Preparing students and educators to succeed by providing access to the latest

industry recognized curriculum and certification

TCEA 2012

Austin, TX

Nita Brooks

South Central USA Regional

Microsoft Academy Service Partner

& Industry Recognized Certifications

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For the students of today to obtain the jobs of tomorrow, they need new 21st century skills.

Skills that enable them to collaborate, communicate, and be critical thinkers, innovators, problem solvers

and citizens of a global economy.

The Need to Support 21st Century Skills Development

90%

77%

According to the U.S. Department of Labor, 90% of the nation’s fastest growing jobs require some postsecondary education or training leading to a degree, a credential, a certification, or some other indication of mastery of critical knowledge, skills, and abilities.

90%

More than 50% of today’s jobs require some technology skills, and experts say that percentage will increase to 77% in the next decade (IDC) 77%

Even within 10 years, 60% of the jobs that exist will be ones that don’t exist today 60%

Some 30% of US high school students are not continuing on to formal higher education immediately after graduation. 30%

77% More than 50% of today’s jobs require some technology skills, and experts say that percentage will increase to 77% in the next decade (IDC)

IT Academy Solution

is a complete technology education solution connecting students, educators, employers and local communities through a life-long learning model of leading-edge technology skills development.

It was developed to… bridge the gap between education and the real-world by equipping students with the IT skill sets they need for successful careers in today’s technology centered job market, and providing professional development resources for educators.

Institutions who can benefit…

public or private K-12 schools, vocational schools, correspondence schools, junior colleges, colleges, universities, or scientific/technical schools that are accredited

The Microsoft IT Academy program….

IT Academy: Bridging Worlds of Education and Work

Employers • Productive job-ready Workers

• Skilled Employees

Institutions • Relevant Learning at reduced costs

• Attract Students and talent

Educators • Relevant Curriculum and easy-to-use and time-saving tools

• Access to leading-edge technology training

Students • Access to leading-edge, hands-on training

• College readiness or work force preparedness

Administrators •High values, low cost, Simple program administration and management

•Professional Development Resources

•Enhance Student employability

IT Academy Program Fast Facts

• 10,000+ IT Academy members worldwide

• Present in 160 countries

• 180,000+ students certified last year through IT Academy members

• Over 500,000 students consumed eLearning courses last year

• Over 1,200 IT Academy educators became Microsoft Certified Trainers (MCTs) in the last year

IT Academy . . . at a glance

Save Teachers Time through Curriculum:

E-Learning, Lesson Plans, Test

Banks, Digital Literacy,

CareerForward

Lower Institution Costs through

Lab Resources:

Dreamspark

Provide Educator Professional

Development :

MCT, and access to E-Learning and

E-Reference

Validating Skills through

Certification:

MOS, MTA Teacher

Certification Starter Pack

MCP discounts

Partnership with Microsoft:

Member Website,

Marketing Resources,

Locator Tool, Case Studies

Providing industry-leading IT training and Microsoft certification to enhance employability, college success and encourage life-long learning

Included with IT Academy Membership

E-Learning Lesson Plans

Digital Literacy

Career Forward

IT Academy Curriculum Solution

Test Bank Other Content

Curriculum: E-Learning

E-Learning

Lesson Plans

E-Reference

Digital Literacy

Professional Curriculum

(MOC)

Fast Facts:

What is it:

• Unlimited access to more than 250 award-

winning Microsoft E-Learning courses that

have been specially chosen to align with

Microsoft IT Academy programs.

• Available in English and Spanish

Value to Educator:

• Educators can use E-Learning to expand their

own professional skills and to explore ways to

improve classroom learning.

• Educators can select E-Learning courses ,

create access codes for the classroom,

manage group-level messaging, and access

usage reports for each of their classes.

