Brian J. BridsonBaker College of Flint

Today’s agenda:Introduce the ICT Curriculum RoadmapDemonstrate the new Windows Server 2008 roadmaps Baker College’s curriculum transitionMicrosoft IT AcademyQuestions

To provide a prescriptive method to create and/or maintain Microsoft-based technical

programs that prepare students for careers in IT

Desktop Support Technician

Systems Administrator

Database Administrator

Web/Windows Developer

Systems Engineer

Business Worker

New: Server Administrator

New: Enterprise Administrator

A tool/resource for designing and improving academic programs

A complete solution of Microsoft Learning products available for academic use

A method to reference IT jobs that map to curriculum

Provide an opportunity for defined IT career pathways and articulation agreements from secondary to post secondary educational

1. Assess Foundational Knowledge Identify prerequisites: determine entry Verification: assessments, MCP exam Remedial training (if necessary)

2. Gain and Apply Skills Coursework: MOAC, E-learning, Self Study Validate: Practice tests & MCP exams

3. Gain and Apply Job Role and Technical Skills

IT Workforce Ready

Microsoft ICT Curriculum Roadmaphttp://www.microsoft.com/learning/education/roadmap/

Fundamentals of Windows Server 2008Network Infrastructure and Application Platform

Fundamentals of Windows Server 2008 Active Directory

Windows Server 2008 Active Directory Configuration

= coursework and exam

= coursework

Windows Server 2008 Network Infrastructure Configuration

Security + (CompTIA.org) Server + (CompTIA.org)

Windows Server 2008 Application Configuration

Windows Server 2008 Enterprise Administration

Windows Server 2008 Administration

Server AdministratorEnterprise Administrator

MCTS: 70-640

MCTS: 70-642

MCTS: 70-643 MCITP: 70-646

MCITP: 70-647

= Microsoft Certification

MCITP MCITP

MCTS: 70-620Microsoft Windows Vista, Configuring

A four-year, 2+2 bachelor’s degree program in Network Security that leads to MCSE: Messaging and MCSE: Security

A two-year, associate’s degree program in Computer Networking that leads to MCSA: Messaging certification

A certificate program that is essentially the Associate’s program minus any math

Each campus that implements the Microsoft curriculum is a Microsoft IT Academy

All college curriculum is standardized across all Baker College campuses (“The System”)

We have agreed among ourselves to use MOAC textbooks where available; otherwise MOC

At the Flint campus (6000 students), enrollment supports the two-year programs, and infrequently we can run the bachelor’s program

The Baker System upgraded the associate’s degree and certificate programs for Server 2008 to lead to MCITP: Server Administrator

Each campus can decide to remain on the Server 2003 curriculum or move forward to Server 2008

Fall Year 1Essentials of Networking (Network+) Introduction to Programming

Winter Year 1 Introduction to Operating System Concepts (A+) Introduction to Hardware Concepts (A+) Introduction to Database Applications

Spring Year 1Database Management Using SQL TS: Configuring Microsoft Windows Vista Client TS: Configuring Microsoft Windows Vista Client

(MOAC 70-620)(MOAC 70-620) Implementing and Supporting Microsoft Windows Implementing and Supporting Microsoft Windows

XP Professional (70-270) XP Professional (70-270)

Fall Year 2Technical Elective

Winter Year 2Technical Elective

Winter Year 3 Technical Elective

TS: Windows Server 2008 Network Infrastructure, TS: Windows Server 2008 Network Infrastructure, Configuring (MOAC 70-642)Configuring (MOAC 70-642)

Pro: Windows Server 2008 AdministratorPro: Windows Server 2008 Administrator (MOAC 70-646) (MOAC 70-646)

TS: Windows Server 2008 Active Directory, TS: Windows Server 2008 Active Directory, Configuring (MOAC 70-640)Configuring (MOAC 70-640)

Managing a Microsoft Windows Server 2003 Managing a Microsoft Windows Server 2003 Environment (MOAC 70-290)Environment (MOAC 70-290)

Implementing a Windows 2003 Network Services Implementing a Windows 2003 Network Services Infrastructure (MOAC 70-291)Infrastructure (MOAC 70-291)

Implementing and Managing Microsoft Exchange Implementing and Managing Microsoft Exchange Server (MOAC 70-284)Server (MOAC 70-284)

As of fall, 2007, our networking labs were upgraded to HP XW4400 Core 2 Duo machines w/ 4 GB RAM and removable secondary hard drive as part of Baker’s normal hardware upgrade cycle

This is sufficient to run the Virtual PC labs with multiple VMs simultaneously

Maintaining IT Academy status Offering MSDNAA to students Selling certification vouchers at a discount Maintaining a testing center Advising students on the desirability of

certification Displaying Microsoft Learning promotional

materials Ongoing training which has led to both subject

matter and MCT certification for our instructor

We do not collect certification statistics from our studentsSeen as a privacy issue

Anecdotally, few of our students achieve certification

Cost of the certification exams, even at 50% off commercial pricing, seems to be prohibitive

Seeking ways to help our students even more

Installing a Prometric testing center to save travel time and expense for our students

Convincing our Admissions department that:We have a solid program in Microsoft networkingThere are jobs in the real world, even in Flint

Reducing the cost of certification testing even further, perhaps absorbing it completely

Institute “Cram for Exam” sessions before groups of students attempt certification exam

Many benefits that enhance your programDiscounted certification testing ($US60)Microsoft E-learningFree MSDNAA Free MCT membership for one instructorFree TechNet membershipAccess to Microsoft E-reference libraryLab licenses for Microsoft OfficeMarketing assistance

Requirements:Must use Microsoft Learning material as

primary curriculum; could be E-learningCan use any other material as secondary source

Instructor must be certified in the course s/he teachesFull MCT not required

Annual membership fee