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Access Online Courses
For Users New to Elevate America
You need to make sure your computer meets the system requirements for on-line courses.
- At your computer, access the Internet. NOTE: You must use Internet Explorer 6.0 or higher. The programs do not run as well in other browsers like Netscape, Firefox or Safari (Mac).
- In the address bar at the top, type www.microsoft.com/elevateamerica and press ENTER on your keyboard.
- The Microsoft Elevate America Web site appears. Click Getting Started tab on the top bar.
- Under the Resources That Can Help You Today section, click Get started learning now.
- A Web page listing the available training appears.
- Scan your system. Follow the instructions under Step 1. You will scan your system to ensure it meets the system requirements. You may need to download updated software to “ready” your system for on-line courses.
How to Access On-line Courses or Certification Exams
Please follow the step-by-step guide below for using your E-Learning. Please note there are separate instruction steps depending on which type of E-Learning you want to use.
- Access Digital Literacy On-line Course-No voucher required
- Access "Microsoft E-Learning Office Products (Business Worker)" Voucher
- Access a Voucher for Technical Professionals
- Access a Business Certification Exam
Microsoft certification exam is made available to users through the Elevate America program. The user experience for the exam offer is simple. Each certification voucher is redeemable at a Certiport Testing Center. Locate a Certiport Center near you (please select a location other than a high school).



