Help 500,000 people into work (over 3 years)
Support employment
focussed NGOs
UK Online
Foster technology
innovation
Create pathways into
IT industry
BizSpark
Apprenticeships
Student Programmes
Internships
Leonard Cheshire Disability
Princes Trust
Remploy
Digital Literacy Curriculum
Universal Home Access
MSEmploy
Industry Alliance for Jobs
Enhance basic
employability skills
IT Diploma
Digital Skills 4 Citizens
Training vouchers
IT Academy
UK Skills Portal
Measure impact by reporting
from engaged NGOs
100,000 pa
Measure impact through
increased employment in
participating partners
7,000 pa
Measure impact through
number of people placed
10,000 pa
Measure impact by surveying
employment outcomes of
people reached
50,000 pa
Economic Evidence through 2009 IDC Survey & Work Foundation
Microsoft Digital Literacy Curriculum
• Microsoft Digital Literacy Curriculum
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Launched in April 2008
Free online, entry level IT training
Accredited by OCR and City&Guilds
5 courses each with 2-3 hours of learning
Available in over 30 languages
Also available through UK Online Centres
Available online at www.microsoft.com/uk/dlc
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Digital Literacy Courses and Topics
Computer
Basics
Internet and
Web Basics
Productivity
Programs
Security and
Privacy
Digital
Lifestyle
Computer Basics
Assessment
Internet and Web
Assessment
Productivity
Programs
Assessment
Security & Privacy
Assessment
Digital Lifestyle
Assessment
Course Objectives
Course Objectives
Course Objectives
Course Objectives
Course Objectives
Security & Privacy
Protect your PC
Digital Media
• Passwords
• Video
• Practices
• Music
• Threats
Digital Devices
Protect Yourself &
Family
• Mobile phones
• Online Cons
• Wireless
• Predators
computing
• Safe practices
• Tablet PCs
Computer Ethics
• Wearable devices
• File management
• Intellectual
property
Careers
• Basic operations
• Copyright
Word Processing
Intro to Computers
Terminology
• Hardware
• Software
• Operating
Systems
• Data
• Internet & WWW
• Browsers
• Connectivity
• Web site navigation
• eCommerce
• Internet E-mail
Spreadsheets
Presentations
Databases
Each topic covers:
• Launch
• Networking
• Online Safety &
Privacy
• Open file
Performance
• Online Communities
• Print
Windows
• Instant Messaging
• Close
• Interface
• Web authoring
• Basic functions
• Photography
• PDAs
Digital Literacy Certificate Test
(Spans all five objective domains)
IT Academy Qualifications Roadmap
Microsoft Business Certifications
• Microsoft Business Certifications (MSBC)
Word 2007
Excel 2003
PowerPoint 2007
Outlook 2007
Access 2007
Windows Vista
Word 2003 Core
Word 2003 Expert
Excel 2003 Core
Excel 2003 Expert
PowerPoint 2003 Core
Outlook 2003 Core
Access 2003 Core
• No Administration, exams automatically set and
corrected
• MSBC Exams are 40% discounted to IT Academies
• Cost is £24.00 per module
Microsoft IT Professional and
Developer Certifications
• Classic Microsoft Certifications
– Microsoft Certified Professional (MCP)
– Microsoft Certified Systems Administrator (MCSA)
– Microsoft Certified Systems Engineer (MCSE)
– Microsoft Certified Applications Developer (MCAD)
– Microsoft Certified Solutions Developer (MCSD)
• Go to www.microsoftlearning.com for full listing of All IT
Professional Exams
IT Academy Benefits
Worldwide Microsoft IT Academy Benefits
Curriculum
Microsoft E-Learning Portfolio
E-learning portfolio provides more than 300 multimedia courses including simulations, games, and videos to help
students and instructors improve their skills.
Advanced
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Instructor e-learning Course Management Tool
Instructors can send group e-mail messages, monitor student performance, and manage student access to elearning courses.
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Microsoft E-Reference Books Library
Library enables searches through more than 500 technology books published by Microsoft Press. Three instructor
subscriptions are included with Microsoft IT Academy membership and discounted rates are available for students.
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Microsoft Digital Literacy
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Curriculum provides essential skills for students new to computing.
Professional Courseware (fees apply)
Microsoft IT Academy members receive special pricing for Official Microsoft Learning Products including
courseware, seminars, workshops, and clinics (may vary by country).
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Academic Textbooks (fees apply)
Microsoft Official Academic Course (MOAC) provides curriculum for semester-based and quarter-based courses.
