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MCTS Certification

    Our MCTS (Microsoft Certified Technology Specialist) package is designed for personnel already working in the IT field wishing to focus more closely on Microsoft technologies such as Visual Studio with .NET (prounounced Dot Net), SharePoint, Project Server, Windows Server, SQL Server, Exchange Server, and Windows Client. It also has particular relevance to people with an existing MCSA (Microsoft Certified Systems Administrator) or MCSE (Microsoft Certified Systems Engineer) who are wishing to upgrade their certifications.

    This new type of certification reflects changes in technology and business needs. Unlike the much older MCSA and MCSE certifications, the latest version of Microsoft certifications are more specialised allowing the certification holder to focus their skills in a key area such as those mentioned above.  In most cases, a candidate only needs to study one Microsoft module/course, to gain an MCTS.  The only area where this is the exception is .NET, where the candidate must study and pass the foundation module 70-536 first, which is supplied in this course.  For more information on the different areas you can become an MCTS in, browse through the syllabus by clicking on ‘What’s in the course’.

    Customers will get access to all of the certification areas listed in the syllabus by purchasing this course package, allowing them to pick and choose which technology area to specialise in.

    The next certification level after the MCTS is the MCITP.  In order to gain an MCITP, most candidates must obtain several MCTS certifications first, making this course package a natural stepping stone for anyone wishing to upgrade at a later stage.  To view which MCTS certifications are required to make up an MCITP, see the course syllabus in our MCITP course.

    This is an online Interactive Series course package.  Read our FAQs for more details.

    By purchasing this course, you will gain access to all the following modules:

     

    Exchange Server

    Microsoft Exchange Server 2010 MCTS 70-662

    This course is for anyone who is preparing to take the MCTS 70-662: TS: Microsoft Exchange Server 2010, Configuring exam.  The Microsoft Exchange Server 2010 MCTS 70-662 series covers the administrative tasks that a messaging administrator needs to know how to perform, such as preparing Active Directory, deploying Exchange roles, managing Exchange objects, and configuring Exchange features. A practice exam is also included, which will allow you to answer questions in the same format that the test will use on exam day, and will provide feedback to help you understand the background of the topic.

    • Introduction to Exchange Server 2010
    • Installing Exchange Server 2010
    • Connectors, Routing, and Transport
    • Client Access
    • Managing Mailboxes
    • Contacts and Exchange Control Panel
    • Public Folders
    • RBAC and Compliance
    • Transport, Policies, and Security
    • High-Availability Solutions
    • Disaster Recovery Operations
    • Monitoring and Reporting
    • Practice Exam

    Time: 18hrs

     

    Project and Project Server

    Project 2007 MCTS 70-632

    This course is for anyone who wants to achieve MCTS 70-632 certification.  This series will prepare you for the MCTS: Microsoft Office Project 2007, Managing Projects exam. This exam is the only requirement to apply for the Technology Specialist: Managing Projects with Microsoft Office Project 2007 certification and will give you credit toward a Microsoft Certified IT Professional: Enterprise Project Management with Microsoft Office Project Server 2007 certification. This study guide will prepare you to create, manage, and report on projects. Practice exams are also included, which will allow you to answer questions in the same format that the test will use on exam day, and will provide in-depth instructional feedback on each question to thoroughly cover every subject you’ll need to master.

    • Configuring Tools and Options
    • Setting Up a Project
    • Estimating, Scheduling, and Budgeting Tasks
    • Resourcing Project Plans
    • Updating and Reporting on Project Performance
    • Practice Exam 1
    • Practice Exam 2
    • Practice Exam 3
    • Practice Exam 4

    Time: 9hrs

     

    SharePoint and SharePoint Server

    Microsoft SharePoint 2010 Configuring MCTS 70-667

    This course is for anyone who is preparing for the Microsoft SharePoint 2010 Configuring MCTS 70-667 exam.  It will prepare you to upgrade to SharePoint 2010 or create a new deployment, with a focus on the new hardware and software requirements for SharePoint 2010. It also covers managing the various features of SharePoint, including user accounts, Web applications, and site collections, and optimising and monitoring your environment.

