Walsall College IT Academy

Julian Brunger MCITP, MCT

Who Are We?

• IT Academy – Walsall College“The Microsoft IT Academy specialises in certified

and bespoke IT training courses for IT Professionals and business users”• Member since 2005• Advanced IT Academy • Dedicated team

• 1 MCT

• 1 Apprenticeship Coordinator

• 1 Academy\Exams Coordinator

• Prometric and Certiport Testing Centre

What we offer

• Microsoft Office Specialist 2010• Microsoft Technology Associate

• Networking Fundamentals

• Server Fundamentals

• Security Fundamentals

• Software Development Fundamentals

• MCTS• Windows 7 Configuration

• MCITP• Server Administrator on Windows Server 2008

• Apprenticeships• 00713 IT, Software, Web and Telecoms Professional L2 and 3

• CompTIA A+• ISEB ITIL v3 Foundation• Web Development

Target Audience

• Local Business• Local Government• NHS Trusts• 16 -19 Apprentices• Individuals• Internal - Staff

How we Deliver - Classroom

• 14 Seat Classroom• Virtualised environment – Virtual PC and Hyper-V

• Flexible delivery – Day and evening

• Benefits from ITA Membership• MOC and MOAC Material – Discounted!

• Unlimited exam licences (MOS and MTA)

• Additional cost but well worth it

• Discounted MCTS licences

• Lesson plans

• On-Line material

• MSDN AA

• Lab licences

How we Deliver – Online

• Microsoft IT Academy Online Learning Program• Office 2010

• Supplements and enhances classroom delivery• Windows 7

• Server 2008

• Benefits from ITA Membership• Free material

• Access to Learning Management System

• Reports used for evidence on apprenticeships

• MSDN AA

How we Deliver – Onsite

• Apprenticeship program• 1 to 1

• Max 1-4

• Certifications delivered• MTA – Networking, Server, Security Fundamentals – L2

• MCTS – Windows 7, Server 2008 – L3

• Benefits from ITA Membership• Up to date resources

• MSDN AA

• E learning – tailored to individual need

• MOS Exams as an optional extra

Benefits to Learners

• Employability• Recognised vendor qualifications

• Up-to-date skills and knowledge

• Hands on experience

• Flexible learning options

• Free Software – MSDN AA

Benefits to Us

• Increased business• Apprentices going on to complete additional courses

• Other employees being trained to match apprentices

• Microsoft brand name

• Staff development• Office 2010

• Workshops• E-Learning• Unlimited Exams

How We keep Our Skills Current

• TechNet Articles• MSDN AA• MCP / MCT website• Working with local organisations• Workshops

Thank YouAny Questions?

Julian Brunger MCITP, MCTE-mail: jbrunger@walsallcollege.ac.ukTelephone: 01922 688721