Microsoft SharePoint 2007 Specialist Program - MCTS

Program Objective

Microsoft SharePoint Specialist Program supports IT professionals who currently have core or foundation knowledge and want to earn a MCTS certification on SharePoint. The purpose of the training is to increase: (1) enrollments in training that results in an employer-recognized IT certification; (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 Operators (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 SharePoint Specialist Program Certification

SQLSoft+ offers one MCTS certification path that builds on Microsoft Certified Technology Specialist (MCTS) prerequisites and aligns with job roles that are relevant in the marketplace.

• MCTS - Microsoft Office SharePoint Server 2007, Configuration
• MCTS - Windows SharePoint Services 3.0, Configuration

Student Admission Requirements

Candidates for any of the MCTS certifications are professionals who work with Exchange Server 2007, or who anticipate doing so in the near future. Successful candidates will have experience installing, managing, monitoring, and troubleshooting Exchange Server 2007, and managing messaging security and recovering messaging servers and databases.

Microsoft SharePoint Specialist Program Certification Paths