This document summarizes the features and benefits of Microsoft's eLearning Solutions and IT Academy programs. It provides an overview of how to activate and use eLearning courses, purchase an IT Academy subscription, and get started using the IT Academy curriculum and resources. Key benefits of IT Academy include discounted certification exams, an extensive eLearning library, and tools to help institutions integrate the technical training into their programs and differentiate their students. Contact information is also provided for Microsoft representatives who can help access and customize the available benefits.

1. Microsoft eLearning Solutions John McGrath Sr. Software Licensing Specialist June 17, 2010

4. Activating MS eLearning

5. Software Assurance Benefits Click here

6. Benefits Available Click on hyperlinked benefit to activate

7. Sample eMail Template Provided Your access code will be embedded in the email template

8. Usage Reporting Available

14. Certification = Employability for Students 55% of Hiring Managers consider employee certification as a criterion for hiring 1 46% of Hiring Managers consider employee certification as a criterion for promotion 1 63% of Hiring Managers feel that certified individuals are more productive than their counterparts 1 40% of individuals reported that Microsoft Certification was a factor in improving their ability to find or keep a job or lead to a promotion 2 43% of individuals reported salary increases as a result of Microsoft certification 3 53% of individuals believe obtaining a certification makes them more marketable 4 93% report becoming more skilled in Office Applications as a result of getting certified 5 50% time reduction on common tasks by companies using Office certified personnel 6 1 2006 IDC Study 2 2006 MCP Customer Satisfaction Study 3 Redmond Magazine 2006 survey of compensation for IT Professionals 4 2008 Intrepid Survey 5 Certiport Global Survey 6 MSBC 2008 Study “ It’s truly a global marketplace, especially in the IT world. If you don’t have a certification that validates you have the needed skills, you’re at a significant disadvantage.”

15. IT Academy Member Site & Resources Campuses access their benefits through this main website, including signing up for E-Learning, MCT membership, test centers, marketing materials, exam discounts and more – all hosted by Microsoft

20. Getting Started Tips to Get Started Now For immediate help with the e-learning, the Learning Snack link below offers 12 minutes of instruction, broken into modules, on how to use the e-learning such as setting up classes, creating groups and giving access to students. Click here to view: IT Academy E-learning Instructions Learning Snack -- modules for faculty-administrators * – *This link requires a download of the Silverlight (free) player Also attached you’ll find a detailed presentation that walks through the various steps for creating access codes in the e-learning instructor portal. For information on how to access all benefits, go to https://www.microsoft.com/education/itacademymembers/default.mspx . You will need to sign in with a Windows Live ID and for first-time access you will also need your Microsoft IT Academy member ID#.

21. Key contacts Lani Fraizer – IT Academy Trainer [email_address] 916-947-6426 - Learning how to use the site IT Academy Support Team – [email_address] 800-508-8454 - Customizations, benefit codes, multiple admins Eric Jordan, IT Academy Acct. Manager - [email_address] 425-704-6867 - Implementation Sessions Email [email_address] for future scheduled sessions www.microsoftitacademy.com