Value to Student:

• E-Learning provides students with more

hands-on practice through a multimedia

learning experience

• Can be used as self-study

Technologies Covered:

• Office 2010, Windows 7, Windows Server,

Exchange Server, Hyper-v, SQL Server,

ASP.NET, Visual Studio and Dynamics

Educators and other staff employed at the

institution can use E-Learning for Professional

Development – which helps to lower PD budgets

Can be used as a standalone self-study course or as

supplementary to classroom instruction

Takes only a few minutes to provision a course to

multiple students

Can be resold to students to help monetize

programs and recover the ITA subscription fee

MASP Program – one Stop

Microsoft® Academy Service Partner

ASSOCIATE Microsoft Technology

TECHNOLOGY SPECIALIST Microsoft Certified

IT PROFESSIONAL / PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPER

Microsoft Certified

MASTER Microsoft Certified

ARCHITECT Microsoft Certified

IT Pro and Developer Certifications

Microsoft Certification Family

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SPECIALIST

Microsoft Office

EXPERT Microsoft Office Specialist

MASTER Microsoft Office Specialist

Information Worker Certifications

Certification - Roadmap for Employability

K-12 Higher Education Employment

IT Skills Training Progression

Associate

Certification

All IT Academies are eligible to become a Testing Center

Every IT Academy receives a Teacher Certification Starter Kit including 10 Microsoft Office Specialist and 20 Microsoft Technology Associate exams

ALL ITA Curriculum formats prepare individuals for Certification

Types of Certifications • Step 1: Digital Literacy - Beginner

• Step 2: Microsoft Office Specialist – Application Specialist

• Step 3: Microsoft Technology Associate – Entry-level Technologists

• Step 4: Technology Specialist – Product Specialist

• Step 4: IT Professional or Professional Developer – Job role specific

• Helps institutions get the most out of their technology investment by validating real world knowledge and skills

• Exams can be taken onsite and included as an integral part of the course

• Helps differentiate students as they pursue a career in technology

• Validates skills in a specific technology

• Helps students get a great job

• Microsoft Certifications are GLOBALLY RECOGNIZED

Fast Facts:

Information Worker IT Pro and Developer Certifications

13

Microsoft Office Specialist (MOS)

Tech-focused academic institutions

o Beginner students 15 to 22+ years old

MTA Audience

Titles and languages •98-349: Windows Operating System Fundamentals

•98-361: Software Development Fundamentals

•98-362: Windows Development Fundamentals

•98-363: Web Development Fundamentals

•98-364: Database Administration Fundamentals

•98-365: Windows Server Administration Fundamentals

•98-366: Networking Fundamentals

•98-367: Security Fundamentals

•98-372: Microsoft .NET Fundamentals

•98-373: Mobile Development Fundamentals Jan 2012

•98-374: Gaming Development Fundamentals Jan 2012

•98-375: HTML5/CSS Fundamentals Feb 2012

English, Japanese, Korean, Spanish, S. Chinese, T. Chinese, German, Russian, Br. Portuguese

Delivery • Via Certiport internet-based testing platform.

• Campus licenses for 500-, 250-, and 100-exams allow you to purchase the right amount of exams for your needs.

• Teachers can proctor the exams.

ASSOCIATE

Microsoft Technology

TECHNOLOGY SPECIALIST

Microsoft Certified

IT PROFESSIONAL / PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPER

Microsoft Certified

MASTER

Microsoft Certified

ARCHITECT

Microsoft Certified

Microsoft Technology Associate Overview

Best Practice: North Carolina Statewide IT Academy

Microsoft Office Specialist (MOS) certifications through the Microsoft IT Academy across North Carolina’s public high schools

Statewide Microsoft Certifications Aug 2009-June

2010 school year – pre-IT Academy

Aug 2010- June 2011 school year – statewide IT Academy

launch fall 2010 (year 1)

2011-12 school year (thru Jan 31, 2012) – (year 2 IT Academy)

Number of MOS certifications achieved 21 8,794 20,044

Number of student certifications 16 8,065 19,519

Number of unique students certified 16 4,459 11,329

Number of teacher certifications 5 729 530

Number of unique teachers certified 3 304 294

Texas IT Academy

• There are more than 160 IT Academy member schools in the state of Texas today -- high schools, colleges, universities, and military schools

• Microsoft certifications are recognized for academic credit by several Texas colleges and universities (American Council on Education)

• Houston Community College offers a degree track program in networking (Windows Server 2008) thru Microsoft IT Academy

• Dallas ISD has adopted IT Academy on a district-wide basis to support teacher and staff professional development and certification

• IT Academy at Brooke Army Medical Center in San Antonio supports the Warrior and Family Support Center in providing technology skills training and certification opportunities for US Army students, returning soldiers, wounded warriors and their families

• Houston ISD hosts multiple certification test centers for MOS • Send us your Story – MS wants to hear from you . . .

