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Apprenticeships – helping businesses grow their own talent » Almost half of all firms are set to hire apprentices by 2019 – 44% in the UK plan to take on apprentices in the next 5 years
» Improved product or service » Introduction of new ideas to the organisation
» Improved staff morale and retention
» 72% of businesses report improved productivity as a result of employing an apprentice
New Apprenticeship blog now available. Our lead contributor is David Willett, Director at PDS Group. You will also be able to view all Microsoft Trainingrelated articles and posts. Our lead Microsoft contributor is Linda Smith, UK Business Development Director at Global Knowledge.
We have won a number of industry awards and accolades. Working in partnership with our clients, we have also won regional and national Advanced and Higher Apprentices of the Year as well as the CIPD People Management Awards – Developing Tomorrow’s Workforce. Visit www.pds-group.co.uk/awards
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At PDS Group, we work in partnership with clients to develop and deliver the skills needed by today’s businesses. We believe quality is key to apprenticeships – providing high quality training that benefits both apprentices and employers. We have a highly skilled team of specialist consultants who support our clients across the UK. Our team’s expertise includes Human Resources, Learning and Development, IT, Telecommunications, Sales and Telesales, Project and Service Management.
PDS also provide a number of vendor-specific apprenticeship schemes, including the following Microsoft Apprenticeship programmes: » » » » » »
Microsoft IT Infrastructure (Server) Advanced (see page 4) Microsoft IT Infrastructure (Server) Higher (see page 4) Microsoft IT Infrastructure (Desktop) Advanced (see page 5) Microsoft IT Infrastructure (Desktop) Higher (see page 5) Microsoft Database Advanced (see page 6) Microsoft Database Higher (see page 6)
Award-winning Apprenticeship Programmes at PDS
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Apprenticeships play a key role in the UK’s economy. Government has made a commitment to create 2 million apprenticeships over the lifetime of the current parliament. Some of the most prestigious companies throughout the UK – large and small, public and private – employ apprentices and benefit from doing so.
» Nearly every employer that takes on an apprentice (96%) reports benefits to their business, such as:
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An Apprenticeship is a way for young people and adult learners to earn while they learn in a real job, gaining a real qualification and a real future. Hiring apprentices helps businesses to grow their own talent by developing a motivated, skilled and qualified workforce.
Microsoft Apprenticeships Microsoft Apprenticeships are a core strand of Microsoft UK's Youth Initiative Get on; Microsoft's programme to help 300,000 young people Get Inspired, Get Skilled and Get a Job. The apprenticeship programmes include Advanced and Higher Apprenticeship versions, the programme currently covers 5 areas: Infrastructure Support, Database Support, Developer, Technical Sales and IT Applications/ Business Administration. Training can be delivered by Global Knowledge (PDS is a division of Global Knowledge UK). The programme was rolled out nationally in 2010 and since then has grown from strength to strength. Over 2,100 apprentices started their careers in Microsoft Partners and Customers in 2013/14 and they expect a further 3,500 to start in 2014/15.
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Microsoft IT Infrastructure (Server) Advanced Apprenticeship
Microsoft IT Infrastructure (Desktop) Advanced Apprenticeship
Microsoft IT Infrastructure (Server) Advanced Apprenticeship is a level 3 programme which includes MCP in Windows Server Administration.
Our Microsoft IT Infrastructure (Desktop) Advanced Apprenticeship is a level 3 programme which includes MCP in Windows 8.
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Level 3 Diploma in ICT Professional Competence
Level 3 Certificate in ICT Systems & Principles
Employee Rights & Responsibilities
Personal Learning & Thinking Skills
Functional Skills Level 2 English, Maths & ICT
Level 3 Diploma in ICT Professional Competence
Level 3 Certificate in ICT Systems & Principles
Employee Rights & Responsibilities
Personal Learning & Thinking Skills
Functional Skills Level 2 English, Maths & ICT
Industry certifications
Industry certifications MTA in Windows Server Administration Fundamentals And
MTA in Networking Fundamentals And
MTA in Security Fundamentals
MCP in Windows Server 2012 Administration
ITIL® Foundation
MTA in Windows Server Operating System Fundamentals And
MTA in Security Fundamentals
MCP in Supporting Windows 8
ITIL® Foundation
Microsoft IT Infrastructure (Server) Higher Apprenticeship
Microsoft IT Infrastructure (Desktop) Higher Apprenticeship
Our Microsoft IT Infrastructure (Server) Higher Apprenticeship is a level 4 programme which includes MCSA Windows Server 2012. This programme builds on the Advanced Apprenticeship.
Our Microsoft IT Infrastructure Desktop Higher Apprenticeship is a level 4 programme which includes MCSA Windows 8. This programme builds on the Advanced Apprenticeship.
