ACM has developed unique relationships with several partners to offer valuable resources specifically for our Student Members – at no additional cost!
Complimentary Software and Courseware Programs made available by Microsoft, Sun Microsystems, and CA.
Developer Academic Alliance – Developer AA (formerly known as MSDN AA)
Through ACM’s partnership with the Developer Academic Alliance (Developer AA), ACM Student Members receive free and unlimited access to 100+ software packages. ACM Student Members also have access to the Developer AA Public Forum, a place where users can ask questions about a range of topics including software availability, installation, available resources, and more. Software available through this program includes: Windows Vista, Windows XP Professional, Windows Server 2008, Visual Studio 2005 Team System, SQL Server 2005, Virtual PC 2007, Visual C++ 2005 Express Edition and so much more!
Sun Academic Initiative eLearning Portal
The Sun Academic Initiative eLearning Portal represents part of Sun’s dedication to community development. ACM’s partnership with Sun allows ACM Student Members to receive full complimentary access to courseware. The course offerings are distinct from those found in ACM’s SkillSoft online course program, so our Student Members can access learning opportunities that are not available elsewhere. Some of the courses available include: Java Technology eLibrary, Interpersonal Communications: The Process, Sun N1 System Management eLibrary, Project Management Fundamentals, Web Development eLibrary, Setting the Stage for IT Success, Strategic Decision Making, and much, much more.
CA has joined with ACM to bring ACM Student Members exceptional resources as a part of the CA Academic Initiative. All ACM Student Members can take advantage of this extraordinary opportunity, which includes access to complimentary CA software.
A key product within the CA Academic Initiative is the CA ERwin Data Modeler Community Edition. It is an entry-level data modeling tool that is a subset of CA’s flagship CA ERwin Data Modeler product. It is a great way for students and those new to modeling to get started with an industry-leading data modeling tool.
