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Chairman of Board of Governors of

Daffodil International University ,

Mr. Md. Sabur Khan with the Chairman of

Microsoft Corporation, Mr. Bill Gates

during the latter's recent visit to Dhaka .

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................................................................... Introduction .................................................

................................................................... About Microsoft IT Academy

................................................................... Why Should You be an MCP?

................................................................... Why Microsoft IT Academy @ Daffodil?

....................................................................Course, Duration and Fee

...................................................................Contact Us

....................................................................Feedback Form

...................................................................Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

INTRODUCTION: ............................................................................................Top

Microsoft is the worldwide leader in software, services and Internet Technologies for personal and business computing. The company offers a wide range of products and services designed to empower people through great software – any time, any place and on any device.

The Microsoft IT Academy is the program is a global IT learning solution that connects educators, students and communities. It helps students during their early information technology (IT) experiences and offers a life-long learning model of continuous improvement and career development.

The Microsoft IT Academy Program allows academic institutions to deliver training on Microsoft networking and developer technologies to their student communities.

STRATEGY:

From the earliest IT instruction in classroom environments to ongoing resources for supporting professional careers, the program is designed to be a model for continuous learning and is based on a three strategy.

Instruction: focus on providing a world-class Microsoft training curriculum supported by a wealth of online resources and an immersive teaching and learning experience for both educators and student.

IT Validation: access and certificate performance at many levels and provides more affordable certification. Full certification provides competency benchmarks that validate student's skills to prospective employers.

IT Immersion: Surrounds students with real-world challenges, experiences and insight to help them prepare for and enter the workforce thus meeting the needs of employers and the professionals IT community.

Audience:

The audience for this training is those who wish to become network administrators, programmers and system managers or administrators. The training delivered uses Microsoft materials and teaches students how to develop, support and integrate computing system with Microsoft product. The courses are designed to prepare students for the Microsoft Certified Professional (MCP) exams associated with the courses. Individuals and organizations alike are discovering the unique benefits of Microsoft Certified Professional (MCP) certification.

Microsoft Certified Professionals (MCPs) stand apart from other IT personnel. They have demonstrated undeniable expertise with Microsoft products and platforms to colleagues, employers, and most importantly-to themselves.

The one thing that you can depend on in the IT field is change. Whether it's for a new job of a system-wide deployment, keeping your skills current is the best way to enjoy continued success.

Hiring job candidates with MCP credentials assures employers that they are employing qualified professionals with proven proficiency in Microsoft technologies.

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ABOUT THE IT ACADEMY .......................................................................................Top

The Microsoft IT Academy is an alliance that provides educational institutions the program support needed to be a premier resource for Microsoft training and certification. Backed up by faculty training, technical support and marketing tools, the Microsoft IT Academy Program helps educational institutions effectively serve students IT training needs.

It also empowers educational institutions to be innovative IT educational leaders in their communicates. The program offers faculty training, early access to Microsoft's newest technologies roadmaps to student careers, Microsoft courseware and student discount that enable educational institutes to fuel the employability and productivity of the local workforce, while expanding students career opportunities.

The Microsoft It Academy Program ensures that every student has the opportunity to participate in the technology-driven economy. Students gain valuable skills degrees, and certifications that lead to more profitable and rewarding career options. And nothing matches the self-confidence gained from achieving personal and professional goals.

The Main goals of the Academy are to:

Provide broad access to low-cost, quality training and certification.

1. Provide faculty with training on the latest technology.
2. Provide grater opportunities for student and prepare them for future careers in IT.
3. Strengthen local resources by providing a pool of highly-skilled, appropriately educated future employees.
4. Build a global community of learners and educators.

Benefits from the Program

The program supports and benefits 4 key audiences in the following way:

Institutions

Access to tools, resources, and support that enable them to deliver world-class, high quality IT training programmes and branding that positions them as Innovative in their community

Faculty

Benefit from training on the latest technology and access to structure curriculum, tools and resources that save time in the classroom.

Students

Access to comprehensive, high-quality training and skills which prepare them to take internationally recognized IT certification exams and provides them a competitive edge in the market place.

The Workforce / Community

Benefits from a growing ‘local' resource pool of highly- skilled, appropriately educated future employees available to support their technology environment.

