1. Getting Started with MSITA

2. Microsoft Office Specialist Certification for Office 2010 After taking this course: – You will be eligible to pursue certification in Word with the potential to become certified in other areas Word Excel PowerPoint Access Outlook

3. Certification = Employability for Students 55% of Hiring Managers consider employee certification as a criterion for hiring 46% of Hiring Managers consider employee certification as a criterion for promotion 63% of Hiring Managers feel that certified individuals are more productive than their counterparts 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 43% of individuals reported salary increases as a result of Microsoft certification 53% of individuals believe obtaining a certification makes them more marketable 93% report becoming more skilled in Office Applications as a result of getting certified 50% time reduction on common tasks by companies using Office certified personnel “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.” Bill Doherty, @ONE Project, College System of California

4. Certifications can help you: differentiate yourself in today's competitive job market broaden your employment opportunities by displaying your advanced skills result in higher earning potential There is a global need for people highly skilled in Microsoft technologies, and Microsoft Certifications are the credentials you need to impress employers! Jake Ruiz 2013 Microsoft PowerPoint National Winner

5. IT Academy Log In Steps http://itacademy.microsoftelearning.com Take Training -Enter Access Code - Click Here √ Accept End User License Agreement Type your periods access code (located on board) exactly School Email (lastname.firstname@mail.fcboetwo.org)lastname.firstname@mail.fcboetwo.org Enter

6. Create Live ID- Sign In Don’t have Microsoft Account –Sign Up Now (bottom right corner) Who are you: Name, Birthday, Gender How would you like to sign in: Microsoft Account Name – School Email double check this! (metcalfe.jennifer@mail.fcboetwo.org) Password – first two initials of last name (with first initial capitalized)then Birthday (ex. Memmddyyyy) If you lose password: Skip phone number Select a Security Question (pick one you will know the answer to….Ex. favorite teacher – Metcalfe, of course!)

7. Create Live ID Where are you from: Country – U.S. Zip code – 30214 Type code to make sure you are not a robot Uncheck Box about receiving Microsoft Promotional Emails Select – I Accept

8. Verify Email Check your school email – You might need to hit F5 to refresh Click Blue Box – Verify Email Sign in at http://itacademy.microsoftelearning.comhttp://itacademy.microsoftelearning.com Type School Email Password (remember: Initials of Last Name first then birthday ex. Me07041981) Select Sign In Click Go

9. E Learning Personal Information Fill In: – First Name – Last Name – Check email to make sure it is correct school email – Primary Role – Student – Country – United States – Uncheck Email Address (I would like to hear from Microsoft) – Continue

10. Yeah! Almost there If it asks for Access Code and Email again remember it is on the board and your email is your school email Click on My Learning Yeah! – We are there…Hopefully…