Microsoft Certification and IT Professional Tracks Anthony Khan Director of Federal Learning NetCom Learning

Agenda Discussing the Skills Gap For company initiatives Prerequisites 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 MCSA Certification 2 MCSE Certification Specializations

Database Microsoft SQL Server MCSA Certification

Database Microsoft SQL Server 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 Run a highly efficient and modern data center Expertise in identity management Systems management Virtualization Storage Networking.

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 Managing and implementing private cloud Optimize IT service delivery Automation Flexibility you need for your IT infrastructure Build for the future

MCSE: Data Platform Querying Administering Implementing Data Warehouse Developing Designing solutions

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 Design topology of Lync Server High availability and disaster recover Access to Conferencing through various devices Chat configuration Unified Messaging Call Routing

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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