The Value of Microsoft Certifications

"In today’s competitive job market, more individuals are seeking additional training and certification to distinguish themselves from their peers. At the same time, businesses are realizing the value of certification: A better-trained employee can be more productive with often faster project delivery, less external support and downtime, and improved customer satisfaction.

The Microsoft certification is one of the most demanding and respected endorsements in the industry, stressing both technical knowledge and real-world experience. To date, Microsoft has certified more than 1.5 million professionals worldwide. Microsoft’s training and certifications are highly relevant to real jobs and responsibilities.

Those who succeed in certification are validated and empowered as highly capable professionals in their field. For business decision makers, the benefits of certification are even more tangible: Training and certification yield lower operating costs, better return on investment, and more efficient, credible teams. And that’s something they’re willing to pay for."

- from Microsoft IT Academy Program Guide 2005-2006

Remington College - Microsoft Certification Offerings

The Computer and Network Administration degree utilizing the Microsoft IT Academy provides students with the opportunity to earn Microsoft Certified Desktop Support Technician and Certified System Administrator credentials.

Remington College has carefully selected the Microsoft certification exams and curriculum so that classes that focus on Microsoft Certification material also count toward earning a Remington College degree. While students are not required to pass the Microsoft exams to earn their Remington College degree, passing the exams is encouraged. In fact, Remington College pays for a student’s first exam attempt for each certification if the student earns a B or above in the related class.

The Microsoft Certified Desktop Support Technician (MCDST) certification may get you started in your IT career by ensuring you have the skills to successfully troubleshoot desktop environments running on the Microsoft Windows operating system.

Certification 1: 70-271 - Supporting Users and Troubleshooting a Microsoft Windows XP Operating System

Certification 2: 70-272 - Supporting Users and Troubleshooting Desktop Applications on a Microsoft Windows XP Operating System

The Microsoft Certified Systems Administrator (MCSA) certification may advance your career by ensuring that you have the skills to successfully manage and troubleshoot system environments running on the Microsoft Windows operating system.

Certification 3: 70-620 - Microsoft Vista Client, Configuring

Certification 4: 70-290 - Managing and Maintaining a Microsoft Windows Server 2003 Environment

Certification 5: 70-291 - Implementing, Managing, and Maintaining a Microsoft Windows Server 2003 Network Infrastructure

Certification 6: 70-299 - Implementing and Administering Security in a Microsoft Windows Server 2003 Network

*The 70-299 certification exam is only required for the Remington College MCSA certification track when the MCDST is not attained. This provides students with two pathways towards achieving the MCSA certification.

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