{"id":8865,"date":"2021-03-24T17:14:01","date_gmt":"2021-03-24T17:14:01","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blogs.canterbury.ac.uk\/careers\/?p=8865"},"modified":"2021-03-24T17:17:06","modified_gmt":"2021-03-24T17:17:06","slug":"free-microsoft-qualifications","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/blogs.canterbury.ac.uk\/careers\/free-microsoft-qualifications\/","title":{"rendered":"Free Microsoft Qualifications"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

All you need to know about taking advantage of this great opportunity!<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

Here we\u2019ll be answering the top 5 FAQs, and giving you the full low-down on this amazing opportunity, but first, here’s an image which hopefully will help! (If not, keep scrolling…)<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Click here to visit our Eventbrite page and book on to your workshop!<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

1. <\/span>What are these Microsoft workshops all about?<\/span><\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

As a CCCU current student or recent graduate (within 3 years) we\u2019re giving you the opportunity to gain some free additional qualifications, to prove your IT skills on any future job application. All you need to do is sign up to a workshop on our Eventbrite page here<\/a>, and then prepare to begin a journey of awe and wonder<\/span> (and epic new skills that\u2019ll help on your course, and into your future).<\/p>\n\n\n\n

2. A<\/em><\/span>re all the workshops for one exam, or are there separate exams for each area?<\/span><\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

You take the Microsoft Word workshop, then you get access to that exam. You take the PowerPoint workshop, then you can book for that exam etc. The exams are split into the different areas. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

My advice? Do one workshop and exam a month to pace yourself. Start with word, and do them in order \u2013 as they typically get harder depending on your experience with each.<\/p><\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n

3. How can I prepare myself for the exam?<\/em><\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Once you\u2019ve attended a full workshop, the post-workshop email will give you a link to a training portal, where you can revise some more, and have a go at a practice exam. This is a really good idea to get a feel for how it works, and the timing. I can\u2019t recommend this more if you want to pass first time! We also have a Teams community which you\u2019ll be invited to join, so you can ask questions and get some peer support and share celebrations there too.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

4. What do I do once I\u2019ve passed an exam?<\/em><\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Celebrate! You\u2019ll receive your result immediately either way. You\u2019ll get some emails congratulating you and showing you how to retrieve your LinkedIn badge etc. Do add this to your LinkedIn profile, and if you tag us in, we\u2019ll gladly publicly congratulate you on your great achievement! Don\u2019t forget to update your CV with this too. We recommend a dance around the room before you book on to your next workshop. Embrace the moment!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

We recommend a dance around the room before you book on to your next workshop. Embrace the moment!<\/p><\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n

5. What if I don\u2019t pass?<\/em><\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

If you attend the full workshop, do some revision and the practice exams, and come prepared, you shouldn\u2019t have too much trouble passing. If you are struggling though, we\u2019ll give you some more support and let you re-take. We\u2019re all about helping and supporting you to achieve this!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Getting further support from The Careers and Enterprise Team at CCCU<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

You can get ongoing careers support via the following ways:<\/p>\n\n\n\n