Through the program aims the four audiences, however, earning a Microsoft Certification acknowledges your expertise in working with Microsoft products and technologies creating your recantation in the cutting edge. The Information Technology (IT) industry, your employer, clients and peers will distinguish your MCP credential as a symbol of the skills and knowledge you have gained through experience. Microsoft certification shows that you are technical leader with the Microsoft business solutions for your organization or client.

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WHY SHOULD YOU BE AN MCP? ..........................................................................Top

Distinguish yourself from the crowd. Stay ahead in a competitive business environment. Reap the rewards of advanced skills and technical competence.

Microsoft certified professionals (MCPs) lead the field of IT professionals and developers. Microsoft certification is internationally recognized as a hallmark of quality and expertise. As an MCP, you can increase organizational productivity and customer satisfaction, and you will be enjoy enhance recognition and an improved career path.

A Microsoft certification is the best way to show your employer, clients, and colleagues that you have the required knowledge and skills to succeed. It's the IT industry standard that demonstrates you have the proven expertise to meet the demands of an organization.

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The Value of Certification

A structure framework within which to learn skills needed to successfully deploy and manage Microsoft technologies.

1. Industry recognition of your knowledge and proficiency with Microsoft products and technologies.
2. Improved ability to deploy projects on time and within budget.
3. Decreased cost for external IT support and decreased unscheduled downtime.
4. Increased IT end-user satisfaction.

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WHY MICROSOFT IT ACADEMY @ DAFFODIL INTERNATIONAL UNIVERSITY ?

As a part of Microsoft's IT Academy Program, the Daffodil International University offers a broad range of Microsoft skills based courses in a variety of teaching formats.

Hosted by the Faculty of Science & Information Technology, the Microsoft IT Academy at the Daffodil International University is committed to offering a wide range of skills based modules to enhance its growing reputation as one of the most modern and best- equipped computing environment in Bangladesh . If you are thinking of getting certified to work information technology, there's literally no better place to prepare than a Microsoft IT Academy.

The Daffodil International University has teamed up with Microsoft to give the best in cutting edge training, materials and hands on experience. All, of course, provided by instructors who are trained on the latest Microsoft Technologies, so you will always stay ahead of the curve. With the Onset of an era of globalization, transferable human resource skill are required to compete in the global job market. You are earning skills locally but you will be accepted globally.

Facilities:

•  Very low cost compared to the other Microsoft Certified Learning Centers.

•  Faculties are the experts on their respective fields to teach the students with the industry practices.

•  Student mentoring to solve technical doubts of each student.

•  High equipped laboratory facility with each student a Computer.

•  Hand-outs on theory as well as laboratory classes.

•  Awarding certificate after successful completion of the courses.

•  Career assistance through the University's Career Development Center .

•  High Speed Internet connection for the easy access to the Microsoft eLearning materials.

•  Most of all, sit for you online Certification exams at the Prometric Testing Center @ Daffodil International University.*

•  Reduced online examinations fees.

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COURSE, DURATION AND FEE

The Microsoft IT Academy of Daffodil International University offers various courses in different diversified field of Microsoft Certification at a very low cost.

The Microsoft Certified Professional (MCP)

The Microsoft Certified Professional (MCP) Certification enables you to establish industry recognition of your technical proficiency and expertise, and build a foundation for other Microsoft Certification.

Who can be MCP?

IT Professionals who have the skills to successfully implement a Microsoft product or technology as part of a business solution in an organization.

Examination Requirement:

One Microsoft Certification exam of any specialization.

The Microsoft Certified Desktop Support Technician (MCDST):

The Microsoft Certified Desktop Support Technician (MCDST): The Microsoft Certified Desktop Support Technician (MCDST) Credential recognizes individuals who have demonstrated and skills to enter the IT industry as a support desk technician in a windows desktop environment. Whether you are a career entrant of a current support technician you can readily pursuer MCDST certification as an important step in advancing your career as an IT professional.

Who can be MCDST?

It career entrants looking to acquire baseline skill as well as current support desk technicians who are interested in proving their Windows Desktop Operating System knowledge through training and certification.

Which kind of job can MCDST Certification Fetch You?

Help Desk Technician Customer Support Representative PC Support Specialist Technician Support Representative.

Examination Requirement:

Two Core Exams Are Required

The Microsoft Certified system Administrator (MCSA):

The Microsoft Certified system Administrator (MCSA) credential recognizes IT professionals who implement, manage and maintain network and system environment based on the Microsoft Windows Server operating system.

Who can be MCSA?

It Professionals who manage and maintain networks and system based on the Microsoft Windows.

