3 Microsoft Certificates Available

Microsoft is a global company, with undeniable presence in many offices, homes, and industries. Since it hit the operating system world with the MS-DOS, Microsoft has not stopped innovating and diversifying. Not only do many of us use Xbox Live as a console, we also use a wide suite of... software products in our personal and career lives.

Whether it is using PowerPoint to deliver an important presentation to win a multimillion dollar contract with an important client, or using Publisher to send an important press release, or using MSN Messenger to enable instantaneous chat with overseas colleagues, the wide reach of Microsoft products into our companies is undeniable. Because the company continually innovates with new products, upgraded versions and plug-and-play products, it can be overwhelming to stay ahead of the learning curve. But thanks to the scheduling flexibility of online certification and training programs, it is now possible to choose and learn about a huge variety of Microsoft programs and tools — 100 percent online.

While surely most of us have heard of Microsoft Office suite (Word, Excel, Outlook and Publisher), many other lesser-known Microsoft products may bring increased flexibility to your routine — as well as marketability to your resume. With over 300 subjects including Microsoft Office, Microsoft Proxy Server, Microsoft Works, your choices are endless. Without needing to commit to the lengthy time-consuming degree or graduate-level program, you can pick specific functions for specific tools you want to know more about. For example, Microsoft Office has different programs for different uses, such as learning how to use beginning or intermediate project, how to format documents, and how to use new features.

Want to learn more about Microsoft Exchange? Programs are designed for you to learn how to get started, how to manage and share information using public folders, and use advanced features. Got a need to learn Microsoft Exchange server? Learn client architecture and installation, how to configure exchange components, how to migrate directories, and more.

Not all students necessarily opt to take Microsoft-specific courses for career reasons. To boost your productivity in your personal life, you may be interested in taking certification or training courses in Microsoft Money, or learning how to manage the Windows Home Server or learn how to organize your tax files using Microsoft Works. Whatever your personal or career goals, there may be a Microsoft-specific certification course for you — in a high-tech multimedia format you can log into from the convenience of work or home.

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