Microsoft Certifications
The New Microsoft Certifications Provide a Better Fit
Microsoft Certification has proven effective for growing skills and gaining recognition. Now there is a new generation of certifications from Microsoft: more targeted, more cost-effective, and more focused on your primary job role and needs.
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New Horizons Computer Learning Centers conducts more Microsoft technical training and Microsoft Certification than any other company.
According to a study conducted by Applied Research Consultants, 90% of Microsoft Certified Professionals (MCP's) said certification was extremely useful in their work. In another study, managers and supervisors felt their MCP’s were significantly more competent than non-certified employees. This is valuable proof certification means increased knowledge and enhanced credibility.
New Horizons is among the largest networks of Microsoft Gold Certified Partners for Learning Solutions and Microsoft Certified Partners for Learning Solutions (CPLS) in the world. We provide courses to thousands of students each year - more than any other company. Every course follows the Microsoft Official Curriculum and is taught by a Microsoft Certified Trainer.
New Horizons offers a full range of Microsoft certifications and training, including courses mapping to the following certifications:
The Microsoft Certified Technology Specialist (MCTS) certifications provide the foundation for Microsoft Certification. These certifications are designed to validate your skills on the features and functionality of key technologies. You can show your depth of knowledge in one specific technology, earn multiple MCTS certifications to show breadth across different products, or build on the MCTS to earn a Microsoft Certified IT Professional (MCITP) credential.
Microsoft Certified IT Professional (MCITP)
The Microsoft Certified IT Professional (MCITP) credential validates that an individual has the comprehensive set of skills necessary to perform a particular job role, such as database administrator or enterprise messaging administrator. MCITP certifications build on the technical proficiency measured in the Microsoft Certified Technology Specialist (MCTS) certifications. Therefore, you will earn one or more MCTS certifications on your way to earning an MCITP credential.
Microsoft Certified Systems Administrator (MCSA)
Microsoft Certified Desktop Support Technician (MCDST)
The Microsoft Certified Desktop Support Technician (MCDST) credential proves your ability to successfully troubleshoot desktop environments that run on the Microsoft Windows operating system. It also shows you have the necessary soft skills to educate users and help them solve hardware and software operation and application problems on Windows.
Microsoft Office Specialist (MOS)
The Microsoft Office Specialist program is globally recognized as the standard for demonstrating desktop skills with the Microsoft Office suite of business productivity applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access and Outlook) and the Microsoft Project applications. With a Office Specialist certification, thousands of people have demonstrated increased productivity and have proved their ability to utilize the advanced functionality of these Microsoft applications.