Program Objective

Microsoft Windows Server Specialist Program supports IT professionals who currently have core or foundation knowledge and want to earn a MCTS certification on Windows Server 2008. The purpose of the training is to increase: (1) enrollments in training that results in employer-recognized IT certifications; (2) training retentions and completions; and (3) the number of individuals qualified for, getting, and retaining employment in demanding occupations directly related to the training program.

SQLSoft+ Dislocated IT Worker Training

SQLSoft+ Dislocated IT Worker Training offers the following services:

• Assessment of career needs, skills and abilities, program eligibility, and more.
• Career counseling
• Case management and an individualized employment/training plan
• Job readiness training
• Individualized assistance through our job placement program
• Follow up after employment to support career and wage progression
• Pre-employment training with employers who need additional, specialized skills
• Coordination with current employers to identify training that will increase the IT Professional and Professional Developers’ ability to maintain employment or obtain a better job within the organization

Industry Demand

According to the WILMA.org web site the following related jobs are supported by this program and are in demand by employers:

• Computer and Information Systems Managers (SOC 113021)
• Computer Programmers (SOC 113021)
• Computer Software Engineers, Applications (SOC 113021)
• Computer Software Engineers, Systems Software (SOC 113021)
• Computer Specialists, All Other (SOC 113021)
• Computer Support Specialists (SOC 113021)
• Computer Systems Analysts (SOC 113021)
• Database Administrators (SOC 113021)
• Network and Computer Systems Administrators (SOC 113021)
• Network Systems and Data Communications Analysts (SOC 113021)

Microsoft Windows Server Specialist Program Certifications
SQLSoft+ offers three MCTS certification paths that build on Microsoft Certified Technology Specialist (MCTS) prerequisites and align with job roles that are relevant in the marketplace.

• MCTS: Windows Server 2008 Active Directory Configuration
• MCTS: Windows Server 2008 Applications Infrastructure Configuration
• MCTS: Windows Server 2008 Network Infrastructure Configuration

Student Admission Requirements

Candidates for one or more of these three MCTS certifications are IT professionals who are working with Windows Server 2008, or anticipate deploying or working in a Windows Server 2008 environment within the next year.