2021 Programs Training for OEM/ODM Partners

Created Date: 2020-06-19 |  Last Modified: 2021-07-29

Applies to: Qualified partners

Moved the training for MDA and Device Configuration to the respective Resource Centers. Please access the 2021 and new 2022 training for MDA on the Market Development Agreement (MDA) Program Resource Center, and the training for the Device Configuration on the Device Configuration Resource Center.

Updated June 11, 2020

Added Managing Drivers on Windows Update course to the MDA Training - Continuing Education section. This course provides information to help you manage drivers on Windows Update per the MDA requirement.

Updated December 16, 2020

Added a link to Device Configuration SMBIOS Deep Dive Training Page under Device Configuration Training - Continuing Education.

Updated November 16, 2020

Moved the MDA Debugging Guide to MDA Training – Continuing Education.

Updated October 16, 2020

Added a link to the MDA Debugging Guide for Driver Distribution.

Added MP4 video file of the Jumpstart training for partner review and self-study. This should play while logged into DPC with the correct permissions to view Jumpstart Tier 1 content.

Updated September 2, 2020

We have added instructions for taking the MDA and Device Configuration courses.

Updated August 21, 2020

Added Program training webinar sign up links for:

  • Jumpstart 2021 Tier 1 Training
  • MDA and Device Configuration
  • Device Configuration Tier 2

Updated August 14, 2020

Jumpstart 2021 Tier 1 training content has been added for Partners review.

Updated July 27, 2020

We have added new tabs for Office Incentive Program (OIP) Training Content and Server MDF Training Content.

Updated July 17, 2020

We've added training for our MDA and Device Configuration Programs.

Introduction

Programs training for OEM/ODM Partners will cover the requirements for the MDA and Jumpstart incentives programs. The This training is intended for anyone managing an OEM’s execution of the marketing and technical requirements for the MDA Program, Jumpstart Programs for Tier 1 and Tier 2, and for general Licensing adherence.

The training for the 2021 and 2022 Program Year for MDA and Device Configuration can now be found on their respective Resource Center pages, the Market Development Agreement (MDA) Program Resource Center, and the Device Configuration Resource Center.

Jumpstart 2021 Tier 1 Webinar Training Events

  • Option 1: Wednesday, September 2, 2020—7:00 AM–9:00 AM (Pacific time) | Register Here
  • Option 2: Wednesday, September 2, 2020—4:00 PM–6:00 PM (Pacific time) | Register Here

 

Introduction to MDA and Device Configuration (Tier 1)—Windows Incentive Program Requirements Webinar Training Events

  • Option 1: Tuesday, September 1, 2020—8:00 AM–9:30 AM (Pacific time) | Register Here
  • Option 2: Tuesday, September 1, 2020—6:00 PM–7:30 PM (Pacific time) | Register Here

 

Introduction to Device Configuration (Tier 2)—Windows Incentive Program Requirements Webinar Training Events

  • Option 1: Tuesday, September 8, 2020—8:00 AM–9:00 AM (Pacific time) | Register Here
  • Option 2: Tuesday, September 8, 2020—6:00 PM–7:00 PM (Pacific time) | Register Here