For IT managers,
certification is particularly important because it
allows them to more easily identify the skills that an
individual possesses. When a company has employees
that possess certain skills, it can garner a
competitive advantage when seeking to attract
customers. Certification can also contribute to
increased productivity, because studies have shown
that certified individuals are generally quicker to
implement and design new technologies. And of course
by knowing that their employees are certified, IT
managers can feel more confident about their ability
to implement and support a network infrastructure.
The IT industry, your
employer, clients, and peers will recognize your
MCDST credential as a symbol of the skills and
knowledge you have gained. Microsoft certification
demonstrates that you have the ability to
successfully support Microsoft business solutions
for your organization or client.
Candidates who earn the MCDST certification receive
a Welcome Kit containing a wallet card, certificate,
and MCDST logo that enable you to identify your
MCDST status to colleagues or clients. In addition,
MCDSTs receive:
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Access through the
MCP Member Site to technical and product
information directly from Microsoft.
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Access through the
MCP Member Site to exclusive discounts on
products and services from selected companies.
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Invitations to
Microsoft conferences, technical training
sessions, and special events.
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Access to new
security-enhanced content on Microsoft Certified
Professional Magazine Online.
Effective technical instruction
must be highly varied and interactive to keep
attention levels high, promote camaraderie and
teamwork between the students and instructor, and
solidify knowledge through hands-on learning.
The Training Camp provides instruction to meet every
learning need, including:
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Intensive group instruction
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One-on-one instruction attention
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Hands-on labs
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Lab partner and group exercises
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Question and answer drills
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Friendly competitions between concurrently running
classes
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Independent study
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Self-testing