ITA and Certification Webinar Series – Texas

• Dive deeper on industry recognized certifications, Microsoft curricula, IT skills, licensing, professional development for teachers and staff . . .

• More information and complete webinar series schedule for Texas schools can be found at http://txschools.ccilearning.com/

• Next webinar is Wednesday February 22 1:30-2:30pm

Who should attend? • Career and Technology Education (CTE) directors

• Business, computer applications and Information Technology (IT) teachers

• Professional development coordinators

• General Educational Development (GED) and workforce training directors and instructors

• Adult Learning, Parent Education Program coordinators

• Principals, Superintendents

IT Academy Features and Value

New benefits and new courses, including Windows 7, Sharepoint 2010, Exchange 2010 Addresses current funding and resource limits in education Only 5 students or teachers or staff taking an e-learning technology track pays for the membership Save on exam costs – either for the institution or the students or both Maximize a campus or district investment in technology education Benefit your faculty, staff, students and community Better understand technologies on your Microsoft Campus or School Agreement Address the IT Skills Gap and give students a boost for the jobs

$50,000 Est. Campus or

per School Value of 1 Membership

Adding IT Academy

Add IT Academy on your MS agreement Contact Microsoft reseller/partner for an official quote

Part Number: 54R-00098 (EES) or 54R-00141 (OV-ES, Select)

Estimated USA Retail Price:

$132 Monthly; $1,584 Annual Per Campus or School (covers all students, faculty, staff)

In Summary… Why IT Academy for Schools

OR

Thank You nbrooks@ccilearning.com

Appendix

More Resources from Microsoft for IT Academy Students

Students to Business

The Students to Business Program offers students 21st century training and software resources to elevate their potential in the eyes of future employers! Students to Business also helps connect qualified student talent with local business and industry opportunities.

http://www.microsoft.com/studentstobusiness/home/default.aspx

CareerForward

Introducing CareerForward, the online learning program developed through a public-private partnership between the Michigan Department of Education, Michigan Virtual University, and Microsoft! It’s a self-contained online course that can help schools prepare their high school students for the workforce, the future and real career opportunities in today’s global economy.

http://www.microsoft.com/education/uspil/careerforward/

Imagine Cup

Imagine Cup is the world’s premier student technology competition! It provides an opportunity for students to use their creativity, passion and knowledge of technology to help solve global challenges and make a difference. Students compete for cash and prizes gaining real-life experiences, making new friends and changing the world.

http://www.imaginecup.com/

Microsoft Student

Microsoft Student is your gateway to unique student opportunities available from Microsoft. From free and discounted software to career resources and student communities, Microsoft Student is the place for students to begin exploring how Microsoft is making a difference in their lives and communities.

http://www.microsoft.com/student/en/us/default.aspx

Certification = Employability for Students

• 55% of Hiring Managers consider employee certification as a criterion for hiring 1

• 46% of Hiring Managers consider employee certification as a criterion for promotion 1

• 63% of Hiring Managers feel that certified individuals are more productive than their counterparts 1

• 40% of individuals reported that Microsoft Certification was a factor in improving their ability to find or keep a job or lead to a promotion 2

• 43% of individuals reported salary increases as a result of Microsoft certification 3

• 53% of individuals believe obtaining a certification makes them more marketable 4

• 93% report becoming more skilled in Office Applications as a result of getting certified 5

• 50% time reduction on common tasks by companies using Office certified personnel 6

Sources

1. IDC Study

2. MCP Customer Satisfaction Study

3. Redmond Magazine survey of compensation for IT Professionals

4. Intrepid Survey

5. Certiport Global Survey

6. MSBC Study

“It’s truly a global marketplace, especially in the IT world. If you don’t have a certification that validates you have the needed skills, you’re at a significant

disadvantage.”

Bill Doherty, @ONE Project,

College System of California

Meeting the Workforce Demand Curriculum Roadmap–Job Roles

Desktop support technician

Web or Windows developer

Applications Development

Systems engineer

Business worker

Server administrator

Enterprise administrator

Microsoft Curriculum - Career Roadmap