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Microsoft Enterprise Skills Initiative

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The Microsoft Enterprise Skills Initiative (ESI) is a valuable resource for employees who want to learn new skills and advance their careers. The initiative offers a variety of resources to help people learn the skills they need to succeed in the digital economy.
Microsoft and the Office of Information Technology (OIT) are working together to help you learn the skills you need to be successful with Microsoft technologies. Microsoft Enterprise Skills Initiative (ESI) is free to all UCI Employees to support their professional growth and development.

Features

  • Microsoft ESI provides hands-on training for learning and enhancing technical skills and knowledge of Microsoft technologies.
  • Includes interactive courses, role-based training curriculums, and Microsoft certifications.

The list of Microsoft products includes, but is not limited to:

  • Azure
  • Microsoft 365
  • Office 365
  • Windows
  • Many more!

ESI Benefits

The primary purpose of the program is to provide knowledge and support to UCI employees as they work towards completing their certifications. The program offers various types of learning opportunities, which are outlined below.

Microsoft Learn

  • Free online, self-paced training
  • Focuses on step-by-step training providing a learning path to certification.

Microsoft Virtual Training Days

  • Fundamental training as a virtual training event
  • Live moderators with Q&A

Microsoft Certification Exams

  • Certification to validate technical knowledge.
  • Industry-recognized Microsoft certifications

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AT A GLANCE

REQUIREMENTS

Registration required

COST

No additional cost

ELIGIBILITY

Faculty, Staff

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Updated on
April 16, 2024