understanding the new microsoft certification structure
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Thorough discussion around the new Microsoft Certification structure, what the changes are and how they affect you.TRANSCRIPT
Microsoft Certification"Reinvented for The Cloud” Brian Brereton| ExecuTrain | March 14, 2013
Today’s Agenda•Why Certification Matters to IT Professionals & Developers
•Changes to MS Certification
• FAQ’s
Why Certification Matters to IT Professionals & Developers
The Current Economy / Global Unemployment Rates
Gallup's global employment data based on surveys conducted in 2009 and 2010
Global I.T. job prospects are good
+7.7 million
IT employment will rise by 7.7 million jobs
between 2011 and 2015.
98,000
98K new IT businesses will be created by
2015
Computer engineers must continually strive to
keep their skills up to date. One way to do this is through professional
or technical certification.
Source: IDC, Microsoft’s Economic Impact, 2011
Why Microsoft Matters
Source: IDC Economic Impact Study, Global
$1.7 Trillion
IT Spend will grow to $1.7 trillion in
2013.
41.4 Million
IT jobs will grow from 35.6 million
jobs in 2009 to 41.4 million jobs by
2013
51% of IT employment
will be software-related
IT departments running the Microsoft
infrastructure employ 42% of
the IT workforce.
42%51%
What working in I.T. means
Not just code development. The IT industry hires a wide variety of job skills.
IT Project ManagerAlso known as: IT product planner, IT project leader.
System Admin/ EngineerAlso known as:, security administrator/engineer
Network Admin/EngineerAlso known as: network and communications administrator/engineer, datacenter operations administrator/Engineer.
IT ManagerAlso known as: business manager, tech manager, enterprise-wide information specialist.
Enterprise ArchitectAlso known as: infrastructure architect, web or cloud services administrator.
IT ConsultantAlso known as: technical consultant, application specialist, enterprise-wide information specialist.
Median Wages
Average 5 year salary, no people managers, by location per Payscale.com, Dec 2011
System Administrator/ Engineer
IT Project Manager
IT Consultant
$76,926 ₤41,475
Job Role US UK India
Rs.511,201
¥204,136 €56,286
ChinaGerman
y Brazil
R$88,335
$67,994 ₤41,035Rs.493,0
09¥
196,051€ 44 829 R$56,649
$67,842 ₤30,340Rs296,61
5¥139,428 €44 750 R$53,853
$ 91,145 ₤45,825Rs588,39
0¥277,959 €48 757
R$125,652
$ 63,759 ₤32,753Rs.268,3
35¥161,245 €35 473 R$80,755
$ 61,829 ₤32,679Rs.378,1
77¥238,443 €64 516
R$110,957
IT Manager
Enterprise Architect
Network Administrator/ Engineer
Getting Certified Helps You
84%of IT hiring managers
say that IT certifications are
used as a measure of a person's ability to
work hard and achieve goals.*
89%of IT hiring managers
say that IT certifications help confirm subject
matter knowledge and expertise.*
3 out of 4 managers believe effective
training increases the chances of a project
meeting its deadlines**
80%of IT managers believe
effective training is critical to the success
of a project**
Sources: **IDC MarketScape, Worldwide IT Education and Training 2012 Vendor Analysis, Feb 2012; *CompTIA, Employer Perceptions of IT Training and Certification, Jan 2011
58%of IT holders said a cert led to a salary
boost or bonus*
60%of IT Cert holders say a certification led to a
new job*
92%of IT Leaders indicate it is challenging for IT
organizations to secure the necessary
skills***
92%higher demand for cloud related skills
versus a year ago in Feb 2011**
Sources: **Wanted Analytics, Hiring Demand for Cloud Computing Skills Skyrocketing, Mar 2012; ***TEKsystems/CIO Magazine, Planning the IT Workforce, May 2011; *Network World and SolarWinds, IT Networking Study, Oct 2011
Grow with Microsoft Certification
The Big Question
Why is Microsoft changing their certification program?
•More Microsoft experience is required.
• More Microsoft experience is required.
•Broader Microsoft experience is needed.
• More Microsoft experience is required. • Broader Microsoft experience is needed.
