The Microsoft IT Academy program is a global IT learning solution that connects educators, students, and communities. It helps students during their early information technology (IT) experience and offers a life-long learning model of continuous improvement and career development.

The Microsoft IT Academy Program is a global learning solution that empowers academic institutions to help students reach their academic and career potential through high-quality training programs for Microsoft technologies.

Objectives:

• Offer a world-class Microsoft curriculum to educate students about critical IT skills

• Provide a wealth of online learning resources for anytime, anywhere learning

• Create lifelong learning resources for continuing education, for teacher/faculty professional development, and for extending the Microsoft engagement with learners as they progress in their careers

• Link academic learning to real-world job skills to help students graduate with IT skills they need to succeed on the job

• Create a skilled workforce for employers so that talented and able professionals who are educated and trained in Microsoft technology are available in the workforce

• Connect students and teachers to Microsoft so they continue to engage with us throughout their professional development

Membership in the Microsoft IT Academy Program provides valuable benefits for academic institutions, faculty, students, and communities. Membership is available at two levels: IT Pro Platinum (Advanced Level) and Microsoft Office Specialist (Essential Level).

IT Pro Platinum level provides members with comprehensive curriculum and workforce development resources and includes courses for Microsoft Certified Professional certifications.

The Microsoft Office Specialist level provides benefits toward Microsoft Office Specialist certification.

Microsoft IT Academy: www.microsoftitacademy.com.