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1 The Value of Microsoft Certification

2 Contents Who is New Horizons? Why Certify? Job Roles in the IT Industry The Certification Process Microsoft Certification Options Stay Informed

3 Who is New Horizons? New Horizons is the leading provider of IT, Desktop Applications, Project Management and Business Skills training courses. As a learning solutions provider for many of the industry s top vendors, such as Microsoft, VMware, and Cisco, New Horizons is positioned to offer the latest authorized classes delivered by industry-leading, certified instructors. New Horizons delivers more authorized Microsoft training than any other training provider in the world today. NH Learning Solutions is one of the largest franchise groups of New Horizons Computer Learning Centers in the United States. Visit our website for more information.

4 Why Certify? Would you.. Go to a doctor without a diploma? Absolutely not

5 Why Certify? Would you.. Absolutely not

6 Why Certify? Many Careers Require Certification

7 Why Certify? IT is moving at rapid pace

8 Why Certify? Certification is a Strong Differentiator Of hiring managers factor in certifications when making hiring decisions

9 Why Certify? Certification is a Strong Differentiator

10 Job Roles / Average Salary in the IT Industry PC Support Specialist Network Administrator Computer Programmer Database Administrator $51,820 $74,270 $76,010 $77,350 Web Developer Security Analyst IT Manager Enterprise Architect $81,670 $83,123 $112,800 $130,758 Average salary information courtesy of the Bureau of Labor Statistics and Glassdoor.com

11 The Certification Process The Certification Means a Lot. The Journey to Get it Means More. At New Horizons we understand the level of commitment and discipline that s required to earn a top level Microsoft certification such as the MCSA or MCSE. We talk to individuals every day that are either experienced IT professionals looking to grow their IT career or people that are interested in entering the IT industry by way of training and certification.

12 The Certification Process The Certification Means a Lot. The Journey to Get it Means More. The certification process forces the hand of the individual to learn far more than they would have without certification goals. During the process of studying for a number of technical exams it is inevitable that dots will be connected and relationships between different technologies will be discovered. It is in that discovery that the true value of certification is found. Additional knowledge is gained organically through study, practice, and implementation.

13 Microsoft Certification Microsoft certification builds on itself to form a hierarchy so IT Professionals can naturally advance from one level to the next as their skills increase. Microsoft Technology Associate MTA (optional) Microsoft Certified Professional MCP Earned after passing your first MCSA or MSCD exam Master Expert Associate Microsoft Certified Solutions Associate MCSA Microsoft Certified Solutions Expert MCSE

Microsoft Certification - MTA Microsoft Technology Associate (MTA) is a introductory Microsoft certification for individuals considering a career

14 Microsoft Certification - MTA Microsoft Technology Associate (MTA) is a introductory Microsoft certification for individuals considering a career in technology. Validates fundamental IT knowledge Encourages engagement of entry-level learners Participates in the Microsoft Certification Program

15 Developer Microsoft Certification - MTA MTA Certification Options IT Infrastructure : Windows Operating System : Windows Server Administration : Networking : Security : Software Development : Windows Development : Web Development : Microsoft.NET : Mobile Development : Gaming Development : HTML5 App Dev MTA is part of the Microsoft Certification program and a pathway to the MCSA, MCSE, and MCSD, though not required. Database : Database Administration

Microsoft Certification - MCSA The Microsoft Certified Solutions Associate (MCSA) is available for many different Microsoft technologies and job roles and serves as a

16 Microsoft Certification - MCSA The Microsoft Certified Solutions Associate (MCSA) is available for many different Microsoft technologies and job roles and serves as a prerequisite for the expert level MCSE Job seekers with certificates as a Microsoft Certified Solutions Associate (MCSA) are readily identified as proficient in the latest technologies.

