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Today, there are a vast number of certifications available across many
industries. The one industry where certification is extremely useful is the IT industry.
Q. What is certification and why is it important?
A. Because technology changes so rapidly, it is important to prove your skills and experience to remain competitive in today's fast paced business environment. Training toward a certification can prove your current abilities and give you an opportunity to gain new skills. Certifying your skills can benefit you as well as your employer and their current and potential clients.
Employers see certification as a screening tool as well as a benchmark for potential hires. The IT industry views certifications as a way to keep pace with changing technology and a good way to update or expand skills. Employees find certification useful in promoting their resume and as a way to get the "edge" on the competition for career advancement. 
Q. Can you obtain desktop certifications?
A. The Microsoft Office Specialist certifies your
skills in Microsoft Office. MicroAge training offers the skills
necessary to pass these exams.
Microsoft Office Specialist testing at MicroAge
Q. What are the most popular technical certifications?
A.
CompTIA
A+, Net +, Server +, i-Net+
Microsoft
MCP, MCSA, MSCE, MCSD, MCDBA, and MCT
Cisco
CCNA, CCNP, and CCIE
Novell
CNA, CNE and CNI
Q. How do I get certified?
A. To become certified you take an exam or a series of exams as stated by that specific certification. If you pass all the exams, you recieve certification from that vendor.
Q. How do I prepare?
A. Most people prepare according to their personal learning style. For some people this means instructor led training, for others self study. MicroAge offers instructor led classes in many certification tracks including Microsoft, CompTIA and Novell.
Q. What are the benefits of training at MicroAge?
A. MicroAge Instructor led training provides hands on learning with instructors who deal with the subject matter daily and have years of experience. The opportunity to learn by doing and being able to ask questions offers more value than simply reading a book and trying to learn on your own.
Q. How much will training cost?
A. Training and certifcation is an investment in your future. The investment includes the time and money to complete your certification track. MicroAge offers voucher packs to diminish the cost of training from 10-30%, as well as day and night courses to fit your schedule.
Q. Where can I find more information?
A.
www.CompTIA.com
www.Microsoft.com/trainingandservices/default.asp
www.Microsoft.com/traincert/mcp/officespecialist/default.asp
www.novell.com/education/certinfo
www.Cisco.com
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