"One machine can do the work of fifty ordinary men. No machine can do the work of one extraordinary man" as put so well by Elbert Hubbard. I don’t think anyone really understands this quote better than the IT specialist, and Microsoft. At least, that is the way it should be.
If a business does not have the right IT team, then they may soon have some serious problems, that is why the Microsoft Certifications are so important to potential employers. The new generation of Microsoft certifications provides a simpler and more targeted framework for IT managers to validate core technical skills, professional skills, advanced skills, and architectural skills. It also provides professionals in the IT industry with a more relevant, flexible, and cost-effective way to showcase their skills.
Technology: Prove core technical skills on Microsoft technologies
The new Technology certifications enable professionals to target specific technologies and distinguish themselves by demonstrating in-depth knowledge and expertise in the broad range of specialized technologies. Microsoft Technology Specialists are consistently capable of implementing, building, troubleshooting, and debugging a particular Microsoft technology.
Microsoft Certified Technology Specialist (MCTS) Certifications
Professional: Professional skills and a proven ability to perform on the job
Professional Series credentials validate a comprehensive set of skills required to be successful on the job. These skills include design, project management, operations management, and planning, and they are contextual to the job role. By validating a more comprehensive set of skills, these credentials give candidates and their hiring managers a reliable indicator of on-the-job performance.
Microsoft Certified IT Professional (MCITP) Certification
Microsoft Certified Professional Developer (MCPD) Certification
The new Microsoft Certifications exams for .Net are the result of the Microsoft .Net Platform update to .Net Framework version 2.0. Microsoft has changed the way it certifies IT specialists, and most of the new certifications require the candidate to pass 2 Exams for MCTSinstead of 1 Exam for MCP or 3 Exams for MCAD.Net (version 1.1) or 5 Exams for MCSD.Net (version 1.1), except for some like, SQL server 2005, and the BizTalk Server 2006 which only require one exam. The Microsoft Certified Technology Specialist (MCTS) certifications enable professionals to target specific technologies and to distinguish themselves by demonstrating in-depth knowledge and expertise in their specialized technologies. An MCTS is consistently capable of implementing, building, troubleshooting, and debugging a particular Microsoft technology.
In the new Microsoft .Net Certifications program, there are specialty certifications for Windows based Application Development (MCTS- .Net Framework Windows Applications), Distributed Application Development (MCTS -. Net Framework Distributed Applications), and Web based Application Development (MCTS - .Net Framework Web Applications). After achieving MCTS Certification, if you would like to acquire more thorough knowledge and higher Certification, then you can also go for MCPD (Microsoft Certified Professional Developer) Certification for .Net, which requires the candidate to pass one more Exam on the Windows/Distributed/Web platform. After achieving MCTS-SQL Server 2005, you can either opt for MCITP (Microsoft Certified IT Professional) as a Database Developer or Database Administrator. Each of these certifications (Developer/Administrator) requires the candidate to pass 2 more Exams.
So, to a degree Microsoft is making it a bit more difficult to get certified, but this can be beneficial to you. First because what you will study to become certified will make you an expert in your field. And secondly, because Microsoft has determined, that IT hiring managers have a difficult time trying to figure out which computer certification best qualifies an IT professional. This new type of certification will help identify the right candidates for a specific are of development-e.g Windows, Distributed, or Web. The new type of certification can help you prove your job skills and prove your qualifications making it easier for hiring managers to make the right choice, based on qualification and not on personal likes and dislikes.
For more information on Microsoft .Net Certification Courses or ASP.Net Certification or
MCITP Certification Courses, please visit the site or write.
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Tuesday, November 11, 2008
Friday, October 31, 2008
Microsoft Certifications - What are the Options?
Microsoft Certifications help individuals to show what they are capable of technologically. They help improve job prospects and maintain training standards. They also show a level of professionalism for your business or operation. A Microsoft Certification is a certified qualification in any particular Microsoft application and comes in a variety of levels. All you have to do is choose the right Microsoft Certification exam for you and develop your learning in that area. You then take the exam and become certified upon successful completion.
