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Technical job market supply and demand By 2020 there may be far more jobs than skilled workers to fill them 1.4 million available computer jobs are forecasted worldwide and only 400k computer science students 1.4 million Millions Computing jobs 400,000 Computer science students Source: IDC report, Business Value of IT Certification, November 2015

The business value of a certified team The speed of technology innovation demands ongoing training—those with IT certification perform better and are more confident employees Source: IDC report, Business Value of IT Certification, November 2015

Empower students and professionals to do more, be more, and earn more 2/7/2018 9:59 PM Empower students and professionals to do more, be more, and earn more Entry-level new hires with certification Simplify the candidate screening process Reach full productivity sooner Have longer tenures, on average Have more opportunities for advancement Certified staff Earn 15% more, on average, than staff without certification Have higher productivity for server, database, and application teams Teams are nearly 20% more productive Can support complex and evolving technologies and security issues Microsoft Certifications validate newly acquired technology skills, setting your students apart from other candidates and boosting their potential career opportunities. Employers recognize Microsoft Certifications around the world as the premier technology certification. Candidates with certifications are more likely to be hired, reach full productivity sooner, are retained in positions longer and see faster career advancement than their non-certified peers on average. They also earn 15% more, are 20% more productive and can support complex and evolving technologies and more readily identify and address security issues. The speed of technology innovation demands ongoing training — those with IT certification perform better and are more confident employees Source: Certified Employees Show Improved Productivity, Increased Efficiency, IDC White Paper 2015 © 2014 Microsoft Corporation. All rights reserved. MICROSOFT MAKES NO WARRANTIES, EXPRESS, IMPLIED OR STATUTORY, AS TO THE INFORMATION IN THIS PRESENTATION.

Certification boosts productivity 17% Deeper knowledge of technologies enable time savings and higher productivity Well-trained organizations outperform undertrained IT orgs in staff efficiencies, risk mitigation, and business agility   Certified staff often lead in adopting new technologies Deeper knowledge and understanding of technologies enable time savings and higher productivity for certified staff members Those proven skills end up more likely to be in supervisory roles over other team members and Often are the leads in understanding and adopting new technologies More productive across core IT activities Source: IDC report, Business Value of IT Certification, November 2015

Certification reduces risk 56% Skilled individuals are better equipped to forecast potential problems   They both design and build stronger systems   A reduction in unplanned outages saves the company time and money Skilled individuals are better equipped to identify when problems are going to occur and both design and build stronger systems. This reduction in unplanned outages saves the company time and money and makes those individuals even more valuable Reduction in impact of unplanned outages Source: IDC report, Business Value of IT Certification, November 2015

Certified developers are nimble 58% 66% Certified developers take on more tasks and greater responsibilities to develop applications on their own Agility in IT means the organization can respond more quickly to changes in the marketplace and better support customers  Time and cost savings can be reinvested to deliver more apps and services IT effectiveness can be a competitive differentiator and strategic asset. Agility in IT allows the organization to respond quickly to changes in the marketplace. Applications are delivered faster to users and customers, and users of these applications experience less unplanned downtime when certified staff are involved in their development and support Building systems with reduced maintenance and improved reliability increases the opportunity for operational improvement and innovation. Improved time to market of new applications and features More applications delivered on budget Source: IDC report, Business Value of IT Certification, November 2015

Certification increases team happiness 39% 15% Employees who are certified often take on more responsibility, managing noncertified team members Certification not only improves productivity more quickly, but can also strengthen their commitment to the job It costs less to retain the best employees instead of hiring new ones New hires who have earned certification reach full productivity sooner and have longer tenures on average Employees who are certified are often given more responsibility, have more opportunities for advancement, and have higher salaries on average. Reduced cost of hiring Reduced time to hire New hires reach full productivity 39% faster Increase in average tenure for certified employees Source: IDC report, Business Value of IT Certification, November 2015

Become a certified technology professional A certification drives value for the individual as well as the company that hires him/her. Stack the equation in your favor and fuel your success

Certification helps you get hired 25% The screening process is simplified which can result in faster hiring times. Certification makes you an attractive choice for organizations looking to hire the most skilled workers When a hiring manager needs to make a decision between competing candidates, they are more likely to choose an individual who holds a professional certification. Faster hiring rates for competitive positions Source: IDC report, Business Value of IT Certification, November 2015

Certification helps you make an impact 90% 60% 15% Certification helps you reach full productivity faster Certified developers make nearly twice as many applications per year and in half the time per application More productive than uncertified employees More efficient in daily responsibilities Less unplanned downtime Source: IDC report, Business Value of IT Certification, November 2015

Certification helps you get promoted 2/7/2018 9:59 PM Certification helps you get promoted 15% Certified staff members are given more responsibility and supervising capacity Additional responsibilities can create more motivation as well as more opportunities for advancement  Certification can result in higher salary—15% more on average than staff without certification Higher earnings on average compared to uncertified workers Source: IDC report, Business Value of IT Certification, November 2015 © Microsoft Corporation. All rights reserved.

Microsoft Certification Journey Microsoft certification makes technology professionals more likely to get hired, demonstrate clear business impact, and advance their careers. Microsoft Certified Professional Server Desktop Applications Database Developer Microsoft Technical Associate Windows OS Fundamentals Software Development Fundamentals Database Fundamentals Windows Server Administration Fundamentals Networking Fundamentals Security Fundamentals Mobility and Devices Fundamentals Cloud Fundamentals Microsoft Office Specialist Word Excel PowerPoint Access Microsoft Certified Educator Digital Literacy Teaching with Technology Source: Microsoft.com Certifications and Exams, Finding the right IT Certification, 2016

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