Microsoft Certified Technology
Specialist
using IT Professional Skills
From ONLY £1,150
What is a MCTS?
The Microsoft Certified Technology Specialist certifications enable
professionals to target specific technologies and to distinguish themselves
by demonstrating in-depth knowledge and expertise in their specialized
technologies. Microsoft Technology Specialists are consistently capable of
implementing, building, troubleshooting, and debugging a particular
Microsoft technology.
A list of the current Microsoft Certified Technology Specialist (MCTS)
certifications using IT Professional skills are below. More will become available as new technologies are
introduced.
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Technology Specialist: SQL Server 2008,
Database Development
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Technology Specialist: SQL Server 2008,
Implementation and Maintenance
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Technology Specialist: SQL Server 2008,
Business Intelligence Development and Maintenance
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Technology Specialist: SQL Server 2005
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Technology Specialist: SQL Server 2005
Business Intelligence
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Technology
Specialist: SharePoint 2010, Configuration
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Technology Specialist: Microsoft Office
SharePoint Server 2007, Configuration
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Technology Specialist: Windows SharePoint
Services 3.0, Configuration
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Technology
Specialist: Exchange Server 2010, Configuration
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Technology Specialist: Microsoft Exchange
Server 2007, Configuration
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Technology Specialist: Windows 7,
Configuration
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Technology Specialist: Windows Vista,
Configuration
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Technology Specialist:
Business Desktop Deployment
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Technology Specialist: Windows Server
2008 Active Directory Configuration
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Technology Specialist: Windows Server
2008 Network Infrastructure Configuration
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Technology Specialist: Windows Server
2008 Applications Infrastructure Configuration
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Technology Specialist: Windows Server
2008 Virtualisation Configuration
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Technology Specialist: Windows Server 2008 R2 Server
Virtualisation Configuration
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Technology Specialist: Windows Server 2008 R2 Desktop
Virtualisation Configuration
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Technology Specialist: Windows Small Business Server
2008, Configuring
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Technology Specialist: Windows Essential Business
Server 2008, Configuring
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How to Obtain a MCTS Certification
Microsoft Certified Technology Specialist:
SQL Server 2008 Database Development
This certification shows that
the professional has demonstrated the skills and knowledge to implement
programming objects, tables and views, work with query techniques, work with
XML data and gather performance information.
Candidates for this certification must pass one exam that focuses on the
development of SQL Server 2008 databases.
| Required Exam (1) |
70-433:
TS: Microsoft SQL Server 2008, Database Development |
|
Courses |
2778: Writing Queries using Microsoft SQL
Server 2008 Transact-SQL |
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6232:
Implementing a Microsoft SQL Server 2008 Database |
| Classroom Days |
8 |
| PDF of Route |
4 Pages |
| YOU PAY |
£2,370
TRAINING ONLY |
| £2,520
ALL IN PACKAGE |
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Microsoft Certified Technology Specialist:
SQL Server 2008 Implementation and Maintenance
This certification
shows that the professional has the skills and knowledge to install and
configure SQL Server 2008, maintain the database, monitor and troubleshoot,
and optimise SQL Server performance.
Candidates for this certification must pass one exam that focuses on the
implementation and maintenance of SQL Server 2008.
| Required Exam (1) |
70-432:
TS: Microsoft SQL Server 2008, Implementation and Maintenance |
|
Courses |
2778: Writing Queries using Microsoft SQL
Server 2008 Transact-SQL |
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6231: Maintaining a Microsoft SQL Server 2008
Database |
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6232:
Implementing a Microsoft SQL Server 2008 Database |
| Classroom Days |
13 |
| PDF of Route |
6 Pages |
| YOU PAY |
£3,540
TRAINING ONLY |
| £3,680
ALL IN PACKAGE |
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Microsoft Certified Technology Specialist:
SQL Server 2008 Business Intelligence Development and Maintenance
This certification
shows that the professional has the skills and knowledge to implement a SSIS
solution, configure, deploy and maintain SSIS, implement a SSAS solution,
configure, deploy and maintain SSAS, implement a SSRS solution, configure,
deploy and maintain SSRS.
