Certificate in Microsoft Vista Desktop Support

Microsoft Certified Technology Specialist (MCTS): Windows Vista Configuration

Course Details

Already an IT professional or want to get into the IT industry?  Then the Microsoft Visa Desktop Support course is the perfect training to teach you all you need to know to become a technical specialist in the Windows Vista Operating System.

Upon successful completion of the course you will be accredited as a Microsoft Certified Technology Specialist (MCTS) in Windows Vista.  The Vista Desktop Support course will provide you with the knowledge required to configure Windows Vista and carry out various tasks such as installs, managing and configuring the security, managing network and application features.

Please note: You should have at least 12 months previous experience in resolving problems in network connectivity, Desktop OS, securityand applications (desktop troubleshooting, login problems etc).

Qualifications

At the conclusion of your Microsoft Vista course you will sit the online exam : 70-620:TS:Configuring Microsoft Windows Vista Client.  The exam can be sat at a local test centre.

Successful completion of the course and the exam will gain certification of the Microsoft Certified Technology Specialist (MCTS): Windows Vista Configuration qualification.  This award is an industry standard for Help Desk and Support Technicians and is globally recognised in the IT Sector.

Study Plan

• Installing and upgrading Windows Vista
• Configuring and troubleshooting Post-installation system settings
• Configuring Windows security features
• Configuring network connectivity
• Configuring applications included with Windows Vista
• Maintaining and optimising systems that run Windows Vista
• Configuring and troubleshooting mobile computing
• Configuring power options

Assignments

During your Microsoft Vista Desktop Support  course you will be required to complete 11 assignments.

This will give your tutor a chance to assess your progress, offer useful feedback, and ensure you're getting the very most from your training.

Study Details

The Microsoft Vista Desktop Support course is designed so you can study in a logical sequence and at a pace to suit yourself so you can build on your knowledge step by step.

The Vista Desktop Support course is made up of 8 different study modules.

The average study time required to complete your training is approximately 120 hours.

Careers

Once you have attained the Microsoft Certified Technology Specialist (MCTS): Windows Vista Configuration qualification, you will be able to apply for positions as a Customer Support Member, a Help Desk Technician and a Technical Support Specialist. An employee in roles such as these can expect to earn £27,000 - £30,250 per annum.

Source: CW Jobs – Salary Checker 2008