In today’s economy, if you are employed, you can increase your job security by achieving technical certification. The more you know, the more valuable you will be to your employer. If you are recently unemployed, there's no better time to invest in yourself by updating your technical computer skills.
Proving your knowledge with a current certification can help set you apart from the competition. In either case, investing in IT certification will pay a return in your income as well as job security. Earning a certification validates your skill level with a product, platform or methodology.
Study the many vendor-authorized certifications that you can prepare for with hands-on, instructor-led training at ONLC Training Centers. Then call to speak with one of our Education Advisors toll free at 1-800-288-8221. Our advisors can answer questions you have about the certification programs and help you select the training path that is right for you.
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VENDOR CERTIFICATION / CREDENTIAL
Microsoft Certification Overview: Learn about New Generation plus other current certifications from Microsoft, or continue with the below to select by Microsoft product.
ONLC is a Microsoft Gold Certified Partner for Learning Solutions.
MCTS: For IT professionals who want to demonstrate their technical expertise configuring BizTalk Server.
MCTS: For IT professionals who want to demonstrate their technical expertise configuring Exchange Server 2007.
MCITP: Builds on the MCTS certification and is designed for IT professionals who want to demonstrate their expertise designing and deploying messaging solutions by using Exchange Server 2007.
MCTS: For IT professionals who want to demonstrate their technical skills deploying Microsoft Forefront business security products for client and server configurations.
MCTS: Office Project Server 2007, Configuration: For IT professionals who want to demonstrate their technical expertise implementing and administering Project Server and network operating systems in a medium-sized to large organization.
MCAS Office Applications: The Microsoft Certified Application Specialist (MCAS) credential is part of the Microsoft Business Certification program. It identifies specific skills covering the most in-demand 2007 Microsoft Office system products—Excel, Word, Access, PowerPoint and Outlook.
MCTS Business Desktop Deployment: Appropriate for IT professionals who want to demonstrate their technical expertise deploying and maintaining client desktops.
MCTS: Application Development: For developers who want to demonstrate their expertise in building Web portals and integrating business applications with SharePoint Server.
MCTS: Configuration: For IT professionals who want to demonstrate their technical expertise in configuring and deploying SharePoint Server.
MCTS: For IT professionals who want to demonstrate their technical expertise in one of three areas: Implementation and Maintenance, Database Development, or Business Intelligence.
MCITP: Builds on an MCTS pre-requisite and is designed for IT professionals who want to demonstrate their expertise in using SQL Server 2008 for one of three specific job roles— Database Administrator, Database Developer, or Business Intelligence Developer.
MCTS: For IT professionals who want to demonstrate their expertise maintaining databases by using SQL Server 2005 or their in-depth expertise with SQL Server 2005 Business Intelligence
MCITP: Builds on an MCTS prerequisite and is designed for IT professionals who want to demonstrate their expertise in using SQL Server 2005 for one of three specific job roles: Business Intelligence, Database Development, or Database Administration
MCTS: For IT professionals who want to demonstrate their in-depth technical skills in one of two key System Center technologies: Configuration Manager or Operations Manager.
MCTS: Three options for developers who want to demonstrate their technical expertise in using the .NET Framework 3.5; six specialty areas are available: Windows Presentation Foundation, Windows Communication Foundation, Windows Workflow Foundation, Windows Forms, ASP.NET, and ADO.NET.
MCPD: Builds on an MCTS pre-requisite(s) and is designed for developers who want to demonstrate their expertise in using Visual Studio 2008 for one of three specific job roles: Windows Developer, ASP.NET Developer, or Enterprise Application Developer.
MCTS: For developers who want to demonstrate their technical expertise using the Microsoft .NET Framework 2.0; three specialty areas are available: Web Applications, Windows Applications, and Distributed Applications.
MCPD: For developers who want to demonstrate their advanced skills in one or more of three job-role tracks: Web Developer, Windows Developer, and Enterprise Applications Developer.
MCTS: For IT professionals who want to demonstrate their in-depth knowledge of key Windows Server 2008 technologies: Active Directory Configuration, Network Infrastructure Configuration, and/or Applications Infrastructure Configuration.
MCITP: Builds on a combination of MCTS pre-requisites and is designed for IT professionals who want to demonstrate their technical skills in one of two industry-defined job roles: Enterprise Administrator or Server Administrator
MCTS: For IT professionals who want to demonstrate their technical expertise in the functions and features of Windows Vista – Configuration or Business Desktop Deployment.
