1. County Training
IT ACADEMY LAUNCH
6 December 2012

2. Launch Format
HELLO
•Find out about the IT Academy;
- Video tour of the facility
•What Microsoft learners say
•Courses available
•How to book & introductory offer
•Get in touch...

3. About County Training
• Part of Shropshire Council
• Largest training provider in Shropshire
• In top 15% of OFSTED results nationally (Grade 2 – Good)
• Over 25 year’s experience in first class delivery
• Perform above the national average for our apprenticeship programmes
• High quality one-to-one support for learners
• Performance and retention rates consistently place us at the forefront of
Shropshire providers
• Recent survey - 95.74% of apprentices were very satisfied with their
training programme.

4. About our
Microsoft
IT Academy
Take a tour with
one of our IT
tutors Ben...

5. Apprenticeships
•How apprenticeships work
•Benefits to your business
•Grants available for up to £1500

6. Listen to a Microsoft Academy
Learner...

7. User Qualifications
Access (Database), Excel (Spread sheets), Word
(Word processing) PowerPoint (Presentation)
•Flexible learning - online and tutor led sessions
•Combination of online & tutor support
1 3 x 3hr Tutor Supported Sessions and £80
access to online learning resources. Plus In-
house Certificate of attendance
2 3 x 3hr Tutor Supported Sessions and £120
access to online learning resources Plus
Accredited Assessment
3 Access to online learning resources only £60
plus Accredited Assessment
4 Accredited Assessment only £40

8. Professional Qualifications
or
Level 2 - Award in ICT Systems Microsoft Technology Associate
and Principles (MTA)– IT Pro
Specialise in:
Level 3 - Award in ICT Systems •Windows Server Administration
and Principles •Security
•Networking

9. Level 2 - Award in ICT Systems and Principles
£450
Level 3 - Award in ICT Systems and Principles
• Flexible learning with tutor led sessions
• L2 Units - Install, configure and maintain software
- Install and configure ICT equipment and operating systems
• L3 Units - Maintain IT Equipment and Systems
- Plan for the delivery of ICT support services and assist in
the acquisition of ICT systems
Option 1 7 x 6hr Tutor Supported Sessions (1 Full Day attendance for 6 weeks) plus
accredited assessment
5 x 6hr Tutor Supported Sessions (Attendance for 1 full week)
Option 2
plus Accredited Assessment

10. Microsoft Technology Associate (MTA) – IT Pro
Specialise in:
•Windows Server Administration
•Security
•Networking
Suitable for those working in or wishing to pursue a career in:
•Network Administration
•Server Administration
•Security Administration
•Identity & Access Management
Option 1 6 x 6hr Tutor Supported Sessions (1 Full Day attendance for 6 £550.00
weeks), access to Microsoft online learning resources, handbook,
plus accredited assessment
Option 2 Access to Microsoft online learning resource, handbook plus £200.00
accredited assessment

11. Introductory Offer
10% off for any bookings
made before 4pm on 7th
December 2012.
Quote MITAL when booking
to claim.
Call: 0345 6789023 to book

12. That concludes the formal part of the
launch.
Our tutor Ben will be available for a ‘live
chat’ if you have any further questions
Thank you for attending!
We look forward to working with you!

13. Stay in touch
For up to date info. about courses, offers, new
qualifications visit:
www.shropshire.gov.uk/countytraining.nsf
Or sign up to our blog: www.countytrainingblog.com
You can also contact us with questions, comments or
suggestions: countytraining@shropshire.gov.uk
0345 6789023