Helping you secure the next generation of Azure talent

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There's no denying that the opportunity around digital transformation is huge; with the market opportunity for UK partners estimated at $55 billion. However, if like 3 in 4 companies, and 38% of Microsoft's traditional partners you are struggling to recruit the right skills needed to harness this growth, Microsoft and QA Consulting can help.

Access certified and project ready talent

Created with the support of Microsoft, QA Consulting, part of the QA Group, have developed an Azure Graduate Consulting offering. Specifically for Microsoft partners, QA Consulting supply fully trained graduate consultants in technologies that are high in demand and low supply. Providing a cost-effective alternative to the freelance market, the offering helps you to scale internal capability and retain IP through delivery.

"We're delighted to be working closely with QA to help provide a scalable Azure graduate consulting talent pipeline for our partners."
Nicola Young, Skills Lead, One Commercial Partner, Microsoft UK

How does it work?

Through direct relationships with over 50 leading universities, QA recruit talented graduates across the fields of Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics, along with candidates looking to reskill with demonstrable interest in a career in technology.

With tailor made programmes aligned to your business needs also available, QA Consulting graduates will be trained, skilled and MCP certified in the following areas:

- Business and consulting skills
- Essentials of Business Modelling, Architecture and Agile Practices
- Object Oriented Programming
- Implementing Azure Solutions with 70-533 MCP Exam or
- Developing Azure Solutions with 70-532 MCP Exam

On-going development

Utilising the latest blended learning solutions and benefitting from access to QA's unmatched resources, catalogue and mentors, consultants have access to over 1,500 learning courses, as well as on-going development to add continual value to your business.

QA is the UK's largest Microsoft Gold Learning Partner. Established for over 30 years, we work with over 6,000 customers including 80% of the FTSE 250. Get in touch today on the details below to find out how we can help you secure and grow your cloud talent or visit us online.