The Value of Microsoft Certification
Contents Who is New Horizons? Why Certify? Job Roles in the IT Industry The Certification Process Microsoft Certification Options Stay Informed
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.
Why Certify? Would you.. Go to a doctor without a diploma? Absolutely not
Why Certify? Would you.. Absolutely not
Why Certify? Many Careers Require Certification
Why Certify? IT is moving at rapid pace
Why Certify? Certification is a Strong Differentiator Of hiring managers factor in certifications when making hiring decisions
Why Certify? Certification is a Strong Differentiator
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
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.
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.
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 in technology. Validates fundamental IT knowledge Encourages engagement of entry-level learners Participates in the Microsoft Certification Program
Developer Microsoft Certification - MTA MTA Certification Options IT Infrastructure 98-349: Windows Operating System 98-365: Windows Server Administration 98-366: Networking 98-367: Security 98-361: Software Development 98-362: Windows Development 98-363: Web Development 98-372: Microsoft.NET 98-373: Mobile Development 98-374: Gaming Development 98-375: HTML5 App Dev MTA is part of the Microsoft Certification program and a pathway to the MCSA, MCSE, and MCSD, though not required. Database 98-364: 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 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.
Microsoft Certification MCSA Summary MCSA Exam Preparation Windows 8 70-687: Configuring Windows 8.1 20687 70-688: Supporting Windows 8.1 20688 Office 365 70-346: Managing Office 365 Identities and Requirements 20346 70-347: Enabling Office 365 Services 20347 Windows Server 2012 70-410: Installing and Configuring Windows Server 2012 20410 70-411: Administering Windows Server 2012 20411 70-412: Configuring Advanced Windows Server 2012 Services 20412 SQL Server 2012 70-461: Querying Microsoft SQL Server 2012 20461 70-462: Administering Microsoft SQL Server 2012 Databases 20462 70-463: Implementing a Data Warehouse with SQL Server 2012 20463
Microsoft Certification MCSA: Windows 8
Microsoft Certification MCSA: Windows Server 2012
Microsoft Certification MCSA: Office 365
Microsoft Certification MCSA: SQL Server 2012
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.
Microsoft Certification MCSE Summary MCSE Prerequisite Additional Exams Preparation Enterprise Devices and Apps MCSA: Windows 8 70-695: Deploying Windows Devices and Enterprise Apps 20695 70-696: Managing Enterprise Devices and Apps 20696 Communications MCSA: Office 365 70-336: Core Solutions of Microsoft Lync Server 2013 20336 70-337: Enterprise Voice and Online Services with Lync Server 2013 20337 Messaging MCSA: Office 365 70-341: Core Solutions of Exchange Server 2013 20341 70-342: Advanced Solutions of Exchange Server 2013 20342 SharePoint MCSA: Office 365 70-331: Core Solutions of SharePoint Server 2013 20331 70-332: Advanced Solutions of SharePoint Server 2013 20332
Microsoft Certification MCSE Summary MCSE Prerequisite Additional Exams Preparation Data Platform MCSA: SQL Server 2012 70-464: Developing Microsoft SQL Server Databases 20464 70-465: Designing Database Solutions for Microsoft SQL Server Business Intelligence MCSA: SQL Server 2012 70-466: Implementing Data Models and Reports with Microsoft SQL Server 70-467: Designing Business Intelligence Solutions with Microsoft SQL Server 20465 20466 20467
Microsoft Certification MCSE: Enterprise Devices and Apps
Microsoft Certification MCSE: Desktop Infrastructure
Microsoft Certification MCSE: Server Infrastructure
Microsoft Certification MCSE: Private Cloud
Microsoft Certification MCSE: Communication
Microsoft Certification MCSE: Messaging
Microsoft Certification MCSE: SharePoint
Microsoft Certification MCSE: Data Platform
Microsoft Certification MCSE: Business Intelligence
Microsoft Certification - MCSD The Microsoft Certified Solutions Developer (MCSD) is the globally recognized standard for developers. The MCSD requires re-certification every 2 years.
Microsoft Certification MCSD: Windows Store Apps Using HTML5
Microsoft Certification MCSD: Web Applications
Microsoft Certification MCSD: SharePoint Applications
Microsoft Certification MCSD: Windows Store Apps Using C#
Microsoft Certification MCSD: Application Lifecycle Management
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