Management / License Management

Microsoft Licensing - Basic Level

To prepare for working with Microsoft products. Gain a basic understanding of licensing issues related to Microsoft products and services and laws.

Why choose this training?

In today’s rapidly evolving IT landscape, managerial competencies have become a critical asset. To prepare for working with Microsoft products. Gain a basic understanding of licensing issues related to Microsoft products and services and laws.

Upon completion, participants will be able to: Know why licensing is important, Preparation in the context of licensing Microsoft products to perform daily duties, such as installing software, Introduction to licensing of major server and desktop products, Building awareness of the implementation and use of software in organizations and the responsibilities that software use entails. These competencies directly translate into higher effectiveness in business processes.

This training is particularly valuable for: IT Helpdesk staff, Individuals beginning their adventure in IT, Beginner License Manager.

What makes our approach unique?

The EITT approach is based on hands-on experience and practical exercises. Over 1 day of intensive training, participants work on real-world examples and scenarios, ensuring not only theoretical understanding but practical application skills.

With over 2,500 trainings in our portfolio and a 4.8/5 participant rating, EITT is a trusted partner in IT competency development for organizations of all sizes. Our trainers are experienced practitioners who share up-to-date knowledge and proven solutions.

Looking for training tailored to your team’s needs? Contact us — we’ll prepare a program customized to your requirements.

Benefits

Know why licensing is important
Preparation in the context of licensing Microsoft products to perform daily duties, such as installing software
Introduction to licensing of major server and desktop products
The implementation and use of software in organizations and the responsibilities that software use entails

Who is this training for?

IT Helpdesk staff

Individuals beginning their adventure in IT

Beginner License Manager

Employees of purchasing departments

People involved in IT resource management

Training program

Why licensing matters — license vs software, legal aspects of intellectual property protection, license types (commercial, Open Source, Freeware, Shareware)
Microsoft licensing fundamentals — Microsoft license types (subscription, perpetual, OEM, BOX, volume, Software Assurance), key definitions, licensing documents, product use rights, legality attributes, acquisition methods
Client product licensing — Microsoft Windows Desktop (licensing models, upgrade, downgrade), Microsoft Office (editions, per-user vs per-device licenses)
Server product licensing — Windows Server (editions, core-based licensing, CAL), access licenses (User CAL vs Device CAL), SQL Server (editions, models: per-core vs Server+CAL)
Cloud service licensing — Office 365 / Microsoft 365 (plans, subscriptions, user licensing)
Best practices — principles of using software from a user and IT employee perspective, IT security aspects in the context of software usage

Delivery Methods

Online

Convenience of participating from anywhere
Interactive live sessions with trainer
Materials available for 30 days
No travel costs

On-site

Direct contact with trainer and group
Intensive hands-on workshops
Networking with other participants
Full focus on learning

Frequently asked questions

What are the prerequisites for this training?

The Microsoft Licensing - Basic Level training does not require specialized prior knowledge. Basic IT knowledge is sufficient.

What is the format and duration of this training?

The training lasts 1 day and is available in online and on-site format. Sessions run from 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM. We can also customize the schedule to fit your team's needs.

Who is this training designed for?

This training is designed for: IT Helpdesk staff; Individuals beginning their adventure in IT; Beginner License Manager.