Jumping into HTML5 Dev with the "Developing in HTML5 with JavaScript and CSS3 Jump Start"

You all know that every so often I like to sneak in some "teach to fish" posts, some training/learning related items. We all had and have to learn sometimes (in my case it seems I'm trying to learn and figure something out like every three hours or so) and so having these kind of resources at your fingertips is nice. Also when they are free AND for a limited time give you something too, well, that's just too hard to beat...

New "Developing HTML5 Apps Jump Start" Course Now Released

Of course, we know you’ve heard all the hype around Windows 8. While we’re thrilled at the reception Windows 8 is getting from the industry, analysts, partners and customers, we know you’re not going to just stop everything and become a believer in this “New Experience.” We get that you’re software developers and application architects who need to move beyond the hype and come face-to-face with what’s real.

The popular “Jump Start” virtual classroom experience leverages two experts and an encouraging team-teaching approach to bring to you how to develop apps using HTML5, CSS3, and Javascript. We’re excited to introduce you to Jeremy Foster and Michael Palermo - two seasoned Microsoft Technical Evangelists with real world experience developing applications using a wide array of platforms and languages. Both Jeremy and Michael share a passion for creating powerful solutions leveraging HTML, CSS and JavaScript and are excited to dive into these topics together.

Microsoft Virtual Academy - Developing in HTML5 with JavaScript and CSS3 Jump Start

This course provides an accelerated introduction to HTML5, CSS3, and JavaScript and helps students gain basic HTML5/CSS3/JavaScript programming skills. This course is an entry point into both the Web application and Windows Store apps training paths and helps prepare learners for Microsoft exam 70-480. The course focuses on using HTML5/CSS3/JavaScript to implement programming logic, define and use variables, perform looping and branching, develop user interfaces, capture and validate user input, store data, and create well-structured applications. This course uses Visual Studio 2012, running on Windows 8.

Audience Profile | The course is intended for developers who have at least six months of professional experience and who are interested in developing applications using HTML5 with JavaScript and CSS3 (either Windows Store apps or IE10 apps for the Web). While the students may have little or no HTML5 coding experience, they should have some experience with HTML4.

The popular “Jump Start” virtual classroom experience leverages two experts and an engaging team-teaching approach. We’re excited to introduce Jeremy Foster and Michael Palermo - two seasoned Microsoft Technical Evangelists with real world experience developing applications using a wide array of platforms and languages. Both Jeremy and Michael share a passion for creating powerful solutions leveraging HTML, CSS and JavaScript and are excited to dive into these topics together.

FREE EXAM VOUCHER FOR 70-480! | Register now to take Exam 70-480 Programming in HTML5 with JavaScript and CSS3 for FREE! Just use this voucher code when scheduling your exam: HTMLJMP (voucher code available through 3/31/2013 or while supplies last.)

So no excuses that I... err... um... I mean... um.. you.. can't afford to learn about HTML5 or take the exam...

Update January 4th, 2013: If you are having trouble using the code, make sure you choose promo code, not voucher.