    • What’s New in SharePoint 2010
    • Installing and Upgrading
    • Configuring Farm Environments
    • Configuring Service Applications
    • Configuring Indexing and Search
    • Managing Operational Settings
    • Managing User Accounts and Roles
    • Managing Providers and Permissions
    • Web Applications and Host Sites
    • Managing Site Collections
    • Managing Applications and Solutions
    • Backing Up and Restoring
    • Monitoring the SharePoint Environment
    • Optimising SharePoint

    Time: 22hrs

    Microsoft SharePoint Server 2007 MCTS 70-542

    This course will prepare you for the MCTS 70-542: Microsoft Office SharePoint Server 2007 – Application Development exam. This exam is the only requirement to apply for the Technology Specialist: Microsoft Office SharePoint Server 2007, Application Development certification. This study guide will prepare you build SharePoint Server applications, with a focus on managing business intelligence data.

    • Managing Enterprise Content
    • Creating Business Intelligence Solutions
    • Using the Business Data Catalogue
    • Accessing Application Platform Services
    • Searching Data with the Search Service
    • Targeting Content Based on Audience Membership
    • Customising Functionality with Profiles

    Time: 9hrs

     

    SQL Server

    Microsoft SQL Server 2008 Database MCTS 70-433

    The Microsoft SQL Server 2008 Database Design MCTS 70-433 course prepares the student for Microsoft’s MCTS SQL Server 2008 Database Development exam. The topics covered in this series include implementing and programming objects, using the CLR, implementing error handling and transactions, and working with DML and multiple-source queries. Practice exams are also included, which will allow you to answer questions in the same format that the test will use on exam day, and will provide in-depth instructional feedback on each question to thoroughly cover every subject you’ll need to master.

    • New Features in SQL Server 2008
    • Implementing Objects
    • Programming Objects
    • Using the CLR
    • Implementing Error Handling
    • Implementing Transactions
    • Working with DML Queries
    • Using Advanced Functionality with DML
    • Working with Multiple-Source Queries
    • Demystifying Data Types
    • Explaining Advanced Query Techniques
    • Explaining XML
    • Performance Tuning
    • Practice Exam 1
    • Practice Exam 2
    • Practice Exam 3

    Time: 22hrs

    Microsoft SQL Server 2008 Maintenance MCTS 70-432

    This course will prepare you for the TS: Microsoft SQL Server 2008, Implementation and Maintenance exam. This exam is the only requirement to apply for the Microsoft Certified Technology Specialist (MCTS): Microsoft SQL Server 2008, Implementation and Maintenance certification. This series will cover all aspects of running SQL Server 2008, including installing, maintaining, managing security, monitoring, troubleshooting, and optimizing performance. Practice exams will allow you to answer questions in the same format that the test will use on exam day, and will provide in-depth instructional feedback on each question to thoroughly cover every subject you’ll need to master.

    • New Features in SQL Server 2008
    • Installing SQL Server 2008
    • Configuring SQL Server 2008
    • Managing Security
    • Managing Data Encryption
    • Managing High Availability
    • Maintaining Your Database
    • ETL Techniques
    • Managing Replication
    • Monitoring and Troubleshooting
    • SQL Server XML Support
    • Service Broker
    • Performance Tuning
    • Implementing Objects
    • Practice Exam 1
    • Practice Exam 2
    • Practice Exam 3
    • Practice Exam 4

    Time: 29hrs

     

    Visual Studio

    Microsoft .NET Framework 3.5 ASP.NET, Applications

    To become qualified in this area, you will need to pass TWO exams.  These are:

    Microsoft .NET 2.0 App Development MCTS 70-536

    This study guide will prepare you to demonstrate your ability to build applications in .NET 2.0 through the use of Visual Basic code examples. Areas covered inlcude:

    • Using System Types and Collections
    • Implementing Service Processes, Threading, and Application Domains
    • Embedding Configuration, Diagnostic, Management, and Installation Features
    • Implementing Serialisation and I/O Functionality
    • Securing Applications with .NET Framework 2.0 Security Features
    • Implementing Interoperability, Reflection, and Mailing Functionality
    • Implementing Globalisation, Drawing, and Text Manipulation Functionality
    • Visual Basic Practice Exam 1
    • Visual Basic Practice Exam 2
    • Visual Basic Practice Exam 3
    • C# Practice Exam 1
    • C# Practice Exam 2
    • C# Practice Exam 3

