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76 Part-time Prospectus 2009 | 2010
Computing Courses 77
NEW
MICROSOFT CERTIFIED
TECHNOLOGY SPECIALIST
(MCTS)
Programme Code: BN728
Programme Title: Certificate in
MCTS: .NET Framework 2.0 Windows
Applications Certificate in MCTS: NET
Framework 2.0 Web Applications
Award Type: Special Purpose
Award Title: Certificate in Microsoft
Certified Technology Specialist (MCTS)
NFQ Level of Award: 6
ECTS Credits in Award: 20
Minimum entry requirements:
Fundamentals of Programming module
at NFQ level 6.
Schedule: Thursday 5pm – 10pm
Fee: €3,000
Duration: 1 year part-time
Microsoft certification represents a
rich and varied spectrum of job roles
and responsibilities. Earning a specific
credential provides objective validation
of the ability to successfully perform
critical IT functions. Embraced by industry
professionals worldwide, Microsoft
certification remains one of the most
effective ways to reach long-term career
goals, and it is an exciting and reliable way
for companies to develop and retain their
valuable IT staff. The MCTS certifications
enable professionals to target specific
technologies such as .NET Framework
2.0/3.5 and to distinguish themselves
by demonstrating in-depth knowledge
and expertise in the various Microsoft
specialised technologies.
There are a number of specific
certifications within the MCTS suite. Some
(or all) of the following are available at the
Institute of Technology Blanchardstown
(consult with Institute admissions office
regarding course availability).
Developers who hold the MCTS .NET
Framework 2.0 Windows Applications
certification have demonstrated breadth
and depth of skills and knowledge of
Windows Forms technology, in addition
to expertise in data access in Microsoft
Windows applications.
Developers who earn the MCTS .NET
Framework 2.0 Web Applications
certification have demonstrated breadth
and depth of skills and knowledge of Web
application technology and data access in
Web applications.
Technology Specialists typically pursue
careers as Web developers, Windows
developers, or enterprise software
developers. They may also be database
developers or systems administrators
who do not work daily with the .NET
Framework 2.0 but who want to show
their breadth of technology experience.
APPLICATION
For further details and an application
form please contact the marketing team
on 01 885 1000 or e-mail: info@itb.ie.
NEW
CERTIFICATE IN COMPTIA
SERVER+
Programme Code: BN724
Programme Title: Certificate in
CompTIA Server+
Award Type: Special Purpose
Award Title: Certificate in CompTIA
Server+
NFQ Level of Award: 6
ECTS Credits in Award: 10
Minimum entry requirements:
CompTIA A+ recommended.
Schedule: Thursday 5pm – 10pm
Fee: €2,000
Duration: 1 semester: September 2009
to January 2010
Almost every business needs a server
to function. Servers give networked
computers a shared resource, storing
documents, programs and printer
information. CompTIA Server+ was
developed to validate the skills of
technicians who maintain this important
technology and covers server issues and
technology, consisting of installation,
configuration, upgrading, maintenance,
environment and troubleshooting.
CompTIA Server+ validates the knowledge
and skills of advanced IT technicians.
It is an international, vendor-neutral
certification for individuals with 18-24
months of experience with Industry
Standard Server Architecture (ISSA)
technology. CompTIA Server+ certifies
technical knowledge in areas such
as RAID, SCSI and multiple CPUs, as
well as capabilities with server issues,
including disaster recovery. Although
not a prerequisite, it is recommended
that CompTIA Server+ candidates hold a
CompTIA A+ certification.
Previous work experience may show
employers your capabilities as an IT
technician, but being CompTIA Server+
certified proves it. Because CompTIA
Server+ is vendor-neutral and industrywide,
it validates to employers your
ability to work in any company or any
environment. Prove your knowledge of
server issues and technology, by adding
CompTIA Server+ to your CV.
Those who successfully complete the
programme will be trained to a level
where they are thoroughly prepared to
take the CompTIA Server+ certification.
The course will achieve its aim by
transferring knowledge and skills to the
participants in a dynamic and exciting
way, making the best use of instructorled
tuition, practical skills sessions,
project work and the most up-to-date
on-line learning materials.
APPLICATION
For further details and an application
form please contact the marketing team
on 01 885 1000 or e-mail: info@itb.ie.