•MCSA candidates will take more exams.
• More Microsoft experience is required. • Broader Microsoft experience is needed. • MCSA candidates will take more exams.
•MCSEs must recertify.
• More Microsoft experience is required. • Broader Microsoft experience is needed. • MCSA candidates will take more exams. • MCSEs must recertify.
•Revised relevance for the MCSA and MCSE.
•Q. What is the difference between the new Microsoft Certified Solutions Expert (MCSE) and the old Microsoft Certified System Engineer certifications?
MCSE: The Certification Destination for IT Professionals
Cloud Optimized IT Infrastructure
Modern Workstyle Enabled
Microsoft Private Cloud Solution
Business Email and Unified Messaging
Enterprise Collaboration and Content Management
Enterprise Unified Communications Platform
Desktop Infrastructure
Server Infrastructure MessagingPrivate Cloud CommunicationsSharePoint
•Q. Why did Microsoft raise the expectations for minimum skills to achieve certifications?
Get an MCSA, Get Hired
Microsoft ensures its certifications are credible and valued in the
marketplace, helping technology professionals get jobs.
Job seekers with certificates as a Microsoft Certified Solutions Associate
(MCSA) are readily identified as proficient in the latest technologies.
Get an MCSE, Get Ahead
Microsoft Certified Solutions Expert (MCSE) is Microsoft’s flagship certification for professionals who lead their IT organization’s journey to the cloud.
Be indispensable to organizations as they shift to
the cloud
Get an MCSM, Get Recognized
Microsoft Certified Master (MCM) and Microsoft Certified Solutions Master
(MCSM) certification is the
highest level of technical training
and certification in Microsoft server
technologies
MCM certification is verification of the best in the industry and is
held by less than1% of IT
professionals.
•Q. What key changes is Microsoft making to the program?
•Q. Are the exams more challenging?
•Q. What are the key changes Microsoft is making to the exams?
•Q. Will the price per exam be changing?
•Q. Which certification should I start with?
Microsoft Certified Solutions Architect
Microsoft Certified Solutions Master
Microsoft Certified Solutions Expert
Microsoft Certified Solutions Associate
Microsoft TechnologyAssociate
Master
Expert
Associate
GetRecognized
Get Ahead
Get Hired
Microsoft Certified Solutions Architect
Microsoft Certified Solutions Master
Microsoft Certified Solutions Expert
Microsoft Certified Solutions Associate
Microsoft TechnologyAssociate
Master
Expert
Associate
Microsoft Certified Solutions Master
Microsoft Certified Solutions Associate
Microsoft Certified Solutions Expert
•Q. What should I do if a certification isn't available for the technology that I'm interested in?
•Q. What happens if I pass a single exam?
•Q. Will I be able to access the MCP member site by passing only one exam?
• Special offers and events
• Private newsgroups for networking
• Peer support • A place to show off
your accomplishments in front of millions of MCPs worldwide
Become part of the Microsoft
Certified Professional community
Benefits:
•Q. Why don't any of the certification titles at the expert level have a product version number in them anymore?
•Q. Since expert-level certifications don't include a product version number, how will I show what product versions my certification covers?
•Q. Will there be an upgrade path from my current MCITP or MCPD certification?
Upgrade from Windows Server 2008
Upgrading Your Skills to MCSA Windows Server 2012
Upgrading Your Skills to MCSA Windows Server 2012 Find a Learning Partner
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Note: A number of Windows Server 2008 and Windows Server 2008 R2 based MCITP certifications including MCITP: Server Administrator, MCITP: Enterprise Administrator, and MCITP: Virtualization Administrator also qualify for Exam 417. For full details, please visit the Windows Server 2012 certification web site.
Windows Server 2012Windows Server 2008
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•Q. How will earning the new expert-level certification better prepare me to pursue a master-level certification?
•Q. How do these changes impact my existing Microsoft certifications?
MCSA
The foundation for your career in IT.
MCSEThe globally recognized standard for IT excellence.
MCSMThe pinnacle of distinction for experienced IT professionals.
Stay current and relevant in today’s IT landscape by choosing a solution within Microsoft Certification.
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