Microsoft Learning Solutions provide a wealth of learning and certification products to help organizations maximize the skills of their employees and improve the efficiency of their operations. A Volume Licensing Agreement enables you to take advantage of these products, which include Microsoft E-Reference Libraries, Microsoft Certification exam vouchers, and IT Academy (for eligible organizations).
Microsoft E-Reference Libraries
Microsoft E-Reference Libraries provide customers with access to authoritative and comprehensive reference and how-to content on Microsoft products and related technologies. These online libraries consist of collections of Microsoft Press e-books from leading technology experts.
Hosted online for convenient access via any Internet connection, Microsoft E-Reference Libraries offer timely, relevant technology content in an easy-to-use format. A powerful search engine and intuitive navigation enable fast and easy access to critical information and increased productivity.
These libraries provide an efficient and cost-effective supplement to print libraries and other non-portable reference solutions, and an excellent post-course reference supplement to classroom training and e-learning courses. E-Reference Libraries deliver significant cost savings and a learning solution to meet the demands of today's marketplace.
Microsoft Certification exam vouchers
Your entire organization benefits when you invest in employee performance and improvement. A study published in the Harvard Business Review* demonstrates that Microsoft certified staff helped their organizations:
Increase overall productivity | |
Improve project delivery and deployment | |
Decrease dependence on external support | |
Reduce unscheduled downtime | |
Certified professionals enhance your organization's competitive advantage and help increase customer satisfaction, reduce network downtime, and push service to a higher level, providing an excellent return on investment. Microsoft Certification exam vouchers are a cost-effective way to certify your staff because they can be purchased at a discount.
* Nolan and McFarlan, Harvard Business Review, August 2003
Microsoft IT Academy
The Microsoft IT Academy Program is a college- and career-ready education program available to all accredited academic institutions, designed to provide students with the 21st century technology skills necessary to acquire certification and be competitive in today’s rapidly evolving workplace. The IT Academy Program also provides educators and staff with professional development opportunities. This subscription-based membership offers a world-class technology curriculum with lesson plans, E-Learning, student projects, and assessments. To date, there are more than 10,000 IT Academy members in more than 160 countries.
Resources available through the IT Academy Program give educators the opportunity to stay up-to-date on the latest Microsoft technologies and easily integrate these technologies into new or existing curricula. With these resources, educators can tailor classes to meet the needs of students of all ages and levels of experience.
IT Academy offers the following:
The latest Microsoft software for labs, classrooms, and PCs used by students
Access to a wide range of Microsoft E-Learning courses and the Instructor Learning Management System (LMS) to help track and monitor student progress
Discounts on official courseware that is available to academic institutions only
E-Reference Libraries that offer instant access to over 127 Microsoft Press books online
TechNet subscriptions, which provide a wealth of resources for educators seeking to expand their professional development and students mastering IT professional concepts and skills
Marketing tools to promote the association with the Microsoft brand and official certifications
Become an IT Academy:
