1. A global IT learning solution connecting students, educators and communities
Microsoft’s Knowledge Transfer Programs as a Bridge Between Education and Work
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2. Expanding the Power of Education for all
Through Personalized Learning
Microsoft’s Program

3. 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

4. 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

5. 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

6. Supporting Teachers & Faculty

7. Levels & Benefits

8. 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®

9. 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

10. 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

11. 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

12. 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

13. 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

14. 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

15. 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 s, 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

16. 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

17. 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

18. 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

19. 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 )

20. Benefits: New Certifications
Information Worker

21. 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

22. 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
Depending on the number of exams taken at your testing centre you can earn $$ for each exam (see below for details)

23. 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

24. Worldwide Academies
5230

25. University Customer References
Sheffield Hallam University – UK
Integrated Microsoft Curriculum and certifications into their Foundation Degrees
Brno University of Technology – Czech Republic
MCSA integrated into the new Bachelor Degree
“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

26. 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