When we make reference to MS accreditations, we're covering an extremely broad range. At one side of the range, you may need some guidance on Word or 'Excel', on the other you may be looking for several MCPs in order to become certified in I.T. at the professional grade. Training paths & teaching styles vary greatly, so take care not to jump to inaccurate assumptions about programs. It is crucial that the training will deliver the end result you are looking for. If you are about to make a career change in to IT, or wish to further your prospects in the sector, then don't risk it to chance. Talk to a professional training advisor who will help you avoid any pitfalls.

If we take the core I.T. systems we can then look at the accreditation programs that 'Microsoft' offers. They are 1) Network and Server Operating Systems, 2) Programming & Software-Development within the Windows environment, and 3) Database Administration and Development. Every one of these tracks has it's own special set of individual certification groups - which can be looked at in more depth by browsing through the relevant web-pages on this site.

Business & global commerce are overpoweringly dominating by 'Microsoft' Networking & Server Operating Systems. It is currently estimated that at least 80 - 90 percent of workplace networks use 'Windows' Server as their standard platform. Of course several up-grades have happened - the initial 'NT' Server turned into '2000', then '2003' & right now '2008'. In business, 'Server 2003' continues to be the more popular, and it's likely that a great many organisations utilising this platform will never up-date to Server 2008. It is more probable that installation upgrades to '2008' will be needed by businesses that have to bypass a generation or two, from NT or 2000. If you read our MCSA & 'MCSE' web-pages, you will discover much more about Networks, Servers & the subject of 'Server 2003' verses 'Server 2008'.

If you'd enjoy being an exceptional user to assist you in your job, or study for a professional career in a supporting role, there are a number of training programs to get you there. The 'MOS' ('Microsoft Office Specialist') & 'MCAS' (Microsoft Certified Application Specialist) programs deal with the 'Office' suite in depth. For a qualification to support other users, go into the Microsoft Certified Desktop Support Technician, or MCDST as its known.

Alternatively, you may be thinking of getting into a professionally skilled job in the I.T. industry, and want advanced level 'Microsoft' certification. In a bid to up-grade their professional certification programs, Microsoft have recently re-structured many of their exams. 'Microsoft Certified IT Professional' ('MCITP') and Microsoft Certified Technology Specialist (MCTS) are being introduced, though a number of Microsoft Certified Professional ('MCP') exams are nevertheless still current. People on the 'MCITP' packages generally work up through MCTS training-paths.

Databases possess their own 'language' called 'SQL' ('Structured Query Language') which can be used to interrogate a 'standardised' Database. Anybody looking to work on 'Databases' professionally must first learn how to understand SQL, in order to manage data effectively. There are 2 tracks for Database experts - 'Database Administrators' who control & create reports on the data being kept, and 'Database Developers', who are the designers & builders of 'databases'. A lot of developers are programmers as well, and are able to write software for 'databases' in either C# or VB.

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