Friday, May 27, 2011

Why Get Certified?


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According to a recent study, there is a 40 percent gap between demand and supply of IT professionals with the right technical skills. As technology evolves, organizations are looking for employees with the most up-to-date IT certifications on the most current technologies. If you want to attain a competitive edge and help improve employability and earning potential, Microsoft Certification can help position you. In a recent poll, 63 percent of IT hiring managers reported that certified employees are generally more productive than those without certifications. Similarly, 89 percent of supervisors interviewed said Microsoft Office-certified employees are more productive because of their certification.
 

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Choosing a certification path is all about your journey—where you are and where you want to be tomorrow. Are you more interested in developing software, deploying it, or using desktop applications and services? Visit the following pages to learn about your options.


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Earning a Microsoft Certification can help you stand out from other job candidates by helping validate that you have the skills required to perform the job. Professional certification also helps show potential employers your commitment to continued learning and career growth.


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Earning a certification from an internationally recognized provider creates lifelong opportunities to fill an estimated eight million IT jobs around the world. Students and Microsoft Certified Professionals (MCPs) can now get college credit by earning a Microsoft Certification. The American Council on Education (ACE) has recommended college credit for several Microsoft Certifications.
 

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During a recent poll of IT hiring managers, 55 percent said that they consider employee certification as a criterion for hiring, and 63 percent said that they believe certified employees are more productive than noncertified employees. Similarly, 71 percent of employers indicated that Microsoft Office certification is advantageous to employees being considered in hiring, promotion, and advancement decisions.
Since many of our certifications are accredited, some employers will reimburse you for the cost of certifications through their tuition assistance programs.

Thursday, May 26, 2011

5 Most Popular MOC Training Classes for JUNE!

There are 5 classes developers just can't get enough of and they are all happening in June at ExecuTrain of Georgia.  Sign up now while seats are still available!  http://tinyurl.com/4yhnl7d

  • Installing and Configuring Windows 7
  • Configuring and Managing Sharepoint 2010
  • Implementing SQL 2008 Server Database
  • Implementing and Managing Windows Server 2008 with Hyper-V
  • Configuing, Managing and Maintaining Windows Server 2008

Don't Miss the Boat!