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Future Employability

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.

60%

Within 10 years, 60% of the jobs thatwill be available are ones that

don’t even exist today.IDC

The Value of Certification

91%

Of Hiring Managers consider employee certification as a criterion for hiring.

81% of hiring managers believe certified individuals perform better than not certified peers.

Of individuals report that MS certification was a factor in finding or keeping a job

Sources: MCP Program Satisfaction Study 2010*; 2010 report from the market research firm, Gartner;TEKsystems report, Oct 2011; Network World, November 14, 2011; Robert Half Technology Salary Guide, 2011.

60% of IT Cert holders say a certification led to a new job.

MTAMOS

Training & Certification Program

Microsoft IT Academy Certification Roadmap

Microsoft Office Specialist (MOS)

MOS Pathway

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Academic Impact of MOS87% of MOS certified students feel that they are able to complete more assignments in less time.

SOURCE: Post Microsoft Office Certification Impact on the Job (Certiport Survey, 2007)

62% of MOS certified students feel that as a result of skills learnt, they can focus on the end results of projects, rather than tools used to accomplish the task.

60% of MOS certified students said they take on more complex or difficult projects since passing their exams.

Impact of MOS on NHS

95% of Staff learned features that will assist in job functions

97% of Staff now working faster

71% of Staff saving at least one hour per week

99% of Staff would recommend MOS to fellow colleagues

MOS – A Global Presence

160 Countries

20 Languages

12,000 Centres

MOS Campus Exam Pack

MOS Practice

Tests

MOS Exams

MOS Campus Exam Pack (50 - 500)

Microsoft Technology Associate (MTA)

Microsoft Technology Associate (MTA)

MTA is an entry-level certification that validates the fundamental technology knowledge that students need to start building a career in IT.

IT Covers Three IT Tracks: Developer IT Professional Database

Microsoft Certification Pathway

MCA

Master

Professional

Specialist

Associate

Deep Technical Skills

Job Role Experience

Beginners

1-2 Yrs. Tech. Experience

Master + Architect/Consulting Skills

MTA CertificationMTA Certification TracksDeveloper

Software Development FundamentalsHTML5/CSS FundamentalsGaming Development FundamentalsMobile Development Fundamentals

Microsoft .NET FundamentalsWeb Development FundamentalsWindows Development Fundamentals

Database Administration Fundamentals

Database IT ProfessionalNetworking Fundamentals

Security FundamentalsWindows Operating System FundamentalsWindows Server Administration Fundamentals

MTA Campus Exam Pack

MTA Practice

Tests

MTA Exams

MTA Campus Exam Pack (100)

E-learning Courses

600 Title E-Reference Library

Free Microsoft Certified Trainer (MCT) Membership

50% Discount of MCP Exams (£48 v £99) & MOC Courseware

100 Free Copies of Windows (Direct)

MTAMOSE-learning Courses

Free MOAC MOS eBooks

Free MOAC MOS Instructor Resources

10 Free MOS Exams for Instructors

Digital Literacy Curriculum

100 Free Copies of Microsoft Office (Direct)

MCP

Free MOAC MTA eBooks

Free MOAC MTA Instructor Resources

20 Free MTA Exams for Instructors

DreamSpark – free software for staff and teachers

15% Discount on MOAC Printed Books

IT Academy Benefits

MCP

Additional IT Academy Benefits

Branding Microsoft IT Academy Logo

Marketing Materials

IT Academy Member

website

Local Support Microsoft Academy Service

Provider (MASP)

Regional Support Microsoft IT Academy

Regional Support Centre (RSC)

IT Academy – Curriculum AssetsIncluded with membership/license

Lesson PlansE-Learning PortfolioDigital Literacy

Student Study Guides Exam Review Kits Teaching With Technology

MOAC MTA eBooks

MOAC MOS eBooks

Next Steps?• Add IT Academy to Your Academic Agreement

• ERP £756 p.a.• EES Sku: 54R-00098• OVS-ES Sku: 54R-000141

• Sign Up to IT Academy Direct• ERP £1,271 p.a.• www.microsoftitacademy.com

• Purchase MOS/MTA/MCP Certification

• EDLARS

Benefits to of ITA Summary• Raise Ranking • Student Acquisition• Value for Money – Buy Cheap and sell Value• Ofsted Rating• 50% Completion / 50% Up front• Internationally Recognised