HEC's Imagine Academy Initiative is a huge step towards the realization of HEC's vision of having an education system which produces graduates and scholars whose skills are certified against a singular scale, a scale recognized in every country around the globe. HEC & Microsoft is setting up and awarding status of Microsoft Imagine Academy to all private and public sector universities and Certiport Testing Center to all public sector universities across Pakistan and AJ&K.
The Microsoft IT Academy program provides a complete IT education solution that bridges the world of education with the world of work. The program is designed to help drive employability, digital literacy, technical and STEM-focused training and certification, and 21st-century workforce development for students.
Providing benefits for students, educators, academic institutions and your community.
Studies suggest that in the next 5 to 10 years there will be a significant shortage in the supply of skilled IT professionals. Microsoft Imagine Academy helps bridge the skills gap by providing institutions the curriculum for technology education and learning tools that will enable students and educators to achieve success. Membership is open to all accredited educational institutions of HEC and benefits include:
Curriculum | Professional development |
- Microsoft Official Academic Course (MOAC) teaching framework
- Microsoft Online Learning curriculum
- Microsoft Digital Literacy curriculum
- Ready-to-use, customizable lesson plans
| Guides and exam vouchers for Educators: - - Microsoft Office Specialist (MOS)
- Microsoft Technology Associate (MTA)
- Microsoft Certified Educator (MCE)
- Teaching with Technology Curriculum
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| Certification | Resources and partnership |
- Academic discounts on Certification exams
- Validate students technology skills:
- Microsoft Office Specialist (MOS) exams
- Microsoft Technology Associate (MTA)
- Microsoft Certifications Solutions Associate/ Expert (MCSA/MCSE)
- Microsoft Certified Educator (MCE) exams measure competency in the area of Information and Communication
Technologies (ICT) - Become a testing center and offer onsite exams
| - Microsoft Imagine Academy members website:
- Program information, support materials and resources
- Posters to promote Microsoft Imagine
Academy with students - Marketing materials, press kits and videos
- Customizable, print-ready Certificate of Completion
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