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Microsoft IT Academy membership provides educators with the resources they need to plan the right technology courses, align with industry hiring needs, and deliver dynamic learning experiences to a diverse community of students. Educators can access an integrated package of courseware, e-learning programs, and course management tools. Following are some of the ways that educators benefit from Microsoft IT Academy resources.
Accelerate course development
With the IT Academy program, you get a "ready to go" solution for technology education that includes the following:
Academic pricing on textbooks and curricula
Extensive selection of online courses
Academic pricing on select certification exams
Monitor student progress
Track and monitor student e-learning progress and verify successful completion by using the Instructor Learning Management System (LMS).
Cater to every skill level
Empower your students with individualized learning solutions and certification options that can give them a competitive edge.
Point students to basic computer skills training through the Digital Literacy curriculum, which is a five-course online series that explores essential technology skills. Students can study independently—at their own pace—or you can choose to set up a classroom curriculum.
Many e-learning courses are available in a variety of languages, which can help students who are studying in non-native languages.
The Microsoft IT Academy program offers a wide variety of Microsoft Certifications. Students are encouraged to achieve certifications to help them advance their careers.
Access IT Academy resources for your own professional development
Stay abreast of all the latest technologies, and gain valuable skills and certifications.
Institutions are granted access to relevant e-learning courses based on their membership level.
Advanced-level members receive free subscriptions to MSDN AA and Microsoft TechNet for timely information and access to all of the cutting-edge technologies.
New technology books are at your fingertips with the E-Reference Libraries for Microsoft Press. Advanced-level members receive three free subscriptions, with subsequent subscriptions available at academic pricing. Essential-level members can also purchase subscriptions at academic pricing.
Become a Microsoft Certified Trainer (MCT). Each member institution gets one free MCT membership for a qualified educator, and subsequent MCT memberships are available at a 25 percent discount.
Learn about our IT Academy success stories
View some of our success stories that demonstrate how the Microsoft IT Academy program benefits educators and helps them make a difference for their students:
The @ONE Project of the California Community College system taps the resources of the IT Academy program to train faculty and staff on how to use technology for instructional purposes.
Sawtry Community College in the United Kingdom embedded the Microsoft IT Academy program into its curriculum to train staff, students, and small, local businesses. For the first time, IT educators can gain professional qualifications in their subject area.
Students at Dunbar High School are embracing technology, obtaining real-world skills, earning certifications, and embarking on technology careers.
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