A global IT learning solution connecting students, educators and communities Microsoft’s Knowledge Transfer Programs as a Bridge Between Education and Work Vu Trung Ha i-havu@microsoft.com

Expanding the Power of Education for all Through Personalized Learning Microsoft’s Program

The Bridge Between Education and Work Program Provides … Real-world skills Cutting edge technologies Hands-on experience Institutions want… The best students The best instructors Community relevance Communities need… Successful Business & Industry Education Work Students want… Real-world training Cutting- edge skills “Top of the stack” credentials Employers need… Skilled workers Job-ready hires Useful applicant credentials Program Provides … Recognized credentials Microsoft brand presence Validated instructors Official curriculum

Welcome to Microsoft IT Academy The Microsoft IT Academy program enables institutions to: Offer world-class technology curriculum to help students acquire cutting-edge IT skills Provide rich online resources for anytime, anywhere learning and collaboration Link academic learning to real-world job skills to help students graduate with the IT skills they need to succeed in today’s job market Create a skilled workforce for employers so that applicants with the right technology education and skills are available in the workforce Connect students and instructors to Microsoft for continued engagement for lifelong personal and professional technology skills development “The Microsoft IT Academy program provides the tools we need to deliver the highest quality IT training.” --Randy Graves, Instructor, North Idaho College

Meeting Everyone’s Needs Institutions want The best outcomes Relevant learning Maximisation of IT assets Attract students and talent Students want Real-world training Cutting-edge skills Valuable credentials Teachers want Relevant curriculum Time-saving options Engaged students Employers want Skilled employees Productive workers Job-ready recruits

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Levels & Benefits

Technologies covered Courses – Essentials Core training in: Basic Digital Literacy Microsoft® Office System Word, Excel®, PowerPoint®, Outlook®, Access, Project, Visio®, OneNote®, InfoPath® SharePoint® Services Windows Vista® Windows® XP Microsoft Dynamics® Courses – advanced (includes essentials) Advanced training in: All applications shown in the Essentials Level PLUS.... Windows Server® Windows® XP Professional Windows Vista® Microsoft® Exchange Server Microsoft® Internet Security & Acceleration Server Microsoft® Office SharePoint® Server Microsoft® Office Project Server Microsoft® Office Communications Server Microsoft® System Center Microsoft® Small Business Server Microsoft® SQL Server® Microsoft® .NET framework Microsoft® Visual Studio®

Value of Program Benefits     ITA Membership Value Essential Level Membership Supports instruction for Digital Literacy, Operating System and Office applications Advanced Level Membership Supports comprehensive instruction for Office, Desktop, Server & Developer products. Potential value of an Advanced Level membership

Benefits – 5 Distinct Pillars Basic Curriculum Lab Resources Professional Development Certification Marketing Elearning Microsoft Official Curriculum Instructor Guides DL => Office => IT Pro’s & Developers eReference Library eLearning Microsoft Certified Trainer Program Private members site Locator tool Program Logo Welcome Kit Lab Licenses MSDN AA TechNET Academic Pricing on Certification Academic Second Shot Saves Teachers Time Lowers Costs Keeping Current Validating Skills Partnership “Apart from the student perspective, participating in the Microsoft IT Academy Program also presents many benefits for our institutions. For one, becoming a Microsoft IT Academy enhances the relevance, quality and therefore, competitiveness of the existing information technology curriculum in our institutions.” Prof Dr Hj Shahrin bin Hj Sahib, Chairman of the ICT Dean’s Council - Malaysia

Microsoft Digital Literacy The Microsoft Digital Literacy curriculum provides instruction on essential computing skills for learners new to computing. Microsoft Digital Literacy: Consists of five courses that explore essential ICT skills: Computer Basics, The Internet and World Wide Web, Productivity Programs, Computer Literacy and Privacy, and Digital Lifestyles Available online as self study or instructor-led in the classroom Provides assessment tests and a certificate of completion Available in these languages: 31 Languages including Vietnamese

Benefits Details: Academic Textbooks (MOAC) The Microsoft Official Academic Course (MOAC) is a best-selling textbook series available from John Wiley & Sons. Specifically designed for semester-or quarter- based programs that provide a rich academic foundation for faculty and students to expand their knowledge of Microsoft technologies and acquire the real-world skills they need to succeed in today’s technology careers. MOAC benefits for students and faculty: Provides coverage of Microsoft certification exam objectives Includes lessons with real-world scenarios Offers a wealth of hands-on practice exercises Includes evaluation software (Office titles only) In addition, faculty enjoy: Microsoft Virtual PC Lab option Online instructor resources including course setup ideas, lecture outlines, teaching tips and instructor guides, assessments and PowerPoint slide presentations Ability to request a instructor evaluation copy directly from Wiley

Professional Courseware (MOC) Microsoft Official Curriculum (MOC) is designed for IT professionals and developers who build, support, and implement solutions using Microsoft products and technologies. MOC is specially designed to cover the topics employers know are mission critical in the real world. Benefits of using MOC: Most job-relevant Microsoft content in the industry, as is MOAC Most in-demand Microsoft courseware available today Maps to the Microsoft Certification exam objectives Concentrated content for fast delivery Choices of delivery formats: Course, Workshop, Clinic, and Seminars

