If we think of the core I.T. systems we're able to then examine the certification programs that MS is offering. These encompass 1) Network & Server Operating-Systems, 2) Programming and Software Development inside the Windows environment, and 3) Database Administration & Development. Every one of these paths has its own distinctive set of individual certification groups - which can be perused more deeply by going through the appropriate pages of this site.

Good user-skills can be developed through particular Microsoft certification tracks, and commercial support skills via others. For in depth coverage regarding how to professionally use 'Office' yourself, consider the 'Microsoft Office Specialist' ('MOS') or the 'Microsoft Certified Application Specialist' ('MCAS'). For an accreditation that allows you to support others, look into the 'Microsoft Certified Desktop Support Technician', or 'MCDST' as its known.

Or, you're possibly considering getting in to a professional role in the IT market, & want higher level 'Microsoft' certification. The assessment structure at MS has experienced a significant over-haul. A lot of career training routes still lead to MCP certifications, however the trend is gradually moving towards MCITP & MCTS programs ('Microsoft Certified IT Professional' & Microsoft Certified Technology Specialist respectively). MCTS training programs are usually achieved as building-blocks to the MCITP.

The primary Windows software development 'environment' is known as 'Microsoft' 'Visual Studio'. Several languages are provided, but the 2 most regularly applied ones are C#.Net and 'Visual Basic.Net'. They are covered under the Programming pages on this website. Principle accreditations are the MCTS & 'MCPD' (as they have superseded the earlier MCAD & 'MCSD'.)

A dedicated language has been designed for working on and interrogating databases, referred to as SQL, or 'Structured Query Language'. Anybody seeking to work with 'Databases' professionally must learn to understand SQL, to be able to manage information efficiently. Developers (DBDs) set-up and design Databases for 'Administrators' ('DBAs') to manage, interpret and generate reports on the information. Often, a DB Developer will gain programming qualifications (in either VB or 'C#',) so as to hold the complete skill set needed to write Database software, as well as design the storage-structures.

Through the years, it has to be said, Microsoft have developed increasingly skilled professional certifications - which has meant that many other companies in the industry have been prompted to enhance their offerings. Because of this the entire IT industry and particularly senior managers regard professional level MS qualifications with great respect.

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