MVP BOOTCAMP / FIRST COHORT IN DEVELOPMENT
MVP IS THE AMBITION. SHOW
For the technologist who always goes the extra mile. A small, paid bootcamp to turn your expertise into useful public contributions and pursue Microsoft MVP recognition. Build your plan. Put it into practice. Get direct feedback from Josh Cook.
Free interest list. Future bootcamp is paid.
MICROSOFT MOST VALUABLE PROFESSIONAL
WHAT IS
AN MVP?
Microsoft’s award for technology experts who share their knowledge and lead in the community.
People who turn deep expertise into real help for others—through articles, talks, code, events, and answering questions.
WHY PURSUE IT? FOR AWARDED MVPS, THE VALUE GOES BEYOND THE TITLE.
THE PEOPLE.
Relationships with experienced technologists around the world. People who share your curiosity, trade ideas, and help each other grow.
THE ACCESS.
Direct channels to Microsoft product teams, early product access, technical subscriptions, and an invitation to the MVP Summit.
THE RECOGNITION.
Recognition for your community leadership. Credibility that can open conversations, strengthen your professional profile, and create opportunities.
EXPLORE THE PUBLIC SOURCES
Microsoft’s program overview and personal perspectives from the community.
WHAT THIS BOOTCAMP IS ABOUT.
AMBITION.
INTO ACTION.
A working bootcamp, planned over 3–4 months, to help you give yourself the best chance of Microsoft MVP recognition through useful community work.
Understand the public award process. Find your technology focus. Build a contribution plan—and put it into practice with weekly coaching and honest feedback.
01 / FIND YOUR FOCUS
GO DEEP.
Understand what Microsoft publicly looks for, choose your technology area, and avoid common missteps. Build a plan around the people you can help.
02 / CREATE & IMPROVE
BUILD.
SHARE.
IMPROVE.
Create an article, demo, talk, or community resource that solves a real problem. Get direct feedback from Josh, revise it, and publish.
03 / BUILD YOUR TRACK RECORD
MAKE IT
COUNT.
Learn to share your work, connect with your community, and document its impact. Keep building a track record you can point to.
SMALL COHORT. HIGH EXPECTATIONS.
DIRECT REVIEW.
EVERY WEEK.
I’m Josh Cook, a Microsoft MVP. Short lessons lead into practical missions and a weekly live clinic with me. Bring unfinished work and your blockers. I’ll challenge your thinking and help you make the next version stronger.
PROPOSED: 3–4 MONTHS · 6–8 HOURS A WEEK
THE FIRST COHORT IS TAKING SHAPE.
HEAR IT
FIRST.
Join the free interest list for the first cohort. You’ll hear from me when the format, dates, and pricing are ready—before the wider announcement.
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Free interest list. Paid bootcamp. Dates and pricing to come. Signup does not reserve a seat.
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A FEW DETAILS
WHO IS THIS FOR?
Practising technologists prepared to make time, accept direct feedback, and contribute. A large following is not required.
WHAT’S THE COMMITMENT?
The proposed baseline is 6–8 hours a week over 3–4 months. Final format, dates, and pricing will be shared before paid enrollment.
WILL THIS GET ME THE AWARD?
Microsoft makes its own award decisions. This independent bootcamp helps develop your contributions. It includes no nomination or award guarantee and uses public information only.