Lifelong Learning for InnovationLifelong Learning for Innovation

Jim LeValleyJim LeValleyMicrosoft LearningMicrosoft LearningMicrosoft CorporationMicrosoft Corporation

Thriving Global EcosystemThriving Global Ecosystem

Thousands of applicationsThousands of applicationsOver 750,000 Microsoft Over 750,000 Microsoft partnerspartnersMore than 450,000 MCSE More than 450,000 MCSE professionalsprofessionalsMore than 1.5M MCP More than 1.5M MCP certification holderscertification holders6M+ developers6M+ developers2200 user groups2200 user groups400 community web sites400 community web sites

International Standards in International Standards in Professional AccreditationProfessional Accreditation

How do we demonstrate the quality of our How do we demonstrate the quality of our workforce to the international community?workforce to the international community?

ISO 17024ISO 17024Assures conformity to rigorous standards of Assures conformity to rigorous standards of development for certificationsdevelopment for certifications

Provides insight into the certification Provides insight into the certification standardization processstandardization process

Facilitates global acceptance of certificationsFacilitates global acceptance of certifications

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certificationcertification

Integrating people skills with technology skillsIntegrating people skills with technology skills Cross group collaborationCross group collaboration Staff DevelopmentStaff Development

Change management experienceChange management experience Strategic decision making experienceStrategic decision making experience People management experiencePeople management experience

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JOB ROLE and SOLUTION

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Proven ability to deliver IT business solutions

Microsoft Certified

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Digital Literacy Assessment

Individual Assessment

New to Technology New to Product Experienced Technology Professional

ARCHITECTSERIES

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Microsoft Official Curriculum

Microsoft End to End Technology Skills Roadmap

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MyLearning on MSCOMMyLearning on MSCOM

Personal Skills Plan

Personal Skills Plan

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Create Profile

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Certify Skills

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Acquire Skills

• Create deep and meaningful customer relationships• Engage customers in lifelong learning• Empower partners to deliver blended learning solutions• Enable skills cycle of Assess Learn Apply

Create Profile:• Profile• Set personal goals• Manage learning• View status / progress

Receive Learning Plan:

• Take assessments• Inventory skills• Deliver learning plan

Acquire Skills:

• Consume e-Learning, e-Reference, v- labs

• Purchase books• Register for training

• Consume practice tests

Certify Skills:• Purchase exams• Register for exams• Take exams

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That map to…That map to…Microsoft IT Pro Microsoft IT Pro CertificationsCertifications

Textbook•Student CD

•Server 2003 Eval Lab Manual

Instructor Resources

Microsoft Learning Microsoft Learning Online Instructor Resource CenterOnline Instructor Resource Center

ASSESSMENT

CLASSROOMSUPPORT

LAB SET-UP

PROGRAM SET UP

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Instructor

https://connections.members.microsoft.com/Connections/

Certification RoadmapCertification Roadmap

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