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:... Microsoft does make some recommendations to candidates currently working on their MCDST certification. ... 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.

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...

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...

Boost Your Career and Benefit from a Microsoft Certification or Two or Three by James Croydon
You went to college and thought you were prepared for the job market. If you are going for entry-level work, yeah, you are prepared. However, to really get ahead, you need Microsoft certification, whether it is an MCP, MCSA, MCSE or any other string of letters. ... Without that Microsoft certification on your resume, these employers would have no idea about your skills and most likely would consider someone else, someone with a certification, for the position you were aiming for. ... If you do not have much hands-on experience in your field, but you do have the Microsoft certification to...

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... MCSE Certification, CCNA Certification, A+ Certification, and SAP Certification are just a few of the many credentials an IT professional may achieve. ... The Microsoft Certified Systems Engineer (MCSE) certification prove an individual's expertise in designing and implementing the required...

An Overview of CompTIA Certification Programs by Natalie Aranda
High-tech is often associated with computers or information technology (IT). IT has transformed the way we live and the way we conduct businesses. A well-established certification program is often the indication of maturity of an industry or profession. ... Besides Network+ certification, network technicians further acquire vendor specific certification, such as to Microsoft certifications and Cisco certifications. ... Network+ Network+ certification is designed for network technicians to test and demonstrates skill and understanding of network hardware, installation, and troubleshooting...

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. ... Among the old certifications under review, we can name some Microsoft training, such as the Microsoft Certified Database Administrator (MCDBA) on Microsoft SQL Server 2000, which candidates are required to pass 3 core exams and 1 elective exam to get the certification.

Microsoft Certification: Farewell To The MCSE by Chris Bryant
Microsoft is in the middle of a major push to overhaul its certification program. Last year, they announced the new Microsoft Certified Architect (MCA) certification, which is not a written exam but rather a practical exam that will be graded by a board of examiners. ... Those of us who have been on the certification track for a while remember the outcry when Microsoft planned to phase out the much-maligned NT 4.0 certification in the move to Windows 2000. ... Whether you agree with Microsoft's planned changes, I urge you to visit Microsoft's certification site regularly to keep up with...

How to Choose the Right IT Certification Training by Natalie Aranda
IT training is an important part of your professional formation, offering a range of alternatives in software training, technical training and certification training, that sometimes make it hard to find out which one is the most convenient when it comes to deciding. ... Although, any major IT giants have their own certification courses and programs, it is more likely people normally choose Microsoft Certification - the most renown and generalized computer certification. ... For example, Microsoft certification and Cisco certification are on two different areas of information technology.

Valuing Network Certifications - Is The Time, Money And Effort Worth The Bother? by Abbie Frank
There are many ways to get any of the large number of network certifications now available. There's not only software certification like those offered from Oracle, Java, Microsoft, etc. but there's also direct network hardware certifications from strong companies like Cisco and then there's the... Regardless what certifications (Microsoft Certified Professional or MCP, Microsoft Certified System Administrator or MCSA, Microsoft Certified System Engineer or MCSE ) you are pursuing, a thorough planning will increase the chance of success.