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The University of York are hosting a 3 day ITIL v 3 foundation course on the 1-3rd November 2010 and again on the 20-22 December at York. Pricing is part funded and so for schools it will be just £495 per person, the exam can be taken but this is an extra cost. Contact [email protected] for more information.

The University of York are hosting a 3 day ITIL v 3 foundation course on the 1-3rd November 2010 and again on the 20-22 December at York. Pricing is part funded and so for schools it will be just £495 per person, the exam can be taken but this is an extra cost. Contact [email protected] for more information.

Since you have the A+ and some experience it may be worth you considering taking the "MCDST" exams - they are a great entry level support role qualification and if you don't get this job then it will stand you in good stead for the next one. Exams take about 3hours each and there are 2 of them. So in theory you could be qualified in a day and stand a much better chance of getting the job and impressing them I run an IT Academy at the University of York so give me a call and I can let you sit the exams at our Prometric test centre if you want. Andrew - 01904 567983 IT Academy - University of York

A call out to UK FE/HE, schools and colleges who are thinking about becoming an IT Academy or already are an IT Academy: Microsoft's "Get on the Bus" tour is making a stop in York on October 29th 2009 from 6pm to 9pm at the University of York. Doors open at 5pm for informal networking. Microsoft would like to invite FE/HE institutions that are interested in joining the Microsoft IT Academy program and existing IT Academy managers and educators to attend a special "early bird" session which will allow an exclusive insight from Microsoft on the future development of the IT Academy program. The ITA Academy programme was highlighted this week in a CBI report which stated that the partnerships developed between UK universities and Microsoft through the Academy programme is an excellent example of how a large companies can help shape course content by ensuring that courses are based on up-to-date programmes and technologies. Microsoft Certified Trainer (MCT) community lead Tjeerd Veninga will present around future plans for the programme focusing on further support mechanisms, better communication and the launch of a new web portal. For those that are new to the academy programme Rhys Jones from Prodigy Solutions will outline the programme and how it can benefit your institution. Special guests presenting include: Tjeerd Veninga - Community Lead Worldwide. Microsoft Learning USA Rhys Jones - Prodigy Solutions - The UK IT Academy Support Partner Andrew Bettany - University of York IT Academy Manager Agenda 1.00 - 1.45 Welcome & Networking Lunch 1.45 - 2.00 Introduction to the Microsoft IT Academy Program 2.00 - 2.15 IT Academy Program benefits & opportunities 2.15 - 2.45 Case Study - University of York IT Academy 2.45 - 3.00 Break 3.00 - 4.00 UK IT Academies - Tjeerd Veninga 4.00 - 4.30 Q&A, networking and close 5.00 “Get on the Bus” tour event After the IT Academy early bird session, attendees will be invited to join the Microsoft "Get on the Bus" Road Show which will commence at 5pm at the National Science Learning Centre on campus. Why should I attend? Find out how the Microsoft IT Academy program can bring real benefits to your University or College Hear how the IT Academy program engages and stimulates students to learn new technologies and obtain industry recognised qualifications Network with fellow learning professionals Learn from Microsoft directly how the IT Academy program in the UK is the most developed and continues to evolve. Provide feedback directly to Tjeerd Veninga on how your academy works Suggest your ideas and comments on learning and certification within the ITA program directly to Microsoft Learning Grab exclusive Microsoft giveaways Windows 7 Ultimate Tjeerd has 50 NFR copies of Windows 7 Enterprise for the first 50 registered attendees to this early bird session! Who should attend this FREE "early bird" IT Academy event? Representatives from established IT Academies, Further Education Colleges, Higher Education Institutions or IT Academy Managers & Educators are invited to this event. Note: For health and safety reasons only registered attendees will be admitted to the session. Please register and select the Tjeerd Veninga "Early Bird session" register here IT Academy - University of York For more information, please ask me or visit the IT Academy - University of York website to register/contact details.

Check this out - meet with the guy from Microsoft who helps run the Academy Progamme! IT Academy - University of York Early Bird Session - The Future of IT Skills Provision? Microsoft's "Get on the Bus" tour is making a stop in York on October 29th 2009 from 6pm to 9pm at the University of York. Doors open at 5pm for informal networking. Microsoft would like to invite FE/HE institutions that are interested in joining the Microsoft IT Academy program and existing IT Academy managers and educators to attend a special "early bird" session which will allow an exclusive insight from Microsoft on the future development of the IT Academy program. Further information regarding the IT Academy Program in the UK. The ITA Academy programme was highlighted this week in a CBI report which stated that the partnerships developed between UK universities and Microsoft through the Academy programme is an excellent example of how a large companies can help shape course content by ensuring that courses are based on up-to-date programmes and technologies. Microsoft Certified Trainer (MCT) community lead Tjeerd Veninga will present around future plans for the programme focusing on further support mechanisms, better communication and the launch of a new web portal. For those that are new to the academy programme Rhys Jones from Prodigy Solutions will outline the programme and how it can benefit your institution. Special guests presenting include: Tjeerd Veninga - Community Lead Worldwide. Microsoft Learning USA Rhys Jones - Prodigy Solutions - The UK IT Academy Support Partner Andrew Bettany - University of York IT Academy Manager Agenda 1.00 - 1.45 Welcome & Networking Lunch 1.45 - 2.00 Introduction to the Microsoft IT Academy Program 2.00 - 2.15 IT Academy Program benefits & opportunities 2.15 - 2.45 Case Study - University of York IT Academy 2.45 - 3.00 Break 3.00 - 4.00 UK IT Academies - Tjeerd Veninga 4.00 - 4.30 Q&A, networking and close 5.00 “Get on the Bus” tour event After the IT Academy early bird session, attendees will be invited to join the Microsoft "Get on the Bus" Road Show which will commence at 5pm at the National Science Learning Centre on campus. Why should I attend? Find out how the Microsoft IT Academy program can bring real benefits to your University or College Hear how the IT Academy program engages and stimulates students to learn new technologies and obtain industry recognised qualifications Network with fellow learning professionals Learn from Microsoft directly how the IT Academy program in the UK is the most developed and continues to evolve. Provide feedback directly to Tjeerd Veninga on how your academy works Suggest your ideas and comments on learning and certification within the ITA program directly to Microsoft Learning Grab exclusive Microsoft giveaways Windows 7 Ultimate Tjeerd has 50 NFR copies of Windows 7 Enterprise for the first 50 registered attendees to this early bird session! Who should attend this FREE "early bird" IT Academy event? Representatives from established IT Academies, Further Education Colleges, Higher Education Institutions or IT Academy Managers & Educators are invited to this event. For health and safety reasons only registered attendees will be admitted to the session. Register at IT Academy - University of York

Hi Adam, Thanks for the referral Adam and well done last week on passing the 2nd exam! You are now MCDST. We are part of the University of York and therefore own aim is knowledge transfer to Yorkshire & Humberside. We are also not for profit which allows us to charge far less than commercial training companies. Finally, we are a Prometric Testing Centre - though it is private and not visible via the Prometric website, drop me a PM or call to arrange an exam. If you attend a course with us, we let you have the exams at cost (£60), otherwise they are £88 each. Take care. Andrew Andrew Bettany MCT, MCSE, MCDST IT Academy Manager IT Academy Enterprise and Innovation Office Innovation Centre York Science Park York YO10 5DG Tel: +44 (0)1904 567983 Mobile: +44 0783 7656209 Fax: +44 (0)1904 435101 www: IT Academy - University of York