Candidates for this certification must pass one exam that focuses on
creating business intelligence solutions using SQL Server 2008.
| Required Exam (1) |
70-448:
TS: Microsoft SQL Server 2008, Business Intelligence Development and
Maintenance |
|
Courses |
6234: Implementing and Maintaining Microsoft
SQL Server 2008 Analysis Services |
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6235: Implementing and Maintaining Microsoft
SQL Server 2008 Integration Services |
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6236: Implementing and Maintaining Microsoft
SQL Server 2008 Reporting Services |
| Classroom Days |
9 |
| PDF of Route |
6 Pages |
| YOU PAY |
£2,930
TRAINING ONLY |
| £3,080
ALL IN PACKAGE |
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Microsoft Certified Technology Specialist:
SQL Server 2005
This certification shows that the professional can
implement and maintain databases using specific instructions and
specifications. They have thorough knowledge of the product, understand how
to use the tools and Transact-SQL language, and know how to navigate the
user interface.
The exam for this certification (70-431) has now been retired by
Microsoft, and you can no longer obtain this certification. For an
updated version, go here.
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Microsoft Certified Technology Specialist: SQL
Server 2005 Business Intelligence
This certification shows that the
professional can implement and maintain business intelligence solutions.
They have thorough knowledge of the Microsoft SQL Server 2005 Business
Intelligence Development tool suite. This includes knowledge of database
schemas, debugging, monitoring, and troubleshooting Business Intelligence
solutions, and working with the Microsoft .NET Framework. They can write
database queries, use SSAS data mining algorithms, and create and deploy SQL
Server Reporting Services (SSRS) reports. Additionally, they author and
deploy SQL Server Integration Services (SSIS) packages.
The exam for this certification (70-445) has now been retired by
Microsoft, and you can no longer obtain this certification. For an
updated version, go here.
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Microsoft Certified Technology Specialist:
Microsoft SharePoint 2010, Configuration
This certification shows that the professional possesses an in-depth technical
knowledge of and skill in using the features and functionality of key technology
areas in Microsoft Office SharePoint Server. The typical candidate for this
certification would be someone who configures and deploys Microsoft SharePoint
2010.
Candidates for this certification must pass one exam that focuses on
installing and configuring a SharePoint environment, managing and
maintaining a SharePoint environment, and deploying and managing
applications.
| Required Exam (1) |
70-667:
TS: Microsoft SharePoint Server 2010, Configuring |
|
Course |
10174:
Configuring and Administering Microsoft SharePoint 2010 |
| Classroom Days |
5 |
| PDF of Route |
2 Pages |
| YOU PAY |
£1,640
TRAINING ONLY |
| £1,720
ALL IN PACKAGE |
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Microsoft Certified Technology Specialist:
Microsoft Office SharePoint Server 2007, Configuration
This certification shows that the professional possesses a deep and broad
understanding about properly configuring Microsoft Office SharePoint Server
2007 in a corporate environment. The professional typically has a general
understanding of Office SharePoint Server 2007 and how to administer
Microsoft SQL Server 2000 or 2005 ad well as knowledge about security and
Microsoft .NET 2.0 as they relate to SharePoint Server 2007.
Candidates for this certification must pass one exam that focuses on
configuring Microsoft Office SharePoint Server 2007 Portal, managing Search,
configuring Content Management, configuring Business forms, managing
business Intelligence, managing Administration and deploying/upgrading
Microsoft Office SharePoint Server 2007.
| Required Exam (1) |
70-630:
TS: Microsoft Office SharePoint Server 2007, Configuring |
|
Courses |
5061:
Implementing Microsoft Office 2007 SharePoint Server |
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50047:
Advanced IT Pro Course for Microsoft Office SharePoint Server 2007
and Windows SharePoint Services 3.0 |
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50048:
Enterprise Search Solution Architect Workshop |
| Classroom Days |
10 |
| PDF of Route |
6 Pages |
| YOU PAY |
£3,390
TRAINING ONLY |
| £3,540
ALL IN PACKAGE |
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Microsoft Certified Technology Specialist:
Windows SharePoint Services 3.0, Configuration
This certification
shows that the professional possesses the knowledge and skills to
successfully configure Microsoft Windows SharePoint Services 3.0. A typical
candidate will already have a general understanding of Microsoft
technologies, such as Internet Security and Acceleration Server, network
load-balancing for applications, and general security and authentication
practices, as well as a general knowledge of Windows SharePoint Server 2007
and networking infrastructure.
