An Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Worldwide webinar. Looks at a new specialization within the Associate or Bachelor of Technical Management: The Applied Information Technology specialization. This is a five-course, 15-credit program designed to equip students to be able to prepare for and obtain valuable Server and Cloud education as well as Microsoft Certification.

1. Welcome!
webinars.erau.edu

2. Mike Wills, Embry-Riddle Worldwide
• Chair of Applied Information Technologies
• Microsoft Program instructor
• B.S. and M.S. in Computer Science, Illinois Institute
of Technology, and 2nd Masters from the University
of London, UK
• 28-year veteran of the U.S. Air Force
• Worked on National Security Space Programs
coordinating advanced technology across all
Federal departments
• Served as part of Joint Staff
• Taught at both U.S. and U.K. senior leader war
colleges

3. • We’ve joined forces to help dramatically change the way the Nation builds
a skilled and knowledgeable Information Technology Workforce
• We’re bringing three sets of courseware – three Specializations – to active
duty and veterans at selected military communities across the US
• NOW, we’re bringing that same learning opportunity to all Worldwide
students via our ASTM and BSTM programs
This is ERAU-Worldwide’s Applied Information Technology Initiative
This is your opportunity. Right now.
ERAU + Microsoft
http://worldwide.erau.edu/ait

4. Chart Your Path to the
Future!
http://catalog.erau.edu/worldwide

5. Three Specializations
Server and Cloud
Administrator
Cloud Apps
Developer
Database /
Business Intelligence
Administrator
Each Specialization: Five elective courses in applied information
technologies
• Build strong technical foundation in systems and technology concepts,
knowledge and use
• HANDS-ON virtual labs that USE this technology build your skills
• EACH course puts you on a path towards earning a Microsoft Certification
Starting August 2016, Online: Coming in 2017
http://worldwide.erau.edu/ait

6. You Know Opportunity is
Knocking…
45%
54%
35% 34%
48%
0
10
20
30
40
50
60
Software
Developers
Support Specialist IT Managers Network and
Systems Admin.
Database and BI
Administrators
IT Careers - Growth % by 2022
…and virtually
every one of these
Jobs is moving into
the Cloud.
Now. And most
newly created IT
jobs will be there in
the very near
future!
http://worldwide.erau.edu/ait

8. Traditional College Programs
Can’t Meet the Talent Demand
IT Talent GAP - Academia
http://code.org/promote
http://worldwide.erau.edu/ait

9. The Server & Cloud Administrator
Specialization
ISTA 432
Building Azure
Infrastructures
ISTA 430 Configuring and
Deploying Private Cloud
Infrastructures
ISTA 332 Configuring Advanced
Windows Server Services
ISTA 330 Windows Server
Configuration & Management
ISTA 230 Networking & Server
Fundamentals
Start with a solid
foundation of
Windows Server
technology
concepts and skills
Then take a dive deep
into Infrastructure
planning, deployment
and support for
Private Clouds
5 three-credit
Information
Systems
Technology
Applications (ISTA)
courses
One per term
Cap it all off with
hands-on
management and
sustainment of
Public Cloud Data
Centers
http://worldwide.erau.edu/ait

10. “Hands On? Lab? Where?”
http://worldwide.erau.edu/ait
“What kind of computer do I
need for all of this?”
ANYTHING capable of
streaming Internet video
BEST to be able to run
Internet Explorer 11 or EDGE

11. YOU build real VM – based
systems – not simulations!
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12. YOU learn to troubleshoot as you
would on the job!
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13. …All while your instructor can “be
there” right with you…
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14. The Courseware
Plus…
• Interactive videos
• Team and Individual
Exercises
• Team and Individual
Projects
• Discussions / Q&A
All supported by ERAU’s great instructors! http://worldwide.erau.edu/ait

15. University Learning vs. “Test Prep”
• Role-based learning, vs. Task-focused training
– Thinking is as important as doing – if not more so!
• University-based learning vs. “tech school”
training
– Think broad and prescribe solutions
– Checklists only work when problems are well
defined with a finite number of solutions
http://worldwide.erau.edu/ait

16. Things We Know…
• Gaining knowledge and passing tests are different skills
– Microsoft exams provide benchmarks of your learning
• Focus on the concepts; study the test prep material as needed
– This is not a “test prep” course
• Your instructor is your class facilitator and will guide you
through the topics
• Technology has a short shelf life
– You are learning how to become a technologist
– Do not over-focus on hotline questions in class
• Troubleshooting is an IT skill and a life skill
– “When in doubt, figure it out” pays big dividends every day
– Employers look for this trait more so than any particular parcel of
knowledge
http://worldwide.erau.edu/ait

17. The Value of Credentials –
and Certifications
Top IT Job Categories
Entry Level
Salaries*
Informationweek IT Salary Survey 2014 Benchmark ** Globalknowledge - Top Certifications
Software Development & Testing Microsoft Certified Solutions Developer - $94,500$70,000
Database & BI Administration Oracle Certified DBA – $93,500
Microsoft Certified Solutions Expert (DBA) - $93,000$80,000
Server Admin. & Data Center Ops.
Cisco Certified Design Associate - $99,700
Cisco Certified Network Pro. - $97,000
Microsoft Certified Solutions Expert - $96,200
$72,000
Systems Security Administration
Certified Risk & Information Systems Control – $119,200
Certified Information Systems Security Pro. - $110,600
Certified Ethical Hacker - $95,155
$85,000
Top Paying IT Certifications**

18. “How Can I Prepare? Or Improve
my Chances for Success?”
1. Go to Microsoft Virtual Academy and make great use of
their FREE learning resources! https://mva.microsoft.com/
2. Study for the Microsoft Technology Associates Exam MTA
98-366, Networking Fundamentals:
https://mva.microsoft.com/en-US/training-
courses/networking-fundamentals-
8249?l=zcmNgKKy_1704984382
 We’ll even provide your first MTA test voucher free!
Then… get Enrolled, get your materials, and start learning!

19. “How Do I Learn More?
Sign Up?”
Whether you’re NEW to ERAU, or are already a
student…
1. Go to http://worldwide.erau.edu/ait
2. CALL 800-522-6787, or email
worldwide@erau.edu
3. Contact the AIT Program Chair (Mike Wills),
wills004@erau.edu to learn more

20. QUESTIONS?