This is my slide deck that I presented at the February Microsoft IT Academy webinar.

1. Zeshan Sattar
Head of Curriculum Development, Agilisys Arch Apprenticeships

4. Expert
Associate
MTA
Microsoft Certified Solutions Associate (MCSA)
Microsoft Technology Associate (MTA)

5. Entry-level
certification that
validates
fundamental
knowledge of
technology
concepts.
Includes learning content
and can be delivered in the
classroom by educators,
making it a valuable
academic solution.
MTA is a stepping stone to
other Microsoft
certifications.
Enables career exploration.
Provides a complete solution
including an industryrecognized credential.

8. Developer
98-361:
98-362:
98-363:
98-372:
98-375:
Software Development
Windows Development
Web Development
Microsoft .NET
HTML5 App Dev
IT Infrastructure
98-349:
98-365:
98-366:
98-367:
Windows Operating System
Windows Server Administration
Networking
Security
Database
98-364: Database
Administration
New
98-379: Software
Testing
Fundamentals
MOAC
Exam Review Kit
Student Study
Guide Now
Available

14. http://www.mtacertiport.com/
http://www.certiport.com/portal/common/htmllibrary/mta-test-fest/index.html

15. AskITA@Microsoft.com
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18. Each state implements the
Career Cluster Framework
to meet the needs of
careers currently available in
their regions and their
economic goals for future
growth.

20. MOAC
Courseware and instructor materials available
Maps to MTA exams
Exam Review Kits (ERKs)
ITA Benefit
20 hours of lesson plans and classroom presentations
Can be customized to meet instructors’ needs
Maps to MTA exams
Student Study Guides (SSGs)
Free download available to students for test preparation
Maps to MTA exams
(Chinese, Japanese, Korean)
Microsoft Virtual Academy (MVA)
Courses
3 to 6 hours each
Supplement classroom instruction via self-study
Networking Fundamentals and Database available
now
Security, Windows Server, Software Development,
HTML5 coming soon
Maps to MTA exams
www.microsoftvirtualacademy.com

21. Microsoft Official Academic Courses (MOAC)
Exam Review Kit (ERK)
• Published by partner John Wiley & Sons
• Full courseware solution with a variety of
classroom activities covering all MTA topics
• Available in print and digital.
• Can be personalized to include specific
chapters desired by the Educator
• Available at no additional charge to ITA’s
• Intended to supplement textbooks in
use
• Includes lesson plans, slides, educator
notes, and typical class activities