The exam for this certification (70-631) has now been retired by
Microsoft, and you can no longer obtain this certification. For an
updated version, go here.
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Microsoft Certified Technology Specialist:
Microsoft Exchange Server 2010, Configuration
This certification
validates the professional's in-depth technical knowledge and skill in using
the features and functionality of key technology areas in Microsoft Exchange
Server 2010. Holders of this certification will have experience
installing, managing, monitoring, and troubleshooting Exchange Server 2010;
managing messaging security; and recovering messaging servers and databases.
Candidates for this certification must pass one exam that focuses on
the maintenance and administration of Exchange servers in an enterprise
environment.
| Required Exam (1) |
70-662:
TS: Configuring Microsoft Exchange Server 2010 |
|
Course |
10135: Configuring, Managing and Troubleshooting
Microsoft Exchange Server 2010 |
| Classroom Days |
5 |
| PDF of Route |
2 Pages |
| YOU PAY |
£1,640
TRAINING ONLY |
| £1,720
ALL IN PACKAGE |
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Microsoft Certified Technology Specialist:
Microsoft Exchange Server 2007, Configuration
This certification
shows that the professional possesses the knowledge and skills to operate as
the second tier of support between the mailbox operator and the messaging
administrator. They are also able to install, configure and administer an
enterprise messaging environment that includes managing messaging security
with Microsoft Exchange Server 2007.
Candidates for this certification must pass one exam that focuses on
installing and configuring Exchange servers, creating and modifying
recipients and public folders, maintaining and optimizing the messaging
system, monitoring and reporting on the messaging system, troubleshooting
messaging issues, and managing data recovery and disaster recovery of a
messaging environment.
| Required Exam (1) |
70-236:
TS: Configuring Microsoft Exchange Server 2007 |
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Courses |
5047: Introduction to Installing and Managing Microsoft
Exchange Server 2007 |
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5049: Managing and Messaging Security using Microsoft
Exchange Server 2007 |
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5050: Recovering Messaging Servers and Databases using
Microsoft Exchange Server 2007 |
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5051: Monitoring and Troubleshooting Microsoft Exchange
Server 2007 |
| Classroom Days |
7 |
| PDF of Route |
8 Pages |
| YOU PAY |
£2,560
TRAINING ONLY |
| £2,710
ALL IN PACKAGE |
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Microsoft Certified Technology Specialist:
Windows 7, Configuration
This certification alidates your ability to
understand the functions and features of Windows 7 and to troubleshoot
network-connectivity and applications issues.
Candidates for this certification must pass one exam that focuses on
installing, deploying, and upgrading Windows 7, including ensuring hardware
and software compatibility. Additionally, configuring pre-installation and
post-installation system settings, Windows security features, network
connectivity applications included with Windows 7, and mobile computing.
| Required Exam (1) |
70-680:
TS: Microsoft Windows 7, Configuring |
|
Course |
6292:
Installing and Configuring Windows 7 Client |
| Classroom Days |
3 |
| PDF of Route |
2 Pages |
| YOU PAY |
£1,150
TRAINING ONLY |
| £1,250
ALL IN PACKAGE |
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Microsoft Certified Technology Specialist:
Windows Vista, Configuration
This certification shows that the
professional possesses the knowledge and skills to configure Windows Vista
for optimal performance on the desktop, including installing, managing, and
configuring the new security, network, and application features in Windows
Vista.
Candidates for this certification must pass one exam that focuses on
supporting end-user issues about network connectivity, security, and
applications installation and compatibility, and logon problems that include
account issues and password resets.
| Required Exam (1) |
70-620:
TS: Microsoft Windows Vista, Configuring |
|
Courses |
5117:
Installing, Configuring, Troubleshooting and Maintaining Windows Vista |
| Classroom Days |
3 |
| PDF of Route |
4 Pages |
| YOU PAY |
£1,700
TRAINING ONLY |
| £1,780
ALL IN PACKAGE |
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Microsoft Certified Technology Specialist:
Windows Server 2008 Active Directory Configuration
This
certification shows that the professional possesses the knowledge and skills
to successfully work with Active Directory and Directory Services, Active
Directory server roles, certificate management and group policy.
