Microsoft SharePoint Developer (Dual MCTS) Certification

Microsoft SharePoint Developer (Dual MCTS) Certification - Overview

Developing applications with Office SharePoint Server 2007

Many companies, departments, and project teams need to share information and collaborate on projects in an efficient and cost-effective manner.

The latest 2007 version of SharePoint Server contains an integrated suite of server capabilities for enterprise search, content management, business process facilitation, simplified information sharing, and enhanced business insight.

SharePoint Services is a versatile technology which provides the infrastructure for collaboration and a foundation for building Web-based applications. With Firebrand Training you can now become an expert in both.

In this five (5) day SharePoint Certification Program you will learn how to

Manage enterprise content
Create Business intelligence solutions using Office SharePoint Server 2007
Integrate date with Office SharePoint Server 2007 using the BDC
Deploy Windows SharePoint Services and custom components
Create site, feature, metadata and workflow provisioning components
Develop Windows SharePoint Services using the .NET Framework

Our Microsoft SharePoint Program

Allows you to become proficient in Microsoft SharePoint in less time than 'traditional training' while exposing each student to real-world, hands-on virtual team website enabling information sharing between project team departments
Helps students grasp complex technical concepts more easily by identifying and catering to individual student learning styles through a mixed visual, auditory and kinaesthetic-tactual delivery system
Enhances retention by employing accelerated learning techniques focused on committing information to long-term memory

With Firebrand Training, you will learn more. effectively. efficiently.

Microsoft SharePoint Developer (Dual MCTS) Certification - Benefits

If you are a Microsoft Certified Technology Specialist (MCTS), you not only thrive on the continuing challenges of the information technology (IT) field, but you also take the initiative to develop and hone your skills so that you stay a step ahead. When you become Microsoft certified, you will:

Stand out. Prove your specific, real-world technology skills.
Be productive. Help increase customer satisfaction, reduce network downtime, and push service to a higher level.
Achieve success. Each Microsoft certification takes you further along the path to professional recognition.

The Microsoft Certified Technology Specialist: Microsoft Office SharePoint Server 2007 – Application Development certification highlights your area of expertise and validates the knowledge and skills required to build Web portals and integrate business applications by using Microsft Office SharePoint Server 2007. A successful candidate will have prior experience working with XML, the Microsoft .NET Framework, and Microsoft Windows SharePoint Services development.

Microsoft SharePoint Developer (Dual MCTS) Certification - Curriculum

Build enterprise content management solutions with deep, architectural insights from an expert.

Take a detailed look at SharePoint Server 2007 internals—and master the intricacies of developing intranets, extranets, and Web-based applications. An expert in collaboration technologies takes you deep inside SharePoint Server architecture, delivering task-oriented guidance and extensive code samples to help you build robust enterprise content management solutions.

Learn how to

Build collaboration and publishing portals for your intranet and extranet
Customize and brand your site with master pages, CSS, and navigation options
Programmatically support search administration and execute search queries
Create scripts to customize the provisioning flow of your portal
Use the Business Data Catalog to integrate collaborative workspaces with line-of-business applications
Add browser-based form capabilities with InfoPath Forms Services
Develop Web-based business intelligence solutions using Excel Services
Apply policy and document routing frameworks to help enforce information management rules
Build application pages and site pages
Develop and deploy reusable Web parts to enable customization and personalization
Exploit Windows SharePoint APIs to deploy Microsoft ASP.NET AJAX components
Use XML and Collaborative Application Markup Language (CAML) to create provisioning components
Design and implement custom document libraries
Use Windows Workflow Foundation to create applications that automate business process
Create Site Definitions to aggregate components and package them for deployment
Implement Code Access Security, Trust Levels, authentication, and authorization

Microsoft SharePoint Developer (Dual MCTS) Certification - Exam Track

70-541 TS: Microsoft Windows SharePoint Services 3.0 – Application Development
70-542 TS: Microsoft Office SharePoint Server 2007 – Application Development

Microsoft SharePoint Developer (Dual MCTS) Certification - What's Included

Firebrand Training offers the highest quality technical education in an all-inclusive course package specifically designed for the needs and ease of our students. We attend to every detail so our students can focus solely on their educational objectives.

Our Certification Program includes:

Intensive Hands-on Training by Certified Trainers utilising our (Lecture | Lab | Review) Delivery
Blended-Learning Instruction comprised of comprehensive study materials and pre-class mentoring, customised Official Curriculum, and practice exams
Five (5) Days of Accommodation
24 Hour Classroom Access
Examination Vouchers & On-site Certification Testing
All Meals; Unlimited Beverages, Snacks and Freshly-brewed Coffee
Transportation to/from designated local railway stations (if required)
Examination Passing Policy

Firebrand Training has dedicated, well-equipped educational facilities where you will attend instruction and exercises and have access to comfortable study and lounging rooms.

Our Certified Trainers teach to accommodate every student’s learning needs through individualised instruction, hands-on exercises, lab partner and group exercises, independent study, self-testing, question and answer drills, and friendly competitions between concurrently running classes.

Examination Passing Policy

Should a student complete a Firebrand Training Program without having successfully passed all vendor examinations, the student may re-attend that program for a period of one year. Students will only be responsible for accommodation and vendor exam fees.

Microsoft SharePoint Developer (Dual MCTS) Certification - Prerequisites

Firebrand Training staff interview all potential students regarding their technical background, degrees and certifications held, and personal fortitude. This screening process ensures a successful match between the customer and Firebrand Training toward accelerated training and certification.

Course Prerequisites

Delegates are required to meet the following prerequisites:

On-the-job experience in implementing, managing, and supporting Microsoft Windows Server 2003, including IIS.
Working knowledge of networking, e.g. TCP/IP and DNS.
Working knowledge of Microsoft SharePoint Technologies.
Working knowledge of Windows SharePoint Services and Microsoft Office SharePoint Server 2007 interoperability.

Firebrand Training is an intense training environment. You must have an attitude aimed for success. The above prerequisites are guidelines, but many students with less experience have other background or traits that have enabled their success in accelerated training through Firebrand Training.

A Firebrand Training enrolment advisor can assist you in determining your readiness for accelerated training.

Microsoft SharePoint Developer (Dual MCTS) Certification - Testimonials

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Microsoft SharePoint Developer (Dual MCTS) Certification - Course Dates

Start	End	Availability	Register
23/6/2008	27/6/2008	Seats open	Register
4/8/2008	8/8/2008	Seats open	Register