ITA Summit 19th Oct 2011

Who is IT Skillsman?Established in 2008 by a team with diverse skills sets with both policy and strategic

relationships to:

Drive Microsoft's Partner Apprentice programme

Create innovative Workforce development programmes in the

ICT arena.

Support Microsoft’s IT Academy Programme - MASP

ITA Membership

How to make the maximum use of the

e-learning?

How to use the

additional

benefits?

Who to contact when

things go wrong?

Who are “eligible” students?

All about licences?

If you answer is no to one or more of the above then…

Do you know:

IT Skillsman can help you realise your benefits…PLUS…

• Why IT Academy – how will this help my organisation?

• What are we going to use the membership for?

• Students, Staff, Parents or the wider community?

Help you develop a strategic approach

• Where to look for information• Working with an Awarding Body• Latest releases• IT Pro or IT User

Latest vendor certificate

news

• Microsoft Learning• Product specialists• Key Partners

Access to key Microsoft Personnel

How?Regional Benefits Activatio

n worksho

p

Regular Live

meetings

Targeted advice

e-mail & Telephon

e support

For more information:

Please email• info@itskillsman.co.

uk

Or visit our website:• www.itskillsman.co.

uk

Who are we? Prodigy Learning

Founded 2000 “One Stop Shop for IT Learning” Books, eLearning, Skills Assessment Software,

Exams

UK MASP Certiport Solution Provider (UK & Ireland)

MOS MTA

Introduction

MOS Certificati

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MOS – A Global Presence

160 different countries 20 different languages 12,000 Certiport Testing Centres

Associate Level:

•No experience•Fundamental concepts•Classroom taught•Positioning students for advanced training, MCTS and entry-level positions

The Microsoft Technology Associate certification validates the fundamental knowledge needed to build a career in technology.

MCA

Master

Professional

Specialist

Associate

Deep Technical Skills

Job Role Experience

1-2 Yrs. Technology Experience.

Beginners

Master + Architect/Consulting Skills

Microsoft Certification

MTA Courseware – MOAC Wiley

Why Deliver MOS / MTA? Recognition

MOS and MTA are an industry standard and fully prepare your students for the global workforce

MOS and MTA are accredited locally by OCR and City & Guilds

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Why Deliver MOS / MTA? Easy to Teach

Online Training and Mock Exams are included for classroom and home use

Instructor Resources and Courseware provide ready-made materials for course delivery

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Why Deliver MOS / MTA? Easy Online Testing

FREE and robust online testing allows teachers focus on teaching rather than correcting exam papers

Students can download their certificates immediately after testing and impress future employers with their online digital transcripts

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