The Microsoft IT Academy provides a bounty of benefits for teachers, not least of which is access to free Microsoft certification exams. These exams lead to three relevant certifications for teachers:

  • Microsoft Office Specialist (MOS) for professional development
  • Microsoft Technology Associate (MTA) certification
  • Microsoft Certified Educator (MCE) certification

While many staff and instructors take advantage of this benefit, others don’t. Why is that? A series of Q&A answers, compiled in part from last month’s webinar on professional development through Microsoft certification, might make you think twice about passing up that exam benefit. Read more here