When we consider MS accreditations, we are covering an extremely wide range. You may be searching for training courses in standard MS software programs, or you may be looking at professional grade I.T. training to become a Microsoft Certified Professional (MCP) in a variety of areas. Training paths & teaching styles differ significantly, so take care not to make in-accurate assumptions about programs. It's essential that the training delivers the end result you're hoping for. We constantly suggest that if you plan to get into I.T. as a profession, you have a good careers conversation with an expert advisor, to make sure you do not squander either your money or your time.

'Microsoft' Networking and Server Operating Systems lead the corporate community. 'Windows' Server is used as the standard operating platform in around eighty to ninety percent of office networks. It started out as 'NT' Server but the software has been elevated over time to 'Server 2000', Server 2003 and most recently 'Server 2008'. A large number of companies still use 2003 as their operating platform, and do not plan to change. More likely, it will be those older installations that will up-date (NT Server or '2000') - essentially skipping a generation. Further discussion regarding 'Server 2003' & '2008' can be found on our dedicated 'MCSE' & 'MCSA' training pages, where you will likewise find out more about MS Networking and Server Operating Systems.

A dedicated language has been created for working with and interrogating 'Databases', referred to as 'SQL', or Structured Query Language. Anyone hoping to work on Databases in a professional manner must first learn to understand SQL, to be able to manage data efficiently. 'DBAs' (Database-Administrators) essentially manage Database information & reporting, while 'DB Developers' set-up and design 'databases'. Quite often, a Database Developer may also obtain programming certifications (either in VB or C#,) to have the complete skill set needed to write database software, and also design the storage structures.

If we take the core IT systems we're able to then examine the certification programs that 'Microsoft' offers. They are namely Networking (& Server Operating-Systems), Databases (which encompasses Administration and Development) & Programming (and Software Development in Windows). Each of these paths has its own special set of individual accreditation groups - which may be viewed in more depth by going through the appropriate pages on this site.

Undoubtedly one of Microsoft's over-riding strengths over recent decades has to have been their push towards professional certification, triggering several other organisations to follow suit and increase their standards. This means that professional level Microsoft certification is very well thought of throughout the entire world of IT and IT management.

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