Microsoft Curriculum and Certifications
Course Structure
The Microsoft IT Academy utilises a blended learning model, integrating face-to-face teaching with practical consolidation undertaken in a virtual environment that eliminates the necessity for advanced hardware resources and reflects the technologies now used in industry. An e-learning environment is also available for those requiring consolidation and preparation exercises for the Internet-based certification assessments. Microsoft Academy graduates are prepared for networking and IT-related careers in the public and private sectors, as well as for higher education in engineering, computer science. In addition those currently employed or in education are able to enhance their productivity through Microsoft Office courses and then gain certification to prove competency to employers. Institutions that are aiming to become trained in that course prior to delivery. GRA is able to work with you to train your instructors in addition to all staff in office and your technical staff leading to professional certifications.
Courses
Microsoft Office Specialist (2003 / 2007) – 5 courses - level 2
OCR IT Users Diploma or Certificate (Clait Plus) in addition can gain ITQ
§ Word at Core Level
§ Excel at Core Level
§ Access at Core Level
§ PowerPoint at Core Level
§ Outlook at Core Level
Microsoft Office Specialist (2003) – 3 courses – Level 3
§ Word at Expert Level
§ Excel at Expert Level
§ PowerPoint at Expert Level
Microsoft Professional Qualifications For Windows Server 2003
A number of different Microsoft Certified Professional courses are available to enhance the knowledge base for those wishing to enter the field of networking administration or network design. MCP courses may be taken in individual products or combined in a route to the MCDST, MCSA and MCSE certification.
MCP courses offered in the following:
Supporting Users Running Microsoft Windows XP Desktop Operating Systems
Supporting Users Running Applications on Microsoft Windows XP
· Managing and Maintaining a Windows Server 2003 Environment
· Implementing, Managing, and Maintaining a Windows Server 2003 Network Infrastructure
· Installing, Configuring, and Administering Windows XP Professional
· Implementing and Administering Security in a Windows Server 2003 Network
· Planning and Maintaining a Windows Server 2003 Network Infrastructure
· Planning, Implementing, and Maintaining a Windows Server 2003 Active Directory Infrastructure
· Designing a Windows Server 2003 Active Directory and Network Infrastructure
· Designing Security for a Windows Server 2003 Network
Certifications
The Academy program prepares students for world-wide industry recognised certifications, which ensures high standards of technical expertise. Certification achieved at any level means joining the ranks of skilled IT professionals who have earned recognition and respect in the industry. Different courses prepare students for a variety of certifications:
· Microsoft Office Specialist
· MCDST
· MCSA
· MCSE
MICROSOFT NEW GENERATION CERTIFICATIONS
Application Specialist
· Office Word 2007
· Office Excel 2007
· Office Access 2007
· Office Outlook 2007
· Office PowerPoint 2007
· Windows Vista
Application Professional
- Managing Budgets
- Managing Presentations
- Managing Team Collaboration
- Supporting Organizations
UK Examinations with Microsoft modules embedded
Schools and colleges will gain funding (through normal LSC and ELWA roots as approved courses sections 96, 97 and 99) and league table points whilst students gain UCAS points at level 3.
· Edexcel BTEC Nationals levels 2 and 3
· OCR iPRO levels 2 and 3
· IT Diploma
· OCR IT User Level 2
· ITQ