Awarding Body : Microsoft
Microsoft (MSFT) offers certifications on server, desktop, application, database and developer platforms. The company’s certification programme teaches qualified administrators and technicians to support its system and application products.
The Certification Program
The Certification Program is divided into five main categories:
- Server: Windows Server, Exchange Server, Lync, SharePoint and Microsoft Azure certifications
- Desktop: Windows, devices certifications
- Applications: Office, Office 365 and Dynamics certifications
- Database: SQL Server certifications
- Developer: Visual Studio, SharePoint, Applications and Azure certifications
Credentials
Certifications include the following credentials:
- MTA: Microsoft (MSFT) Technology Associate
- MCSA: MSFT Certified Solutions Associate
- MCSE: MSFT Certified Solutions Expert
- MCSD: MSFT Solutions Developer
- Microsoft Specialist
- MOS: Office Specialist
The Certified Technology Specialist (MCTS) certifications primarily deal with older editions of Windows Server, Windows clients, Exchange Server and related platforms.
About the company
MSFT is an American multinational technology company. The corporate headquarters are in Redmond, Washington. They develop, manufacture, license, support and sell computer software, consumer electronics and personal computers and services. Its best known software products are the Windows operating system, the Office suite of programmes, and Internet Explorer. The corporation's flagship hardware products are the Xbox video game console and the Surface tablet.
The company was founded by Paul Allen and Bill Gates on April 4, 1975. It rose to dominate the personal computer operating system market with MS-DOS in the mid-1980s. This was followed by Windows. Since the 1990s, it has increasingly diversified from the operating system market. They have also made a number of corporate acquisitions. In May 2011, the company bought Skype Technologies for $8.5 billion.
Colleges that run Microsoft courses in Ireland
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Microsoft PowerPoint – IT Skills Course for Microsoft Office Specialist (MOS) Test
Online Learning, Microsoft PowerPoint Course by Kilroy’s College - Dublin City South, Co. DublinThe 77-422 certification test is primarily intended for professionals who have experience with previous versions of Microsoft Office Powerpoint. The test measures your ability to create and manage documents to meet business needs by using the depth and breadth of […]
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Microsoft SQL Server 2005 Implementation and Maintenance Live Practice lab
Online Learning, Windows Course by Global Edulink - DublinOverview: Would you like to achieve an excellent online accredited Microsoft qualification, which will demonstrate a high level of skill and knowledge? Look no further than this fantastic 70-431 Microsoft SQL Server 2005 Implementation and Maintenance Practice Lab course. This […]
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Microsoft SQL Server 2008 BI Development and Maintenance Live Practice Lab
Online Learning, Windows Course by Global Edulink - DublinOverview: Would you like to achieve an excellent online accredited Microsoft qualification, which will demonstrate a high level of skill and knowledge? Look no further than this fantastic Microsoft SQL Server 2008 BI Development and Maintenance Practice Lab course. This […]
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Microsoft SQL Server 2008 Business Intelligence Development and Maintenance – Exam 70-448
Online Learning, Microsoft Office Course by Global Edulink - DublinMicrosoft has a range of official exams designed for IT professionals who want to get certified, and Global Edulink provides excellent training, which will enable you to pass your chosen exam. If you hope to take the Microsoft SQL Server […]
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Microsoft SQL Server 2008 Implementation and Maintenance Live Practice Lab
Online Learning, Windows Course by Global Edulink - DublinOverview: Would you like to achieve an excellent online accredited Microsoft qualification, which will demonstrate a high level of skill and knowledge? Look no further than this fantastic 70-432 Microsoft SQL Server 2008 Implementation and Maintenance Practice Lab course. This […]
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MOS Excel Expert E-Learning
Online Learning, Microsoft Excel Course by Pery Square Business College - Limerick City, Co. LimerickMos Excel Expert This course is aimed at Expert-level candidates for Excel who will gain an advanced understanding of the Excel environment and the ability to guide others in the proper use of features in Excel. Candidates will be able […]
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Planning and Maintaining a Microsoft Windows Server 2003 Network Infrastructure Live Practice lab
Online Learning, Windows Course by Global Edulink - DublinOverview: Would you like to achieve an excellent online accredited Microsoft qualification, which will demonstrate a high level of skill and knowledge? Look no further than this fantastic Planning and Maintaining a Microsoft Windows Server 2003 Network Infrastructure Practice Lab […]
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Supporting Users and Troubleshooting Windows XP – Live Practice Lab
Online Learning, Windows Course by Global Edulink - DublinOverview: Would you like to achieve an excellent online accredited Microsoft qualification, which will demonstrate a high level of skill and knowledge? Look no further than this fantastic 70-238 Deploying Messaging Solutions with Microsoft Exchange Server 2007 Practice Lab course. […]
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Windows Server 2008 Enterprise Administrator Live Practice Lab
Online Learning, Windows Course by Global Edulink - DublinOverview: Would you like to achieve an excellent online accredited Microsoft qualification, which will demonstrate a high level of skill and knowledge? Look no further than this fantastic Windows Server 2008 Enterprise Administrator Practice Lab course. This Practice Lab will […]
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Windows Server 2008 Server Administrator – Live Practice Lab
Online Learning, Windows Course by Global Edulink - DublinOverview: Would you like to achieve an excellent online accredited Microsoft qualification, which will demonstrate a high level of skill and knowledge? Look no further than this fantastic Windows Server 2008 Server Administrator Practice Lab course. This Practice Lab will […]
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Word – Microsoft Office Specialist E-Learning Package
Online Learning, Microsoft Word Course by Pery Square Business College - Limerick City, Co. LimerickMicrosoft Office Specialist (MOS) – Word Processing E-Learning This course is designed to advance existing Word users and help them take advantage of the powerful features available in Word. Would be suitable as a follow-on course to the ECDL. The […]