GCD Networks and Security Stream Certificates

The GCD Networks and Security Stream Certificates consists of four modules extracted from the new MSc in Computing (HETAC). These four modules, which are stand-alone modules with individual certification, will provide the trainee with knowledge of Networking, Distributed Systems and Security. On successful completion, trainees will gain certification on each module and on the successful completion of another four modules and a dissertation; participating trainees will be eligible for the award of MSc in Computing (HETAC). The additional modules are: Algorithm Design & Analysis, Computational Paradigms, Concurrent & Parallel Programming and Information Retrieval & Web Search 

• Module 1: Telecommunication Networks and Services
• Module 2: Research Methods
• Module 3: Communication Security
• Module 4: Collaborative Distributed Systems

PC Maintenance & Repair Course

CompTIA Courses

• CompTIA A+
• CompTIA Network
• CompTIA Security+
• CompTIA Linux
• CompTIA I-Net+  

Cisco:

• Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA)

Microsoft Technical Certification Courses

Microsoft Certified Desktop Support Technician (MCDST)

• A Microsoft Certified Desktop Support Technician (MCDST) demonstrates technical and customer service skills in troubleshooting hardware and software operation issues in Microsoft Windows environments.
• Supporting Users Running the Microsoft Windows XP Operating System - 2 days: Exam 70-271 MCDST Certification preparation 1 of 2
• Supporting Users Running Applications on a Microsoft Windows XP Operating System - 3 days: Exam 70-272 MCDST Certification Preparation 2 of 2.

Microsoft Certified Systems Administrator (MCSA)

• Installing Configuring and Administering Windows XP Professional: Exam 70-270
• Managing and Maintaining a Windows Microsoft Server 2003 Environment: Exam 70-290
• Implementing, Managing and Maintaining a Microsoft Windows Server 2003 Network Infrastructure: Exam 70-291
• Implementing and Administering Security in a Microsoft Windows Server 2003 Network: Exam70-299

Microsoft Certified Systems Engineer (MCSE)

• Planning and Maintaining a Windows Server 2003 Network Infrastructure: Exam 70-293
• Planning, Implementing, and Maintaining a Windows Server 2003 Active Directory Infrastructure: Exam: 70-294
• Designing Security for a Windows Server 2003 Network Infrastructure: Exam 70-298

Elective Courses
Microsoft Exchange Server 2003

• Implementing and Managing Microsoft Exchange Server 2003 - 5 Days: Exam: 70-284

Management Systems

• Managing Microsoft Systems Management Server 2003: Exam 70-089 – 5 days
• Managing System Center Operations Manager 2007: Exam 70-400 – 4 days

Microsoft Internet Information Services

• Implementing and Administrating Microsoft Internet Information Services (IIS) 6.0 (There is no MCP Exam for this course) – 3 days

Implementing Internet Security and Acceleration Server

• Implementing Internet Security and Acceleration Server (ISA)
  Exam 70-227 – 5 days

Microsoft Certified Technology Specialist (MCTS) Training Courses

Microsoft Certified Technology Specialist (MCTS) certifications enable professionals to target specific technologies and to distinguish themselves by demonstrating in-depth knowledge and expertise in their specialized technologies. An MCTS is consistently capable of implementing, building, troubleshooting, and debugging a particular Microsoft technology.

MCTS: Windows Vista – Configuration Certification

• Course 5116: Configuring Windows Vista Mobile Computing and Applications - 2 days
• Course 5115: Installing and Configuring the Windows Vista Operating System - 3 days
  Exam 70-620

MCTS: Microsoft SQL Server 2005 Implementation & Maintenance

• Course 2780B: Maintaining a Microsoft SQL Server 2005 Database - 5 days
• Course 2779B: Implementing a Microsoft SQL Server 2005 Database - 5 days
  Exam 70-431: Microsoft SQL Server 2005 - Implementation and Maintenance

