About Us

IT Masterclasses is a UK-based global training and consultancy provider, empowering individuals and institutions through expert-led, bespoke, and scalable IT learning solutions. We specialize in Microsoft technologies, cloud transformation, and AI readiness—delivering both in-person and online experiences tailored to modern workforce needs.

Additionally our Proctoring-as-a-Service supports colleges and universities by enabling seamless, large-scale certification delivery. With the capacity to remotely proctor up to 500 Microsoft Fundamentals and MOS exams daily, we help educators focus on what matters most: teaching and learning.

Founded by Chris Rhodes MVP and Andrew Bettany MVP, IT Masterclasses continues to honour Chris’s legacy. Today, Andrew leads the company with a vision rooted in innovation, accessibility, and global impact.

We like to provide training with a difference.

We aim to offer an individual, personal service for every attendee on all of our courses.  Our trainers can help provide advice and guidance when choosing which course to study and we can even offer exam tips if you are currently working towards certification.

Our short courses are highly-focused on key topics with specific outcomes.  The courses allow learners to fit training in around their busy lives.

If you need help and guidance then please get in-touch and we can help you choose the most suitable courses for you and your staff.

Andrew Bettany

Andrew Bettany is a globally recognized Microsoft authority and has held the Microsoft Most Valuable Professional (MVP) status for over a decade, celebrated for his pioneering work in Microsoft AI technologies and enterprise skilling enablement.

As a Microsoft Certified Trainer (MCT) and former Azure Skills Lead for Higher Education at Microsoft, Andrew delivers strategic consultancy and immersive learning across Microsoft 365, Azure, Windows, and AI-readiness. He supports organizations in operationalising Microsoft 365 Copilot, architecting intelligent business agents, and building resilient digital skills frameworks tailored to sector-specific needs.

Andrew is the author of more than a dozen books, including Microsoft certification guides, official curriculum, and video training content for platforms such as LinkedIn Learning and Pluralsight—empowering global learners to master technical skills and embrace AI-powered productivity with confidence.

He co-founded IT Masterclasses to deliver short intensive technical courses and is passionate about helping others learn technology.

He is a frequent speaker and proctor at Microsoft Ignite conferences worldwide.

Active on social media, Andrew can be found on LinkedIn, Facebook and Twitter.

He lives in a village just outside of the beautiful city of York in Yorkshire (UK).