Prodigy is delighted to announce that Tyne and Wear Contractor Services Agency have just joined the Microsoft IT Academy Programme to deliver global standard certification to NHS Staff in the North East of England.

Pictured above from Left to right is Richard Mitchell, Darren Mills, Belinda Luke and David Levison.

Malcolm Knox from Prodigy commented, "As far as ICT learning in the NHS, North East England region goes, Tyne and Wear Contractor Services Agency and NHS Newcastle (who are also a member of the Microsoft IT Academy Programme) hold responsibility for most NHS staff in the North East of England region. Prodigy and Microsoft have two very focused organisations here working in partnership to deliver Microsoft Office Specialist certification to health staff.  I am looking forward to an exciting future working together!"

David Levison, IM&T Training Services Manager, said, “I am delighted that we have been accepted as a member of the Microsoft IT Academy. Being able to more effectively use Microsoft Office applications is a key skills area for clinicians and support staff and the resources which we now have access to will be of huge benefit to the NHS staff we serve. Prodigy were extremely helpful in assisting us gain membership and I look forward to working closely with them now and in the future.”

For further details, please call Malcolm Knox on 0870 351 3694.