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IT Academy Value Microsoft Certified Solutions Expert
/Microsoft Certified Technology
Specialist eLearning Courses
$34,900 value
Marketing Materials
$300 value
Microsoft Press E-Reference Library
$1,250 value
Microsoft DreamSpark
Software
$499 value
Microsoft Office Specialist
Information Worker eLearning Courses
$3,500 value
Microsoft Certified Trainer
$400 value
Certification Starter Kit Exams (10 MOS, 10 MTA and 10 MCE
exam vouchers)
$1,615 value
Savings for Microsoft Certified Professional Exam
Vouchers (30)
$2,340 value
Digital Microsoft Official Academic Courseware Books
$8,850
For $1,550every
membership receives
$53,654 worth of content and
benefits
The cost of IT Academy for all of your educators, students and staff is
typically comparable to IT training for one individual.
TOP 25 U.S. BEST JOBS and MEDIAN PAY(pay, growth, and quality of life)
1. Biomedical Engineer: $87,0002. Clinical Nurse Specialist: $86,5003. Software Architect: $121,0004. General Surgeon: $288,0006. Petroleum Geologist: $183,000
TOP GROWING U.S. JOBS (ten year job growth)
1. Biomedical Engineer: 61.7%5. Community Health Specialist: 36.5%6. Clinical Research Associate: 36.4%7. Construction Estimator: 36.4%9. Optometrist: 33.1%
Source: CNN Money, 2013
TOP 3 STEM JOBS IN TEXAS(percentage of STEM jobs forecasted through 2018)
1. Computer occupations: 46%2. Engineers & Engineering Technicians: 31%3. Life & Physical Science Occupations: 13%
Source: Georgetown University, 2011
ALL STEM JOBS IN TEXAS (STEM jobs forecasted through 2018)
STEM jobs will be 5% of all jobs by 2018. Texas will demand 715,380 STEM jobs by
2018 This represents a 22% increase in STEM jobs
across TexasSource: Georgetown University, 2011
Source: CNN Money, 2013
“65 percent of today’s grade school students will grow up to work in jobs that have not yet been invented.”
MacArthur Foundation co-director Cathy Davidson
Evolving Skills DemandUnited State and Texas STEM and COMPUTING jobs outlook
• Source: Indeed.com
Microsoft Skills are in DEMAND – across Texas
Google Apple
CiscoLocation
MicrosoftLocation Google Apple Cisco Microsoft
Texas 741 869 1,790 23,452
Houston 147 199 410 7,198
San Antonio 35 37 100 1,860
Dallas-Fort Worth
252 257 814 8,489
Top skills students need for future success“IDC (International Data Corporation) research suggests that skills and competencies that support
a well-developed, civically competent student are the same skills that will be widely in demand by employers in 2020 and beyond.” – IDC White Paper sponsored by Microsoft1
#1Oral and written communica-tion skills*
#2Microsoft Office* #3
Detail-oriented*
#4Problem solving*
#5Self-starting/self-motivated
#11Microsoft PowerPoint*
#13Microsoft Word*
… …
Microsoft Office was listed as a required skill 5 times more frequently than all other software programs combined.
*Indicates CIP (Communication, Integration, Presentation) skill.Sources: 1Skills Requirements for Tomorrow’s Best Jobs—Helping Education Provide Students with Skills and Tools They Need, Doc#243853, October 2013
Communication, Integration, and Presentation (CIP) skills account for 4 of the top 5 skills“’Technology for technology’s sake’ satisfies only a very small percentage of future skills requirements…Focus on real-world tasks like CIP capabilities fosters both a well-rounded student and a student whose skills will be in demand in our future economy.” – IDC White Paper sponsored by Microsoft1
Integration PresentationCommunication
IDC considers proficiency in
Microsoft Office to be a fundamental enabler for CIP skills.