    Time: 19hrs

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    Microsoft .NET 3.5 ASP.NET Apps MCTS 70-562

    This exam, which counts as credit toward several other Microsoft certifications, assesses your skills in consuming and creating server controls, working with data and services, and programming, troubleshooting, and debugging Web applications. This study guide series prepares you to develop applications using ASP.NET in an environment that uses the .NET Framework 3.5 and Visual Studio 2008. Practice exams are part of the series, containing questions using the same format as the exam and including in-depth instructional feedback.

    • Configuring and Deploying Web Applications
    • Consuming and Creating Server Controls
    • Working with Data and Services
    • Troubleshooting and Debugging Web Applications
    • Working with ASP.NET AJAX and Client-Side Scripting
    • Targeting Mobile Devices
    • Programming Web Applications
    • Visual Basic Practice Exam 1
    • Visual Basic Practice Exam 2
    • Visual Basic Practice Exam 3
    • C# Practice Exam 1
    • C# Practice Exam 2
    • C# Practice Exam 3

    Time: 20hrs

     

    Microsoft .NET Framework 3.5 Windows Forms Applications

    To become qualified in this area, you will need to pass TWO exams.  These are:

    Microsoft .NET 2.0 App Development MCTS 70-536

    This study guide will prepare you to demonstrate your ability to build applications in .NET 2.0 through the use of Visual Basic code examples. Areas covered inlcude:

    • Using System Types and Collections
    • Implementing Service Processes, Threading, and Application Domains
    • Embedding Configuration, Diagnostic, Management, and Installation Features
    • Implementing Serialisation and I/O Functionality
    • Securing Applications with .NET Framework 2.0 Security Features
    • Implementing Interoperability, Reflection, and Mailing Functionality
    • Implementing Globalisation, Drawing, and Text Manipulation Functionality
    • Visual Basic Practice Exam 1
    • Visual Basic Practice Exam 2
    • Visual Basic Practice Exam 3
    • C# Practice Exam 1
    • C# Practice Exam 2
    • C# Practice Exam 3

    Time: 19hrs

    AND

    Microsoft .NET 3.5 Forms Development MCTS 70-505

    Prepare for the Microsoft .Net Framework 3.5 Windows Forms Application Development exam, which counts as credit toward the MCTS: .Net Framework 3.5, Windows Forms Applications certification.  This course assesses your skills using Microsoft Visual Studio .Net 2008 and the Microsoft .Net Framework 3.5 to build Windows-based applications in a development environment. This study guide prepares you to create and deploy GUI applications and data-driven user interfaces in the context of the .NET Framework 3.5 solution stack. Practice exams are part of the series, containing questions using the same format as the exam and including in-depth instructional feedback.

    • Creating a User Interface
    • Integrating Data
    • Implementing Printing and Reporting Functionality
    • Enhancing Usability
    • Implementing Asynchronous Programming Techniques
    • Deploying Windows Forms Controls
    • Configuring and Deploying Applications
    • Visual Basic Practice Exam 1
    • Visual Basic Practice Exam 2
    • Visual Basic Practice Exam 3
    • C# Practice Exam 1
    • C# Practice Exam 2
    • C# Practice Exam 3

    Time: 17hrs

     

    Windows Client

    Windows 7 Configuration MCTS 70-680

    Prepare for certification in Windows 7 Configuration and learn everything you need to pass the exam on your first try! This study guide series will help you assess your skills and maximise your performance on the 70-680 exam in the following areas: Installation, deployment, and upgrading to Windows 7. Also covered is the configuration of pre-installation and post-installation system settings, Windows security features, network connectivity, applications included with Windows 7, and mobile computing. Practice exams are part of the series, containing questions using the same format as the exam and including in-depth instructional feedback.

