Microsoft Certification and IT Professional Tracks
Anthony Khan Director of Federal Learning NetCom Learning
Agenda • Discussing the Skills Gap • For company initiatives • Prerequisites
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Microsoft Certifications: Skills Development Roadmap Why Microsoft Certifications Are More Relevant Than Ever How You Can Choose your Microsoft IT Path Where You Can Go: Job Destinations & The Market (Current, Future, and Beyond) • Q&A
Current IT Job Market
Microsoft
Why?
New Releases • • • •
Microsoft has released 10+ new products in 2012 – 2013 Virtualization for everyone Cloud versions of products Mobile market supported by HP, Dell, Intel, Samsung, Asus, Acer, Lenovo etc • Security • Collaboration
New Releases • • • •
Improves productivity Creates Advantages for companies Creates Skills Gap Creates Job opportunities
Specializations • • • • • • • • •
Desktop Server Cloud Virtualization Database Mobile Security Communication Development
Foundations • Desktop and Server • Hardware, basic OS | CompTIA A+ • Crucial Networking, OSI Model | CompTIA Network+
Foundations • Database • Hardware, basic OS | CompTIA A+ • Crucial Networking, OSI Model | CompTIA Network+ • Database concepts | Excel and Access
Foundations • Development • Hardware, basic OS | CompTIA A+ • Crucial Networking, OSI Model | CompTIA Network+ • Web Design, Database, OO concepts
Career Certification Mapping • • • • • • • • • • •
MCSE: Server Infrastructure MCSE: Desktop Infrastructure MCSE: Private Cloud MCSE: Data Platform MCSE: Business Intelligence MCSE: Messaging MCSE: Communication MCSE: SharePoint MCSD: windows Store Apps MCSD: Web Applications MCSD: Application Lifecycle Management
MCSE Specializations
Roadmaps
Core Tracks
Client OS | Windows 8
Server | Windows Server 2012
MCSA
3 Popular Specializations
More Specializations
• MCSE: Messaging – Exchange Server • MCSE: Communication – Lync Server • MCSE: SharePoint
MCSA: Windows Server 2012 • Required pre-requisite for 6 MCSE specializations • • • • • •
MCSE: Desktop Infrastructure MCSE: Server Infrastructure MCSE: Private Cloud MCSE: Messaging (Exchange Server) MCSE: Communication (Lync Server) MCSE: SharePoint
Database • Microsoft SQL Server 2012 • 1 MCSA Certification • 2 MCSE Certification Specializations
Database • Microsoft SQL Server 2012 • 1 MCSA Certification
Database • Microsoft SQL Server 2012 • 1 MCSA Certification (prerequisite) • 2 MCSE Certification Specializations
Development • 3 MCSD Certifications • Developing Windows 8 apps • Developing Web applications and services • Lifecycle Management
Choosing Career Path • Career vs. Job • Three components of a great career: • Something you are good at • Something that pays well • Something you like
Career Descriptions • • • • • • • • • • •
MCSE: Server Infrastructure MCSE: Desktop Infrastructure MCSE: Private Cloud MCSE: Data Platform MCSE: Business Intelligence MCSE: Messaging MCSE: Communication MCSE: SharePoint MCSD: windows Store Apps MCSD: Web Applications MCSD: Application Lifecycle Management
MCSE: Server Infrastructure • MCSE: Server Infrastructure • • • • • •
Run a highly efficient and modern data center Expertise in identity management Systems management Virtualization Storage Networking.
MCSE: Desktop Infrastructure • MCSE: Desktop Infrastructure • • • • • •
Deploy and manage desktops and devices Provide access from anywhere Maintaining security and compliance Desktop virtualization Remote desktop services Application virtualization.
MCSE: Private Cloud • MCSE: Private Cloud • • • • •
Managing and implementing private cloud Optimize IT service delivery Automation Flexibility you need for your IT infrastructure Build for the future
MCSE: Data Platform • MCSE: Data Platform • • • • •
Querying Administering Implementing Data Warehouse Developing Designing solutions
MCSE: Business Intelligence
• MCSE: Business Intelligence • • • •
Data modeling Data reporting Data Analysis Integration
MCSE: Messaging • MCSE: Messaging (Exchange Server) • • • • • • •
Filtering Size and storage of mailbox increase user productivity and flexibility reduce data loss Archiving resilience improve data security
MCSE: Communication • MCSE: Communication • • • • • •
Design topology of Lync Server High availability and disaster recover Access to Conferencing through various devices Chat configuration Unified Messaging Call Routing
MCSE: SharePoint • MCSE: SharePoint • • • • • •
Organize information Sync files and projects Share information Authentication Remote access solutions Designing SQL Server Back up restore and DR
MCSD Descriptions • MCSD: Windows Store Apps • Designing fast and fluid Windows 8 apps
• MCSD: Web Applications • Creating and deploying web applications and services
• MCSD: Windows Store Apps • Managing the entire lifespan of application development
Changes to Microsoft Exams • Microsoft exams include: • • • • • • • • • • •
Active Screens Build list Case Studies Create-a-tree Drag and Drop Hot Area Multiple Choice Repeated answer choices Simulations Short answer code Best answer
Examples Build Lists
Examples Case Studies
Examples Create-a-tree
Examples Drag and drop
More relevant • • • • • •
Increases value More competitive More in-demand Learn more Deeper skills Creates opportunities for up to date, relevant skills
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