MTA CAMPUS LICENSE
Dated: July 14, 2011
Background The purpose of this Business Proposal is to introduce an innovative globally validated certification solution that will provide Jawahar Knowledge Center (JKC) and its participating college network across India. The solution will also address the dire need of empowering academic institutions alike in having in place a foundation level Certifications for colleges and students who would like to explore a career in field of IT. The Microsoft Technology Associate (MTA) certification gives that roadmap to the participating ticipating colleges and students to test and globally validate their fundamental knowledge in the field of Information nformation Technology covering a wide area of IT from the IT Professional’s standpoint
Preparing Tomorrow's Technology Workforce Technology plays a role in virtually every business around the world. Possessing the fundamental knowledge of how technology works and understanding its impact on today's academic and workplace environment is increasingly important important—particularly particularly for students interested in exploring e professions involving technology. That's why Microsoft and Certiport are pleased to offer you the Microsoft Technology Associate (MTA) certification—Microsoft's certification new entry-level level credential that validates fundamental technology knowledge among students students seeking to build a career in technology. The Microsoft Technology Associate (MTA) certification is the ideal and preferred path to Microsoft's world-renowned renowned technology certification programs, such as Microsoft Certified Technology Specialist (MCTS) and d Microsoft Certified IT Professional (MCITP). MTA is positioned to become the premier credential for individuals seeking to explore and pursue a career in technology, or augment related pursuits such as business or any other field where technology is pervasive.
MTA Empowers Educators and Motivates Students MTA provides a new standard for measuring and validating fundamental technology knowledge right in the classroom while keeping your budget and teaching resources intact. MTA helps institutions stand out as innovative providers of high-demand high demand industry credentials and is easily deployed with a simple, convenient, and affordable suite of entry entry-level level technology certification exams. MTA enables students to explore career paths in technology without requiring a big investment of time and resources, while providing a career foundation and the confidence to succeed in advanced studies and future vocational endeavors. In addition to giving students an entry-level entry level Microsoft certification, MTA is designed to be a stepping epping stone to other, more advanced Microsoft technology certifications, like the Microsoft Certified Technology Specialist (MCTS) certification.
Why Get Certified? Microsoft certification grows with your career. MTA validates students' understanding of the key IT building blocks essential for intermediate study, while more advanced certifications such as Microsoft Certified Technology Specialist (MCTS) and Microsoft Certified IT Professional (MCITP) validates skills and experience with Microsoft products and IT solutions developed using Microsoft
technologies. Microsoft Certifications recognize and reward your abilities and expertise as your career develops. Whether you are new to technology, changing jobs, or a seasoned IT professional, becoming certified d demonstrates to customers, peers, and employers that you are committed to advancing your skills and taking on greater challenges. In addition, certification provides you with access to exclusive Microsoft Certified IT Professional (MCITP) resources and benefits, benefits, including opportunities to connect with a vast, global network of MCPs.
MTA Program A certification program by Microsoft to validate the essential knowledge of technology in demand by business today Enables technology career path exploration Nine different online exams that covers the following : 1. Software Development Fundamentals 2. Web Development fundamentals 3. Windows Development Fundamentals 4. Database Fundamentals 5. System Administrator Fundamentals 6. Networking Fundamentals 7. Security Fundamentals als 8. Microsoft .Net Fundamentals 9. Windows Operating Systems Fundamentals Successful completion of each exam results in a certification Program specifically designed for academia, and includes resources for faculty and students Exams are conducted in a proctored environment in the institute
MTA Certification Benefits for Students MTA validates fundamental technology knowledge and enables technology career path exploration Essential for success with continued studies, academic admissions and building uilding a promising career in technology It provides an easy and inexpensive way for students to explore IT career options.
MTA Program Benefits for Academic Institutions It helps them stand out as innovative technology curriculum providers It is an easy and cost effective way to roll out a cost effective solution to validate key fundamental technology concepts. It helps institutions empower faculty and motivate students to pursue their passion in Information Technology It provides an easy and nd inexpensive way for students to explore IT career options.
MTA Program Benefits for Proctors and Faculty It helps faculty and to roll out an innovative, industry relevant and state of art certification. Itt can be easily integrated into the existing curriculum. Deliver an industry relevant knowledge and have a reliable validation tool to measure students’ understanding on fundamental IT concepts. concepts
MTA Program Success Story – Acropolis Institute of Technology and Research Acropolis Institute of Technology and Research is one of the flag bearing institution involved in imparting quality education to its 2000+ students in the areas of Engineering and Management education. In the words of Acropolis CEO - Prof. M K Dube, “Acropolis Institute was established to offer a state of art, quality educations. By helping our Engineering students earn industry certification we believe we can better assist them in pursuing their career in Technology as well as prepare them for further academic studies. In order to realize these objectives the college chose to roll out the MTA Program. As shared by Acropolis’ Head of Computer Science and Engineering Department and Dean (R&D)(R& Dr. Durgesh Mishra “Due to our focus on preparing the students pursue a career in technology, both faculty and students Acropolis was willing to pioneer MTA certification.” As per Dr. Mishra “It is imperative to make MTA exams compulsory for the students. students. They may not realize the value of industry certification today but they will benefit from the knowledge that they attain and the Microsoft name once they enter the workforce. The institute has a 90% student pass rate in first attempt and then joining the MCP (Microsoft Certified Professional) community. For Acropolis MTA is the preferred path to the advanced Microsoft Certifications and students having now a solid foundation as these certifications are recognized worldwide.
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Credible credentials designed by Microsoft — Stand out as an innovative institution by using exams created by industry experts on the most widely used and recognized technologies in the world.
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Affordable — MTA allows all departments and programs within your campus to share a single Campus License. Administer up to 1,000 MTA exams a year for a fraction of the cost of competing certification exams.
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Prepare for the future — MTA provides a knowledge foundation for IT Pro and Software Developer careers.. It is also a stepping stone to Microsoft Certified Technology Specialist certifications, which will help your students to secure their value in the job market.
MTA Exams Developer Exams Software Development Fundamentals
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Core Programming Object-oriented Programming General Software Development Web Applications Desktop Applications Databases
Web Development Fundamentals
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Core Programming Object Object-oriented Programming General Software Development Web Applications Desktop Applications Databases
Windows Development Fundamentals Core Programming Object-oriented Programming General Software Development Web Applications Desktop Applications Databases
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Windows Operating Systems Fundamentals
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OS Configuration Install & Upgrade Client Systems Managin Managing Applications Managing Files and Folders Manage Devices
Database Exam Database Fundamentals
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Core Database concepts Database Objects Manipulating Data Data Storage Database Administration
IT Professional Exams System Administrator Fundamentals
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Server Installation Server Roles Active Directory Storage Server Performance Management Server Maintenance
Networking Fundamentals
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Network Infrastructures Network Hardware Protocols and Services
Security Fundamentals
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Security Layers Operating System Security Network Security Security Software
Microsoft .Net Fundamentals
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Understand .Net Framework Concept Namespaces and Classes .Net Code Compilation I/O Classes in .Net Framework Se Security
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