Microsoft Certified Application Specialist

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Microsoft IT Academy
Jennifer Tyndall, Technology Trainer Spring Creek
High School
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What is MITA?

• The Microsoft IT Academy program is a global IT
  learning solution that connects educators,
  students, and communities
• It helps students during their early information
  technology (IT) experience
• Offers a life-long learning model of continuous
  improvement and career development

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Benefits of MITA

• Helps students obtain the hands-on skills and
  practice needed to succeed in technology careers
• Web-based, so students are exposed to online
  learning
• Access to cutting-edge resources and
  collaboration tools
• MOST IMPORTANT You can earn valuable Microsoft
  Certifications!!

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Benefits of Certification

• Certifications can help you
• differentiate yourself in today's competitive job
  market
• broaden your employment opportunities by
  displaying your advanced skills
• result in higher earning potential
• There is a global need for people highly skilled
  in Microsoft technologies, and Microsoft
  Certifications are the credentials you need to
  impress employers!

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Certification for Office 2010
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What is MOS?

• Microsoft Office Specialist
• Certification for Office 2010
• After taking this course
• You will be eligible to pursue certification in
  Word and PowerPoint with the potential to become
  certified in other areas

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Training

• MITA Courses
• Beginner, Intermediate, and Advanced Skills in
  Word
• Beginner, Intermediate, and Advanced Skills in
  PowerPoint
• Beginner, and Intermediate Skills in Publisher
• Introduction to OneNote
• Microsoft e-Learning
• Hands on labs and projects

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Cost of Testing

• Regularly 125 per test
• FREE through Microsoft IT Academy initiative

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Testing Demo
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Sample Certificate
Are you certifiable?
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Questions?
CONTACT INFORMATION Jennifer Tyndall Phone
[phone] Ext. 4438 Email
jennifertyndall_at_wcps.org