The Technology Specialist certifications enable professionals to target specific technologies and to distinguish themselves by demonstrating in-depth knowledge and expertise in their specialized technologies. Microsoft Technology Specialists are consistently capable of implementing, building, troubleshooting, and debugging a particular Microsoft technology.

There are currently eight Microsoft Certified Technology Specialist (MCTS) certifications. More will become available as new technologies are introduced. The eight certifications are as follows:

• Technology Specialist: .NET Framework 2.0 Web Applications
• Technology Specialist: .NET Framework 2.0 Windows Applications
• Technology Specialist: .NET Framework 2.0 Distributed Applications
• Technology Specialist: SQL Server 2005

Microsoft Certified Technology Specialist (MCTS) courses are also available in our Mentored Learning.

Technology Specialist: Windows Vista, Configuration

With the recent launch of Microsoft's Windows Vista, New Horizons has launched the MCTS: Windows Vista, Configuration. A 3-day fast track program, it is designed to provide IT Professionals with the expertise in the installation, management and troubleshooting of the Vista operating system.

Technology Specialist: Exchange Server 2007, Configuration

Also a part of the MCTS series is our unique, 3-day fast track program in Exchange Server 2007. Equipping IT & help-desk professionals with a strong foundation in Exchange 2007, students will develop the technical skills to design, configure and manage their own collaborative and messaging platform.

SharePoint Technology Specialist Series

Our MCTS SharePoint programs are designed for Business Application, Web and Server Administrators who wish to have an in-depth study of SharePoint technology to help businesses organize, integrate and share information over a centralized, web-based environment. These programs include:

• Technology Specialist: Windows SharePoint Services 3.0, Configuration
• Technology Specialist: Microsoft Office SharePoint Server 2007, Configuration

Technology Specialist: Deploying & Maintaining Windows Vista Client & 2007 Microsoft Office System Desktops

The MCTS: Deploying and Maintaining Windows Vista Client and 2007 Microsoft Office System Desktop is a 5-day program aimed at providing professionals with the skills to deploy Windows Vista & Office 2007 platforms in their organizations. The program introduces the various tools & techniques used in different stages of the deployment life cycle.

The new Microsoft Certified IT Professional (MCITP) credential lets you highlight your specific area of expertise. Now, you can easily distinguish yourself as an expert in database administration, database development, or business intelligence.

• IT Professional: Database Developer
• IT Professional: Database Administrator

Microsoft Certified IT Professional (MCITP) courses are also available in our Mentored Learning.

IT Professional: Enterprise Support Technician

If you’re looking to validate your skills to provide technical support to end-users, in medium-sized or enterprise environments, then look no further than our newest MCITP program in Enterprise Support Technician.

This MCITP credential is also the next level of certification for students who have achieved MCTS: Windows Vista, Configuration.

IT Professional: Enterprise Messaging Administrator

The MCITP: Enterprise Messaging Administrator is the certification of choice if you’re looking to validate your skills as a leading professional to design, deploy and provide messaging solutions in Microsoft Exchange Server 2007.

This MCITP credential is also the next level of certification for students who have achieved MCTS: Exchange Server 2007, Configuration.

Upgrade from MCDBA/MCDST to MCITP

Are you currently holding an MCDBA or MCDST, and looking to upgrade your certification? The MCITP Upgrade programs ensures you a quicker and more affordable route to attain the MCITP credential. Increase your employability by completing the necessary modules and exams. Upgrade options include:

• MCDBA to MCITP: Database Administrator
• MCDST to MCITP: Enterprise Support Technician

The Microsoft Certified Professional Developer (MCPD) credential highlights your job role, featuring your specific area of expertise. Now, you can easily distinguish yourself as an expert in planning, designing, and implementing Windows applications, Web applications, or enterprise applications. There are three MCPD certification paths:

• Professional Developer: Web Developer
• Professional Developer: Windows Developer
• Professional Developer: Enterprise Applications Developer

Microsoft Certified Professional Developer (MCPD) courses are also available in our Mentored Learning.

Upgrade from MCAD/MCSD to MCPD

Calling all MCAD and MCSD holders! Stay ahead of the game with our exclusive MCPD Upgrade programs. By simply completing the required modules and exams, MCAD and MCSD holders can now upgrade to the MCPD, at a quicker timeframe and lower cost. Programs include:

• MCAD to MCPD: Web Developer
• MCAD to MCPD: Windows Developer
• MCAD to MCPD: Web Developer & MCPD: Windows Developer
• MCSD to MCPD: Enterprise Applications Developer

Earn the Microsoft Certified Systems Engineer (MCSE) certification and prove your expertise in designing and implementing the infrastructure for business solutions that are based on the Microsoft Windows 2000 operating system and the Microsoft Windows Server System. The MCSE: Messaging credential identifies systems engineers who design, plan, implement, manage, and maintain a messaging infrastructure by using Microsoft Exchange Server. The MCSE: Security credential identifies systems engineers who specialize in managing, maintaining, and implementing security on the Windows operating system and as part of a secure computing environment.

• MCSE: Messaging on Windows Server 2003
• MCSE: Security on Windows Server 2003

Microsoft Certified Systems Engineer (MCSE) courses are also available in our Mentored Learning.

The Microsoft Certified Systems Administrator (MCSA) certification will advance your career by ensuring you have the skills to successfully manage and troubleshoot system environments that run on the Microsoft Windows operating system. The MCSA: Messaging credential identifies systems administrators who implement, manage, and maintain a messaging infrastructure using Microsoft Exchange Server. The MCSA: Security credential identifies systems administrators who specialize in managing, maintaining, and implementing security on the Windows operating system and as part of a secure computing environment.

• MCSA: Messaging on Windows Server 2003
• MCSA: Security on Windows Server 2003

Microsoft Certified Systems Administrator (MCSA) courses are also available in our Mentored Learning.

The Microsoft Certified Desktop Support Technician (MCDST) credential proves that you have the skills to support users who run Microsoft Windows XP. It also proves that you can troubleshoot desktop environments that run on the Microsoft Windows XP operating system.

Microsoft Certified Desktop Support Technician (MCDST) courses are available in our Mentored Learning.

Demonstrate that you have the skills to lead organizations in the successful design, implementation, and administration of Microsoft SQL Server 2000 databases with the following Microsoft Certified Database Administrator (MCDBA) credential.

Microsoft Certified Database Administrator (MCDBA) courses are also available in our Mentored Learning.

The Microsoft Certified Application Developer (MCAD) credential provides industry recognition for professional developers who build powerful applications using Microsoft Visual Studio .NET and Web services on the Microsoft .NET Framework 1.0 and Microsoft .NET Framework 1.1.

Microsoft Certified Application Developer (MCAD) courses are also available in our Mentored Learning.

The Microsoft Certified Solution Developer (MCSD) for Microsoft .NET credential is the top-level certification for advanced developers who design and develop leading-edge enterprise solutions using Microsoft development tools and technologies in addition to the Microsoft .NET Framework 1.0 and Microsoft .NET Framework 1.1.

Microsoft Certified Solution Developer (MCSD) courses are also available in our Mentored Learning.

The SBS program (Course 2395) is designed to provide students with skills and knowledge necessary to select, deploy, and manage a Microsoft networking solution for small and medium-sized businesses.

Suitable candidates include IT professionals such as product resellers, service providers, in-house technology experts and owners or employees of Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEMs) and system builders.

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