Productivity Point Offers First Comprehensive Program to Prepare IT Pros for Microsoft Certified Systems Administrator Credential.Business Editors/High Tech Writers RALEIGH, N.C.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Nov. 26, 2001 Hands-on Labs Combined with Classroom Instruction Give IT Pros Best of Both Worlds Productivity Point International, the market leader in blended learning Blended Learning is the combination of multiple approaches to learning. Blended learning can be accomplished through the use of 'blended' virtual and physical resources. A typical example of this would be a combination of technology-based materials and face-to-face sessions used , today announced its support of Microsoft Corporation's recently launched Microsoft Certified Systems Administrator (MCSA MCSA Microsoft Certified Systems Administrator MCSA Mountain Club of South Africa MCSA Motor Current Signature Analysis MCSA Methodist Church of Southern Africa MCSA Missouri Council of School Administrators MCSA Major County Sheriff's Association ) credential. In addition to the existing Microsoft Official Curriculum (MOC MOC See Market on Close. ) courses that apply to this certification, Productivity Point has added the new MOC course No. 2126, Managing a Microsoft Windows See Windows. (operating system) Microsoft Windows - Microsoft's proprietary window system and user interface software released in 1985 to run on top of MS-DOS. Widely criticised for being too slow (hence "Windoze", "Microsloth Windows") on the machines available then. 2000 Network Environment, to its public schedule. Course 2126 completes the entire portfolio of courses needed to prepare for the MCSA credential. IT professionals can start preparing for this credential today - 3 of the 4 exams required are available now - the fourth exam will be available in January 2002. Microsoft created the MCSA credential in response to market demand for a credential addressing the network administration job function. "We applaud Microsoft's decision to create this new credential," said Mark Herron, President and CEO (1) (Chief Executive Officer) The highest individual in command of an organization. Typically the president of the company, the CEO reports to the Chairman of the Board. of Productivity Point International, Inc. "Enabling IT professionals to maintain a competitive edge with Microsoft technology has always been an integral part of Productivity Point's offering. The MCSA credential provides a path for both current and future systems administrators to demonstrate knowledge and skills competency COMPETENCY, evidence. The legal fitness or ability of a witness to be heard on the trial of a cause. This term is also applied to written or other evidence which may be legally given on such trial, as, depositions, letters, account-books, and the like. 2. to secure advancement opportunities." "We believe the MCSA credential is an important step for those IT professionals who will enable companies to reap the benefits of Windows 2000 based platforms, including Windows.NET Server," said Robert Stewart Robert Stewart may refer to:
CTEC Certified Technical Education Center CTEC Certified Technical Education Center (Microsoft) partners are instrumental in bringing Microsoft training to the market. We value Productivity Point's rapid adoption and integration of the MCSA curriculum into their public course schedule." Productivity Point will continue to add MCSA-related courses to its public schedule as they are released by Microsoft. Additionally, the company offers an MCSA e-Lab library featuring 33 different labs covering basic administration, network administration, group policy, file management, administering Active Directory, security and Internet services. e-Lab is a critical component of an IT professional's training program because it provides the essential hands-on practice on live servers that gives them real world experience as they prepare for the exam. "This is an exciting new program," said Rick Jackson Rick Jackson (born May 26, 1989) is a 6'8", 220 lbs. center from Philadelphia, PA who plays for the Syracuse Orange. Team USA Jackson played on Team USA at the annual (Under 18) Albert Schweitzer Tournament in Mannheim, Germany in 2006. He led the squad with 17. , Vice President of Direct Sales and Marketing, Productivity Point International. "It opens the door for many new IT professionals to enter the field, many of whom will continue to work towards their MCSE See Microsoft certification. MCSE - Microsoft Certified System Engineer credential." The MCSA credential is designed for network administrators, network engineers, systems administrators, information technology professionals, information systems administrators, network technicians and technical support specialists. For more information about MCSA training from Productivity Point, go to http://www.propoint.com/tracks/mcsa.asp. About Productivity Point International Productivity Point helps organizations and IT professionals reduce their time to proficiency and improve workforce performance. As one of the largest providers of certified and custom training in North America North America, third largest continent (1990 est. pop. 365,000,000), c.9,400,000 sq mi (24,346,000 sq km), the northern of the two continents of the Western Hemisphere. , Productivity Point has trained more than six million IT professionals. Founded in 1990, the company offers a full suite of e-learning products, public and private classroom training, and custom blended learning solutions through its Performance Solutions consulting team. It is one of Microsoft's largest Certified Technical Education Center training channels and has strategic alliances with Novell, Allaire, Lotus, and many others. Productivity Point is headquartered in Raleigh, N.C. and is a member of the Knowledge Universe Business Group. To learn more, visit our web site at www.propoint.com. |
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