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1 Training and Certifications for Microsoft Courses designed to get you to the next step whether you are just starting out, changing careers, or looking for professional advancement Get the tools to help you: Pursue a career, Change your job role, Become indispensable in your existing role Become a key contributor within your organization and turn your job into a career differentiate yourself in today's competitive job market, broaden your employment opportunities by displaying your advanced skills, Higher earning potential Become Indispensable: Learn the skills that lead to the best jobs Earning Microsoft Certified Professional (MCP) status: Opens the doors to great IT and software development jobs. It s the professional credential recognized by employers around the world. Stand out from the crowd with Microsoft Certification, the industry-leading certification for IT professionals and software developers. Helps you stay current in the changing technology marketplace and demonstrates your job-related skills in ways that can lead to new opportunities and even better salaries. According to a recent survey,* employers look for Microsoft Certification even more so in a tough economy because being certified means you are an expert in your field. Take control of your career with classroom training Our instructor-led classroom training courses are delivered by Microsoft Certified Trainers (MCTs) industry-recognized experts Microsoft Certification Certifications are available for most Microsoft technologies and skill levels from business workers to IT professionals, developers, technology trainers, and system architects. Pursuing a certification not only provides

2 you with up-to-date, relevant skills that can lead to a more fulfilling career, but also offers you valuable Microsoft Certified Professional (MCP) benefits, including access to the MCP member site and a vast, global network of other certified professionals Benefits of certifying your skills By earning a Microsoft Certification, you gain relevant skills that employers respect and you get the opportunity to connect with a global community of other certified professionals. The Microsoft Certification Program also provides you with access to valuable Microsoft resources and benefits, such as access to the member Web site, career-building tools, and training. Achieving a Microsoft Certification helps provide you with up-to-date, relevant skills that can help lead to a more fulfilling career, while giving you access to valuable Microsoft Certification Program benefits. These benefits include access to the Microsoft Certification Program (MCP) member site or the Microsoft Office Specialist (MOS) member site, and access to a vast, global network of other certified professionals Overview Microsoft Certifications are available for most Microsoft technologies and skill levels from students to business workers to IT professionals, developers, technology trainers, and system architects. The exams are demanding, but help is on the way a free second chance offer if you do not pass your first exam (available for a limited time only). Whether you are just starting out, changing careers, or looking for professional advancement you can Start your journey today. Microsoft Certifications are broadly grouped in series that map to job roles. If you are new to technology and IT training, you might want to start by exploring our Specialist Series certifications. Seasoned IT professionals and developers should consider our Professional or Master Series certifications. 1. STUDENT Start planning your career by choosing a technology that is right for you. The Microsoft Technology Associate (MTA) certification helps students explore career paths in technology and prepare for advanced studies. The MTA certification is the building block for more advanced certifications, such as the Microsoft Certified Technology Specialist (MCTS) certification. 2. BUSINESS WORKER If using Microsoft Office and Windows Vista is a vital part of your job, consider earning a Microsoft Office Specialist (MOS) certification. You can earn a Microsoft Office Specialist (MOS) certification on Microsoft Office programs and Windows operating systems. After earning an MOS certification, you receive access to a member Web site where you can print transcripts to demonstrate proof of certification and receive a certificate that verifies your successful completion of the exam. Additionally, professionals who earn this certification gain access to a certification logo that they can display on their resumes and other business materials the skills needed to get the most out of Microsoft Office

3 Microsoft Office Specialist on Microsoft Office 2010 A Microsoft Office Specialist (MOS) certification helps validate proficiency in using Microsoft Office 2010 and meets the demand for the most upthe latest Microsoft technologies. Candidates who pass a certification exam show that they can meet globally recognized performance standards Candidates must pass one certification exam in order to earn a MOS certification Certification MOS: Microsoft Office Word 2010 MOS: Microsoft Office Word 2010 Expert MOS: Microsoft Office Excel 2010 MOS: Microsoft Office Excel 2010 Expert MOS: Microsoft Office PowerPoint 2010 MOS: Microsoft Office Outlook 2010 MOS: Microsoft Office Access 2010 MOS: Microsoft SharePoint 2010 MOS: Microsoft Project 2010, Managing Projects Microsoft Office Specialist for the 2007 Microsoft Office System and Windows Vista Microsoft Office Specialist (MOS) certifications, which focus on demonstrating skills in using the 2007 Microsoft Office System and the Windows V system are still very much in demand. Candidates who pass a certification exam show that they can meet globally recognized performance stand Candidates must pass one certification exam in order to earn a MOS certification. Certification MOS: Windows Vista for the Business Worker MOS: Microsoft Office Word 2007 MOS: Microsoft Office Word 2007 Expert MOS: Microsoft Office Excel 2007 MOS: Microsoft Office Excel 2007 Expert MOS: Microsoft Office PowerPoint 2007 MOS: Microsoft Office Outlook 2007 MOS: Microsoft Office Access 2007 MOS exam requirements by certification level

