Microsoft Certification has proven effective for growing skills and gaining recognition. Now there is a new generation of certifications from Microsoft: more targeted, more cost-effective, and more focused on your primary job role and needs. These new certifications for Microsoft® SQL Server™ 2005 and Microsoft Visual Studio™ 2005 help confirm your skills as an IT Professional or Professional Developer. View Flash Movie |
New Horizons Computer Learning Centers conducts more Microsoft technical training and certification than any other company. According to a study conducted by Applied Research Consultants, 90% of Microsoft Certified Professionals (MCP's) said certification was extremely useful in their work. In another study, managers and supervisors felt their MCP’s were significantly more competent than non-certified employees. This is valuable proof certification means increased knowledge and enhanced credibility. New Horizons is among the largest networks of Microsoft Gold Certified Partners for Learning Solutions and Microsoft Certified Partners for Learning Solutions (CPLS) in the world. We provide courses to thousands of students each year - more than any other company. Every course follows the Microsoft Official Curriculum and is taught by a Microsoft Certified Trainer. |
New Horizons offers a full range of Microsoft offerings, including courses mapping to the following certifications:
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 product. The MCP credential provides a helpful first step on the way to other Microsoft technical certifications.
The new Microsoft Certified IT Professional (MCITP) credential lets you highlight your specific area of expertise. Distinguish yourself as an expert in database administration, database development, or business intelligence.
The Microsoft Certified Professional Developer (MCPD) credential highlights your job role, featuring your specific area of expertise.
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.
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 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.
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 Microsoft Windows.
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.
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.
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 a Office Specialist certification, thousands of people have demonstrated increased productivity and have proved their ability to utilize the advanced functionality of these Microsoft applications.
