IT Certifications

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Nicole Rogers presentation on IT Certifications at the BiTWiSE June 2011 Connect.

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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

Thank You !