EMC ACADEMIC ALLIANCEPreparing the next generation of IT professionals for careers in virtualized and cloud environments.

EDUCATION SERVICES

EMC collaborates with colleges and universities worldwide to help prepare students for successful careers in a transforming IT industry. The Academic Alliance program offers unique ‘open’ curriculum-based education on technology topics such as cloud computing, big data analytics, and information storage and management.

The ‘open’ curriculum focuses on technology concepts and principles applicable to any vendor environment, enabling students to develop highly marketable knowledge and skills required in today’s evolving IT industry.

Four key course offerings: • Information Storage and Management • Cloud Infrastructure and Services • Data Science and Big Data Analytics • Backup Recovery Systems and Architecture

GETTING STARTED WITH THE EMC ACADEMIC ALLIANCE PROGRAMTo participate in the EMC Academic Alliance program, institutions must be accredited, degree-granting institutions of higher education. EMC course materials can only be used as part of a structured syllabus leading to undergraduate (Associate or Bachelor) or post-graduate academic credit.

All institution applications will be reviewed by the EMC Academic Alliance program team for alignment with program goals.

Please visit http://education.EMC.com/AcademicAlliance to find additional program information including membership terms and conditions.

KEY PROGRAM BENEFITS

• Free faculty readiness training• Comprehensive instructor materials including: - Course Slides - Facilitator Guide - Student Exercises - Case Studies• Discounts on selected EMC Proven Professional certification exams for students and faculty• Online Faculty Community with teaching resources and a networking forum• Student Resource Portal• And more …

FACULTY BENEFITS

Faculty Readiness Training (Free of charge)EMC Academic Alliance provides free training to registered faculty for the courses they plan to teach. Registered faculty will be provided with Video Instructor-led Training (Video-ILT). Delivered by subject matter experts, this training mode provides a near classroom experience including white boarding, lab exercises, student questions, and course materials.

Access to Instructor MaterialsGain access to teaching materials, resources, and discussions in the Faculty Community, an exclusive site for Academic Alliance professors.

Certification DiscountsFaculty members receive substantial discounts on select EMC Proven Professional certification exams. Each Academic Alliance course aligns directly with its related Associate-level certification.

STUDENT BENEFITS

Student Portal AccessGain access to a secure site with case studies, white papers, and information storage product simulators to enrich your learning experience.

Certification DiscountsStudents receive substantial discounts on select EMC Proven Professional certification exams. Each Academic Alliance course aligns directly with its related Associate-level certification.

Student Ambassador OpportunitiesStudents work one-on-one with EMC and Academic Alliance alumni to become champions for the information storage industry.

EMC ACADEMIC ALLIANCE PROGRAM REQUIREMENTS

EMC Academic Alliance faculty are required to report registration data (number of students per class) each term the course is taught. Faculty may also be requested to provide EMC with data and/or feedback on the course implementation and delivery.

Data/feedback requested may include, without limitation, promotion, instructor performance, feedback for improving EMC courses, and student evaluations. Participating institutions will maintain their standing in the program by teaching the approved courses. The minimum requirement is one course per 24-month period.

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