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Presentation by John McGrath, Bell Techlogix, at the 2010 AIKCU Technology SymposiumTRANSCRIPT
Bell Techlogix8888 Keystone Crossing, Suite 1700Indianapolis, IN 46240317-704-6000www.belltechlogix.com
Microsoft eLearning Solutions
John McGrathSr. Software Licensing SpecialistJune 17, 2010
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Welcome & Agenda
• Comparing Features & Benefits of both programs• Overview of Microsoft e-Learning• How to activate e-Learning • Overview of IT Academy• How to purchase/enroll or activate• Curriculum• Getting started with IT Academy• Key contacts & resources• Q&A
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Comparison
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E-Learning • Only for products enrolled in Campus Agreement Program• Only for people enrolled (no students if not on campus agreement)• Single admin only, must manage entire organization
IT Academy• All products, covers entire institution• More depth and breadth of training offered• Certification-level courseware• Discounted test vouchers• Can have multiple administrators with different levels of reporting
capability
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Activating MS eLearning
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Software Assurance Benefits
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Click here
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Benefits Available
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Click on hyperlinked benefit to activate
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Sample eMail Template Provided
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Your access code will be embedded in the email template
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Usage Reporting Available
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Benefits That Drive Business Results
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216 IT Pro101 Info Worker3 Developer (BizTalk)
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IT Academy – in brief
• Annual subscription, membership program
• Complete package of curriculum and resources, including • Courseware, textbooks, E-Learning, certification exams, marketing materials and
professional resources• Over 500 Microsoft Press downloadable for curriculum
• Provides students with• General software client and application education (information worker) Microsoft
Office Certification• Specific IT pro or developer technology education leading to Microsoft Professional
Certification• Demonstrable skills for the 21st century workforce
• Provides teachers and staff with• Professional development resources• Course management and use reporting tools
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• Subscription-based program for accredited academic institutions* -- benefits cover staff, students, faculty
• Complete curriculum package with ILT courseware, e-learning, and certification
• Instructor professional development and reporting tools
Curriculum Certification Microsoft E-Learning portfolio (300+ courses) Microsoft Digital Literacy Discount on MS Official Academic Courseware (MOAC) Discount on Official Microsoft Learning Products E-Reference Full-Text Libraries from Microsoft Press Online, hosted virtual labs
Discounts on select Microsoft Certification exams Savings on MCP and MS Office exams
Microsoft Certification testing center option One free Microsoft Certified Trainer (MCT)
membership 25% discount on additional MCT memberships
Educator Tools Marketing Resources Instructor Learning Management System (LMS) Learning Content Development System (LCDS) for creating
e-learning courses Course completion certificates Access to the IT Academy member site
Getting started kit mailed to the institution Microsoft IT Academy Program Member logo Online IT Academy locator on ITA site Free posters, videos, and marketing collateral
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Campus License Membership Option
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AIKCU Campus Agreement Annual Price $1,380.81• Advanced version, $1750 if purchased from Microsoft directly
One membership required per campus
Benefits to Customer:• Single license to manage• Simplifies purchase process• Easy add-on with great benefits
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IT Academy -- Exams & Certifications
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• ITA Exam Discounts• MS Office, MCAS -- $35 (ITA Price vs $75 (Standard)• MCP -- $60 (ITA Price) vs $125
• Convenience• Business Opportunity• Community Resource
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Certification = Employability for Students
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55% of Hiring Managers consider employee certification as a criterion for hiring1
46% of Hiring Managers consider employee certification as a criterion for promotion1
63% of Hiring Managers feel that certified individuals are more productive than their counterparts1
40% of individuals reported that Microsoft Certification was a factor in improving their ability to find or keep a job or lead to a promotion2
43% of individuals reported salary increases as a result of Microsoft certification3
53% of individuals believe obtaining a certification makes them more marketable4
93% report becoming more skilled in Office Applications as a result of getting certified5
50% time reduction on common tasks by companies using Office certified personnel6
1 2006 IDC Study2 2006 MCP Customer Satisfaction Study3 Redmond Magazine 2006 survey of compensation for IT Professionals4 2008 Intrepid Survey5 Certiport Global Survey6 MSBC 2008 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.”
