EvCC is now a Microsoft IT Academy Member School

The Microsoft IT Academy is designed to keep IT professionals up to date on the latest Microsoft applications and technology, and to help you or your employees prepare for Microsoft certification and exam testing.

As an employer, employees with certifications help keep your company more productive.   Certifications and training provide your company with technically proficient professionals that possess the hands-on experience and in-depth knowledge needed to succeed.  When hiring, certifications can also provide the documented expertise you seek.

How Microsoft Certified Professionals can benefit your organization

  • Certified teams are 28 percent more productive.
  • The teams at the top tier of performance have between 40 and 55 percent of their teams certified on relevant Microsoft technologies and processes.
  • 75 percent of managers believe that certifications are important to team performance.
  • 66 percent of managers believe that certifications improve the level of service and support offered to IT customers.
  • IDC surveyed more than 1,100 IT managers responsible for more than 3,000 teams.
  • A concentration of certifications in a team is clearly linked to improved capability and team performance.

Source: IDC, "Impact of Training on Network Administration: Certification Leads to Operational Productivity," Doc. # 220563, November 2009

For the individual looking to make a career change or seeking employment, Microsoft certifications can help separate you from the competition.  Certification also provides benefits for those currently employed.  According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, forty-three percent of people realize an increase in salary after obtaining a Microsoft certification. The increase is generally between 5 percent and 20 percent. By earning a Microsoft Certification, you gain relevant skills that employers recognize and respect, a designation that demonstrates your expertise, and helps to distinguish your skills from others.

For additional information about how EvCC’s Microsoft IT Academy programs can help you, please visit www.everettcc.edu/ccec or call 425-267-0150.