If we think of the core IT systems we're able to then look at the certification programs that 'Microsoft' offers. So fundamentally we are focusing on Programming, Networks & Databases. For additional information and facts on the details of each individual training route & accreditation group, investigate the key areas applicable to each one on this website.

A question; why might we choose commercial qualifications rather than traditional academic qualifications gained through schools and Further Education colleges? With the costs of academic degree's spiralling out of control, together with the industry's recognition that accreditation-based training often has more relevance in the commercial field, there has been a big surge in Microsoft, CISCO, Adobe and CompTIA certified training paths that supply key solutions to a student at a fraction of the cost and time involved. They do this by concentrating on the skill-sets required (along with a relevant amount of background knowledge,) as opposed to going into the heightened depths of background detail and 'fluff' that academic courses are prone to get tied up in (because the syllabus is so wide).

It's rather like the advert: 'It does what it says on the label'. Companies need only to know what they need doing, and then match up the appropriate exam numbers as a requirement. Then they know that anyone who applies can do the necessary work.

To a lot of people, Microsoft means Windows (the Operating-System that runs your family computer.) It could also signify 'Microsoft Office', which supplies us with a range of commonplace computer applications. The most familiar program is most likely Word, which is a program for word processing. When we want spreadsheets we have Excel, and when we need database software we've got 'Access'. If we include the PowerPoint presentations software we complete the key elements commonly associated with the Office group. There is however a lot more to Office in total, for instance Microsoft Outlook is used as a calendar, email and messaging system.

Industry & commerce are overpoweringly led by 'Microsoft' Networking and Server Operating Systems. The operating platform for at least eight to nine out of ten business networks is estimated to be 'Windows' Server. It began as NT server but the software has been enhanced through the years to Server 2000, Server 2003 & most recently Server 2008. The majority of business operations still use Server 2003, and up-dating to Server 2008 is unlikely for a lot of them. Typically, it's the previous installations that will up-date (NT Server or Server 2000) - essentially skipping a generation or two. Further information regarding 'Server 2003' and 2008 is located on our dedicated 'MCSE' & MCSA training pages, where you'll also learn more about MS Network & Server Operating Systems.

'Visual Studio' is the foremost Windows software program development 'environment', & is solely owned by MS. 'C#.Net' & 'VB.Net' are generally the most in-demand 'languages' to learn. They are covered under the Programming pages on this web-site. The most widely accepted accreditations are now the 'Microsoft Certified Technology Specialist' and the Microsoft Certified Professional Developer.

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