Microsoft Certifications are available for everyone and anyone who wishes to expand their qualification in the field of Microsoft technology. You don’t have to be a sponsored employee, you can be a home user, IT professional, technology trainer or any other individual who works with computers or wishes to. You may wish to use the certification as a professional icon for clients who will recognize the certificate and associate your company with trustworthy services and quality. You may wish to use the Microsoft certification to expand your job prospects, as you will be able to show written proof of your abilities to prospective employers. You can achieve several different types of Microsoft certifications at four different levels.
The type of your certification will depend on the Microsoft application your examination is on. The first level attainable is called the Technology Series. This is designed to train IT professionals in the areas of technical implementation, debugging, building and supporting Microsoft technology. This area is ideal for IT support staff that deal with ongoing problems and local application issues on a daily basis.
The Professional Series certificates individuals with valid proof of their particular skills in a particular Microsoft application. This certificate is ideal for people looking to expand their job prospects or to create a professional qualification for their business. The Master Series identifies a deeper understanding and higher quality skill set in individuals participating on a specific Microsoft application. This is a more advanced form of the Professional Series for those who are looking to have in depth knowledge and experience within a certain area. In addition to this there is also an Architect Series for top level professional IT architects who will need to complete a rigorous examination process for certification. Microsoft Certification also comes with various benefits for the individual or company taking part.
You will not only receive the pride at having achieved a quality and certified qualification, you will receive the respect and recognition that comes along with being a Microsoft Certified Professional. The Microsoft Certification will also improve promotional prospects, job finding, salary increases and job retention.
You can also get your personal MCP community profile listed in the MCP directory, access to the Microsoft Certification member site, access private and public newsgroups to discuss topics with other professionals and build up your business networking, special invitations to conferences, training sessions and other special events on up to date technical issues and a subscription to MCP flash a dedicated technical newsletter for MC Professionals.
Microsoft Certifications are not just about the employee; they are also the key to the building and ongoing training of current staff within a business. An employer who instigates relevant Microsoft Certifications for employees can ensure a high quality of staff, work and IT support for all areas of their business that involves technical proficiency to any degree. The diverse range of Microsoft Certifications available allow employers to fully train and certificate employees in a large range of products and applications they require a standard of work with. They can also specialize the area in which an employee operates with standalone Microsoft certification in any one particular application field or any of the technical series for IT support staff within the company.
For more information on Microsoft .Net Certification Courses or ASP.Net Certification or MCITP Certification Courses, please visit the site or write.
Microsoft Certifications are available for everyone and anyone who wishes to expand their qualification in the field of Microsoft technology. You don’t have to be a sponsored employee, you can be a home user, IT professional, technology trainer or any other individual who works with computers or wishes to. You may wish to use the certification as a professional icon for clients who will recognize the certificate and associate your company with trustworthy services and quality. You may wish to use the Microsoft certification to expand your job prospects, as you will be able to show written proof of your abilities to prospective employers. You can achieve several different types of Microsoft certifications at four different levels.
The type of your certification will depend on the Microsoft application your examination is on. The first level attainable is called the Technology Series. This is designed to train IT professionals in the areas of technical implementation, debugging, building and supporting Microsoft technology. This area is ideal for IT support staff that deal with ongoing problems and local application issues on a daily basis.
The Professional Series certificates individuals with valid proof of their particular skills in a particular Microsoft application. This certificate is ideal for people looking to expand their job prospects or to create a professional qualification for their business. The Master Series identifies a deeper understanding and higher quality skill set in individuals participating on a specific Microsoft application. This is a more advanced form of the Professional Series for those who are looking to have in depth knowledge and experience within a certain area. In addition to this there is also an Architect Series for top level professional IT architects who will need to complete a rigorous examination process for certification. Microsoft Certification also comes with various benefits for the individual or company taking part.
You will not only receive the pride at having achieved a quality and certified qualification, you will receive the respect and recognition that comes along with being a Microsoft Certified Professional. The Microsoft Certification will also improve promotional prospects, job finding, salary increases and job retention.
You can also get your personal MCP community profile listed in the MCP directory, access to the Microsoft Certification member site, access private and public newsgroups to discuss topics with other professionals and build up your business networking, special invitations to conferences, training sessions and other special events on up to date technical issues and a subscription to MCP flash a dedicated technical newsletter for MC Professionals.