4 Specialist Expert Master Candidates must pass any one of the following Specialist exams: Word Excel PowerPoint Access Outlook Candidates must pass any one of the following Expert exams: Word Expert Excel Expert Candidates must pass three required exams and one elective exam. Required: Word Expert Excel Expert PowerPoint Elective: Access Outlook 3. TECHNOLOGY PROFESSIONAL A range of Microsoft Certifications are available for IT professionals and developers with all skill levels, from entry-level technology specialists to solution architects. Microsoft Certified Technology Specialist (MCTS) Certification for It Developers and Professionals Demonstrate your specialized technical expertise with a Microsoft Certified Technology Specialist (MCTS) credential. By earning this credential, you can prove your ability to successfully implement, build on, troubleshoot, and debug a particular Microsoft technology, such as a Windows operating system, Microsoft Exchange Server, Microsoft SQL Server, and Microsoft Visual Studio. Level: Audience: Type: One or more years of experience implementing, troubleshooting, and debugging a specific technology IT professional Microsoft Certification View certifications for IT professionals and developers Explore certifications by technology

5 GUIDANCE ON WHICH COURSE TO TAKE Technical Series Microsoft Certifications are broadly grouped in series that map to job roles. If you are new to technology and IT training, you might want to start by exploring our Specialist Series certifications. Seasoned IT professionals and developers should consider our Professional or Master Series certifications. Specialist Series The Microsoft Technology Specialist Series certifications are designed to demonstrate in-depth knowledge of a key Microsoft product or technology, validating your ability to implement, build, troubleshoot, and debug a particular Microsoft technology, such as Windows Server, Microsoft.NET Framework, or Microsoft SQL Server. Choose from more than 30 Microsoft Certified Technology Specialist (MCTS) certifications, with more being added as new technologies are introduced. Earning an MCTS certification typically requires that you successfully pass one to two exams and have at least one year of relevant experience and IT training. Learn more about the Microsoft Certified Technology Specialist (MCTS) certification Professional Series The Professional Series certifications, which include the Microsoft Certified IT Professional (MCITP) and Microsoft Certified Professional Developer (MCPD) certifications, are designed to help you validate a comprehensive set of job-related skills, such as project management, system design, operations management, and planning. They can help demonstrate your focus on a single job role, which can help provide a reliable indicator of on-the-job performance. Typically, a Professional Series certification requires that you pass one to two exams and have one or more Specialist Series certifications. Choose from two Professional Series certifications, which are based on job roles: Microsoft Certified IT Professional (MCITP) Microsoft Certified Professional Developer (MCPD) Master Series The Microsoft Certified Master (MCM) certifications are designed to help show that you can successfully design and implement solutions that solve highly complex business challenges. The certification courses are taught by qualified technology specialists from Microsoft and Microsoft partner organizations that offer advanced technical training. MCM certifications involve professional-level classroom training, labs that incorporate real-world customer scenarios, and both computer- and lab-based exams. Choose from certifications that focus on specific technologies, such as Microsoft Exchange Server 2007, Windows Server 2008 Directory, Microsoft SQL Server 2008, Microsoft Office Communications Server 2007, and Microsoft Office SharePoint Server Explore Microsoft Certified Master certifications Architect Series The Microsoft Certified Architect (MCA) certification is designed to help validate your skills as a qualified professional in IT architecture. Usually people who achieve this certification have five or more years of advanced experience and proven technical expertise and leadership. To obtain the MCA certification, you must demonstrate competencies of business acumen and technology proficiency during a Review Board interview with a panel of industry experts.

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