2020 Programs Training for OEM/ODM Partners

Created Date: 2019-06-19 |  Last Modified: 2020-05-22

Applies to: OEM/ ODM

 

Programs training for OEM/ODM Partners will cover the requirements for the MDA and Jumpstart 2020 incentives programs. 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.

We have added a section of training for the MDA Program Debugging Guide for Driver Distribution through Windows Update.

Updated October 17, 2019

Added additional localized training content for Jumpstart 2020 Tier 1.

Updated August 26, 2019

Added video recordings from our MDA Technical Requirements Training, Device Configuration Document Training, and the MDA Q&A session. 

Updated August 15, 2019

Updated Jumpstart Tier 1 Training Content and Modules to organize appropriately and to add video assets. Video Modules are to help aid in understanding of the changes that are to be implemented in Program Year 2020 for Tier 1 participants. Please also note that the training registration links at the bottom of the page will take you to the recordings of the live trainings as well.

Updated July 25, 2019

Updated Jumpstart Marketing Overview Tier 1 Training Content and Modules, Introduction to Device Configuration Document, and Device Configuration Document Technical Requirements with new content.

Updated July 12, 2019

Updated Training Events with accurate training dates and links to register for training events.

Introduction

Programs training for OEM/ODM Partners will cover the requirements for the MDA and Jumpstart 2020 incentives programs. 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.

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To open a course, follow the instructions below:

  1. Download the training zip folder and save it to your desktop.
  2. Right-click the downloaded zip folder, and then click Extract All.
  3. Choose a destination folder to extract the files to, or accept the default destination folder, and then click Extract.
  4. In the destination folder, double-click Launch_Story.exe.

Note: If the course pages load slowly, close it, then go back to the destination folder and double-click story.html to play it another way.

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Register for the below training events through the registration links provided.

MDA 2020 Technical Requirements Training

Session 1: July 25, 2019 8-10a PDT – Register now

Session 2: July 25, 2019 7-9p PDT – Register now

Agenda:

  • Introduction to MDA Incentive Program
  • The MDA milestones and program periods
  • Navigating the MDA Program Resource Center
  • Onboarding to the Program
  • Using resources to get help
  • Understanding how to meet MDA Requirements
  • Using tools to test devices for compliance

 

MDA 2020 Q&A

Session 1: July 29 8-9a PDT – Register now

Session 2: July 29 7-8p PDT – Register now 

Agenda:

  • This is an open Q&A session. Please submit your questions ahead of time to mdahelp@microsoft.com or ask a question in the session through chat.

 

Jumpstart Marketing Training Information (Tier 1)

Session 1: July 31, 2019 - 7-9am PDT – Register now

Session 2: July 31, 2019 - 4-6pm PDT – Register now

Agenda:

  • 2020 Program Overview
  • Foundational Web & Print Requirements
  • Program Execution: Structure
  • Program Execution: Marketing
  • Resources & Support

 

Jumpstart Marketing Q&A (Tier 1)

Session 1: August 1, 2019 - 8-9am PDT – Register now

Session 2: August 1, 2019 - 4-5pm PDT – Register now

Agenda:

  • This is an open Q&A session. Please submit your questions ahead of time to jmpinfo@microsoft.com or ask a question in the session through chat.

 

Introduction to Device Configuration Document Requirements

Session 1: July 30 8-10a PDT – Register now

Session 2: July 30 7-9p PDT – Register now 

Agenda:

  • Introduction to the Device Configuration Document
  • Introduction to the Device Configuration Document requirements
  • Introduction to the Device Configuration Document Resource Center
  • Using resources to get help
  • Understanding how to meet Device Configuration Document requirements
  • Introduction to the Device Configuration Tools

 

Device Configuration Q&A

Session 1: August 13 8-9a PDT – Register now

Session 2: August 14 7-8p PDT – Register now

Agenda:

  • This is an open Q&A session. Please submit your questions ahead of time to dchelp@microsoft.com or ask a question in the session through chat.