Microsoft e-learning Members receive unlimited access to a selection of Microsoft’s award-winning e-learning courses specially chosen for their alignment to technology courses typically taught at Microsoft IT Academies. Benefits of Microsoft e-learning: Over 300 titles of desktop, server, and developer titles, including Windows Vista and Office 2007 Rich multimedia content including activities, exercises, games, and hands-on virtual labs Content is aligned with Microsoft Certification Exam objectives In addition, faculty enjoy: Additional resources to expand their knowledge on new technology e-learning course management tool Resources to augment classroom instruction Use e-learning course assessments to gauge student progress

eLearning continued Instructors can… Students can… INSTRUCTOR PORTAL STUDENT PORTAL Instructors can… Students can… Provision e-learning access to students Set up classrooms as “groups” Send group e-mails, e.g. assignment notifications Access reporting on student use and assessment scores Access their e-learning courses Using their access code sign in from any PC Take Assessments http://itacademyinstructor.microsoftelearning.com http://itacademy.microsoftelearning.com

Microsoft eReference Library Over 500 technical books in one online library 3 Free subscriptions for faculty Includes Training Kits Series and Step by Step Series in convenient eBook format Covers emerging technologies earlier in their lifecycle

Microsoft Developers Network Academic Alliance to license your labs MSDN AA is a software subscription that provides an easy and low cost method for IT faculty and students to get the latest Microsoft software they need. Microsoft IT Academy members receive a year's subscription. MSDN AA… Eliminates the need to purchase additional server, desktop and development software for faculty and student’s use on their PC’s Provides access to the MSDN AA community web site that features a wide range of resources such as tutorials, code samples, projects, and white papers Includes four* (4) technical support incidences with Microsoft Product Support Services technicians via online chats

Microsoft TechNet Plus Direct Keep your skills up to date and industry relevant by incorporating TechNet’s rich selection of materials and services in the classroom. Members receive a a FREE Microsoft TechNet Plus Direct subscription. Microsoft TechNet Plus Direct … Subscribers get immediate online access to the latest software and technical resources including service packs, security updates, tools and utilities Includes Microsoft Support Knowledge Base articles, how-to and best practice articles, resource kits, and authored columns Unlimited managed newsgroup support Two complimentary professional support Incidents Online virtual librarian

Microsoft Certification Microsoft certifications are demanded and respected endorsements in the industry, stressing both technical knowledge and real-world experience. Faculty at Microsoft IT Academies stay current by becoming certified in the technology they are teaching which adds quality to the Microsoft IT Academy brand. Microsoft Certification… Validates technical knowledge and skills Provides a leading edge in the job market Offers visible demonstration of commitment to the IT profession Demonstrates a reliable benchmark in addition to a certificate or degree Enables a career development path for ongoing advancement of Microsoft technology skills ITA MCP Pricing applies to 072 (academic) exams only (list of 072 exams here https://www.microsoft.com/learning/educator/exams/default.mspx )

Benefits: New Certifications Information Worker

Microsoft Certified Trainer Microsoft Certified Trainers (MCTs) are the premier technical and instructional experts in Microsoft products, technologies, and solutions. Becoming a MCT… Receive endorsement from Microsoft as a skilled certified instructor in various desktop*, server, developer products Promote the value of certification to institution and students Access to a online community of MCTs, downloads center including MOC trainer kits, access to special offers through Microsoft and Microsoft partners Microsoft IT Academy members receive one complimentary application fee for a qualified faculty and discounts for additional faculty * Includes Office 2007

Prometric Testing Centre Microsoft Certification Exam Testing Centers An on-site a Microsoft testing center provides a convenient service to students and faculty to take Microsoft certification exams on campus. Become a Prometric Testing Centre All ITAs are pre-approved by Microsoft to become a testing centre There are no costs associated with becoming a testing centre Once you are an ITA apply online at www.prometric.com Depending on the number of exams taken at your testing centre you can earn $$ for each exam (see below for details)

Microsoft IT Academy Marketing Benefits By becoming a Microsoft IT Academy, your institution will be recognized as a resource for top-quality education by industry professionals, prospective students, and others. The marketing benefits help you make the most of the opportunity by providing market-ready resources including: Microsoft IT Academy Welcome Kit has materials for the lab that show students how the courses they take from your IT Academy transfer to relevant job ready skills Private Members site step by step instructions on benefits Microsoft IT Academy Program Members logo for use in catalogs and advertising materials to demonstrate program value to prospective students and potential employers of program graduates Referrals prospective students can find their local Microsoft IT Academy from the public web site. This referral service helps connect your IT Academy to students, local industries, and the community

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University Customer References Sheffield Hallam University – UK Integrated Microsoft Curriculum and certifications into their Foundation Degrees http://www.shu.ac.uk/computing/ Brno University of Technology – Czech Republic MCSA integrated into the new Bachelor Degree http://www.fit.vutbr.cz http://www.fit.vutbr.cz/study/course-l.php?id=6370 “I believe that our partnership with Microsoft Malaysia for the Microsoft IT Academy program will enhance the ability of our public institutions of higher learning to produce a knowledge workforce ready for the innovation economy.” —Y.B. Dato’ Seri Mohamed Khaled bin Nordin, Minister of Higher Education, Malaysia Ministry of Higher Education - Malaysia Subscribed all 20 Universities into the IT Academy Program http://www.fit.vutbr.cz

Customer Reference MICROSOFT IT ACADEMY PROGRAM TO AID GOVERNMENT IN DEVELOPING A HIGHLY EMPLOYABLE WORKFORCE FOR MALAYSIA Key Quote “I believe that our partnership with Microsoft Malaysia for the Microsoft IT Academy Program will enhance the ability of our public institutions of higher learning to produce a knowledge workforce ready for the innovation economy. We want our students to have the skills, knowledge and resources they Need to transform Malaysia into a knowledge-based economy and a key catalyst for this transformation is technology,” Y.B Dato’ Seri Mohamed Khaled bin Nordin Minister of Higher Education