The NHS Microsoft IT Academy programme offers Microsoft technical certifications at academic rates. These are typically 50 per cent cheaper than usually charged at commercial training providers.

The academy is accredited to provide access to E-learning, training manuals and exams for Microsoft technical certifications, via local NHS Microsoft IT Training Centres. Some of these centres may also provide face-to-face training sessions for particular certifications. Find your nearest NHS Microsoft IT Training Centre.

Microsoft Office Training and Certification is available through the NHS MOST Programme.

If I study for a Microsoft technical certification, how much will this cost?

This depends on where you are based in England, which certification(s) you wish to study and how you intend to study for them.

The training centres may charge prospective candidates to cover the costs that they incur for training rooms, trainers, study materials and exams, however they all operate on a not for profit basis.

To find out what courses are available in your area, when these courses are running and how much they will cost, find your nearest NHS Microsoft IT Training Centre.

Who in the NHS is eligible to study for Microsoft technical certifications?

There are tens of thousands of NHS staff working in technical IT roles. Most of these people will benefit from completing one or more of the courses available.

Your local training centre will provide access to these certifications. However it is likely that you will be required to have the agreement of your line manager before commencing study.

To find out more about how to enrol at your nearest centre, find your nearest NHS Microsoft IT Training Centre.