SQL Server Training & Certification
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Inspire customer and employer confidence by earning industry-recognized Microsoft Certifications. Strengthen technical skills and knowledge, and distinguish yourself among peers.
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Microsoft SQL Server 2008 R2 Certification Path for
SQL Server 2008,
Implementation and Maintenance |
TS: Microsoft SQL Server 2008,
Implementation and Maintenance |
SQL Server 2008,
Database Development |
TS: Microsoft SQL Server 2008,
Database Development |
SQL Server 2008, Business Intelligence
Development and Maintenance |
TS: Microsoft SQL Server 2008, Business
Intelligence Development and Maintenance |
| Database Administrator 2008 |
PRO: Designing, Optimizing, and Maintaining
a Database Administrative Solution Using
Microsoft SQL Server 2008 |
SQL Server 2008, Implementation and
Maintenance |
| Database Developer 2008 |
PRO: Designing Database Solutions and Data Access
Using Microsoft SQL Server 2008 |
| SQL Server 2008, Database Development |
| Business Intelligence Developer 2008 |
PRO: Designing a Business Intelligence Infrastructure
Using Microsoft SQL Server 2008 |
SQL Server 2008, Business Intelligence
Development and Maintenance |
CTS SQL Server 2008, Implementation and
Maintenance |
Upgrade: Transition Your MCITP Database
Administrator Skills to MCITP Database
Administrator 2008 |
Database Administrator
(SQL Server 2005) |
MCTS SQL Server 2008, Database
Development |
Upgrade: Transition Your MCITP Database
Developer Skills to MCITP Database
Developer 2008 |
Database Developer
(SQL Server 2005) |
MCTS SQL Server 2008, Business Intelligence
Development and Maintenance |
Upgrade: Transition Your MCITP Business
Intelligence Developer Skills to MCITP Business
Intelligence Developer 2008 |
Business Intelligence Developer
(SQL Server 2005) |
| SQL Server 2008 |
The most advanced SQL Server technical
certification can be achieved by passing two
exams (88-970 and 88-971). Training is now
optional and available in flexible, global formats. |
Database Developer (SQL 2008 or above) and;
Database Administrator (SQL 2008 or above). |
| SQL Server 2008 |
Successfully pass the MCA Review Board interview
conducted by Microsoft and industry experts. |
| SQL Server 2008 |
