it certifications
DESCRIPTION
Nicole Rogers presentation on IT Certifications at the BiTWiSE June 2011 Connect.TRANSCRIPT
June 24, 2011
About Us
St. Edward’s University Professional Education Center
Founded July 2001
Located in North Austin
Learning Methods
Traditional Instructor-Led TrainingDemand Driven Schedule
Private Group Training
Blended Learning- “HyBridge” Incorporates multimedia video training, live labs, and personal one on one training.
eLearning Asynchronous Web-Based Training
Virtual Learning- Global Digital Classroom “GDC”Live virtual training.
Programs
• Information Technology Training
• Business Training
• Desktop Applications Training
ITILBusiness Skills
Project ManagementBusiness Analysis
Financial Management for IT
Microsoft Graphics
Microsoft CiscoCompTIA
Red Hat Information Security
VMWareJavaOracle
Value of Certification
Certifications: Vendor created or vendor neutral; used to validate knowledge of specific topics.
"To achieve top-tier performance, organizations should strive for most of the team to be certified in relevant
technologies and processes.“ By Linda Musthaler, Network World
November 25, 2009
Certification Facts
• 75% of managers believe that certifications are important to team performance
• 66% of managers believe that certifications improve the level of service and support of IT end‐users and customers.
• Certified teams are 28% percent more productive.
• When hiring IT professionals almost all HR managers prefer certified professionals.
Sources: IDC Studies 2008
Certifications
IT Certifications – CompTIA
• A+ Certification {5 days}
• Network+ Certification {5 days}
– Microsoft• Microsoft Certified Technology Specialist (MCTS) {starts at 5 days}
• Microsoft Certified IT Professional (MCITP)• Microsoft Certified Professional Developer (MCPD)
Windows Client Microsoft Exchange Server
Windows Client Microsoft Visual Studio
Microsoft SQL Server Microsoft SharePoint Server,
– Cisco• Cisco Certified Network Administrator (CCNA) {5 days}
Certifications
Business Certifications
– Business Analysis {5 days}
• Certified Business Analyst Professional (CBAP)
– ITIL- IT Services Management {3 days}
• ITIL Foundation Certification
– Project Management {5 days}
• Project Management Professional (PMP)
Certifications
Desktop Applications Certification
Microsoft Office Specialist (MOS)
Available Certifications
*Word
*Excel
Outlook
Access
PowerPoint
SharePoint
* Expert Certifications Available
•Validates essential office productivity skills.•Competitive differentiator. •Broadens employment opportunities.
Q&A
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