Q - microsoft qualifications
- Thread starter rjk
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If they are paying for it, go for it, qualifications are always worth it.
not sure what you do, it looks like a good pre-req for any type of helpdesk job.
Might get you a pay increase since it will (in theory) make you more skilled.
Some googled info:
http://www.microsoft.com/learning/mcp/mcdst/requirements.mspx
http://www.microsoft.com/learning/mcp/mcdst/faq.mspx - the FAQ has some good answers as to whether it's worth it (when compared to the other Quals they offer, although it's their course, take with a pinch of salt and look elsewhere for some reviews too)
As for pricing I think MS do it themselves in the US (FAQ says each exam is $125, which aint much) but googling for UK ones came up with a load of learnign type businesses.
There is training videos etc. available on amazon.
Your best bet is to phone around an get first hand info
not sure what you do, it looks like a good pre-req for any type of helpdesk job.
Might get you a pay increase since it will (in theory) make you more skilled.
Some googled info:
http://www.microsoft.com/learning/mcp/mcdst/requirements.mspx
http://www.microsoft.com/learning/mcp/mcdst/faq.mspx - the FAQ has some good answers as to whether it's worth it (when compared to the other Quals they offer, although it's their course, take with a pinch of salt and look elsewhere for some reviews too)
As for pricing I think MS do it themselves in the US (FAQ says each exam is $125, which aint much) but googling for UK ones came up with a load of learnign type businesses.
There is training videos etc. available on amazon.
Your best bet is to phone around an get first hand info
I teach the MCDST certifaction, its decent grounding in desktop support and a lot of the concepts you will learn are applicable the majority of Microsoft OS's.
Exams are £88 and can be booked via 2test.com if you take a self study route, or if you look about your local area you maybe able to find a local college that is offering it with discounted exam vouchers and expert tutition.
If theres owt in particular you wanna know ask away.
Exams are £88 and can be booked via 2test.com if you take a self study route, or if you look about your local area you maybe able to find a local college that is offering it with discounted exam vouchers and expert tutition
.If theres owt in particular you wanna know ask away.