Which kind of job can MCSA Certification Fetch You?

Network Administrator, System Administrator, Informational Technology Engineer, Information System Administrator, Network Technician.

Examination Requirement:

Windows Server 2003 track: Three core exams & one elective exam are required.

Specialization on Microsoft Certified System Administration (MCSA)

Along with the courses listed above, three are two more specialized certification on the Microsoft certified System Administrator (MCSA) in the field of Messaging and Security. On the windows 2003 track, the MCSA: Messaging certification requires Three Core examinations & One Messaging Specialization examination and MCSA: Security certification requires Three Core examination and Two Security specialization examinations. For details on these please contact the Academy office.

The Microsoft Certified System Engineer (MCSE)

The Microsoft Certified System Engineer (MCSE) credential is the premier credential for professionals who can successfully design, plan, and implement a network infrastructure. Active Director- based infrastructure, and client deployment on the Microsoft Windows Server 2003 platform. They also perform maintenance at a high level for a medium to large size Windows Server 2003-based environment

Who can be MCSE?

It professionals who are analyze the business and design, plan and implement the infrastructure for business solutions based on the Microsoft windows Server System integrated server software.

Which kind of job can MCSE Certification Fetch You?

System Engineer, Technician Support Engineer, System Analyst, Network Analyst, Technician Consultant.

Examination Requirement:

Windows Server 2003 track: Six core exams & One elective exam are required

The Microsoft Certified Application Developer (MCAD) :

The Microsoft Certified Application Developer (MCAD) credential if for developers who use Microsoft Visual Studio.NET and the Microsoft.NET Frameworks to develop, deploy, and maintain department-level application and components for Microsoft Windows and the web. These developers also build enterprise solutions incorporating data services and XML Web services.

Course Requirements:

This certification is the preliminary stage of the MCSD.NET. the courses that are so be accomplished for the MCSD.NET applies in the case of MCAD.NET as well with the distinction that, it requires just Two core examination and One elective examination. For details please contact the Academy office.

The Computing Technology Industry Association (CompTIA) Certification:

A board range of courses are offered for the industry entry level students to help them in pursuing and boosting their Hardware, Network Knowledge and prepare them for the industry.

There are courses line – CompTIA A+, AompTIA Network+, CompTIA Security+ etc. To learn more about these courses please contact the Academy office.

* Fees shown in the tables are for the students of institutions other than Daffodil International University . For the students from Daffodil International University the fees will be 20% less than that of the figures shown.

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  Contact Us:

Office of the Program Administrator

Microsoft IT Academy Program

Daffodil International University

102, Shukrabad; Mirpur Road

Dhanmondi; Dhaka – 1207.

Phone: +880 – 2 – 9138234-5

Mobile : +880 – 1716 720530

Email: msitacademy@daffodilnet.com

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Frequently Asked Questions

Question 1: Who can attend the courses at Microsoft IT Academy?

Answer: The courses at the Microsoft IT Academy are open for students from all levels.

Question 2: How can I enroll?

Answer: The enrolment procedure is very simple. Come to the Microsoft IT Academy office at Daffodil International University , fill an enrollment form, deposit the necessary amount of money with the accounts, submit the cash receipt along with the form and two copies of photograph at the office and you are enrolled!

Question 3: How long will it take to complete a course, say MCSE?

Answer: As we already know, to obtain the MCSE certification one has got to sit for seven exams including the elective. Now if the duration of each module is say, 40 hours, then the total course duration in hours is 7 x 40 = 280 hours. Each week there will be 04 hours of class, which will take approximately 70 weeks, i.e., almost one year and six months to complete the whole course. But provisions are there that you can take up more than a module at a time, which will shorten the duration of the course for you.

Question 4: How will it help me career-wise?

Answer: As the certificate from Microsoft is recognized world-wide and the Entrepreneurs who use Microsoft technology will recognize your expertise in the field.

Question 5: Do I need to sit for the online exams after completion of the course?

Answer: Yes, you need to sit for the Microsoft certification exam online to obtain the certificate from the Microsoft. However, upon successful completion of the course the Microsoft IT Academy will provide you a Course Completion certificate.

Question 6: Where do I sit for the online certification exam?

Answer: You are to sit for the exam at any certified Online Testing Centre and the Microsoft IT Academy at Daffodil International University provides the facility to sit for the exam at the Online Testing Centre at the Academy itself.