Update: SATVs Unredeemable Starting February 1, 2020

Microsoft is updating Software Assurance Training Vouchers beginning in February 2020 to ensure Software Assurance stays relevant and useful to customers. Microsoft is investing in new ways to help organizations deploy, train, and get support for the products and services they buy. Because those new ways overlap with some dated and underused Software Assurance benefits, and the redemption process for some benefits are cumbersome and outdated, Microsoft is retiring those overlapping and outdated benefits. Read everything we know about these Microsoft SATV Updates

Key Dates and Milestones for SATV Retirement

February 1, 2020	February 1, 2021	January 1, 2022
Azure courses will be retired from SATV redemption. Clients must reserve vouchers for Azure training prior to February 1, 2020. Clients will have 180 days from date of assignment to redeem. Training vouchers can no longer be converted to planning services days.	Retire accrual of new planning days Retire accrual of new training vouchers New contracts after won’t have any training vouchers assigned. Existing contracts won’t receive any additional training vouchers.	Last day to redeem planning days vouchers for existing contracts. Last day to redeem training vouchers for existing contracts.

COVID Updates for SATVs and Microsoft Certifications

COVDI19 COVID has impacted our daily lives in many ways. As we adjust during this time our partners have also adjusted to better serve your organization and professional development needs during this time. Below outlines changes Microsoft has made pertaining to SATVs and Certifications:

As of April 1,2020 active SATVs have been extended 90 days.
SATVs will now be redeemable 270 days (up from 180 days) from creation.
Microsoft certification exam rescheduled and cancellations fees have been waived.
MCSA, MCSE and MCSD certifications and exams previously announced to retire will be extended to January 31, 2021.
Role Based Certifications previously announced to expire are extended to March 31, 2021.

Redeem Your Software Assurance Training Vouchers

As a leading Microsoft technical training partner, New Horizons Learning Group is an ideal place to redeem your Microsoft Software Assurance Training Vouchers (SATVs). Our team is ready to find the right solution for you and provide your employees with world-class training on the latest Microsoft technologies.

Benefits of Redeeming your Microsoft Training Vouchers

Extend your training budget
Stay competitive with the latest Microsoft technologies
Increase employee productivity & efficiency
Reduce operational and support costs

Steps to Implement Your Microsoft SATV Strategy

Identify client team key players
Review current projects and align Software Assurance benefits
Assess current staff needs & develop a prescriptive plan
Educate & empower your staff
Provide reports at quarterly EBR
Learn more about Volume Licensing & SATVs from Microsoft.

How to Redeem SATVs at New Horizons

View Eligible SATV course schedules
Get your manager's approval and fill out the form to register for class
Your Account Representative will contact you with class confirmation.

Contact an Account Executive today at New Horizons Learning Group for more information about Microsoft SATV benefits.

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Helping You Manage Azure SATV Deadlines

New Horizons has the courses and programs designed to cultivate Azure skills and expertise. With certified and experienced instructors, our courses will ensure your Azure projects, implementation and maintenance stays on track, and under budget. Book department wide training plans by February 1, 2020 if you plan to use SATVs.


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