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Why get trained from a Microsoft Learning Solutions Center?

Microsoft® Learning Solutions Centers are a subset of Microsoft Certified Partners with proven expertise in technical training. Microsoft Learning Solutions Centers are full-service independent training companies that can provide you with the most comprehensive training available on Microsoft products.

Microsoft Learning Solutions Centers must fulfill all the requirements of Microsoft Certified Partners, and as a result, are the “go to” Certified Partners for technical and developer tools training. Microsoft Certified Partners must employ at least two Microsoft Certified Professionals (MCPs) who have a demonstrated a high level of technical expertise and proven ability to deliver solutions on Microsoft products, have a broad-range of technical and solutions based experience, have direct support from Microsoft, and offer a real world perspective to your technology strategies.

Microsoft Learning Solutions Centers have an investment in the training industry and can deliver flexible, solution-based customized training. Microsoft CTECs must submit a business plan that is approved by Microsoft. Microsoft Learning Solutions Centers must employ at least two Microsoft Certified Trainers (MCTs) with a premier certification (MCSE, MCSD, or MCDBA), use Microsoft Official Curriculum and /or MSDN training curriculum for all public training classes, meet hardware requirements to deliver optimal performance by providing high-end computers for students, have a quality facility that has state-of-the-art classroom facilities, and establish a quality control and general customer satisfaction policies.

Microsoft Learning Solutions Centers utilize Microsoft Certified Trainers (MCTs) to deliver high quality instruction. Microsoft Learning Solutions Centers utilize MCTs to teach public Microsoft Official Curriculum (MOC) courses. MCTs are regarded as Microsoft product and course experts who have the instructional skills and technical qualifications to deliver quality training to Information Technology (IT) professionals and developers. Microsoft only accredits professional trainers who maintain their knowledge of Microsoft technologies and their instructional skills. Not only do MCTs deliver MOC, they also offer students valuable knowledge, an adaptable teaching style, and up-to-date skills.

Microsoft Learning Solutions Centers utilize Microsoft Official Curriculum. Microsoft Learning Solutions Centers utilize Microsoft Official Curriculum (MOC) in training students on Microsoft technologies. MOC courses are developed by Microsoft using Microsoft products, which ensure first-rate instruction, product insight and experience in course content. Microsoft Official Curriculum offers comprehensive training courses to IT professionals and developers who develop, support and implement solutions for practical, real-world situations using Microsoft products and technologies. When taking a MOC course, each student will receive a copy of the MOC student kit, a student CD for any available online courses, and a Course Completion Certificate upon completion of the course.

Microsoft Learning Solutions Centers provide flexible training. Microsoft Certified Technical Education Centers offer training in various formats that enable businesses, IT professionals, and developers to meet their individual training needs.

Instructor-led, classroom training is the hands-on learning option available through Microsoft Learning Solutions Centers. These classes feature dynamic lectures delivered by Microsoft Certified Trainers, fully configured classrooms, practical labs and supplemental materials that make learning quick and effective.

Customized training. Microsoft Learning Solutions Centers have the ability to customize MOC content for their customers through private instructor-led classes. These customized content classes can be offered either at the Microsoft Learning Solutions Center facility or at the client’s site.

Blended training. Microsoft Learning Solutions Centers have the ability to combine training formats for an individual class to fit their customers’ needs. This would include a mix of self-paced, online content and classroom, instructor-led content.

Microsoft Learning Solutions Centers have a partnership with Microsoft. Microsoft Learning Solutions Centers quality partnership with Microsoft results in many benefits for training customers. With early access to products, training and readiness materials for products prior to release to be ready for customer demand at product launch, Microsoft Learning Solutions Centers can help businesses and individuals obtain the early competitive advantage they need. By being supported by Microsoft 24x7, along with receiving training, tools and regular information updates, Microsoft Learning Solutions Centers can help business and individuals with faster resolutions.

Microsoft Learning Solutions Centers are local. Of the more than 2,000 Microsoft Learning Solutions Center organizations worldwide, ENS is the nearest technical training expert in the Fort Wayne, IN area!

Citrix CALC      

Citrix Authorized Learning Center (CALC) are worldwide technical training facilities that provide instruction for the installation and administration of Citrix products. Citrix authorized courses are offered and can be taken only at CALCs. Citrix Professional Courseware provides instructional materials developed by Citrix Content Developers to assist in educating industry professionals on Citrix technology.

MeasureUp

Skills Assessment from MeasureUp

Microsoft Skills Assessment partner, MeasureUp, offers a wide range of assessment and learning products-from knowledge, aptitude, and desktop applications assessments to preparation tools for professionals seeking IT certifications.

 

Certification Practice Tests from MeasureUp include detailed explanations and references, simulation question types, multiple testing modes and scenario-based questions. These certification preparation products are available to the individual as well as to corporations, technical training centers, and colleges and universities.

 

MeasureUp assessment products are available to corporations, training and technical managers, training and academic centers, government organizations, staffing agencies and human resources. These assessment products include:

 

Technical assessments measure knowledge levels on the most popular IT technologies. Technical Assessments are available for many products, and are widely used by our training and eLearning partners. MeasureUp’s Technical Assessments feature detailed reporting and multiple delivery formats.

 

IT Aptitude assessments measure an individual’s likelihood for success as an IT professional as well as how rapidly an individual can absorb technical information, regardless of prior technical training or job experience. Fortune 500 companies have used these assessments for many years in “paper and pencil” form. MeasureUp’s advanced Web-enabled testing engine makes the assessment available online.