Microsoft Collaboration The BTEC International Level 3 qualifications in IT have been developed in collaboration
with Microsoft to ensure content aligns with specific certified learning opportunities.
Microsoft Fundamentals Certifications These qualifications give a professional advantage by providing a mastering of skills in
digital and cloud businesses through the attainment of industry-endorsed certification.
Attainment of these certifications allow learners to pursue technical job roles.
Pearson has collaborated with Microsoft on the following:
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Microsoft Azure Data Fundamentals
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Microsoft Azure Fundamentals
A number of single units in the BTEC International Level 3 qualifications in IT
partially align with these specific certification exam objectives, including:
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Unit 1: Information Technology Systems – Strategy, Management and
Infrastructure
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Unit 10: Big Data and Business Analytics
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Unit 15: Cloud Storage and Collaboration Tools
Further information on coverage can be found in
Appendix 1 and
2 .
Microsoft Computer Science Curriculum Microsoft has developed a Computer Science curriculum to help embed computer
science concepts across different learning stages. Pearson has collaborated with
Microsoft to map existing units and develop new content. This aligns to the curriculum
that accommodates cutting edge technologies and keeps pace with technological change
in computer science. These units are:
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Unit 21: Introduction to Artificial Intelligence (AI)
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Unit 22: Introduction to Robotics and Automation
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Unit 23: Emerging Trends and Technologies
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Unit 24: Technical Fundamentals for Computing Professionals
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Unit 25: Full Stack Development.
More detailed information can be found in
Appendix 1 and
2 .
Information on resources to support these learning opportunities can be found on
our website.