A Visual Studio subscription, whether Professional or Enterprise, provides more than just access to the software; it's a comprehensive toolkit designed to dramatically improve your development capabilities and career. These subscriptions can save you thousands of dollars per year, offering everything from monthly Azure credits for cloud experimentation to free access to advanced training platforms like Pluralsight and LinkedIn Learning. You can also take advantage of discounts on Azure Dev/Test pricing and save big on professional events like Visual Studio LIVE!
Before we explore the details of three exciting new benefits, make sure you're fully utilizing your Visual Studio subscription. If it's been a while, log in to review and activate your benefits, equipping you with all the tools and training you need to excel in a fast-paced technology environment.
Exclusive new learning path for Visual Studio subscribers
Discover special opportunities designed specifically for paid Visual Studio subscribers to keep you at the forefront of the rapidly evolving field of software development. With the rapid emergence of artificial intelligence tools like copilots, maintaining good skills is not just an option, it's an imperative.
These three new exclusive benefits are designed to enhance your skills and ensure that you are able to take full advantage of the latest advances in Visual Studio, .NET, and Azure to help your organization stay ahead of the competition. Save over $1,500 per year with these exclusive benefits that support your knowledge of the latest advances in technology and development practices. Here's what's new.
Dometrain Pro: full access to advanced courses
OVERVIEW: Enhance your technical expertise with Dometrain Pro. Unlimited access to over 380 hours of high-definition content covering everything from basic programming to advanced development techniques, all designed to help you keep pace with industry changes.
KEY BENEFIT: A 50% discount on your subscription to Dometrain Pro for Visual Studio, allowing you access to over 36 comprehensive courses in one year. This is a great resource to stay current and deepen your knowledge base.
Attend Tim Corey's training through DevPass Business Edition
OVERVIEW: Designed for developers at all career stages, DevPass Business Edition provides targeted, real-world training. Featuring the renowned Tim Corey, the program includes courses that are directly applicable to everyday development work and upcoming challenges in modern software practice.
KEY BENEFIT: Take advantage of a 50% discount on DevPass Business to unlock all 28 courses and over 320 hours of HD year-round training to ensure your skills stay sharp and relevant.
Visual Studio LIVE! Event: Exclusive Subscriber Discounts
OVERVIEW: Participate in the latest software development in Visual Studio LIVE! events, available both live and virtually. These professional development gatherings focus on cutting-edge technologies and real-world applications, with a special emphasis on advances in artificial intelligence and cloud computing. Gain insights that can transform how you and your organization leverage new products and features to accelerate development and enhance your solutions in the marketplace.
KEY BENEFIT: Secure exclusive discounts on registrations, giving you access to valuable insights from industry experts at a fraction of the usual cost. This is your gateway to new features, tools and strategies that can help your business partners achieve more.
Using your benefits
Unlocking the full potential of your Visual Studio subscription is simple and can significantly enhance your development experience. Here's how you can start taking advantage of these opportunities today.
Visit the Visual Studio Subscription Portal
Step 1: Browse . This portal is where you get all your benefits through your subscription.
Step 2: Sign in with your Visual Studio credentials. If you are unsure of your account details, consult your company's subscription administrator.
Know your subscription level
Community Edition: Ideal for individual developers, the Community Edition provides access to the basic tools and services to jumpstart your development projects. However, please note that access to premium benefits is not included.
Professional Edition: Designed for professional developers, this subscription tier includes a more comprehensive set of tools and services. As a Pro subscriber, you will find many benefits designed to increase your productivity and broaden your skills.
Enterprise Edition: The broadest subscription tier, tailored for teams and organizations designed to get the most out of Visual Studio's capabilities. Enterprise Edition subscribers enjoy exclusive privileges, including advanced tools, services, and training opportunities that can make a significant impact on your business results.
Some benefits are reserved for paid subscription levels，These include: Visual Studio Enterprise (Standard), Visual Studio Enterprise subscription with GitHub Enterprise, Visual Studio Enterprise (Annual cloud), Visual Studio Professional (Standard), Visual Studio Professional subscription with GitHub Enterprise cap (a poem) Visual Studio Professional (Annual cloud).
Explore your benefits
Each subscription level offers unique benefits that vary widely in terms of accessibility and scope. Once logged in, take the time to explore the specific benefits associated with your subscription level. From software licenses and Azure credits to training modules and partner offers, each benefit is carefully designed to support a different aspect of your development efforts.
Take action today.
We encourage all of our subscribers to log in today and explore their benefits while you consider it. By being well informed and utilizing your benefits, you can ensure that you not only stay current with the latest technological developments, but that you have a competitive edge in your projects and career.
Depending on the type of subscription, visit View the full list of benefits.
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