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IT Academy Member Site & Resources
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Campuses access their
benefits through this main website,
including signing up for E-
Learning, MCT membership, test
centers, marketing
materials, exam discounts and
more – all hosted by Microsoft
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IT Academy in Practice
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• Traditional quarter or semester-based programs• ITA embedded to degree tracks – networking, programming, business school, visual
communications, college of education• Certification as assessment (grade, final, extra credit, AP credit)• Degree completion• Certificate development by colleges
• Non-credit, continuing education, extension courses• Back to school for adults• Part-time or full-time programs• Evening/weekend programs• Focus on employability, skills development, certification outcome
• Faculty and staff professional development• Technology skills for boosting currency in classroom delivery• Faculty members enhance tech credentials and certifications• CEUs or clock hours for instructors• Staff keep current with MS Tech stack on Campus Agreement
• Flexibility in Offerings• Integrate courses into existing curriculum• Offer stand-alone courses for students using award-winning e-learning
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Top 5 Reasons to Join
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1. Reduces Costs. The Microsoft IT Academy (ITA) entitles schools to an extensive portfolio of benefits.
• EXAMPLE: By providing just 4 students or faculty with E-Learning under the ITA membership, they save the equivalent of the entire annual membership fee.
2. Extensive E-Learning Library. The entire school’s academic staff, faculty, and students have access to our extensive E-Learning portfolio
• 300+ online courses for the Advanced Level members.
• This is an EXCELLENT resource for students and instructors wishing to keep their technical skills current.
3. Differentiates the Institution. Schools can promote themselves as a member of the highly-respected IT Academy global community, leveraging the IT Academy and Microsoft brand, and gaining visibility among students and employers.
4. Save Teachers Time. ‘Ready-to-go’ solution and choices including Microsoft Official Curriculum (MOC) and Microsoft Official Academic Curriculum (MOAC) textbooks containing lesson plans, presentations, assessments, set-up guides, and exercises.
5. Distinguish Students. Provides students with career advantage and workforce preparedness through leading-edge, employability skills and certification on Microsoft technologies sought by employers worldwide.
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Technical College System of Georgia (TCSG)
Consortia of 30+ schools (colleges and
universities) incorporated IT Academy statewide
TCSG Consortia has seen increase in enrollment
over the last year of 15% and some individual
schools at more than 30%
Common MS IT Academy language led schools to
Windows Server 2008 track adoption
Case Study: Statewide IT - Georgia
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Technical College System of Georgia160,000 students annually33 schools – county-by-county statewide coverageFocus on workforce, tech career prep98% of grads gain employment or continue education
Technical College System of Georgia160,000 students annually33 schools – county-by-county statewide coverageFocus on workforce, tech career prep98% of grads gain employment or continue education
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Case Study: IT Skills Attainment - SUNY
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• 40+ statewide locations • 20,000+ students• MS Office Certifications• Business Education• Flexible use of e-learning• Official training, certification• ITA exam discounts
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Getting Started
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Tips to Get Started NowFor immediate help with the e-learning, the Learning Snack link below offers 12 minutes of instruction, broken into modules, on how to use the e-learning such as setting up classes, creating groups and giving access to students. Click here to view: IT Academy E-learning Instructions Learning Snack -- modules for faculty-administrators* – *This link requires a download of the Silverlight (free) player Also attached you’ll find a detailed presentation that walks through the various steps for creating access codes in the e-learning instructor portal. For information on how to access all benefits, go to https://www.microsoft.com/education/itacademymembers/default.mspx. You will need to sign in with a Windows Live ID and for first-time access you will also need your Microsoft IT Academy member ID#.
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Key contacts
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Lani Fraizer – IT Academy Trainer [email protected] 916-947-6426 - Learning how to use the site
IT Academy Support Team – [email protected] - Customizations, benefit codes, multiple admins
Eric Jordan, IT Academy Acct. Manager - [email protected] - Implementation Sessions
Email [email protected] for future scheduled sessions
www.microsoftitacademy.com