Microsoft Certifications are not just about the employee; they are also the key to the building and ongoing training of current staff within a business. An employer who instigates relevant Microsoft Certifications for employees can ensure a high quality of staff, work and IT support for all areas of their business that involves technical proficiency to any degree. The diverse range of Microsoft Certifications available allow employers to fully train and certificate employees in a large range of products and applications they require a standard of work with. They can also specialize the area in which an employee operates with standalone Microsoft certification in any one particular application field or any of the technical series for IT support staff within the company.
For more information on Microsoft .Net Certification Courses or ASP.Net Certification or MCITP Certification Courses, please visit the site or write.
Wednesday, September 24, 2008
Microsoft Certification – Is it for You?
Do you feel more secure when a certified mechanic works on your car?
Do your taxes get done by a professional certified Accountant?
If you are sick or injured, do you visit a certified, qualified Doctor?
If you answered “Yes” to any of these questions, its because you value service from someone you know is qualified and certified to do the job right. In the IT field that qualification comes in the form of Microsoft Certification. So if you want a qualified and certified professional giving you service in their field (Mechanic, Accountant, Doctor), wouldn’t an IT Company want to know that you are the best in your field and certified, qualified for the IT job/service. That is what Microsoft Certification does for you. It proves that you are among the "BEST" in your field and capable of doing the job or providing the service-competently.
You may think that Microsoft Certification is not important, and it is true. You can probably get a job anyway in the IT field without Certification, but when you do have Microsoft Certification, you have "PROOF" that you have the skills and the knowledge to work in the IT field on Microsoft Product/s. Today many IT Companies require Microsoft Certification as proof of your skills and competency. And in order to offer you a job they require you to be Microsoft Certified. Microsoft Certifications ensure that you are the first choice of IT Companies for jobs or the first choice for promotions if you are already employed.
What is Microsoft certification?
This is a recognition that Microsoft gives you which proves you have special skills to get the job done. Microsoft Certifications recognize and validate your real-world IT skills, and offer a life-long career path of IT skills development.
How do You Get Certified?
Actually Microsoft Certification is not that complicated, but it is tough. You have to learn / self-study for the required course through course books available at Bookstores / Online Bookstores, or join a Training Institute which provide Training and Certification Guidance courses. After the course is completed, you have to Register and appear for the Online Exam conducted by Prometric and VUE testing centers authorized by Microsoft to conduct the Exams. You need to prepare thoroughly for the Exam, because there is a fee for taking the Online Exam, and if you fail, well there goes your money.
Microsoft Certification assures your current/future employer or future clients that they have someone that really knows what they are doing, and it gives you self confidence in yourself and security - knowing that you are fully trained in Microsoft product/products.
If you would like to know more about Microsoft .Net Certification Courses or ASP.Net Certification please contact me.
Do your taxes get done by a professional certified Accountant?
If you are sick or injured, do you visit a certified, qualified Doctor?
If you answered “Yes” to any of these questions, its because you value service from someone you know is qualified and certified to do the job right. In the IT field that qualification comes in the form of Microsoft Certification. So if you want a qualified and certified professional giving you service in their field (Mechanic, Accountant, Doctor), wouldn’t an IT Company want to know that you are the best in your field and certified, qualified for the IT job/service. That is what Microsoft Certification does for you. It proves that you are among the "BEST" in your field and capable of doing the job or providing the service-competently.
You may think that Microsoft Certification is not important, and it is true. You can probably get a job anyway in the IT field without Certification, but when you do have Microsoft Certification, you have "PROOF" that you have the skills and the knowledge to work in the IT field on Microsoft Product/s. Today many IT Companies require Microsoft Certification as proof of your skills and competency. And in order to offer you a job they require you to be Microsoft Certified. Microsoft Certifications ensure that you are the first choice of IT Companies for jobs or the first choice for promotions if you are already employed.
What is Microsoft certification?
This is a recognition that Microsoft gives you which proves you have special skills to get the job done. Microsoft Certifications recognize and validate your real-world IT skills, and offer a life-long career path of IT skills development.
How do You Get Certified?
