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One-day Microsoft training classes get you in and out with what you need

Rome wasn’t built in a day, and neither are mastery technological skills, but a solid foundation certainly can be. In just one day, you can learn to be more efficient through software capabilities, taking the guessing and learning curve out of your daily job functions. In just one day, you can get what you need to make your work day more productive. Among our vast selection of IT training courses, we have the one-day, wham bam, and let’s get down to business, course for you. With these courses, you will get the skills you need to wiz through daily tasks, impress your fellow peers and your boss, and help calm the storm the next time someone is a battering their keyboard. This week’s featured classes are those 1 day-ers that get you in and out, preparing you to move onto bigger and better things.

80447: Integrating Microsoft Dynamics CRM 2011 with Microsoft Office SharePoint Server 2010
Customers make the business world go round. That is why utilizing a Customer Relationship Management (CRM) system is crucial. The Microsoft Dynamics CRM system can help reduce costs, and increase productivity by automating business process that nurture customer relationships and satisfaction. There are many advantages to integrating Sharepoint with CRM. Some of the main pluses are:

The ability to share folders with all types of documents
Enterprise search
Customer/client portal
Out-if-the-box dashboards
Class 80447 is a one-day course that will explain why and how to integrate these two Microsoft technologies. By taking this one day course, you will learn the following:

The kinds of business problems SharePoint and Microsoft Dynamics CRM is designed to solve
Identify the most common scenarios where SharePoint and Dynamics CRM can be used together
Learn basic Microsoft Dynamics CRM customization techniques required to build integrated applications
Understand and Work with SharePoint Web Parts and Pages
Understand and Use SharePoint Designer Data Views to Expose Microsoft Dynamics CRM 2011 Data
Understand how to use the Business Data Catalog with data From Microsoft Dynamics CRM 2011 Filtered Views
Understand how to configure, publish, and view Excel spreadsheets using Excel Services
Demonstrate how to install, configure, and use the default integration between Microsoft Dynamics CRM 2011 and Microsoft SharePoint Server 2010.
Understand how Business Connectivity Services and Excel Services can be used to display Microsoft Dynamics CRM 2011 data within SharePoint.
Understand how to leverage and configure SharePoint searching capabilities to search Microsoft Dynamics CRM 2011 data from within SharePoint.
Explain how Microsoft SQL Server 2012, Microsoft SharePoint 2010, PowerPivot, and Power View can be used together to provide rich business intelligence solutions for Microsoft Dynamics CRM 2011.
Mastering Microsoft Office Word
Word processing is the use of computers to create, revise, and save documents for printing and future retrieval. Back in the day it did this in the most basic way, with a couple formatting option, bold and underline texts. Nowadays, this tool can transform a plain typed document into a colorful vivid piece of marketing art. Word! It is also a wonderful tool for creating professional business documents. Most of us use Microsoft Word on a daily basis, and don’t even fully understand all of its functionalities, and end up screaming at the screen because formatting is a little funky or you just can’t get it to do what you want. Yes, you remember that fit you had once or twice. Well these courses will solve that problem, and provide endless business solutions. You will be impressed with all the cool things this tool really can do.

50126: Microsoft Office Word 2007 Step by Step Level 1
Course 50126 is the first in a series of three Microsoft Office Word 2007 courses. It will provide you with the basic concepts required to produce basic business documents, as you will create, edit, and enhance standard business documents using Microsoft Office Word 2007.Once you have completed this course you will be able to:

Create a basic document using Microsoft Word.

  • Edit documents by locating and modifying text.
  • Format text.
  • Format paragraphs.
  • Add tables to a document.
  • Add graphic elements to a document.
  • Control a document’s page setup and its overall appearance.
  • Proof documents to make them more accurate.

