When we talk about Microsoft accreditations, we're addressing an extremely wide spectrum. You could be interested in training in the standard MS software packages, or you may be looking at professional-level I.T. training to become a Microsoft Certified Professional (MCP) in a number of different areas. Whenever you are contemplating any kind of training course it is a good idea to first look at exactly what you want to get out of it - in other words why did you begin searching for training in the first place? We constantly advise that if you intend to get into IT as a career, have a balanced careers conversation with an appropriate advisor, to make sure you don't squander either your time or your money.

A unique 'language' has been designed for working on and interrogating databases, known as SQL, or 'Structured Query Language'. Structured Query Language is relevant to how information is stored on a Database & extracted from it. Consequently an understanding of the language is essential for anybody looking for a professional level database position. DBA's (Database Administrators) essentially control Database information and reporting, while 'DB Developers' setup & design 'databases'. Database-Developers generally also acquire programming-skills in order to write database software - this means an additional accreditation in 'VB' or 'C#'.

The principal Windows software development 'environment' is called Microsoft Visual Studio. C#.Net & VB.Net are generally the preferred 'languages' to learn. You can find out about these by reading our specific Programming & Development web-pages. The most extensively accepted qualifications are the 'Microsoft Certified Technology Specialist' and the 'Microsoft Certified Professional Developer'.

Business & global commerce are overpoweringly directed by 'Microsoft' Network and Server Operating Systems. It's currently thought that at least 80-90 percent of workplace networks use Windows Server as their operating platform. This particular software has experienced quite a few updates now, beginning with NT server, then becoming 'Server 2000', Server 2003 and currently 'Server 2008'. A large number of businesses still utilise 'Server 2003' as their standard platform, and don't intend to switch. More likely, it's those older platforms that will upgrade (NT Server or 2000) - essentially missing a generation or two. If you look at our MCSA & MCSE web pages, you will learn more about Networking, Servers and the challenge of 'Server 2003' verses Server 2008.

We can divide up the different accreditation paths fundamentally in accordance with the systems they are relevant to. So fundamentally we are looking at Programming, Networks & Databases. For further advice on the particulars of each training route and accreditation group, explore the key sections pertinent to each one on this web-site.

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