MCITP: For IT professionals who want to demonstrate their job-role skills in one of two areas: Enterprise Support Technician for deploying, managing, and troubleshooting in a network environment and Consumer Support Technician for supporting desktop and mobile devices for home users in a retail environment.
Additional
Microsoft
Certifications
Microsoft
Certified Desktop Support Technician MCDST
Microsoft Certified
Systems Administrator MCSA 2003
Adobe Certification Overview: Learn about certifications from Adobe for Acrobat, Dreamweaver, Flash, Illustrator, InDesign and Photoshop.
After January 31, 2009, Altiris certifications will no longer be available. A new Symantec Certified Specialist credential based on the Altiris 7.0 product suite developed to test installation, configuration, product administration, day-to-day maintenance, and troubleshooting skills is being created.
The new Symantec Certified Specialist credential will be the industry benchmark of competency and experience for Altiris end users. Look for new Altiris 7.0 certification exams and training in the upcoming months. See Altiris training.
ONLC with partner NetX provide authorized Altiris training.
Cisco® offers four certification levels starting with Entry and/or Associate (CCNA), followed by Professional (CCNP), then Expert (CCIE) which is the highest level of achievement. There are seven different paths or areas of focus for each credential...
Routing and Switching: This path is for professionals who install and support Cisco technology-based networks in which LAN and WAN routers and switches reside.
Design: This path is aimed at professionals who design Cisco technology-based networks in which LAN and WAN routers and switches reside. Network
Security: This path is directed toward network professionals who design and implement Cisco Secure networks.
Service Provider: This path is aimed at professionals working with infrastructure or access solutions in a Cisco end-to-end environment primarily within the telecommunications arena.
Storage Networking: This path is for professionals who implement storage solutions over extended network infrastructure using multiple transport options.
Voice: This path is directed toward network professionals who install and maintain Voice solutions over IP networks.
Specialist: A variety of Specialist focused certifications are available to show knowledge in specific technologies, solutions, or job role. New certifications are added to this list regularly.
Citrix Certified Administrator
(CCA). The CCA certification program focuses on the skills and knowledge foundation
necessary to successfully support an existing implementation of specific Citrix
products.
Citrix Certified Advanced Administrator (CCAA). This new credential allows IT professionals to take their CCA one step further and demonstrate in-depth product skills on additional functions such as monitoring, optimizing and troubleshooting.
Citrix Certified Engineer. The Engineer Series focuses on the skills to plan and integrate select elements of application delivery, from planning - the tactical design expertise needed for scaling and enhancing existing infrastructure, to integration - the know-how to connect systems to create an optimized solution.
You can achieve certification by Citrix product to prove your competency and skill. Click the product name below to view credentials and corresponding requirements.
ONLC is a Citrix Authorized Learning Center (CALC).
A+ PC
Support Technician: A+ certification confirms a technician's ability to perform tasks such as installation, configuration, diagnosing, preventive maintenance and basic networking.
CTT+: Validates excellence in instruction—mastery of core instructor skills, including preparation, presentation, communication, facilitation and evaluation in both a classroom and virtual classroom environment.
Network+: Validates the knowledge and skills of networking professionals—ability to describe the features and functions of networking components and to manage, maintain, troubleshoot, install, operate and configure basic network infrastructure.
Security+: Validates knowledge of communication security, infrastructure security, cryptography, operational security, and general security concepts.
Certified Business Analysis Professional is an expert in identifying the business needs of an organization in order to determine the best solutions—a role that is increasingly seen as a vital component of any successful project.
ITIL V3 Foundations: The ITIL Foundation certification training program provides IT professionals and managers with the essential skills needed to deliver customer-centric, cost-justified, and business-driven IT services.
ITIL V3 Intermediate Service Lifecycle Stream: Appropriate for IT professionals working within, or about to enter, an IT environment requiring a detailed understanding of the processes, functions and activities associated with the Service Transition domain of the ITIL® Service Lifecycle.
Oracle Certified Associate (OCA) by Oracle ensures that an individual has fundamental skills and a strong foundation for supporting Oracle products. This certification is generally a first level credential and may be a prerequisite for advanced level certifications.
Certified Ethical Hacker (CEH) by EC Council: Designed to provide the foundation needed by every Electronic Commerce and Security Professional.
CISSP by ISC provides information security professionals with not only an objective measure of competence but a globally recognized standard of achievement. This credential is ideal for mid- and senior-level managers who are working toward or have already attained positions as CISOs, CSOs or Senior Security Engineers
Security+ by CompTIA: Validates knowledge of communication security, infrastructure security, cryptography, operational security, and general security concepts.
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