    • Installing, Upgrading, and Migrating to Windows 7
    • Deploying Windows 7
    • Configuring Hardware and Applications
    • Configuring Network Connectivity
    • Configuring Access to Resources
    • Configuring Mobile Computing
    • Monitoring and Maintaining Systems that Run Windows 7
    • Configuring Backup and Recovery Options
    • Practice Exam 1
    • Practice Exam 2
    • Practice Exam 3

    Time: 11hrs

    Windows Vista Configuration MCTS 70-620

    The Microsoft 70-620 test on installing and configuring Vista is the required exam to receive the Microsoft Certified Technology Specialist (MCTS): Windows Vista, Configuration certification. Practice exams are also included, which will allow you to answer questions in the same format that the test will use on exam day, and will provide in-depth instructional feedback on each question to thoroughly cover every subject you’ll need to master.

    • Installing and Upgrading
    • Interface and Device Options
    • Advanced Networking
    • NTFS Security Features and File Sharing
    • User Account Security
    • Network Security
    • Internet Explorer 7.0
    • Maintenance and Optimisation
    • Media Applications
    • Productivity Applications
    • Mobile Computers
    • Practice Exam 1
    • Practice Exam 2
    • Practice Exam 3

    Time: 14hrs

     

    Windows Server

    Windows Server 2008 Active Directory MCTS 70-640

    This course will prepare you for the MCTS: Windows Server 2008 Active Directory, Configuring exam. This exam is the only requirement to apply for the Microsoft Certified Technology Specialist: Active Directory Configuration certification, and will also count toward the Microsoft Certified IT Professional (MCITP): Enterprise Administrator or Server Administrator. This study guide will prepare you to configure Active Directory infrastructure and objects, and maintain the Active Directory environment, services, and Domain Name System. Practice exams are also included, which will allow you to answer questions in the same format that the test will use on exam day, and will provide in-depth instructional feedback on each question to thoroughly cover every subject you’ll need to master.

    • Configuring DNS for Active Directory
    • Configuring the Active Directory Infrastructure
    • Configuring Additional Active Directory Server Roles
    • Creating and Maintaining Active Directory Objects
    • Maintaining the Active Directory Environment
    • Configuring Active Directory Certificate Services
    • Practice Exam 1
    • Practice Exam 2
    • Practice Exam 3

    Time: 9hrs

    Windows Server 2008 Networking MCTS 70-642

    This series will prepare you for the MCTS: Windows Server 2008 Network Infrastructure, Configuring exam. This exam is the only requirement to apply for the Microsoft Certified Technology Specialist: Windows Server 2008 Network Infrastructure Configuration certification. This study guide will prepare you to monitor a Windows Server 2008 system, as well as configure IP addressing, name resolution, network access, and file and print services. Practice exams are also included, which will allow you to answer questions in the same format that the test will use on exam day, and will provide in-depth instructional feedback on each question to thoroughly cover every subject you’ll need to master.

    • Configuring IP Addressing and Services
    • Configuring Name Resolution
    • Configuring Network Access
    • Configuring File and Print Services
    • Monitoring and Managing a Network Infrastructure
    • Practice Exam 1
    • Practice Exam 2
    • Practice Exam 3

    Time: 8hrs

    Windows Server 2008 Applications MCTS 70-643

    This series will prepare you for the MCTS: Windows Server 2008 Applications Infrastructure, Configuring exam. This exam is the only requirement to apply for the Microsoft Certified Technology Specialist: Windows Server 2008 Applications Infrastructure Configuration certification. This study guide will prepare you to deploy Windows Server 2008 and to configure terminal services, web services infrastructures, and network application services. Practice exams are also included, which will allow you to answer questions in the same format that the test will use on exam day, and will provide in-depth instructional feedback on each question to thoroughly cover every subject you’ll need to master.

    • Deploying Servers
    • Configuring Terminal Services
    • Configuring a Web Services Infrastructure
    • Configuring Network Application Services
    • Practice Exam 1
    • Practice Exam 2
    • Practice Exam 3

    Time: 8hrs

    Prospective Job Titles: Microsoft Certified Technology Specialist, Consultant, IT Administrator
    Average Salary: £40,000 p.a.
    Previous Experience Required: Pref 6 months working in IT, but not essential
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