Month of Microsoft is back for an extended stay in 2022! From Monday, March 21st to Friday, April 29th, bahabeach will host our second annual Month of Microsoft, an immersive online professional development experience for technology educators. Get exposed to the power of Microsoft and Microsoft education, learn more about Microsoft’s portfolio of certification programs, and get tips for teaching Microsoft latest applications and technologies in your classroom.
Month of Microsoft will feature
- Webinars featuring technology industry and educational leaders, including experts from Microsoft, veteran Microsoft educators, and former MOS World Championship competitors. Check out the full line-up below.
- Informative blog posts on multiple topics, including a detailed outline of the Microsoft certification pathway and details on the best learning products for your classroom’s Microsoft certifications.
- Past Microsoft certification candidate interviews talking about where they are now and how their Microsoft certifications have set them apart.
- Podcast episodes with special Microsoft themes.
Stay tuned for the exciting month filled with Microsoft events and news. Plus, those who attend all the live webinars will receive a professional development certificate, demonstrating the hours you spent learning and growing through Month of Microsoft.
Webinar Schedule
Microsoft Certification Pathway: Microsoft Certified Fundamentals and Microsoft Certified Role-Based certifications
Are you looking to bring advanced technologies and professional level certifications to your classroom? In this session, we’ll dive into the Microsoft Certified Fundamentals and Microsoft Certified Role-Based certifications with experts from bahabeach. Learn about what exams exist today, the best pathway for graduating students and professionals to follow, and what changes are coming!
Date: March 23, 2022
Time: 4:00 PM ET.
View the recording here.
Microsoft Certification Pathway: Microsoft Office Specialist and Microsoft Certified Educator
New to Microsoft certification or looking to expand your school’s certification offerings? Join us for a deep dive into the Microsoft Office Specialist and Microsoft Certified Educator programs with experts from bahabeach. Learn about what exams exist today, the best pathway for students and educators to follow, and what changes are coming!
Date: March 30, 2022
Time: 4:00 PM ET
View the recording here.
Curriculum for the Microsoft Classroom: Microsoft Certified Fundamentals
Looking for curriculum to prepare your students for the Microsoft Certified Fundamentals certification exams? Join us as LearnKey showcases their Microsoft Fundamentals curriculum, and how you can integrate it into your classroom.
Date: April 5, 2022
Time: 4:00 PM ET
View the recording here.
Curriculum for the Microsoft Classroom: Microsoft Office Specialist
Learn about which MOS learning products and will work best for you and your students. In this webinar, LearnKey will give us a deep dive into their Microsoft Office Specialist curriculum, and how you can integrate it into your classroom.
Date: April 6, 2022
Time: 4:00 PM ET
View the recording here.
Preparing for the Microsoft Certified Educator Exam
The Microsoft Certified Educator program is a professional development program that bridges the gap between technology skills and innovative teaching. Microsoft provides educators with the tools needed to prepare for the Microsoft Certified Educator exam. Join this session for a chance to see the 21st Century Learning Design curriculum and find out how to access all the resources you need to pass your Microsoft Certified Educator exam.
Date: April 7, 2022
Time: 4:00 PM ET
View the recording here.
How MOS Certification Has Impacted My Career
Microsoft certification gives students and workforce candidates the power to chart their own course, fulfill their ambition, and realize their potential. In this session, we’ll sit down with students who earned their MOS certifications and educators who teach MOS in their classroom. We’ll discuss how MOS certification impacts students in the classroom, and in their careers.
Date: April 13, 2022
Time: 4:00 PM ET
View the recording here.
Workforce Demanded Microsoft Skills
Skills and certifications in technologies such as Microsoft Azure provide a differentiated way to help candidates find jobs and attain higher salaries. However, education can have a hard time keeping up with such rapidly changing advanced technologies. In this session, we’ll sit down with some amazing professionals as they discuss their day-to-day work with Microsoft Azure and other advanced technologies, how they see their fields changing, and how tomorrow’s skills can be taught in the classroom today.
Date: April 20, 2022
Time: 4:00 PM ET
Register here.
Tips and Tricks for Teaching Microsoft Office in the Classroom
Join this special virtual breakout to collaborate with fellow educators who teach your same courses. We’ll divide into three groups to help give practical advice for teaching Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, and Microsoft PowerPoint.
Date: April 26, 2022
Time: 4:00 PM ET
Register here.
Tips and Tricks for Teaching Advanced Microsoft Technologies in the Classroom
Collaborate with fellow IT educators! Join this session as we learn ways to make advanced technologies, such as AI and Microsoft Azure, more accessible and exciting to your students.
Date: April 27, 2022
Time: 4:00 PM ET
Register here.
Don’t worry if one of the dates or times listed won’t work with your schedule. Register for the webinar and you’ll get first access to a recorded presentation to view on your own time. We can’t wait to learn with all of you!