Microsoft Certification has proven effective for growing skills and gaining professional recognition. According to a study conducted by Applied Research Consultants, 90% of Microsoft Certified Professionals (MCPs) said certification was extremely useful in their work. In another study, managers and supervisors felt their Microsoft Certified Professionals were significantly more competent than non-certified employees. This is valuable proof that certification means increased knowledge and enhanced credibility.
New Horizons Computer Learning Centers conducts more Microsoft technical training and certification courses than any other training company. New Horizons is the world's largest network of Microsoft Gold Certified Partners for Learning Solutions and Microsoft Certified Partners for Learning Solutions (CPLS). We provide courses to thousands of students each year - more than any other company.
As a Microsoft Gold Certified Partners for Learning Solutions, New Horizons of Portland maintains the rigorous standards required by Microsoft. Every Microsoft course follows the Microsoft Official Curriculum and is taught by a Microsoft Certified Trainer.
The New Microsoft Certifications Provide a Better Fit
The new generation of Microsoft certifications was created to be more cost effective and more targeted to enable IT professionals to work toward certification that truly meets their needs. Microsoft's new certifications are more specific in order to directly relate to the latest technology and your specific job role. These new certifications, starting with Microsoft® SQL Server™ 2005 and Microsoft Visual Studio™ 2005, help confirm your skills as an IT Professional or Professional Developer.
New Horizons of Portland offers a full range of Microsoft offerings, including courses mapping to the following certifications:
Microsoft Certified Professional (MCP)
Individuals with expertise in a particular Microsoft® product can pursue the Microsoft Certified Professional (MCP) credential. MCPs have demonstrated in-depth knowledge of at least one Microsoft technical product. The MCP credential provides a helpful first step on the way to other Microsoft technical certifications.
Microsoft Certified IT Professional (MCITP)
The new Microsoft Certified IT Professional (MCITP) credentials provide IT professionals with a simpler and more targeted framework to display their technical and professional skills. Now you can distinguish yourself as an IT professional with the current skills and proven job-role capabilities to work effectively with a comprehensive set of Microsoft technologies.
The Microsoft Certified IT Professional paths include: Business Intelligence Developer, Customer Support Technician, Database Developer, Database Administrator, Enterprise Messaging Administrator, Enterprise Project Management with Microsoft Office Project Server 2007, Enterprise Support Technician, Enterprise Administrator and Server Administrator.
Microsoft Certified Professional Developer (MCPD)
The Microsoft Certified Professional Developer (MCPD) credential demonstrates your ability to use Microsoft Visual Studio and the Microsoft .NET Framework to excel in a specific, real-world job role. There are three MCPD certification paths: Windows Developer, Web Developer, and Enterprise Applications Developer.
Microsoft Certified Technology Specialist (MCTS)
The Microsoft Certified Technology Specialist credential enables professionals to target specific technologies and distinguish themselves by demonstrating in-depth knowledge and expertise within their area of specialization. Microsoft Certified Technology Specialists are consistently capable of implementing, building, troubleshooting, and debugging a particular Microsoft technology.
Microsoft Certified Systems Administrator (MCSA)
Candidates for the Microsoft Certified Systems Administrator on Windows Server 2003 (MCSA: Windows Server 2003) verify their knowledge as system administrators of Microsoft Windows operating systems. MCSA certification can help advance your career by confirming that you have the skills necessary to successfully manage and troubleshoot system environments.
The Microsoft Certified Systems Administrator (MCSA) certification helps you advance your career by ensuring that you have the skills you need to manage and troubleshoot network environments running on the Windows operating system.
Microsoft Certified Application Developer (MCAD)
The Microsoft Certified Application Developer (MCAD) credential provides industry recognition for professional developers who build powerful applications using Microsoft Visual Studio® .NET and Web services. Responsibilities include implementing requirements, developing, testing, deploying and maintaining department-level applications components, Web or desktop clients, or back-end data services by using Microsoft tools and technologies.
Microsoft Certified Database Administrator (MCDBA)
The Microsoft® Certified Database Administrator (MCDBA) credential is the premier certification for professionals who design, implement, and administer Microsoft SQL Server™ databases.
Microsoft Certified Desktop Support Technician (MCDST)
The Microsoft Certified Desktop Support Technician (MCDST) credential proves that you have the skills to successfully support end users and to troubleshoot desktop environments running the Microsoft Windows operating system.
Microsoft Certified Solution Developer (MCSD)
The Microsoft Certified Solution Developer (MCSD) credential is the premium certification for professionals who design and develop custom business solutions with Microsoft development tools, technologies, and platforms. The credential covers job tasks ranging from analyzing business requirements to maintaining solutions.
Microsoft Certified Systems Engineer (MCSE)
Candidates for the Microsoft Certified Systems Engineer on Windows Server 2003 (MCSE: Windows Server 2003) verify their ability to analyze the business requirements for information systems solutions, and to design and implement infrastructures based on Windows Server 2003.
Microsoft Office Specialist (MOS)
The Microsoft Office Specialist program is globally recognized as the standard for demonstrating desktop skills with the Microsoft Office suite of business productivity applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access and Outlook) and the Microsoft Project applications. With an Office Specialist certification, thousands of people have demonstrated increased productivity and have proved their ability to utilize the advanced functionality of these Microsoft applications.
For more information on Microsoft certification training, contact a representative at New Horizons of Portland, or call (503) 641-8292.