MTA : IT Starts Here.Understanding Windows programming basics Creating Windows Forms applications...
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MTA : IT Starts Here.
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MTA : IT Starts Here.
What is Microso, Technology Associate (MTA)? ! MTA is an entry-‐level cer1fica1on that validates the fundamental technology knowledge that students need to
start building a career in Microso= technologies. ! 9 1tles on Developer, IT Pro, and Database high-‐demand topics. ! 9 languages: English, Japanese, Spanish, S. Chinese, T. Chinese, Korean, German, Russian, Br. Portuguese
Why did Microso, create MTA? ! To provide a solid career founda1on to students and enable career explora1on. ! To provide an educa1on solu1on for teachers including learning and an industry-‐recognized creden1al. ! To lower the barriers to entry to the Microso= Cer1fica1on Program by providing a stepping stone to our
professional cer1fica1on.
Who is MTA for? ! MTA is exclusively for academic customers: Technology-‐focused high schools and higher ed. Ins1tu1ons. ! Driven by Cer1port partners and Microso=’s Public Sector, Educa1on and Evangelism teams in the field.
How is MTA delivered? ! Delivered by Cer1port via internet-‐based plaQorm allowing unprecedented tes1ng flexibility. ! Educators empowered as proctors. ! Accompanying MTA Exam Review Kits provided to facilitate curriculum adop1on.
MTA Overview
MTA Overview
Tech-‐focused academic ins1tu1ons o Beginner students 15 to 22+ years old
MTA Audience
Titles and languages • 98-‐349: Windows Opera1ng System Fundamentals • 98-‐361: So=ware Development Fundamentals • 98-‐362: Windows Development Fundamentals • 98-‐363: Web Development Fundamentals • 98-‐364: Database Administra1on Fundamentals • 98-‐365: Windows Server Administra1on Fundamentals • 98-‐366: Networking Fundamentals • 98-‐367: Security Fundamentals • 98-‐372: Microso= .NET Fundamentals • 98-‐373: Mobile Development Fundamentals Nov 2011 • 98-‐374: Gaming Development Fundamentals Nov 2011 • 98-‐375: HTML5/CSS Fundamentals Feb 2012 English, Japanese, Korean, Spanish, S. Chinese, T. Chinese, German, Russian, Br. Portuguese
Delivery • Via Cer1port internet-‐based tes1ng plaQorm. • Campus licenses for 500-‐, 250-‐, and 100-‐exams allow you to purchase the right amount of exams for your needs.
• Instructors can proctor the exams.
ASSOCIATE Microsoft Technology
TECHNOLOGY SPECIALIST Microsoft Certified
IT PROFESSIONAL / PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPER
Microsoft Certified
MASTER Microsoft Certified
ARCHITECT Microsoft Certified
Audience
15 to 22+ year old students at the following levels:
• High School with a technology curriculum • Higher Ed. technology ins1tu1ons and community colleges
The following gaps make the leap into MCTS difficult for these students:
• They may not have the technical skills and knowledge to successfully pursue an MCTS.
• The overall investment (training + exams) is more than what they can afford.
• MCTS requires a career path commitment that most students do not have at an early stage.
• The nearest tes1ng center may be far away from their school.
These gaps are even bigger for students in emerging markets.
Typical Student Profiles
• Overview – Audience Informa1on
Vidya is from a typical middle class family in Mumbai. Even though she never felt a passion for technology, she chose IT for the job opportuni1es. She con1nuously explores poten1al career paths within the industry to find one that she likes. With help from her professors, she is star1ng to understand her op1ons. However, she feels overwhelmed by the amount of training and cer1fica1ons required to be employable, and is afraid of inves1ng so much 1me and money into a career path she does not fully understand yet.
Vidya, 18 1st year BCS student at a t3 college in Mumbai, India
Paul is the only son in his family. Proud of his good grades and his love for computers, his parents have made an effort to ensure Paul anends a private high school with a voca1onal emphasis on IT. Paul is grasping programming concepts very quickly and is interested in exploring poten1al career paths in IT. His main goal is to get a scholarship to go to college in London and start working part-‐1me as a developer as soon as he can.
Paul, 17 11th grade student, emphasis on IT Leeds, UK
MTA Audience
What does an MTA test exactly?
