Microsoft IT Academy (ITA)

OSPI and Microsoft have partnered to provide Microsoft IT Academy (ITA) to all Washington high schools. Microsoft ITA will bridge the gap between the world of education and the world of work. It will boost Science, Technology, Engineering and Math (STEM) education statewide and the employability and global competitiveness of our students and future workforce.

What is it?
Microsoft ITA provides training and certification in a number of Microsoft products, including Word, Excel, Access, Project, as well as advanced topics, including programming, Web development, and database development. OSPI has also partnered with CCI Learning Solutions to provide free certification testing for students, teachers and staff at each high school.

How does my district get Microsoft ITA?
Districts may register now by completing the ITA registration form, below, and emailing it to Betty Klattenhoff, CTE director, at betty.klattenhoff@k12.wa.us.

Trainings

• Moodle for Microsoft IT Academy
• Register for Training

ITA Program Documents

• E-Learning Classes - First Steps (PDF)
• E-Learning Class Portfolio (Excel)
• Site Registration Information Sheet (PDF)
• IT Director Readiness Checklist (PDF)
• IT Director Information Manual (PDF)
• One-Page Overview (PDF)
• Frequently Asked Questions (PDF)

For more information, contact:

• Lance Wrzesinski, program supervisor, business and marketing, at lance.wrzesinski@k12.wa.us
• Betty Klattenhoff, director, career and technical education, at betty.klattenhoff@k12.wa.us
• Dennis Small, director, educational technology (EETT), at dennis.small@k12.wa.us

Microsoft IT Academy and Related Programs:

• Microsoft IT Academy
• MSDN Academic Alliance
• Career Forward
• Student to Business
• EduConnect
• Microsoft Digital Literacy
• CCI Learning (MOS, MTA Certification)