Certification VouchersYou can obtain your exam vouchers online through the Microsoft IT Academy Program members’ website under the ‘My Academy’ section. Three types of certification vouchers are offered, including Microsoft Office Specialist (MOS), Microsoft Technology Associate (MTA), and Microsoft Certified Educator (MCE).

Microsoft Office Specialist (MOS) Certification TracksMOS is the world-recognized standards-based certification credential chosen by individuals seeking to validate their skills in using the full feature set and functionality of the Microsoft Office suite. MOS offers three levels of certification, depending on your skill level and interest.

As a benefit of your Microsoft IT Academy Program membership, you receive the Teacher Starter Kit including up to 30 certification exam vouchers to help you prepare to teach the technologies and topics.

The following provides an overview of this benefit and the available exam vouchers, certification tracks and exams, and curriculum available to prepare you for the exams.

receiveup to 30 exam vouchers with your Microsoft IT Academy Teacher Starter Kit

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Microsoft Office Specialist (MOS)

Microsoft Technology Associate (MTA)

Microsoft Certified Educator (MCE)

Validates overall comprehension and deep

expertise of Microsoft Office Skills that businesses require.

Validates core technology concepts, helping students prepare

for more advanced technology studies, certifications, and/or

entry-level employment.

Aligned to the UNESCO ICT Competency Framework for

Teachers, Technology Literacy Strand. Enables more personalized

professional development with self-assessment.

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For more information go to www.microsoft.com/ITACertification

For more information go to www.microsoft.com/ITACertification

Microsoft IT Academy Teacher Starter Kit Benefit

Microsoft Technology Associate (MTA) Certification Tracks MTA certification validates fundamental technology concepts in IT Infrastructure, Database, and Software Development, helping students stand out when submitting college, internship, and IT employment applications.

Microsoft Certified Educator (MCE) Certification

The MCE certification validates that educators have the global educator technology literacy competencies needed to provide a rich, custom learning experience for students. MCE certification is ideal for educators-in-training, faculty or teacher training colleges, and in-service educators.

Prepare for the CertificationAs a Microsoft IT Academy member, you have access to a large number of online and downloadable resources to help you prepare at your own pace. Follow the steps below to take advantage of this valuable benefit:

1. Choose which Certification track you wish to take (MOS, MTA or MCE).

2. Use the table on the next page to understand the learning materials you have available to you through the IT Academy Program.

3. Contact your IT Academy Program Administrator to request an exam voucher code online OR if you are already a Certiport Testing Center, download as inventory to your testing site.

4. Find your nearest Certiport Testing Center and book your exam at www.certiport.com OR become a Certiport Testing Center so you can offer this onsite service to your teachers and students. Go to www.certiport.com/PORTAL/desktopdefault.aspx?tabid=682&roleid=101 and follow the “Six Steps” to becoming a Testing Center.

Prepare with Microsoft IT Academy CurriculumWithin your ITA subscription there are a number of content options to help you prepare for your exam. Below we have outlined what’s available, and in what format, so that you can get started quickly.

Microsoft IT Academy Teacher Starter Kit Benefit

For more information go to www.microsoft.com/ITACertification

Microsoft Office Specialist of Office 2013 E-Learning E-Reference Exam

Word 2013 70158 MOS 2013 Study Guide for Microsoft Word 418

Excel 2013 70148 MOS 2013 Study Guide for Microsoft Excel 420

PowerPoint 2013 70154 MOS 2013 Study Guide for Microsoft PowerPoint 422

Outlook 2013 70153 MOS 2013 Study Guide for Microsoft Outlook 423

Access 2013 70147 MOS 2013 Study Guide for Microsoft Access 424

SharePoint 2013 70156 MOS 2013 Study Guide for Microsoft SharePoint 425

OneNote 2013 70152 Step by Step OneNote MOS Study Guide for 2013 426

Microsoft Office Specialist of Office 2010 E-Learning E-Reference MOAC Exam

Word 2010 10357

MOS 2010 Study Guide for Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook

881

Microsoft Excel 2010 10358 882

Microsoft PowerPoint 2010 10351 883

Microsoft Outlook 2010 10350 884

Microsoft Access 2010 10349 MOS 2010 Study Guide for Microsoft Word Expert, Excel Expert, Access, and SharePoint Exams

885

Microsoft SharePoint 2010 10347 886

Microsoft OneNote 2010 10353 Step by Step OneNote MOS Study Guide for 2010 853

Office 365 TBD MOS Study Guide for Microsoft Office 365 891

Microsoft Technology Associate MTA Exam Review Kit MTA Study Guide MOAC Exam

Windows Operating System Fundamentals 98-349

Windows Server Administration Fundamentals 98-365

Networking Fundamentals 98-366

Security Fundamentals 98-367

Database Fundamentals 98-364

Software Development Fundamentals 98-361

Windows Development Fundamentals 98-362

Web Development Fundamentals 98-363

.NET Fundamentals 98-372

Mobile Development Fundamentals 98-373

Gaming Development Fundamentals 98-374

HTML5 App Development Fundamentals 98-375

Microsoft Certified Educator E-Learning Exam

Teaching with Technology Partners in Learning: Microsoft Teaching with Technology (Includes self-assessment and selected modules) 62-193