Framework Overview
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Level 4 Diploma in ICT Professional Competence
Level 4 Diploma in ICT Systems and Principles*
Level 4 Diploma in ICT Professional Competence
Level 4 Diploma in ICT Systems and Principles*
*A Foundation degree can replace the HNC if required.
*A Foundation degree can replace the HNC if required.
Industry certifications
Industry certifications
Installing & Configuring Windows Server 2102 R2
Configuring Windows 8
MCSA Windows 8
MCSA in Windows Server 2012 Configuring Advanced Windows Server 2012 R2 Services
NB: Throughout the entirety of these programmes, apprentices are fully supported by a dedicated work-based assessor. The assessor will make regular visits to guide and support them through their apprenticeship qualification
Administering System Centre 2012 Configuration Manager MCP System Centre 2012 Configuration Manager Deployment System Center 2012 Deploying Manager
NB: Throughout the entirety of these programmes, apprentices are fully supported by a dedicated work-based assessor. The assessor will make regular visits to guide and support them through their apprenticeship qualification.
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Microsoft Database Advanced Apprenticeship
Learning delivery formats
Our Microsoft Database Advanced Apprenticeship is a level 3 programme which includes an MCP in Database Administration.
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Framework Overview Level 3 Diploma in ICT Professional Competence
Level 3 Certificate in ICT Systems & Principles
Employee Rights & Responsibilities
Personal Learning & Thinking Skills
Functional Skills Level 2 English, Maths & ICT
Learn the way that suits you
Microsoft Industry certifications MTA in Windows Server Administration Fundamentals And
MTA in Database Fundamentals
MCP in SQL Server Database Administration
ITIL®
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Microsoft Database Higher Apprenticeship Our Microsoft Database Higher Apprenticeship is a level 4 programme which includes MCSA SQL Server 2012. This programme builds on the Advanced Apprenticeship.
Framework Overview Level 4 Diploma in ICT Professional Competence
Level 4 Diploma in ICT Systems and Principles*
*A Foundation degree can replace the HNC if required.
Microsoft Industry certifications Configuring Windows 8
MCSA Windows 8
Querying Microsoft SQL Server MCSA in SQL Server Implementing a Database Warehouse with Microsoft SQL Server
The flexibility of our apprenticeship programmes allows you to choose how you learn, with most courses being available as Instructor-led (public classroom) training as well as: » On-the-job and work-based assessment » Live virtual (online) learning » e-Learning and apprentice learning portals PDS Group is a division of Global Knowledge. It provides IT and business skills learning to both the public and private sector companies and organisations across the UK. Global Knowledge has invested heavily in the latest technologies to ensure all students receive a quality learning experience regardless of the way you choose to learn. The flexibility of our training portfolio allows you to choose how you learn. » V&C Select™ (Virtual learning & Classroom learning) - this is a simple concept and a flexible approach to delivery.You can ‘select’ a course from our robust public schedule and attend in person or as a virtual delegate- the choice is yours! » Class Connect™ HD - is a live, hands - on interactive learning where you can attend a course from different training centres. This premium experience uses HD quality audio and video that connects the classrooms over a high capacity managed network to ensure a ‘real time’ experience. The instructor presents from one location with students attending from other centres being able to interact with the instructor and other delegates using video and voice conferencing. » e-Learning and on-demand resources - we offer interactive self-paced content that provides flexibility in terms of pace, place and time to suit individuals and organisations. These resources include online books, educational podcasts and vodcasts. and videobased learning. » Community learning portals - our learning portals provide access to a range of learning resources including course content, forums and blogs creating communities of practice and communities of learners. Knowledge is captured and shared across the organisation, making best practice (specific to the organisation) available and accessible. We also offer a more ‘blended’ approach to learning, one that provides flexibility and choice around instructor-led, e-learning or combinations that optimise your planned learning programme. We’re happy to advise you on how a series of courses can be combined and delivered over a period of time to provide an apprenticeship programme that meets your business needs.
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Here’s what our clients have to say… “As a leading UK communications company serving over 23 million customers, we employ over 11,000 employees nationwide including 70 apprentices in operations, sales, service and business.We’re privileged to see first-hand the value that our apprentices bring to our business. Having grown up in the digital world, they have valuable digital skills which many other workers simply don’t. Our apprenticeship scheme is a great way for us to develop their skills and raw talent and ensure our people have the knowledge and experience that we as a business need for the future.We believe Apprenticeships are the sustainable future of our company“.
“We recognise that IT professionals need to possess a mix of business, interpersonal and technical skills and through our Apprenticeship Programme we hope to nurture talent, which will in turn enhance our business. The scheme has been a huge success since it was introduced. With many young people concerned about the cost of university, apprenticeships are an increasingly popular way to gain a qualification without mounting up debt. At Visa Europe, we really invest in our apprentices because we know that they’re potentially the future leaders of our business.“ Chief Technology Officer at Visa Europe
Kate Bellew, Telefónica UK Limited Head Of UK Talentum
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