Supplements include an instructor resource center, teaching notes, virtual labs, assessments, and sample syllabi.
Available only to academic institutions.
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IT Academy Benefits
Worldwide Microsoft IT Academy Benefits
Advanced
Software and Resources
Lab Licenses*
Advanced level members may request up to 100 licenses for Windows server and client products, including
Windows Vista Business for classroom use.
Essential level members may request up to 50 licenses for Office Professional Edition 2003 and/or Office
Professional 2007 for classroom use.
*See license note in the Global Benefits Guide. Additional media and shipping charges may apply.
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MSDN Academic Alliance (MSDN AA)
One-year downloads subscription for Developer and Designer MSDN AA tracks allowing use of Microsoft
platform, server, developer, and designer products on the personal computers of students and faculty.
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Microsoft TechNet Plus
One-year subscription to Microsoft TechNet Plus Direct, and a discount on additional subscriptions. Allows
download of knowledge base articles, security updates, utilities, and other resources.
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IT Academy Benefits
Worldwide Microsoft IT Academy Benefits
Advanced
Certification Exams
Microsoft Certifications
Microsoft IT Academy members receive discount pricing on select Microsoft certification exams. Discounts
vary by exam type and geographic location.
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Microsoft Certified Trainer (MCT)
Each Microsoft IT Academy institution receives one Microsoft Certified Trainer membership and a 25
percent discount on additional MCT memberships for qualified instructors. At the Essential level,
instructors with certifications on the 2007 Microsoft Office system are eligible for MCT membership.
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Marketing Resources
Welcome Kit
Members receive a welcome letter, plaque, and posters to promote their Microsoft IT Academy
membership.
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Microsoft IT Academy Program member Logo
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Members receive access to the Microsoft IT Academy logo for marketing use.
Microsoft IT Academy Locator
Using the Microsoft IT Academy Locator, students can quickly find nearby Microsoft IT Academy
institutions.
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Why Apprenticeships?
• “Apprenticeships provide a great way for people to gain
qualifications and workplace experience, while providing
businesses with real benefits that contribute to their bottom
line.”
– Simon Waugh, Chief Executive, National Apprenticeship Services (NAS)
• Increased regional Partner support from Microsoft
• Successful pilot in the West Midlands from which the national
Programme is being rolled out
• Pilot proved concept of Partners clustering together in regional
areas to:
– benefit from collective recruitment and purchasing power
– Provide workable cohort to training provider
National roll-out
National rollout thru
Britain
Works
2 intakes per
year – first
one Feb
2010
700*
apprentices
in year 1
1400*
apprentices
year 2
The Pilot
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Programme Objectives
The programme aims to:
• Allow Microsoft Partners (particularly SMEs) to
engage in IT apprenticeships through collaboration
• Allow all Microsoft partners to actively recruit the
apprentices as full-time employees on day one of the
apprenticeship.
• Fast-track Apprentice productivity to the Partner
• Work with nationally recognised Grade I Training
Providers (Zenos)
Details of Programme
• 7 month intensive learning
• Spilt into 4 parts:
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3 months – 3 weeks in training, 1 week in workplace
1 month in workplace
2 months – 3 weeks in training, 1 week in workplace
Final month in workplace – completed Apprenticeship
Qualified to:
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Microsoft Certified Technical Specialist (MCTS)
Microsoft Certified IT Professional (MCITP)
MCP/ Server
Comptia’s A+ & Network+
National Vocational Qualification (NVQ) for IT Practitioners.
Business & IT and Sales module
Call to Action
Costs
• Apprentice’s wage = £100 per week
• Management fee per intake for the service
provided by Microsoft of £750
– split into 3 payments
• £250 upon commencement
• £250 after 3 months
• £250 upon completion of the Programme (7 months)
• The cost of the training will be funded through
the National Apprenticeship Service (NAS).
Next steps
• We are recruiting for the following Zenos locations across
England:
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Yorkshire: Leeds, Wakefield, Sheffield, Bradford
North West: Preston Warrington, Manchester
West Midlands: Telford, Coventry, Birmingham
East Midlands: Derby, Leicester
South East: Oxford, High Wycombe, Milton Keynes, Stevenage
South West: Bristol, Basingstoke, Wokingham, Southampton
London: Croydon, West London, Romford, Watford
• Contact mspa@e-skills.com and your requirement will be
matched to others so a suitable cohort can be assembled.
• Also for more information:
– http://www.microsoft.com/uk/partner/apprenticeships
– http://www.microsoftpartnercommunity.co.uk/groups/
Questions?
Thank you for your time
Any Questions?
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