Candidates for this certification must pass one exam that focuses on
Windows Server 2008 Active Directory. It is suited to candidates who either
work with, or intend to work with, Active Directory and Directory Services,
Active Directory server roles, Certificate management and Group Policy.
| Required Exam (1) |
70-640:
TS: Windows Server 2008 Active Directory, Configuring |
|
Courses |
6425: Configuring Windows Server 2008 Active Directory
Domain Services |
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6426: Configuring and Troubleshooting Identity and
Access Management in Windows Server 2008 Active Directory |
| Classroom Days |
8 |
| PDF of Route |
4 Pages |
| YOU PAY |
£2,370
TRAINING ONLY |
| £2,520
ALL IN PACKAGE |
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Microsoft Certified Technology Specialist:
Windows Server 2008 Network Infrastructure Configuration
This
certification shows that the professional possesses the knowledge and skills
to successfully work with IP addressing and services, names resolution, file
and print services, network access and remote access, and monitoring network
services.
Candidates for this certification must pass one exam that focuses on
Windows Server 2008 Network Infrastructure. It is suited to candidates who
either work with, or intend to work with, IP addressing and services, names
resolution, file and print services, network access and remote access and
monitoring network services.
| Required Exam (1) |
70-642:
TS: Windows Server 2008 Network Infrastructure, Configuring |
| Courses |
6421: Configuring and Troubleshooting a Windows Server
2008 Network Infrastructure |
| Classroom Days |
5 |
| PDF of Route |
2
Pages |
| YOU PAY |
£1,640
TRAINING ONLY |
| £1,720
ALL IN PACKAGE |
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Microsoft Certified Technology Specialist:
Windows Server 2008 Applications Infrastructure Configuration
This certification shows that the professional possesses the knowledge and skills
to successfully work with Windows deployment services, terminal services,
web services and media services.
Candidates for this certification must pass one exam that focuses on
Windows Server 2008 Applications Infrastructure. It is suited to candidates
who either work with, or intend to work with, Windows deployment services,
terminal services, web services and media services.
| Required Exam (1) |
70-643:
TS: Windows Server 2008 Applications Infrastructure, Configuring
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Courses |
6418: Installing and Configuring the Windows Vista
Operating System |
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6427: Configuring Windows Vista Mobile Computing and
Applications |
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6428: Configuring Windows Vista Mobile Computing and
Applications |
| Classroom Days |
8 |
| PDF of Route |
6 Pages |
| YOU PAY |
£2,650
TRAINING ONLY |
| £2,800
ALL IN PACKAGE |
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Microsoft Certified Technology
Specialist: Windows Server 2008 Virtualisation Configuration
This certification shows that the professional possesses the knowledge and skills
to
work with Windows Server 2008 and
Microsoft Hyper-V Server 2008 as virtualization administrators.
Candidates for this certification must pass one exam that focuses on
installing, configuring and optimising Hyper-V, and deploying, managing and
monitoring virtual machines.
| Required Exam (1) |
70-652:
TS: Windows Server Virtualisation, Configuring
|
|
Courses |
6422:
Implementing and Managing Windows Server 2008 Hyper-V |
| Classroom Days |
3 |
| PDF of Route |
2 Pages |
| YOU PAY |
£1,150
TRAINING ONLY |
| £1,190
ALL IN PACKAGE |
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Microsoft Certified Technology Specialist:
Windows Server 2008 Server Virtualisation Configuration
This certification shows that the professional possesses knowledge and skills
around the
areas of Microsoft server virtualization products and technologies.
