Microsoft Certification

[Spider]

I'm considering “expanding my skill set” by attaining some Microsoft certification. I know they aren’t cheap (hopefully my employer will make a contribution towards costs) but wondered if ppl here though that they were worth it and which are the most valuable MS Certifications to achieve.

How many people here have Microsoft certification and if you had your time again would do you still do them?

 

[Spider]

I've only got 2yrs IT experience in a financial sector position so not too great. Dont want to be stuck here for the next five years (even though I enjoy the job at present the long-term potential is bordering on zero), so though this may be a decent way to progress my learning and "employability".

 

[Spider]

...If you give us some examples of what you do / what you would like to do. We can maybe suggest some training to suit your needs...?

At the moment I am part of a team of four responsible for implementing a Windows 2003 Domain environment with 150-200 XP clients on site and a further 20 smaller remote sites under our control. We also have an Exchange 2003 server and finally large oracle database which we are expacted to partly maintain (although another firm provides additional support). We basically have to manage and maintain EVERYTHING in a financial environment.
I also have the role as on-site developer, dabbling in C#, ASP.net, VB.net etc etc.

We have had no formal training in any of these but this looks to be training and I want to take the best route for future career progression as well as my day-to-day job.