50542: Learn Microsoft Word 2010 Step by Step Level 2

Course 50542 is designed for those who already have the Level 1 Skills (ability to use Microsoft Word 2010 to create, edit, format, save, and print basic business documents containing text, tables, and graphics), but need to know how to create or modify complex business documents and customized Word efficiency tools. It also aims to assist those preparing for the Microsoft Office Specialist exams for Microsoft Word 2010. You will create complex documents and build personalized efficiency tools using Microsoft Office Word 2010, and will leave with these skills:

  • Ability to manage lists.
  • Customize tables and charts
  • Customize the formatting of a document using styles and themes
  • Modify pictures in a document
  • Create customized graphic elements
  • Insert content using Quick Parts
  • Control text flow
  • Use templates to automate document creation
  • Use the mail merge function
  • Use macros to automate common tasks

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You are probably saying to yourself right now, “Wow that would make life much easier”, and thinking of all the things you could get done if you knew how to use these software tools at full capacity. Time is precious, as we live busy lives so these one-day courses are ideal to get valuable skills sets to make a big difference in your day to day job tasks. Just one day can make a difference in your overall productivity and success on the job.

Featured Microsoft classes are always guaranteed-to-run and offer a 10% discount when registered for the following dates:

  • 80447: Integrating Microsoft Dynamics CRM 2011 with Microsoft Office SharePoint Server 2010 – 7/30/2013
  • 50126: Microsoft Office Word 2007 Step by Step Level 1 – 7/30/2013
  • 50542: Learn Microsoft Word 2010 Step by Step Level 2 – 7/31/2013

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Get the fundamentals of Administering Windows Server

Michael Jordan once said, “The minute you get away from fundamentals – whether its proper technique, work ethic or mental preparation – the bottom can fall out of your game, your schoolwork, your job, whatever you’re doing.” Learning fundamentals is important to success, no matter what you are learning. This applies to learning the various skills required to advance a career in IT, including Windows Server Administration. Those who go on to get deeper training and IT certifications, often realize great benefits with job security and financial gain. The point is they all started somewhere. They started with the fundamentals.

Learning the fundamentals of Microsoft Technologies

 

We all know how beneficial training can be, and how important fundamentals are. Once you decide you want to pursue a career in server technologies, certification can be your ticket to the position and pay you want. So you are one of those people who heard about the increase in demand for qualified IT professionals, and have decided to pursue a career in IT, but are just not sure where to start as this is unchartered territory. Well there is nothing wrong with that, and based on the fact that many successful business professionals are in fact looking for qualified IT professionals and support staff, you have made a wise decision.  It’s for this reason that Microsoft developed the Microsoft Technology Associate (MTA) certification. It’s the newest suite of technology certifications that validate fundamental knowledge needed to begin building a career using Microsoft technologies. This program provides an appropriate entry point to a future career in technology.

Windows Server Administration Fundamentals

Class 40365: Windows Server Administration Fundamentals is a 3-day Microsoft Office Course (MOC) training course that will not only prepare you for the Microsoft Technology Associate (MTA) certification, but it also provides you the with fundamental understanding of these topics:

  • Server Installation
  • Server Roles
  • Active Directory
  • Storage
  • Server Performance Management
  • Server Maintenance

The fundamental training in Windows Server will teach you to install and configure a Windows Server, manage server services and storage, monitor server performance, and set up file and print services. Other topics covered include:

  • Domain Name Service (DNS)
  • Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP),
  • Web Server
  • Remote Access

Get the fundamental training so you can advance to the next

level

Once you have taken this windows server training course and receive your MTA certification, you are prepared and ready to advance to the next level of deepening your understanding of Microsoft technologies. The reinvented Microsoft certifications are separated into 4 different pathways, so depending on your career goals you will choose the certification path that will fit your development needs. Window server class 40365 falls within the Server Pathway, but rest assured that no matter what path you choose, you have the opportunity to participate in fundamental training courses and earn your MTA certification if you choose to do so:

  • Client – MTA – IT Infrastructure – 40349, 40365, 40366, 40367
  • Server – MTA – IT Infrastructure – 40349, 40365, 40366, 40367
  • Database – MTA – Database Fundamentals – 40364
  • Developer – MTA – Development Fundamentals – 40361, 40362, 40363, 40372, 40375

Once you take this course and get your MTA, you are free to move your way up the certification tree.

