We’re running a couple of *free* training events in Redmond (May 18-19) and Santa Clara, CA (May 25-26) to help developers get a jump-start on building applications for Windows Phone 7.

Ben Riga has all the details

This class is rated as 300-400 level so you should expect some hardcore learning here. The agenda topics include:

• Windows Phone 7 introduction & design philosophy
• Lap Around Windows Phone 7 platform
• Lap Around the Developer and Designer tools
• Introduction to Silverlight
• Building Silverlight Applications for Windows Phone 7
• Hardware Access (camera, accelerometer, touch, etc.)
• Push notifications
• Marketplace
• Introduction to XNA
• XNA and Windows Phone 7
• Performance tips

I will be at the event in Santa Clara. I’m really looking forward to this training and working with my colleagues on how we can extend this to other cities. If you’re coming out or in the area, let me know. We can meet up and discuss that Windows Phone app idea that will make you millions! :)