MCTS Certification: Still a Relevant Qualification

The MCTS certification indicates you can work at a high standard on all several Windows servers up to and including the 2003 server. Although there are more recent systems and qualifications available, it shows that you can design, implement and administrate Information systems on these servers and can really boost your CV.

MCTS stands for Microsoft Certified Systems Engineer, and the qualification has been around for several years now, meaning that most officials are aware of it. With the arrival of the new Microsoft MCITP qualifications many people believe that the MCTS is out of date, but this is not necessarily true.

The MCITP certification has arrived and does cover all the aspects of more recent Microsoft servers. On the other hand, while it is important to be up-to-date, it always takes a while for older technology to filter out of use and it does not look as though server 2003 is going to disappear any time soon and having a certification for this system can only be beneficial.

By no means is this an either/or situation. On the contrary, an extra certification can only help you. Starting out with the MCTS and then progressing to the MCITP will show that you have a broader understanding of your subject and the development of information systems. There are also MCTS 2008 upgrade courses available to show that you have that range of knowledge.

After all, it’s better to be able to show a commitment to the career, and this certification might not be around forever. The broader your range of experience and qualification the better equipped you are. The MCTS certification can also help you gain CISSP or MCITP qualifications if you choose to expand on it.

In order to get an MCTS qualification there are seven exams you have to pass. This could seem like a lot of work but gaining MCTS Training does not need to take over your life. With user friendly computer based training available you can learn in your own time. These CBT courses are put together by experts as well, so you don’t need to worry about the quality of what you are studying.

So, don’t dismiss the MCTS qualification just yet. It will be useful for several years yet and still improves your CV.

To find more information on MCTS CBT options have a look at www.cvision.co.uk for expert training options.