Profile are an Advanced Microsoft IT Academy member. This means that we can build Microsoft certifications into our apprenticeship programmes, adding value to these apprenticeships for both the apprentice and the employer. We can also offer Microsoft certifications as stand-alone, classroom-based training, and self-paced training courses.

The Microsoft IT Academy membership programme is designed to offer both learners and employers learning solutions for IT skills training and certification as well as technology essentials for professionals. Access to these resources can help learners build a successful future with the skills that employers demand. Microsoft IT Academy offers the opportunity for individuals and companies to stay up to date on the latest Microsoft technologies. Best of all, its built-in flexibility makes it easy to integrate these technologies into new or existing curricula, and tailor classes to meet the needs of learners of all ages and levels of experience.

Learners can get hands-on experience with the latest Microsoft software and hundreds of web-based E-Learning courses. And because Microsoft Certifications are widely recognised by employers, the programme can give individuals an edge in today’s competitive job market.

Designed for accredited academic institutions

Microsoft IT Academy is a comprehensive programme that helps support on-going technology education for a wide range of learners. The programme features access to software licenses, E-Learning, official Microsoft course materials, and certifications. E-Learning and course materials range from computer basics to high-level programming, along with information and communications technology (ICT) management.

Certifications cover the spectrum of professions within the IT industry, carefully developed with experts from the workforce to ensure validity and reliability.

Our current courses include:

Microsoft Office Specialist:

• Word 2010
• Excel 2010
• PowerPoint 2010
• Outlook 2010
• Access 2010

Microsoft Technology Associate

• Windows OS Fundamentals
• Software Development Fundamentals
• Database Fundamentals
• Windows Server Administration Fundamentals
• Networking Fundamentals
• Security Fundamentals