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THE ACADEMY MCDST BOOT CAMP 

 

Duration: 5 days              

The Academy five-day Microsoft Certified Desktop Support Technician (MCDST) Boot Camp is designed for individuals who require the skills to successfully support end users and to successfully troubleshoot desktop environments running on the Microsoft Windows Operating System.

The MCDST certification is a de facto credential for IT support skills declared by the National Workforce Center for Emerging Technologies Skills Standards for Information Technology. The certification is focused on validating the knowledge and skill sets of help desk technicians, customer support representatives, PC support specialists, technical support representatives, and technical support specialists.                                                                             

 

Prerequisites Before attending this course, students must have:

Basic experience using a Microsoft Windows Operating system such as Windows XP
Basic understanding of Microsoft Office applications and Microsoft Windows accessories, including Internet Explorer
Basic understanding of core operating system technologies including installation and configuration


 

 

 

Benefits:

  • The complete Microsoft Press courseware. We pre-ship study materials for your preparation (upon request), and provide the complete Microsoft courseware for your training bootcamp.
  • Subject Matter Experts for instructors. Our instructors are unequalled among training providers, and hold the most prestigious certifications and cutting-edge, real world expertise.
  • They are available to you throughout the day for the length of the course for group instruction, lab exercise leadership and individual coaching.
  • We teach to accommodate every student's learning needs, including instruction, hands-on labs, lab partner and group exercises, independent study, self-testing, question and answer drills, and friendly competitions between concurrently running classes.
  • Lab manuals, guidebooks, and Measure Up self-testing software are utilized to augment your courseware and instruction. And the instructors are with you every step of the way.
  • State-of-the-art educational facilities. The school has dedicated, well-equipped educational facilities where you will attend instruction and labs, and have access to comfortable study and lounging rooms. Our students consistently say our facilities are unsurpassed!
  • Breakfast, snacks, freshly-brewed coffee, tea and water are available throughout the day at the training site. Our training facilities are located within walking distance of several eateries and restaurants, offering students the opportunity to satisfy their own tastes and dietary requirements.

Authorized Training

The Academy of South Florida is proud to be the #1 Microsoft Gold Certified Partner for Learning Solutions (CPLS) in Florida.

The MCDST Certification Boot Camp delivers the greatest value on the market for  corporate Certification Training. During the program, students will achieve the following certifications:

- MCDST

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

What's included?

  • Five full days of Intensive instruction, labs and review with an experienced Subject Matter Expert on Supporting Users running Microsoft applications, hands-on practice and skills development on real Microsoft servers and multi-domain configurations,
  • 2 Extensive Prep books for pre-boot camp study, covering exams 70-271, 70-272.
  • Custom Courseware  and exceptional Practice Tests,
  • 3 exam vouchers
  • Self Test™, Transcender® or MeasureUp Testing Software.
  • All Exams are delivered at the Training Center , which is an authorized VUE Testing Center . We will provide a large number of testing stations dedicated to the bootcamp. A test administrator will be available throughout the day, and in the evening, to register you for the tests.

    You will receive up to 3 exam vouchers. No additional payment is necessary for the vouchers. The vouchers must be used during the MCSE bootcamp itself and will expire at the end of the bootcamp . Having the extra vouchers at no cost can make all the difference. It makes you more confident and aggressive in test-taking because you are not losing money if you don't pass on your first attempt.

Course Outline

Days

Modules

Exams

Day 1

Module 1: Introduction to Supporting Users Running Applications on Windows XP
Module 2: Troubleshooting Desktop Application Support Issues
Module 3: Troubleshooting Issues Related to Internet Explorer

 

Day 2

Module 4: Troubleshooting Issues Related to Outlook
Module 5: Troubleshooting Issues Related to Office
Module 6: Troubleshooting Issues Related to Outlook Express
Review-Testing

Exam 70-271

Day 3

Module 7: Introduction to the Desktop Support Technical Role and Environment

Module 8: Exploring and Configuring the Windows XP User Interface
Module 9: Resolving Desktop Management Issues
Module 10: Resolving Network Connectivity Issues

 

Day 4

Module 11: Resolving Hardware Issues
Module 12: Resolving File and Folder Issues

 

Day 5

Module 14: Resolving Installation Issues
Review-Testing

Exam 70-272

 

We have an aggressive educational class schedule that thoroughly covers all essential elements necessary to become Microsoft MCDST certified.

Our daily schedule incorporates different modes of instruction and learning environments to ensure that students learn, retain, comprehend, and can apply knowledge critical to becoming certified.

Daily Schedule:

8:15 am to 9:00 am     Breakfast
9:00 am to 1:00 pm     Instruction
1:00 pm to 1:30 pm     Lunch
1:30 pm to 5:30 pm     Instruction/Hands-on Labs
5:30 pm to 6:30 pm     Practice Drills

Pricing Information

$2,125.00 includes tuition and the following:

  • Daily Breakfast and Snacks
  • 3 Exam vouchers
  • Registration Fees
  • Books and Materials

Your training may also be partially tax-deductible.

Please note – Tuition does not include airfare, hotel or transportation to the Boot Camp.

Academy Code of Honor  
The Academy guarantees that students shall pass all vendor examinations during the training program or may re-attend within one year of the program completion date. Students will only be responsible for accommodations and vendor examfees.

 

 

 

 

 

 

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