Actually Microsoft Certification is not that complicated, but it is tough. You have to learn / self-study for the required course through course books available at Bookstores / Online Bookstores, or join a Training Institute which provide Training and Certification Guidance courses. After the course is completed, you have to Register and appear for the Online Exam conducted by Prometric and VUE testing centers authorized by Microsoft to conduct the Exams. You need to prepare thoroughly for the Exam, because there is a fee for taking the Online Exam, and if you fail, well there goes your money.
Microsoft Certification assures your current/future employer or future clients that they have someone that really knows what they are doing, and it gives you self confidence in yourself and security - knowing that you are fully trained in Microsoft product/products.
If you would like to know more about Microsoft .Net Certification Courses or ASP.Net Certification please contact me.
Tuesday, September 16, 2008
Benefits of Microsoft Certification
I have been posting this Article on many Ezine site to make people aware of the benefits of Microsoft Certification. I just thought that posting it in my blog would be better too. So here it is:
Information Technology is a rapidly changing industry with constant changes in software technology. The IT industry is very volatile and demands very high quality of professionals. Preferably those who are internationally certified by I.T. Giants like, Microsoft Corp, Cisco Systems, Sun Microsystems, Oracle Corporation etc.
The adoption and use of new technology by the industry has led to continuous change in manpower requirements. As a result, a professional needs to update regularly, to keep their skill sets industry-relevant. To keep up with the changing requirements of the Software Development Industry, an IT professional/job-seeker should not only be aware of and gain knowledge of new products, but should also get Certified by the Industry Leaders on their products.
Some employers require or prefer certain MCP, MCTS , MCPD, MCITP certifications for specific jobs that involve Microsoft products and technologies. Other vendors have their own certification programs.
Microsoft Certified Professional- MCP refers to the broad certification program for Microsoft, although in previous generations it also referred to an individual candidate who had completed any one exam within the program (subject to some exclusions).
The MCP program offers multiple certifications, based on different areas of technical expertise. To attain these certifications, a candidate must pass a series of exams within the program.
Some of the current certifications are:
1. Microsoft Certified Technology Specialist -MCTS (.Net 2.0) - For developers who want to demonstrate their technical expertise using the Microsoft .NET Framework 2.0; three specialty areas are available: Web Applications, Windows Applications and Distributed Applications.
2. Microsoft Certified Technology Specialist -MCTS (SQL Server 2005) - For IT professionals who want to demonstrate their technical expertise in one of three areas: Implementation and Maintenance, Database Development, or Business Intelligence.
3. Microsoft Certified Professional Developer- MCPD (.Net 2.0) - For developers who want to demonstrate their advanced skills in one or more of three job-role tracks: Web Developer, Windows Developer and Enterprise Applications Developer.
4. Microsoft Certified I T Professional- MCITP (MS SQL 2005) - Builds on an MCTS pre-requisite and is designed for IT professionals who want to demonstrate their expertise in using SQL Server 2008 for one of three specific job-roles: Database Administrator, Database Developer, or Business Intelligence Developer.
5. Microsoft Certified Technology Specialist -MCTS (Microsoft .NET Framework 3.5) - Three options for developers who want to demonstrate their technical expertise in using the .NET Framework 3.5; six specialty areas are available: Windows Presentation Foundation, Windows Communication Foundation, Windows Workflow Foundation, Windows Forms, ASP.NET, and ADO.NET.
6. Microsoft Certified Professional Developer- MCPD (Microsoft .NET Framework 3.5) - Builds on an MCTS pre-requisite(s) and is designed for developers who want to demonstrate their expertise in using Visual Studio 2008 for one of three specific job roles: Windows Developer, ASP.NET Developer, or Enterprise Application Developer.
7. Microsoft Certified Technology Specialist -MCTS (SQL Server 2008) - For IT professionals who want to demonstrate their technical expertise in one of three areas: Implementation and Maintenance, Database Development, or Business Intelligence.
8. Microsoft Certified I T Professional- MCITP (MS SQL 2008) - Builds on an MCTS pre-requisite and is designed for IT professionals who want to demonstrate their expertise in using SQL Server 2008 for one of three specific job-roles: Database Administrator, Database Developer, or Business Intelligence Developer.