98-365: Windows Server Admin. Fundamentals Understanding server installation Understanding server roles Understanding Active Directory Understanding storage Understanding server performance management Understanding server maintenance
98-366: Networking Fundamentals Understanding network infrastructures
o Internet, intranet, extranet, LAN, WAN, wireless, topologies, access methods
Understanding network hardware o Switches, routers, media types
Understanding protocols and services o OSI model, IPv4, IPv6, names resolution, networking
services, TCP/IP
98-367: Security Fundamentals Understanding security layers Understanding operating system security Understanding network security Understanding security software
MTA IT Pro 1tles:
Exams were defined based on career tracks with high demand in the industry. Specific topics were designed by MSL experts and vened with college instructors.
98-349: Windows OS Fundamentals Understanding Operating System Configurations Installing and Upgrading Client Systems Managing Applications Managing Files and Folders Managing Devices Understanding Operating System Maintenance
What does MTA test exactly? (cont.)
98-361: Software Developer Fundamentals Understanding core programming Understanding object-oriented programming Understanding general software development Understanding web applications Understanding desktop applications Understanding databases
98-362: Windows Developer Fundamentals Understanding Windows programming basics Creating Windows Forms applications Creating WPF applications Creating Windows Services applications Accessing data in a Windows Forms application Deploying Windows application
98-363: Web Developer Fundamentals Programming web applications Working with data and services Troubleshooting and debugging web applications Working with client-side scripting Configuring and deploying web applications
98-372: .NET Fundamentals Understanding .NET Framework Concepts Understanding Namespaces and Classes in the .NET
Framework Understanding .NET Code Compilation Understanding I/O Classes in the .NET Framework Understanding Security
MTA So=ware Developer 1tles:
Exams were defined based on career tracks with high demand in the industry. Specific topics were designed by MSL experts and vened with college instructors.
What does MTA test exactly? (cont.)
98-373: Mobile Development Fundamentals (coming Nov 2011) Working with physical devices Using data with mobile devices Using a Mobile Application Development
Environment Developing mobile applications
98-374: Gaming Development Fundamentals (coming Nov 2011) Understanding game design Understanding hardware Understanding graphics Understanding animation
MTA So=ware Developer 1tles:
Exams were defined based on career tracks with high demand in the industry. Specific topics were designed by MSL experts and vened with college instructors.
MTA Database 1tles:
98-364: Database Admin. Fundamentals Understanding core database concepts Creating database objects Manipulating data Understanding data storage Administering a database
Path from MTA to MCTS to IT Jobs
• One MTA exam = One MTA cer1fica1on • MTA exams are not pre-‐requisite to each other or to MCTS exams
MTA Learning Content
Developed by MS Learning, MTA Exam Review Kits (ERK’s) help educators to incorporate exam topics in the curriculum. Student Study Guides (SSG’s) are a review resource for students preparing to take an MTA exam.
Student Study Guide (SSG)
• SSG include an introduc1on, career planning resources, informa1on on exploring job roles and the value of cer1fica1on
• Sec1ons contain real-‐life technology scenarios, sample ques1ons, hints, and addi1onal resources to learn the topics for each par1cular exam.
• SSG’s for Networking, Security, So=ware Dev, Windows Server, and Database Fundamentals available in Japanese, Korean, Brazilian Portuguese, and Simplified Chinese.
www.cer1port.com/mta
Exam Review Kit (ERK) • 20, 1-‐hour lessons designed to reinforce course content • Includes lesson plans, presenta1ons with educator notes, and typical class ac1vi1es
• Includes resources to create addi1onal learning • Intended to supplement exis1ng courses • ERK’s for Networking, Security, So=ware Dev, Windows Server, and Database Fundamentals available in Japanese, Korean, Brazilian Portuguese, and Simplified Chinese.
• Publisher John Wiley & Sons has created MTA MOAC. • Each textbook covers all topics for the corresponding MTA exam in full detail. • MOAC courseware is available in print and digital. Book customiza1on allow Educators to personalize their text books with the specific chapters they need.
• Digital MOAC is also available via a Wiley site license.
MTA Microso, Official Academic Curriculum (MOAC)
More info www.wiley.com/college/microso=
Title Files available for localizaYon
Date of printed Ytle in English
98-‐366: Networking Fundamentals Now Jan 2011 98-‐365: Windows Server Administra1on Fundamentals Now Feb 2011 98-‐367: Security Fundamentals Now March 2011 98-‐361: So=ware Development Fundamentals Now April 2011 98-‐362: Windows Development Fundamentals Now May 2011 98-‐363: Web Development Fundamentals Now May 2011 98-‐364: Database Administra1on Fundamentals Now June 2011 98-‐349: Windows Opera1ng System Fundamentals Now Feb 2012
LocalizaYon: • Chinese Tradi1onal available • Spanish and Br. Portuguese in process . • Agreement explora1ons for Simplified Chinese, Japanese and Korean.
