Microsoft Teams Application Developer Accelerator Program

I chose to participate in Andrew’s new Microsoft Teams App Dev Accelerator class and was not disappointed. The content of the course is thorough, comprehensive, and as up-to-date as it can be in the dynamic and rapidly-changing environment that is MS-Teams app development. Andrew’s teaching style is engaging and he is very good at breaking down complex technical details to make them more understandable. Additionally his deep well of experience and familiarity in the industry, as both insider and outsider, meant that I could trust his opinion when questions arose that were not always strictly technical. Being able to press him on developer-related issues has been invaluable to me, perhaps even more so than the outstanding technical content that was presented. Meeting with Andrew and my exceptionally sharp, curious and talented classmates on a regular basis was a very positive professional experience. I would recommend this course for anyone interested in building web applications capable of running within (and taking advantage of) the MS-Teams environment.

I have followed Andrew for years whether it was through his podcasts, presenting at conferences, or through his Mastering the SPFx course. The Microsoft Teams App Dev Accelerator Course was my first opportunity to participate in an online weekly course led by Andrew Connell. His depth and breadth of topics covered in the course was extensive and deep and his explanation clear and concise in a way I could understand. He was open to answer any question related to Teams App Development or scenarios pertaining to it. The course syllabus had a logical weekly progression in terms of difficulty and complexity. I also enjoyed the occasional participation from my fellow students. If you want to learn the ABC’s of Teams App Development then I highly recommend taking this course.

This was a great class and I was happy to be in the first pilot class!

I am beyond thrilled and deeply grateful for the opportunity to have been part of the inaugural cohort of the App Dev Accelerator. This program surpassed all my expectations, offering a wealth of in-depth knowledge that, despite its complexity, was presented in a remarkably digestible and well-paced format over eight weeks.

The unanimous praise from my fellow classmates is a testament to the course’s exceptional value. Andrew, our instructor, was particularly remarkable in his dedication to ensuring no one was left behind. His commitment to our understanding and mastery of each topic before moving forward was truly commendable. This experience has been transformative for me, both personally and professionally.

My newfound confidence and skills, honed in this program, have led me to enroll in the Microsoft ISV program before we had even finished. I am now eagerly applying everything I’ve learned as I embark on this exciting journey. I am already in the process of submitting my first few apps to the app store, a step I might not have had the courage to take without the solid foundation and confidence gained from this course. I eagerly anticipate seeing my apps live before the year’s end, marking the start of a thrilling new chapter in my professional journey.

I really want to thank you for your outstanding teaching in this “MS Teams” course. Your easy-to-follow course structure and clear explanations made learning a joy. I gained a lot in your sessions that goes beyond documents and my prior experience, broadening my perspective significantly. Your passion for teaching is evident, and it has inspired in me a newfound enthusiasm for the subject. Your ability to improvise, particularly in explaining the accessing the bot URL in Task Module sessions and introduction OAuth and JWT during Office hours, is truly commendable. Thank you for your dedication and approach!

Participating in the ‘Microsoft Teams App Dev Accelerator’ course with Andrew Connell was a transformative experience. Over eight weeks, Andrew not only shared his extensive knowledge but also his passion for Microsoft Teams App development. His dedication was evident in every lecture, video, and office hour, guiding us through intricate topics like Tabs, Bots, Messaging Extensions, and AI integration. The course’s comprehensive scope provided a solid foundation and a wealth of resources that I will continue to use in my professional journey. The camaraderie among the class made each session enjoyable and the entire learning process memorable. Andrew’s unwavering support and the group’s dynamic have certainly set this course apart. I’m grateful for the experience and excited to apply what I’ve learned.

I recently completed an 8-week course in Microsoft Teams AppDev Accelerator course with Andrew, and it was an outstanding learning experience. Andrew is highly regarded as one of the top instructors and professionals in the industry. His expertise and wealth of knowledge in M365 full stack development was evident throughout the course.

The course was exceptionally well-organized and comprehensive, providing up-to-date information in a cohesive manner. This structure allowed students to easily grasp the latest concepts and gradually build their skills throughout the duration of the course. Andrew’s ability to effortlessly navigate complex technical discussions was remarkable, and his willingness to elaborate on and clarify questions made the content highly understandable, even for those of us who were relatively new to the topics.

The course’s design and pacing allowed us a full week to thoroughly study and comprehend each topic. Coupled with Andrew’s willingness to generously share his knowledge, this provided ample opportunity to ask questions, which greatly enhanced the learning experience.

I feel incredibly fortunate to have had the opportunity to attend Andrew’s course and learn from him. Every moment of the course was invaluable. This course not only expanded my knowledge and capabilities as a professional but also inspired me to continue exploring and offering advanced yet practical MS Teams solutions to my customers.

I can’t speak highly enough about Andrew’s latest Accelerator! The format of the course is perfect for the busy Professional Developer. Breaking down the instruction into smaller blocks over multiple weeks allows the incredible content to be absorbed fully instead of the typical information overload that happens often in other “live” developer courses. The live instruction is reinforced with self-paced videos that walk through building actual applications which allowed me to better understand what I had learned earlier in the week. Office hours encourage all students to ask questions and learn from each other in addition to Andrew. Limiting the class size to a small group promotes interaction by all of the students in the class and the value of the content was further emphasized in our course as students participated in the live sessions from all corners of the planet, often in the middle of their night.

Andrew approach to learning further establishes him as one the premier trainers anywhere in the world. His relentless pursuit of the deepest understanding of the entire development toolkit allows him to explain Teams development at every level and his joy is obvious when he can use this deep knowledge to better help students understand the subject matter. In many cases, these discussions identified where the tools can be improved and our feedback was heard by Microsoft. Andrew’s close relationship with Microsoft and the development teams that build these products gives him unmatched knowledge and access in the training space. Coupling that with his real-world experience building enterprise-level solutions for customers allows Andrew to deliver relevant content that developers need to know and understand to produce first-class professional applications.

This course takes you all the way to the 300-400 level experience! Your potential as a developer in the Microsoft space will be unleashed as the course covers so many areas; not just Teams, but Azure, Entra ID, the app store, and so much more. Thank you to Andrew and my fellow cohort students for a one-of-a-kind world-class experience. I am excited to continue building relationships with this amazing group of professional developers, including Andrew.