17 Microsoft Certification MCSA Summary MCSA Exam Preparation Windows : Configuring Windows : Supporting Windows Office : Managing Office 365 Identities and Requirements : Enabling Office 365 Services Windows Server : Installing and Configuring Windows Server : Administering Windows Server : Configuring Advanced Windows Server 2012 Services SQL Server : Querying Microsoft SQL Server : Administering Microsoft SQL Server 2012 Databases : Implementing a Data Warehouse with SQL Server

18 Microsoft Certification MCSA: Windows 8

19 Microsoft Certification MCSA: Windows Server 2012

20 Microsoft Certification MCSA: Office 365

21 Microsoft Certification MCSA: SQL Server 2012

22 Microsoft Certification - MCSE The Microsoft Certified Solutions Expert (MCSE) is a globally recognized standard for IT professionals. The MCSE requires re-certification every 3 years. Upon re-certification the individuals MCSA will automatically be upgraded as well. Expert level certifications (MCSE) are named without product versions.

23 Microsoft Certification MCSE Summary MCSE Prerequisite Additional Exams Preparation Enterprise Devices and Apps MCSA: Windows : Deploying Windows Devices and Enterprise Apps : Managing Enterprise Devices and Apps Communications MCSA: Office : Core Solutions of Microsoft Lync Server : Enterprise Voice and Online Services with Lync Server Messaging MCSA: Office : Core Solutions of Exchange Server : Advanced Solutions of Exchange Server SharePoint MCSA: Office : Core Solutions of SharePoint Server : Advanced Solutions of SharePoint Server

24 Microsoft Certification MCSE Summary MCSE Prerequisite Additional Exams Preparation Data Platform MCSA: SQL Server : Developing Microsoft SQL Server Databases : Designing Database Solutions for Microsoft SQL Server Business Intelligence MCSA: SQL Server : Implementing Data Models and Reports with Microsoft SQL Server : Designing Business Intelligence Solutions with Microsoft SQL Server

25 Microsoft Certification MCSE: Enterprise Devices and Apps

26 Microsoft Certification MCSE: Desktop Infrastructure

27 Microsoft Certification MCSE: Server Infrastructure

28 Microsoft Certification MCSE: Private Cloud

29 Microsoft Certification MCSE: Communication

30 Microsoft Certification MCSE: Messaging

31 Microsoft Certification MCSE: SharePoint

32 Microsoft Certification MCSE: Data Platform

33 Microsoft Certification MCSE: Business Intelligence

34 Microsoft Certification - MCSD The Microsoft Certified Solutions Developer (MCSD) is the globally recognized standard for developers. The MCSD requires re-certification every 2 years.

35 Microsoft Certification MCSD: Windows Store Apps Using HTML5

36 Microsoft Certification MCSD: Web Applications

37 Microsoft Certification MCSD: SharePoint Applications

38 Microsoft Certification MCSD: Windows Store Apps Using C#

39 Microsoft Certification MCSD: Application Lifecycle Management

40 Stay Informed Visit for the following: Up to date Microsoft certification track information Full course outlines for all Microsoft Official Curriculum classes Insightful blog articles detailing the latest trends in technology Free downloads and white papers

41 Thank You

42 Sources Slide 7 93% SOURCE: State of the IT Skills Gap- CompTIA (February 2012) Slide 8 86% SOURCE: CompTIA, Employer Perceptions of IT Training and Certification (Jan 2011) 73% SOURCE: International Technology Adoption & Workforce Issues- CompTIA (May 2013) 89% SOURCE: CompTIA, Employer Perceptions of IT Training and Certification (Jan 2011) 60% SOURCE: Network World and SolarWinds, IT Networking Study (Oct 2011) 58% SOURCE: Network World and SolarWinds, IT Networking Study (Oct 2011) Slide 9 79% SOURCE: Employer Perceptions of IT Training and Certification, CompTIA (Jan 2011) 80% SOURCE: MarketScape, Worldwide IT Education and Training Vendor Analysis, IDC (Feb 2012) 75% SOURCE: MarketScape, Worldwide IT Education and Training Vendor Analysis, IDC (Feb 2012) 58% SOURCE: International Technology Adoption & Workforce Issues- CompTIA (May 2013)

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