39% of the fastest-growing, highest-paying positions require CIP skills $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $
Sources: 1Skills Requirements for Tomorrow’s Best Jobs—Helping Education Provide Students with Skills and Tools They Need, Doc#243853, October 2013
Build the workforce of tomorrow through Microsoft IT AcademyFlexible classroom and self-study curriculum
Microsoft Official Academic Course (MOAC) teaching framework
Microsoft Online learning curriculum
E-Reference digital access
Customizable lesson planning
Professional DevelopmentCurriculum guides and learning plans
Free exam vouchers for Educators
Teaching with Technology CurriculumCertification
Academic discounts on Microsoft Certification • Microsoft Office Specialist
(MOS)• Microsoft Technology
Associate (MTA)• Microsoft Certified
Professional (MCP)• Microsoft Certified
Educator (MCE)Become a testing center and offer exams onsite
Resources and PartnershipWelcome kit, membership plaque and do-it-yourself deployment resources
IT Academy blog, newsletter and social media
Marketing, PR and communications guidance
Microsoft Official Academic Curriculum
• Complete classroom curriculum in digital format for teachers and students
Microsoft Office Lesson Plans
• Teacher resources for project-based lessons that incorporate Microsoft Office skills with subject area learning
Video-on-demand
• Modular student materials addressing core concepts through presentation and demonstration
Interactive
• Interactive student materials using text, presentations, simulations, animations, and games
Microsoft Press Study Guides
• Digital “how to” books for students’ Microsoft Office skill development
Self Study
Microsoft Office Specialist
• Validates mastery of Microsoft Office skills that are valuable for a wide range of jobs and other life pursuits
Microsoft Technology Associate
• Validates understanding of basic technology concepts in software development and information technology
Microsoft Certified Professional
• Validates mastery of core technical skills required to build a sustainable career
Microsoft Certified Educator
• Validates educator professional technology literacy mapped to the UNESCO ICT Competency Framework for Teachers
ValidationOnline LearningClassroom Learning
Flexible Curriculum
IT Academy core areas of studyStudent and educator skills development content and certification
Digital Literacy, Windows, O365, Word, PPT, Excel
Productivity
Programming Basics, Programming Concepts, Application Development
Computer Science
IT Infrastructure
Managing Infrastructure for Cloud, Clients, Devices, Databases and
O365
MOS 77-418 Word 2013
MOS 77-422 PowerPoint 2013
MOS 77-420 Excel 2013
MOS 77-425/426 Word 2013 Expert
MOS 77-427/428 Excel 2013 Expert
MTA 98-361 Software Development Fundamentals
MCP 73-480 Programming in HTML5 with JavaScript and CSS3
MCP 73-481 Essentials of Developing Windows Store Apps using HTML5 and
JavaScript
MTA 98-375 HTML5 App Development Fundamentals
MCP 73-482 Advanced Windows Store App Development using HTML5 and
JavaScript
MTA 98-366 Networking Fundamentals
MTA 98-368 Mobility and Device Fundamentals
MTA 98-364 Database Fundamentals
MCP 73-687 Configuring Windows
8.1
MCP 73-688 Supporting Windows
8.1
MCP 73-347 Enabling Office 365 Services
MCP 73-410 Installing and Configuring
Windows Server 2012
MCP 73-411 Administering
Windows Server 2012MCP 73-412
Configuring Advanced Windows Server 2012
Services
Digital Literacy Certification v4
MTA 98-364 Database FundamentalsMTA 98-369 Cloud Fundamentals
IT Academy core areas of study
Digital Literacy, Windows, O365, Word, PPT, Excel
Productivity
Badges
Subject Area Validation Online Learning MOAC Lesson Plans Study Guides
Digital Literacy
Using Windows 8.1
Using Office 365
Word 2013 Essentials
Word 2013 Expert
Excel 2013 Essentials
Excel 2013 Expert
PowerPoint 2013 Essentials
Productivity
Badges
Programming Basics, Programming Concepts, Application
Development
Computer Science
Subject Area Validation Online Learning MOAC Lesson Plans Study Guides
Computer Science 1 (final title TBD)
AP CS Java Supplemental Material
Software Development Fundamentals (98-361)
HTML5 Application Development Fundamentals (98-375)
HTML5, CSS3, JavaScript
Essentials: Windows Store Apps
Advanced: Windows Store Apps
Computer Science
Badges
IT Infrastructure
Managing Infrastructure for Cloud, Clients, Devices, Databases and
O365
Subject Area Validation Online Learning MOAC Lesson Plans Study Guides
Networking Fundamentals
Mobility & Device Fundamentals
Cloud Fundamentals
Database Fundamentals
Configuring Windows 8.1
Supporting Windows 8.1
Enabling Office 365 Services
Installing and Configuring Windows Server 2012
Administering Windows Server 2012
Configuring Advanced Windows Server 2012 Services
IT Infrastructure