The History of Microsoft Certifications - Now and Then by Natalie Aranda
When Microsoft announced recently that the new generation of Microsoft Certifications had just arrived, they inevitably made one stop for a moment remembering how all started and evolved throughout history with over 10 years of certifications to date. ... In the past, Microsoft certifications and Microsoft training were not as specific and targeted like they are going to be now, and either reflected the detail of what a IT certified professional could do. ... Among the old certifications under review, we can name some Microsoft training, such as the Microsoft Certified Database...

Microsoft Certification 101 by Natalie Aranda
In the current job market, Microsoft certifications represent one of the richest and varied spectrums of job roles and responsibilities, which are embraced by industry professionals worldwide, that earning a specific credential provides an objective validation of their ability to successfully... - MCSE (Microsoft Certified Systems Engineer) certification A Microsoft Certified Systems Engineer credential qualifies an IT professional to effectively plan, maintain, implement, and support information systems in diverse computing environments using both the Microsoft Windows 2003 Server and the...

Overview of Major IT Certifications by Natalie Aranda
In today’s competitive IT job market, an IT certification is often a prerequisite to get a high-paying job or a salary increase. Professional certifications are the best way to demonstrate your skills and expertise in any given technical field to present to prospective employers. ... Other Microsoft certifications include MCAD (Microsoft Certified Application Developer) certification, MCSA (Microsoft Certified Systems Analyst) and MCT (Microsoft Certified Trainer). ... The Microsoft Certified Systems Engineer (MCSE) certification prove an individual's expertise in designing and...

Certifications: Facilitating Better Careers in the IT Industry by Mark Katz
Many would like to make it to the top in the famed IT world. The top companies around the world are those who have used the internet and other computer related automation to enhance productivity and market competence. There are many fields into which a person can get into when speaking about... Popular certifications in networking are MCSA Microsoft certified Systems Administrator, MCSE: Microsoft certifies systems Engineer, CCNA: Cisco Certified Network Associate, CCNE: Cisco certified network Engineer, CCNP: Cisco certified network professional, Network plus from CompTIA, SCNA: sun...

The Value of Microsoft MCSE Certification and Career Path by Natalie Aranda
Developing a professional career in the IT industry requires knowledge, computer training and dedication. Earning a MCSE Certification (Microsoft Certified Systems Engineer) is a valuable reference proving your expertise in designing and implementing the infrastructure for business solutions... This site is also the turnkey to free access to Microsoft Certified Professional Magazine Online, the acclaimed career and professional development magazine, as well as invitations to Microsoft conferences, technical training sessions, general computer training and most special events.

Be Certifiable! The Basics of MCSE and MCP by James Croydon
It is not always who you know, but what you know. That is why obtaining Microsoft certification can be a valuable asset to your career. Of course, it does depend on what career path you want to take as to whether you want to get either MCSE training or MCP training or anything else for that matter. ... MCP stands for Microsoft Certified Professional and MCSE is an abbreviation for Microsoft Certified Systems Engineer. ... After learning a few basics, it is easy to see that the MCP or Microsoft Certified Professional is really just a stepping stone to bigger and greater things in the world...

The World of Technology Prefers a Microsoft Certified Systems Engineer (MCSE) by James Croydon
In the world of technology people prefer being a Microsoft Certified Systems Engineer or MCSE. It is opted as a better option than Ph.D. itself. MCSE enhances the position in an organization along with quick rise in the salary. MCSE is a certification which increases one's confidence and... These individuals also have free access to Microsoft certified professional magazine, which is a career and professional development magazine. ... MCSE certification provides many benefits like access to technical and product information can be received directly from Microsoft along with invitation to...

Why Should I Train for a Microsoft Certification? by James Croydon
Microsoft certification is a vast combination of rich and varied spectrum of job and responsibilities. To successfully perform the critical IT function we should earn a specific credential providing objective validity of the ability. One of the most effective ways to reach a long-term career... The professionals of Microsoft certification are called at the Microsoft certified professionals or MCP. ... For the this Microsoft certification they have to pass current Microsoft certification exam which will proved a reliable and valid measure of professional and technical expertise.

The Value of IT Certifications in Career Development by Natalie Aranda
Information technology (IT) is the branch of engineering dealing with the use of computers and telecommunications, developing and maintaining systems as well as retrieving, storing and transmitting information. Therefore, any person wanting to develop a career in IT should be aware of the value... The Microsoft Certified Systems Engineer (MCSE) certification prove an individual's expertise in designing and implementing the required infrastructure for any type of business solutions based on the Microsoft Windows 2000 platform and Microsoft Windows Server System.

Microsoft Vista Certification Exams Announced by Chris Bryant
Microsoft Vista certification is on the way, and Microsoft recently announced the first Vista exams. In keeping with trends in certification, these particular exams are designed for different job roles. These exams are scheduled to be released in "early 2007", according to Microsoft's website:... Even if your organization is happy with their current network operating system, you should still be making long-term plans to get certified in Microsoft Vista. ... Microsoft does make some recommendations to candidates currently working on their MCDST certification.