The Benefits of Microsoft Certification Courses
1. Industry recognition of your knowledge and proficiency
2. Logos and certificates to identify your MCP , MCTS, MCPD, MCITP status
3. Access to an exclusive MCP , MCTS, MCPD, MCITP member Web site
4. Exclusive discounts on products and services
5. Access to career-related tools
6. Invitations to conferences, training sessions, and special events
If you would like to know more about Microsoft .Net Certification Courses or ASP.Net Certification please visit the site.
Information Technology is a rapidly changing industry with constant changes in software technology. The IT industry is very volatile and demands very high quality of professionals. Preferably those who are internationally certified by I.T. Giants like, Microsoft Corp, Cisco Systems, Sun Microsystems, Oracle Corporation etc.
The adoption and use of new technology by the industry has led to continuous change in manpower requirements. As a result, a professional needs to update regularly, to keep their skill sets industry-relevant. To keep up with the changing requirements of the Software Development Industry, an IT professional/job-seeker should not only be aware of and gain knowledge of new products, but should also get Certified by the Industry Leaders on their products.
Some employers require or prefer certain MCP, MCTS , MCPD, MCITP certifications for specific jobs that involve Microsoft products and technologies. Other vendors have their own certification programs.
Microsoft Certified Professional- MCP refers to the broad certification program for Microsoft, although in previous generations it also referred to an individual candidate who had completed any one exam within the program (subject to some exclusions).
The MCP program offers multiple certifications, based on different areas of technical expertise. To attain these certifications, a candidate must pass a series of exams within the program.
Some of the current certifications are:
1. Microsoft Certified Technology Specialist -MCTS (.Net 2.0) - For developers who want to demonstrate their technical expertise using the Microsoft .NET Framework 2.0; three specialty areas are available: Web Applications, Windows Applications and Distributed Applications.
2. Microsoft Certified Technology Specialist -MCTS (SQL Server 2005) - For IT professionals who want to demonstrate their technical expertise in one of three areas: Implementation and Maintenance, Database Development, or Business Intelligence.
3. Microsoft Certified Professional Developer- MCPD (.Net 2.0) - For developers who want to demonstrate their advanced skills in one or more of three job-role tracks: Web Developer, Windows Developer and Enterprise Applications Developer.
4. Microsoft Certified I T Professional- MCITP (MS SQL 2005) - Builds on an MCTS pre-requisite and is designed for IT professionals who want to demonstrate their expertise in using SQL Server 2008 for one of three specific job-roles: Database Administrator, Database Developer, or Business Intelligence Developer.
5. Microsoft Certified Technology Specialist -MCTS (Microsoft .NET Framework 3.5) - Three options for developers who want to demonstrate their technical expertise in using the .NET Framework 3.5; six specialty areas are available: Windows Presentation Foundation, Windows Communication Foundation, Windows Workflow Foundation, Windows Forms, ASP.NET, and ADO.NET.
6. Microsoft Certified Professional Developer- MCPD (Microsoft .NET Framework 3.5) - Builds on an MCTS pre-requisite(s) and is designed for developers who want to demonstrate their expertise in using Visual Studio 2008 for one of three specific job roles: Windows Developer, ASP.NET Developer, or Enterprise Application Developer.
7. Microsoft Certified Technology Specialist -MCTS (SQL Server 2008) - For IT professionals who want to demonstrate their technical expertise in one of three areas: Implementation and Maintenance, Database Development, or Business Intelligence.
8. Microsoft Certified I T Professional- MCITP (MS SQL 2008) - Builds on an MCTS pre-requisite and is designed for IT professionals who want to demonstrate their expertise in using SQL Server 2008 for one of three specific job-roles: Database Administrator, Database Developer, or Business Intelligence Developer.
The Benefits of Microsoft Certification Courses
1. Industry recognition of your knowledge and proficiency
2. Logos and certificates to identify your MCP , MCTS, MCPD, MCITP status
3. Access to an exclusive MCP , MCTS, MCPD, MCITP member Web site
4. Exclusive discounts on products and services
5. Access to career-related tools
6. Invitations to conferences, training sessions, and special events
If you would like to know more about Microsoft .Net Certification Courses or ASP.Net Certification please visit the site.
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