MCTS: Microsoft SQL Server 2005 Business Intelligence

• Course 2791: Implementing and Maintaining Microsoft SQL Server 2005 Analysis Services - 3 days
• Course 2792: Implementing and Maintaining Microsoft SQL Server 2005 Integration Services - 3 days
• Course 2793: Implementing and Maintaining Microsoft SQL Server 2005 Reporting Services - 3 days
  Exam 70-445: TS: Microsoft SQL Server 2005 Business Intelligence – Implementation and Maintenance

MCTS: Microsoft Exchange Server 2007 Configuration

• Course 5047: Introduction to Installing and Managing Microsoft Exchange Server 2007 - 3 days
  Exam 70-236 Microsoft Exchange Server 2007, Configuration

Plus Recommended for above Exam 07-236

• Course 5049: Managing and Messaging Security using Microsoft Exchange Server 2007 - 1 day
• Course 5050: Recovering Messaging Servers and Databases using Microsoft Exchange Server 2007 - 1 day
• Course 5051: Monitoring and Troubleshooting Microsoft Exchange Server 2007 - 2 days

Windows SharePoint Services 3.0 Configuring

• Course 5060A: Implementing Windows SharePoint Services 3.0 - 2 days
  Exam 70-631: TS: Windows SharePoint Services 3.0, Configuring

Microsoft Office SharePoint Server 2007 Configuration

• Course 5061A: Implementing Microsoft Office SharePoint Server 2007 - 3 days
  Exam 70-630 Microsoft Certified Technology Specialist: Microsoft Office SharePoint Server 2007 – Configuration

Windows Server 2008 – Available on Request

Microsoft SQL Server 2008 – Available on Request

Windows 2008 MCTS Certifications

• Microsoft Certified Technology Specialist: Windows Server 2008 Active Directory Configuration
• Microsoft Certified Technology Specialist: Windows Server 2008 Network Infrastructure Configuration
• Microsoft Certified Technology Specialist (MCTS): Windows Server 2008 Application Platform Configuration
  Note: Courses and Exams to be advised

Upgrade Paths for MCSA on Windows Server 2003 to Windows Server 2008 MCTS

• Course 6416: Updating your Network Infrastructure and Active Directory Technology Skills to Windows Server 2008 (five days)
  Exam 70-648: Upgrading Your MCSA on Windows Server 2003 to Windows Server 2008, Technology Specialist (MCTS)

Upgrade Paths for MCSE on Windows Server 2003 to Windows Server 2008 MCTS

• Course 6416: Updating Your Network Infrastructure and Active Directory Technology Skills to Windows Server 2008 (five days)
  And
   
• Course 6417: Updating Your Application Platform Technology Skills to Windows Server 2008 (three days)
  Exam 70-649: Upgrading Your MCSE on Windows Server 2003 to Windows Server 2008, Technology Specialist 

Microsoft Technical Training Courses

• Operating Systems
• Management Systems
• Back Office Applications

Operating Systems

• Implementing and supporting Windows XP Professional - 5 days
• Managing and Maintaining Server 2003 Environments – 5 days
• Installing and Configuring the Windows Vista Operating System – 2 days

Management Systems

• Managing Microsoft Systems Management Server 2003: Exam 70-089 – 5 days
• Managing System Center Operations Manager 2007: Exam 70-400 – 4 days

Back Office Applications

• Implementing Microsoft Office Sharepoint Server 2007:
  Exam - 70-630 - 3 Days
   
• Implementing a Microsoft SQL Server 2005 Database:
  Exam 70-431 – 5 days
• Implementing and Administrating Microsoft Internet Information Services (IIS) 6.0
  (There is no MCP Exam with this course) Exam – 3 days.
• Implementing Internet Security and Acceleration Server (ISA)
  Exam 70-227 – 5 day

VMware:

• VMware Certified Professional
• VMware Infrastructure 3.5: Install and Configure (4 days)
• VMware Infrastructuire 3.5: Deploy, Secure Analyse (4 days)

Red Hat Linux:

• Red Hat Certified Technician (RHCT)
• Red Hat Certified Systems Engineer (RHCE)

Programming 

• Microsoft Access VBA
• Microsoft Word VBA
• Microsoft Excel VBA
• Java Programming

Technical Writing Skills Training Courses:

• Crystal Reports/Introduction
• Crystal Reports/Advanced