EoE Microsoft IT Academy

	What is the Microsoft IT Academy?		How will the initiative support me in my role?
	What are the courses and qualifications on offer?		How do I register for one of the Microsoft courses?
	Do I need any previous knowledge to access the courses available?		How does the Microsoft training compare with ECDL?
	What is a MOS Master?		Must I take an exam and complete all the courses?
	What will I achieve by passing an exam?		Will I have to pay for the courses I enrol on?
	How much do the exams cost?		Will I have to pay for the books?
	What methods of study will be open to me?		What support will be available if I choose to study via e-learning?
	How do I enrol on courses and where can I obtain more information?

What is the Microsoft IT Academy?
The Microsoft IT Academy is an exciting joint initiative between Connecting for Health (CfH), Microsoft (MS) and the East of England (EoE) Strategic Health Authority (SHA), the program was established in April 2007 and is expected to end in March 2010.

The primary function of the program is to support all NHS staff across the region to gain and improve their IT skills and knowledge via opportunities to undertake MS approved training courses, importantly all candidates are offered the opportunity to obtain a global industry recognised MS qualifications, both at vastly reduced rates. There will also be a number of satellites across the East of England to ensure that all staff have access to training and examination opportunities locally. The IT Training Team will adopt MS curriculum roadmap as a personal development and career pathway template, and will be delighted to provide more information regarding the program, click here to contact us.