IT Certifications

There are lots of certifications all around for IT students. It is very important to select the appropriate certification that helps the candidate to use the gain knowledge for the betterment of their businesses and jobs.

Following are important details of different certification provides by different providers:

Microsoft .Net Web Developer or Tool applications:

For a developer tools and application Microsoft provide new state of art certifications:

Microsoft Visual Studio 2008 (Microsoft .Net Framework 3.5):

Microsoft Certified Technology Specialist (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

Microsoft Certified Professional Developer (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

Microsoft Visual Studio 2005 (Microsoft .Net Framework 2.0):

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

Microsoft .Net Framework:

Microsoft Certified Application Developer (MCAD): For developers who want to demonstrate their technical expertise using Microsoft Visual Studio, the Microsoft .NET Framework, and Web services

Microsoft Certified Solutions Developer (MCSD): For developers who want to demonstrate their advanced skills designing enterprise solutions by using Microsoft development tools and technologies, including the Microsoft .NET Framework

For further details about Microsoft certification you can log on to http://www.microsoft.com/learning/mcp/certifications.mspx

Network Professional:

CISCO:

CCNA Certification: The Cisco CCNA network associate certification validates the ability to install, configure, operate, and troubleshoot medium-size routed and switched networks, including implementation and verification of connections to remote sites in a WAN. This new curriculum includes basic mitigation of security threats, introduction to wireless networking concepts and terminology, and performance-based skills. This new curriculum also includes (but is not limited to) the use of these protocols: IP, Enhanced Interior Gateway Routing Protocol (EIGRP), Serial Line Interface Protocol Frame Relay, Routing Information Protocol Version 2 (RIPv2),VLANs, Ethernet, access control lists (ACLs).

CCDA Certification: The CCDA certification (Cisco Certified Design Associate) indicates a foundation or apprentice knowledge of network design for the Cisco converged network. CCDA certified professionals can design routed and switched network infrastructures and services involving LAN, WAN, and broadband access for businesses and organizations

CCNP Certification: Validates a network professional's ability to install, configure and troubleshoot converged local and wide area networks with 100 to 500 or more nodes. Network Professionals who achieve the CCNP have demonstrated the knowledge and skills required to manage the routers and switches that form the network core, as well as edge applications that integrate voice, wireless, and security into the network.

For more details on the provided by CISCO log on to http://www.cisco.com/web/learning/le3/learning_career_certifications_and_learning_paths_home.html

JAVA Developer:

SUN Certified Java Associate (SCJA): This certification provides an ideal entry into an application development or a software project management career using Java technologies. It validates basic knowledge of OO concepts, the Java programming lanaguage and general knowledge of Java platforms and technologies.

To achieve this certification, candidates must successfully complete one exam.

Sun Certified Java Programmer (SCJP): This foundation certification is for programmers interested in demonstrating proficiency in the fundamentals of the Java programming language.

To achieve this certification, candidates must successfully complete one exam. It is not necessary to be a Sun Certified Java Associate prior to taking this exam.

Sun Certified Java Developer (SCJP): This performance-based certification is for developers interested in demonstrating advanced proficiency in the Java programming language using the Java SE.

To achieve this certification, candidates must successfully complete two elements: a programming assignment and an essay exam. Prior to attempting certification, candidates must be certified as a Sun Certified Programmer (SCJP), any edition. It is not necessary to be a Sun Certified Java Associate prior to taking this exam.

For further information on Java Certifications log on to : http://www.sun.com/training/certification/java/index.xml