Academia needs MCTs…

Zeshan Sattar, Head of Curriculum Development, Agilisys Arch, UK

To teach the MTA!

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My involvement with the MTA

Objective Domains Student Study

GuidesExam Review Kits

98-34998-36698-37398-37598-379 MOAC

About the MTA...

Microsoft Certification Tracks

MTA is an optional starting point for

candidates not ready to start with MCSA

MCSM

MCSE

MCSA

MCSD

MTA

MTA added to the certification stack A fourth level has been added to the pyramid representing MTA as entry level

Microsoft Learning web pages have been updated to support the four-level pyramid

MTA is now a visible part of the cert stack

Exam Providers

Students affiliated with an Academic institution IT Professionals / Career Changers

Unwrapping the MTA

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 industry-recognized credential.

MTA Exams

98-349: Windows Operating System98-365: Windows Server Administration98-366: Networking98-367: Security

98-361: Software Development98-362: Windows Development98-363: Web Development98-372: Microsoft .NET98-373: Mobile Development98-374: Gaming Development98-375: HTML5 App Dev

98-364: Database Administration D

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IT Infrastructure

Database

New: 98-379 - Software Testing Fundamentals Now available:

Exam (English only) Exam Review Kit Student Study Guidewww.certiport.com/mta

Will soon be available to download in the Microsoft Learning Download Centre

Exam format

~35 Questions 45 Minutes Multiple Choice Questions

Select and place No trick questions

New: Exam Updates

IT Pro Exams 98-349, 98-365, 98-366, 98-367Introduction of new question typesUpdate to Windows Server 2012 and Windows 8 likely won’t be until H1 FY15

Developer Exams 98-361, 98-363, 98-374Introduction of new question typesRemoval of reference to XNA in Exam 374

Database Exam 98-364Introduction of new question typesSQL Server 2012 to be included at later date

Graphics Interpretation Example

Statement Correction Example

Statement Analysis Example

The Challenge

Lack of new entrants and skills shortage IT is expected to be one of the

fastest growing careers with over 550,000 new entrants over the next five years are required to fill IT job roles in the UK.

A projected one million more IT professionals are needed globally in the next few years.

Faculty skills shortage

UK ICT classes were being taught by non-specialist up until September 2012

Specialist ICT Teachers’ skills were found to be: Non-existent Lacked industrial experience Out of date “Rusty”

MTA Classes Cancelled

Lack of Apprenticeship trainers capable of delivering the MTA

New Trainers with lack of industrial background taking up the work No “war stories”

Consequently training just focusses on the textbook

If a Trainer not available the entry level class is cancelled

OpportunityIn the UK, the MTA certifications are a cornerstone of IT Apprenticeships…

KnowledgeA technical “certificate” to provide

pre-requisite skills

Employee Rights & Responsibilities

Ensures individuals understand company & legislative policy.

CompetenceCompetence-based qualification to

assess workplace competence

Transferrable SkillsFunctional Skills in Maths, English &

ICT.Includes wider soft skills.

UK IT Apprenticeship

Vendor CertificationProvides industry standard qualifications in addition to the

apprenticeship framework

MTA embedded UK Qualifications

Pearson BTEC Level 3 Diploma in Professional Competence for IT and Telecoms Professionals (QCF)

OCR Level 2 Certificate In ICT Systems and Principles for Practitioners

City & Guilds Level 2 Award in ICT Systems and Principles

Current MTA Exams available

.NET Fundamentals Security Fundamentals Networking Fundamentals Web Development Fundamentals Software Development Fundamentals Windows Development Fundamentals Database Administration Fundamentals

Source: The Register of Regulated Qualifications (http://register.ofqual.gov.uk)

Digital Agenda for Europe

Grand Coalition - Microsoft’s Pledge:

Increase the number of high quality apprenticeships and internships by 50% over 3 years, from the current 9000, thus providing an early career lever to help European youth into digital jobs

Microsoft is also part of the Trailblazer group in the UK which are tasked with redesigning apprenticeships so that they meet the needs of young people and their employers.

Computer Science GCSE

Career Clusters®

Developed by the U.S. Department of Education as a way to organise career planning and curriculum to achieve those goals.

The National Career Clusters® Framework is composed of 16 Career Clusters® and related 70+ Career Pathways

Each Career Cluster represents a distinct grouping of occupations and industries and the knowledge and skills they require.

Can be used by students, parents and educators for career planning.

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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.

MTA Certs specialises in these clusters.

The Battle for Young Minds

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CompTIA Comparison

85% overlap between CompTIA Network+ and Security+ and MTA Networking and Security

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Why MCTs are the best at delivering the MTA? We know how to prepare for

certification exams

We can mix classroom training with real world examples

We have a holistic view of the industry and can help young people think about their future

We’re GREAT role models

ResourcesConsider “flipping” the classroom since learning is all about discovery…

Training Content through ITA and MVAExam Review Kits (ERKs)

ITA Benefit20 hours of lesson plans and classroom presentationsCan be customized to meet instructors’ needsMaps to MTA exams

Student Study Guides (SSGs)Free download available to students for test preparationMaps to MTA exams

MOACCourseware and instructor materials availableMaps to MTA exams

Microsoft Virtual Academy (MVA) Courses

3 to 6 hours eachSupplement classroom instruction via self-studyNetworking Fundamentals and Database available nowSecurity, Windows Server, Software Development, HTML5 coming soonMaps to MTA examswww.microsoftvirtualacademy.com

http://www.microsoftvirtualacademy.com/training-topics/aspiring-technologists

MTA Learning Content: Academic

For Educators

Exam Review Kit (ERK)

• Intended to supplement textbooks in use• Includes lesson plans, slides,

educator notes, and typical class activities

Microsoft Official Academic Courses (MOAC)

• 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

MTA Learning Content: Commercial For Instructors

Exam Review Kit (ERK)

• Intended to supplement existing training materials.• Includes lesson plans, slides,

instructor notes, and typical class activities

MTA Training

• Based on Wiley MOAC• Full courseware solution with a variety of classroom activities covering all MTA topics• Available in print and digital.• Available on Courseware Marketplace

Sybex Essentials

CCI Learning

CBT Nuggets Video Training

James ConradCBT Nuggets Trainer

MTA Security Fundamentals 98-367MTA Windows Server Administration 98-365MTA Networking Fundamentals 98-366

LearnKey Training

MeasureUp Practice Tests

Are you Certifiable?

Call to Action

Use the IT Academy Locator to find an IT Academy near you: http://www.microsoft.com/en-us/itacademy/ita-locator.aspx

Make them aware that you are available for Train-the-Teacher or even taking up MTA classes

Advise them that you can help them to harness all the tools and resources available in the IT Academy subscription

Find out if your Learning Partner is taking advantage of the MTA

Questions?Queries?

Comments?

Thank You

Let’s connect:Zeshan Sattar

Zeshan@Zeshan.comhttp://www.Zeshan.com

@zeshandotcom

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