Free Visual Studio 2005 and SQL Server 2005 learning stuff
The Microsoft E-Learning website is a great source for labs, clinics and other training material. It contains links to other sections of the website.
With the introduction of Visual Studio 2005 and SQL Server 2005 later this year, hopefully in November, the free E-Learning resources for these products are a great way to get you started. Assuming you haven't done so already. And even if you have used the beta's of these products already, there's always something that could be of interest to you:
A great way to see what your knowledge level is for these new products are the skill assesments. You can currently take assesments for:
The website also provides information about the various Microsoft Certification programmes, including the all new Microsoft Certified Architect program.