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MCDST (Microsoft Desktop Support Technician)

The Microsoft Certified Desktop Support Technician credential is the premier certification for IT professionals who support end users and troubleshoot desktop environments running on the Microsoft Windows operating system. This online certification preparation program will prepare students to sit for the national certification exam to become a Microsoft Certified Desktop Support Technician. MCDSTs are employed as Help Desk Technicians, Customer Support Representatives, PC Support Specialists, Technical Support Representative, Technical Support Specialist, among others! MCDSTs are not expected to possess network administration skills. 

50 hours
12 month access
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$1665
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MCDBA 2003 Certified Database Admin /w SQL 2000

The Microsoft Certified Database Administrator (MCDBA) 2003 on Microsoft SQL 2000 credential is the premier certification for professionals who implement and administer Microsoft SQL Server™ databases. This program will train and prepare students to sit for the official Microsoft MCDBA certification. The certification is appropriate for individuals who derive physical database designs, develop logical data models, create physical databases, create data services by using Transact-SQL, manage and maintain databases, configure and manage security, monitor and optimize databases, and install and configure SQL Server. The MCDBA 2003 on SQL 2000 Certification is appropriate for database administrators, database analysts or database developers. By earning the premier MCDBA 2003 on SQL 2000 credential, individuals are demonstrating that they have the skills necessary to lead organizations in the successful design, implementation, and administration of SQL Server databases. 

150 hours
12 month access
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$2385
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MCAD for .NET (Microsoft Certified Application Developer)

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 on the Microsoft .NET Framework 1.0 and Microsoft .NET Framework 1.1.  This mid-level developer certification provides the essential foundation needed to acquire Microsoft’s premier MCSD certification. MCAD's are fully qualified to effectively develop and maintain department-level applications, components, and desktop clients. 

340 hours
12 month access
Instructor Supported
$1945
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MCSD for .NET (Microsoft Certified Solutions Developer)

Microsoft Certified Solution Developer (MCSD) for Microsoft .NET candidates are required to pass four core exams and one elective exam. The core exams provide a valid and reliable measure of technical proficiency and expertise in developing and maintaining enterprise applications that are based on Microsoft development tools, technologies, and platforms on the Microsoft .NET Framework 1.0 and Microsoft .NET Framework 1.1. The elective exam provides proof of expertise on a specific Microsoft server product.  Recommended prerequisites:  An MCSD for Microsoft .NET candidate should have two years of experience developing and maintaining solutions and applications.  

300 hours
12 month access
Instructor Supported
$2505
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MCITP Enterprise Administrator

(MCITP) Certification is the leading credential for Windows Server 2008. It provides a widely recognized validation of the ability to perform critical and current IT job roles by using Microsoft technologies to their best advantage. Enterprise administrators are recognized as leaders in Windows infrastructure design. Earning the MCITP Enterprise Administrator certification, distinguishes you as an IT professional committed to excellence in working with Windows Server 2008. Preparation for the following exams: #70-620, #70-640, #70-642, #70-643, #70-646

150 hours
12 month access
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$2495
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MCITP (Microsoft Certified IT Professional Database Administrator)        

Take your skills to the next level as a Microsoft Certified IT Professional (MCITP) Database Administrator. This 3 course-training program will effectively prepare you to implement and administer Microsoft SQL Server 2005 databases.  Microsoft Certified IT Professional: Database Administrator (MCITP: Database Administrator) is the premier certification for database server administrators. This certification demonstrates that you can keep up with your enterprise business solutions 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.  Database administrators install or configure Microsoft SQL Server and manage or maintain databases or multidimensional databases, user accounts, database availability, recovery, and reporting. They also design or implement security or server automation and monitor and troubleshoot SQL Server activity. Database administrators are typically employed by mid-size to large organizations.  Microsoft Skills Assessments for Microsoft SQL Server 2005 help database administrators focus their exam preparation training and find learning resources.   Preparation for the following exams: #70-431, #70-443, #70-444.