Candidates for this certification must pass one exam that focuses on
installing and configuring host and parent settings, configuring child
settings, managing and monitoring virtual environments, ensuring high
availability and recoverability, performing migration, and configuring
remote desktop role services infrastructure.
| Required Exam (1) |
70-659:
TS: Windows Server 2008 R2, Server Virtualisation
|
|
Courses |
10215: Implementing and Managing Microsoft Server
Virtualisation |
| Classroom Days |
5 |
| PDF of Route |
2 Pages |
| YOU PAY |
£1,850
TRAINING ONLY |
| £1,860
ALL IN PACKAGE |
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Microsoft Certified Technology Specialist:
Windows Server 2008 Desktop Virtualisation Configuration
This certification shows that the professional possesses the knowledge and skills
to successfully work with
desktop virtualization technologies
such as Windows Virtual PC, MED-V, Windows XP Mode for Windows 7,
App-V, Remote Desktop Services, Virtual Desktop Infrastructure (VDI),
Windows Server 2008 R2 environments, and Microsoft Hyper-V Server 2008 R2.
Candidates for this certification must pass one exam that focuses on
deploying and managing an enterprise desktop virtualisation environment,
deploying and managing a presentation virtualisation environment, deploying
and managing an application virtualisation (App-V) environment, and managing
a virtual desktop infrastructure environment.
| Required Exam (1) |
70-669:
TS: Windows Server 2008 Applications Infrastructure, Configuring
|
|
Courses |
10324: Implementing and Managing Microsoft Desktop
Virtualisation |
| Classroom Days |
5 |
| PDF of Route |
2 Pages |
| YOU PAY |
£1,640
TRAINING ONLY |
| £1,650
ALL IN PACKAGE |
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Microsoft Certified Technology Specialist:
Windows Small
Business Server 2008, Configuring
This certification shows that the professional possesses the knowledge and skills
to
deploy and
manage network solutions in
small businesses that use Windows Small
Business Server (SBS) 2008.
Candidates for this certification must pass one exam that focuses on
deploying hardware and software for SBS servers, migrating to SBS 2008,
deploying hardware and software for computers on the network, maintaining
systems and services availability, maintaining remote access, maintaining
users and computers, maintaining collaboration, and maintaining messaging.
| Required Exam (1) |
70-653:
TS: Windows Small Business Server 2008, Configuring
|
|
Courses |
6445:
Implementing and Administering Windows Small Business Server 2008 |
| Classroom Days |
5 |
| PDF of Route |
2 Pages |
| YOU PAY |
£1,640
TRAINING ONLY |
| £1,720
ALL IN PACKAGE |
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Microsoft Certified Technology Specialist:
Windows Essential Business Server 2008, Configuring
This certification shows that the professional possesses the knowledge and skills
to deploy,
configure and manage network solutions in a
medium-sized business that uses Windows
Essential Business Server 2008.
Candidates for this certification must pass one exam that focuses on
deployment preparation, installing and configuring Essential Business
Server, managing Essential Business Server, and configuring remote access.
| Required Exam (1) |
70-643:
TS: Windows Server 2008 Applications Infrastructure, Configuring
|
|
Courses |
6446:
Implementing and Administering Windows Essential Business Server
2008 |
| Classroom Days |
5 |
| PDF of Route |
2 Pages |
| YOU PAY |
£1,850
TRAINING ONLY |
| £1,920
ALL IN PACKAGE |
To get more information about how to prepare for each exam, please visit
the Microsoft web section for a list of links to suggested courses,
preparation guides, exam study guides and practice exams.
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What's Included in F1's MCTS
Certification Packages?
As a Microsoft Gold Certified Partner for Learning Solutions, F1 is well
placed to train its clients on new technologies such as SQL Server 2008, and
the new certification routes.
TRAINING ONLY Certification packages include the
following:
- Microsoft Official Curriculum manual for each course.
- Refreshments and Lunches whilst at our training centres.
- Ongoing support from a qualified Microsoft Certified Trainer.
- FREE re-sits on any courses you have attended.
ALL IN Certification packages include the
following:
- Microsoft Official Curriculum manual for each course.
- Additional Training Materials (such as books or e-learning), if
applicable
- Refreshments and Lunches whilst at our training centres.
- Ongoing support from a qualified Microsoft Certified Trainer.
- FREE re-sits on any courses you have attended.
- Microsoft Exams stated in the route (value = £88 plus VAT per
exam).
- Award-winning
Transcender exam preparation software for the exams on the route
(value = approx £75 plus VAT per practice test), subject to
availability.
All F1 Certification Routes are valid for a period of 18 months from
the date of order.
All prices are subject to VAT, if applicable.
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