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Watch how MindTap Collections empowers students to do, not just learn. Through real-world scenarios and Microsoft 365 simulations, they gain confidence and hands-on skills that employers expect.
MindTap Collections turns Microsoft Office practice into real experience. Students complete hands-on projects in live applications, getting immediate feedback as they go. Each activity builds on the last, ending in a Capstone that reinforces mastery. When they score 90% or higher, they automatically earn a LinkedIn-shareable badge to showcase their achievement.
MindTap Collections automatically detects a student’s operating system and assigns compatible SAM Projects — so Mac users can learn seamlessly, without tech hiccups. Dedicated Mac modules highlight workflow differences, provide visual task guides and ensure a consistent learning experience across devices
Get a firsthand look at how MindTap Collections connects learning to real-world readiness and sets students up for success beyond graduation.
Prepare students for an AI-enabled workplace with new SAM tasks for Copilot and Power BI. Students can practice using Copilot to draft, revise, summarize, and create across Microsoft apps and develop Power BI skills through hands-on reporting, visualization, and data-analysis activities. With 20 tasks for each tool, students gain guided practice in a simulated environment, allowing them to build confidence before using these tools on the job.
Equip students to show the “why” behind their work — not just the final answer. In new Bongo-powered assignments, students record themselves responding to curated prompts that ask them to explain their process, reflect on hands-on experimentation, and describe what they learned. These activities help strengthen essential soft skills, including communication, critical thinking, problem-solving, and self-reflection.
With Respondus LockDown Browser support in SAM, instructors can create a more secure testing environment for select SAM assessments, promoting academic integrity while students demonstrate their Microsoft Office skills.
A hands-on, project-based approach with clear, step-bystep instructions that guide students through practical Microsoft Office tasks — building confidence and realworld skills as they go.
A case-based, business-focused approach that teaches students to apply Microsoft Office tools in real-world scenarios — developing critical thinking, problem-solving and workplace-ready skills.
A concise, student-friendly guide designed to help learners focus on essential Office skills quickly and effectively, making complex tasks approachable and easy to master.
Request a demo to see how MindTap Collections helps students strengthen the computer skills and confidence they’ll need to succeed in today’s workforce.