Microsoft Certification - Exploring Career Growth

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1 Optimize Career Advantage through Skills Development Microsoft Learning

2 Changing IT Workforce IT workforce is aging in most developed countries Tenure of IT Professionals keeps going up Global competition for top talent is increasing Adequate supply of technology workforce remains a challenge

3 Global IT Projections Despite economic downturn in global economy, the business imperative for IT job remains and will requires long-term investment in staffing and skills IT JOB GROWTH BY REGION JOB CREATION NORTH AMERICA (MILLIONS) IT employment will grow by 4.7% per year, adding 7.1M until 2011 (3x global average) Of the 7.1M new jobs, 4.6M will be software-related Emerging economies will drive 25% of IT job growth, but China and U.S. will add largest number of new jobs Microsoft ecosystem employs estimated 42% of global IT workforce

4 The Employability Opportunity Skills Development Skills Development Training Obtain Skills ILT Books E-learning Certification Validation of Skills Relevance Journey Community Invest in Your Career!

5 Taking Skills Development Further Microsoft Certification recognizes and validates real-world IT skills, supports the certified community by providing access to unique resources, and offers a life-long career path of IT skills development RELEVANCE Microsoft Certification reflects and validates real-world skills JOURNEY Microsoft Certification adds value for job seekers, new and advanced skill building and upward career growth COMMUNITY Microsoft Certification enhances relationships with Microsoft and IT peers

6 Relevance REAL WORLD PERFORMANCE Certification drives effective use of technology, improving the professional performance of IT professionals, developers and information workers. Microsoft Certifications have been proven to increase an individual s efficiency in their job roles 75 % PROOF POINT NO. 93 Of managers believe that certifications are important to team performance

7 Journey Getting a Job ENTERING THE MARKET Microsoft certification adds value across all stages of an individual s career path, so it is valuable for job seekers, new and advanced skill building, and upward career growth. Microsoft invests in ensuring its certifications are credible and valued in the marketplace, helping technology professionals get jobs Microsoft Certifications are a recognized validation of skills, identifying job seekers as proficient in the latest technologies 40 % PROOF POINT NO. 139 Of certified professionals credit certification for helping them land a job or promotion

8 Journey Advancing Your Career TAKING IT TO THE NEXT LEVEL Microsoft certification adds value across all stages of an individual s career path, so it is valuable for job seekers, new and advanced skill building and upward career growth. Microsoft Certifications are relevant across all stages of an individual s career, helping technology professionals keep jobs. Microsoft Certifications enable individuals to demonstrate their individual progression and grasp of the latest technologies. 57 % PROOF POINT NO. 139 Of hiring managers consider employee certification as criterion for promotion.

9 Community BUILD CONNECTIONS Microsoft Certification enhances relationships with peers by fostering relationships among the community of certified professionals. Participate in monthly live meetings to discuss and share insight on certification Microsoft Certified Professionals (MCPs) share an ongoing connection through Microsoft-sponsored events, local user groups, and online forums Microsoft recognizes the contributions of its certified community by providing exclusive benefits only to certified professionals PROOF POINT NO. 119 An average of 750,000 hits per month on the Microsoft community blog 93 % PROOF POINT NO. 14 Of MCP Live meeting participants find value in assembling as a community PROOF POINT NO. 139 There are more that 2.3 million Microsoft Certified Professionals

10 Hiring Manager Perspective BENCHMARK FOR HIRING Microsoft Certification helps improve organizational performance getting your staff Microsoft Certified will support IT staff retention and motivation to improve To achieve top tier performance, organizations must ensure that 45 65% of their teams receive Microsoft Certifications 63 % PROOF POINT NO % PROOF POINT NO. 124 Of hiring managers consider employee certification as criterion for hiring. Of managers feel certified professionals are more productive than their peers.

11 EXPERIENCE VERSUS CERTIFICATION Optimizing Skills Development To have the highest performing technical team possible, experience and certification together move the team into the highly effective zone. Experience, no certification No experience, no certification Performance based solely on past experience Entry level performance Experience, Team lacks deep knowledge Highly with certification and validation of skills effective Team lacks zone practical on-the-job training Optimal skills development offering the best competitive Performance advantage based Cannot solelyafford on to stay at this performance technical level in global marketplace knowledge No experience, with certification Certification is not a substitute for experience. Experience lacks the validation of certification.

12 The Breadth of Microsoft Certification BROAD AND DEEP ENGAGEMENT Microsoft Certifications are relevant to wide range of technologies across the entire spectrum of technical careers for entry level workers to seasoned professionals who have advanced in their careers many times. Master Series: Master certifications identify individuals with the deepest technical skills available on a particular Microsoft product. Architect Series: The Certified Architect program makes it easy for companies to identify experienced IT architects who have completed a rigorous peer review process. Professional Series: Professional certifications validate a comprehensive and current set of skills required to be successful on the job. Technology Series: Targeted certifications let you showcase your in-depth knowledge and technical skills on specific Microsoft technologies.

13 Charting Your Career Path Certification paths build on the Microsoft Certified Technology Specialist (MCTS) credential so start with the relevant MCTS exam for technologies currently in use Help Desk The Microsoft Certified Technology Series will help you become a complete IT Support Professional. Windows Server 08 increase your value by showing you have broad technology skills. The Microsoft Certified IT Professional (MCITP) credential is the ideal way to demonstrate your ability to use Windows Server 2008 to excel in a specific, real-world job role Exchange 2007 (optional) Demonstrate your ability to deploy and maintain an enterprise messaging environment using this application by adding another Microsoft Certified Technology Specialist (MCTS) Master Program Demonstrate your depth in a specific technology. Specialize in a particular technology area

14 Summary: Skills Development Learn more about the benefits of Microsoft Certification Leverage the Microsoft Certified Career Assist package Additional CTA RELEVANCE Microsoft Certification reflects and validates real-world skills JOURNEY Microsoft Certification adds value for job seekers, new and advanced skill building, and upward career growth COMMUNITY Microsoft Certification enhances relationships with Microsoft and IT peers Placeholder for CPLS logo

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