110 hours
12 month access
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$2045
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MCITP (Microsoft Certified IT Professional Database Developer)

Take your skills to the next level as a Microsoft Certified IT Professional (MCITP) Database Developer. This 3 course-training program will effectively prepare you to implement and develop Microsoft SQL Server 2005 databases.   Database developers design and implement relational database models (logical and physical) and database storage objects. They also program servers by using user-defined functions, triggers, stored procedures, Transact-SQL, or the CLR. They retrieve or modify data by using SQL queries or tune and optimize queries.  Preparation for the following exams: #70-431, #70-441, #70-442.

110 hours
12 month access
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$2045
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MCTS .NET  (Microsoft Certified Technology Specialist) Framework         

Microsoft Certified Technology Specialist (MCTS): .NET Framework certifications enable professionals to target specific technologies and to distinguish themselves by demonstrating in-depth knowledge and expertise in the various Microsoft specialized technologies. (4 exams)

Technology Specialist: .NET Framework 2.0 Web Applications - Developers holding the Microsoft Certified Technology Specialist: .NET Framework 2.0 Web Applications certifications have demonstrated breadth and depth of skills and knowledge of Web application technology and data access in Web applications.

Technology Specialist: .NET Framework 2.0 Windows Applications - Developers who hold the Microsoft Certified Technology Specialist: .NET Framework 2.0 Windows Applications certifications have demonstrated breadth and depth of skills and knowledge of Windows Forms technology, in addition to expertise in data access in Microsoft Windows applications. Preparation for the following exams: #70-536, #70-528, #70-526 and #70-529 for  VB or C#. 

170 hours
12 month access
Instructor Supported
$2495
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Technology Specialist (MCTS): .NET Framework 3.5 - Developers who hold the Microsoft Certified Technology Specialist: .NET Framework 3.5 Windows Applications certification enable professionals to target specific technologies and to distinguish themselves by demonstrating in-depth knowledge and expertise in the various Microsoft specialized technologies.  Preparation for the following exams: #70-503, #70-536, #70-562 VB.

50 hours
12 month access
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$2495
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MCTS (Microsoft Certified Technology Specialist 2007)

The Microsoft Certified Technology Specialist (MCTS) certifications enable professionals to target specific technologies and to distinguish themselves by demonstrating in-depth knowledge and expertise in their specialized technologies. Microsoft Certified Technology Specialists are consistently capable of implementing, building, troubleshooting, and debugging a particular Microsoft technology.  This course series includes training Configuring Microsoft Exchange Server 2007, Microsoft Window Vista Clients, Microsoft SharePoint Portal Server 2007, Windows SharePoint Services 3.0, Microsoft Office Project 2007.  Preparation for the following exams: #70-236, #70-620, #70-630, #70-631, #70-632. 

140 hours
12 month access
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$2495
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MCPD (Microsoft Certified Professional Developer)

Microsoft Certified Professional Developer (MCPD) certifications demonstrate comprehensive skills in designing, developing, and deploying applications for a particular job role. Earning the Microsoft Certified Professional Developer (MCPD) credential, shows your ability to use Microsoft Visual Studio and the Microsoft .NET Framework. An MCPD certification validates a comprehensive set of skills required to be successful on the job, and gives managers and potential customers a reliable indicator of your job performance.
Three Tracks to choose from:

  • MCPD: Enterprise Applications Developer – Learn comprehensive skills required to build n-tier solutions that target both Web and client user experiences

  • MCPD: Windows Developer - Learn comprehensive skills required to build rich client applications that target the Windows Forms platform, using the Microsoft .NET Framework 2.0.

  • MCPD: Web Developer – Learn comprehensive skills that are required to build interactive, data-driven Web applications that use ASP. NET 2.0 for both intranet and Internet uses.

90 hours
12 month access
Instructor Supported
$2495
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