or later
For some corporate firewalls, a proxy client (such as TMG Client) may be required
Screen resolution 1280 x 1024 or higher Note You can also take a MOC On-Demand on your iPad® Retina 4th Generation; however, the lab experience is not optimized for tablets.
Note Regularly scheduled maintenance for the Microsoft Labs Online (MLO) platform is currently at 10–12 P.M. Pacific Time every Thursday. During that time, you may not be able to access the MLO associated with a MOC On-Demand.
- What are the minimum system requirements for a MOC On-Demand?
The minimum system requirements for MOC On-Demand and labs include:
Operating system: Windows 7 or later Browser: Internet Explorer 9 or later Internet access: Broadband Internet connection (256 kilobytes per second)
External access to the Internet
Either an installed Active X control (requires local administrator permissions) or Internet Explorer 11 or later
For some corporate firewalls, a proxy client (such as TMG Client) may be required
Note Regularly scheduled maintenance for the Microsoft Labs Online (MLO) platform is currently at 10–12 P.M. Pacific Time every Thursday. During that time, you may not be able to access the MLO associated with a MOC On-Demand.
Terms and conditions
Specific terms regarding Microsoft Official Courses On-Demand (MOC On-Demand) and MOC On-Demand course codes
- Each code contains specific information about the program for which it is valid, the region for which it was purchased, the expiration date, and other terms and conditions for its use.
- A code may not be redeemed for cash, credit, or refund. Codes are not returnable and are void if altered. One (1) code can be redeemed for online access to one (1) Microsoft Official Course On-Demand for up to six (6) months.
- After course activation, the MOC On-Demand materials are available for three (3) months. Access to an associated lab environment will also expire no more than three (3) months from the date of activation.
- Each code may only be used once and cannot be shared. After it has been redeemed, a code cannot be extended or reused.
- Expired, stolen, or lost codes will not be replaced. Arvato, Microsoft, and the Microsoft Labs Online hosting partner are not responsible for lost or stolen codes. Course expiration dates will not be extended under any circumstance.
- See Microsoft Official Courses On-Demand system requirements.