Upcoming Windows Server Administration Fundamentals Training Classes

This course is on our Guaranteed-to-Run schedule for 7/15-7/17, so there is still have time to register. You can visit the course page, or contact your TechSherpas Rep. There are also other dates available, so be sure to check out the complete schedule.

We also offer a list of other Windows Server classes, including:

If you can’t go live, RCI! Live virtual training via Remote Classroom Instruction

Technology is constantly improving the way people do business, how businesses operate, and how people communicate. It has also had a very positive impact on education within the classroom, and has expanded the delivery methods available to students and instructors. Remote Classroom Instruction (RCI) is one way technology has been integrated into classrooms, especially in the IT training and education industry.  Also known as Virtual Live training (VLT), RCI connects multiple locations, enabling instructors to provide live training to students at various different locations world-wide, simultaneously.

What is RCI?

Sometimes a second computer is used so that you can see the live presentation while using the other one to complete the labs. What you will need is an internet connection, as well as speaker phone or hand-free device to free up those digits. Web cams are also available to you, so don’t lose the human touch putting a face to the voice.Train in your PJs if you want to! RCI allows students to get live instructor led IT training from the comfort of their own homes. They can also choose to get the training straight from their desk at work, or at a designated training facility in their city. Not to be confused with a webinar, virtual training via Remote Classroom Instruction is live online training. It’s a live class, delivered by a live instructor, but students don’t actually need to be present to get the benefits of live instruction. They get these benefits virtually. Using remote desktop technology, students have the ability to log into and control a PC from inside the live class. This means as an RCI student you don’t even have to have the software being utilized during the training class. It is provided for you. Just a few click and you are logged into the live session.  Web conferencing allows you to see Instructors desktop as he or she provides presentations, demonstrations, example, and discussions. Join in the conversation, ask questions, and interact just as you would if you were physically in the live class. The instructor can also remote into your computer at any time, if you need help with something.

Click here to watch our brief video on virtual training via RCI.

Benefits of RCI

Class cancellations are a top concern by students. Students sign up for classes that they are truly interested in or need. Naturally, you would be upset if a class you needed was cancelled, right? Well RCI has significantly reduced class cancellations across the training industry.

Choosing RCI as a delivery method for your IT education can be a very frugal decision. Travels cost can be significant, especially if you have to travel out of town, purchase plane tickets, accommodations, and local transit.

Virtual training benefits include:

  • Saves money! Decreases your training/travel budget.
  • Saves time! No additional time spent traveling to training facilities.
  • Training when you need it! Prevents students from having to push training out to another date due to scheduling issues.
  • Less cancellations.
  • Live and interactive experience.  Live online training allows for a more personal training experience, as compared to pre-recorded or non-interactive classes.

When is RCI right for you?

Although RCI provides a solution for many and has high satisfactory rates among our students, this type of delivery method may not be the best option for everyone. Those who lack some basic computer skills, such as switching between documents, opening and saving files from application, and locating the task manager and start menu, may still want to participate in the live class. In addition, those who have a hard time following the English language should also consider the live class over virtual training. RCI is meant to provide a solution for students, making training more convenient and effective for their particular needs. It should not cause added stress or complications.

Virtual training via RCI with TechSherpas

 

TechSherpas was one of the first to implement RCI.  When you browse our course schedules, you will notice that every class offers these two delivery methods – ILT (Live, instructor-led training in classroom) andVLT (Live, instructor-led training delivered virtually). The VLT option is made available trhough RCI. Our conferencing is done via VOIP (voice over internet protocol) so to fully experience the course a headset or microphone & speakers are required. We have fully adopted the use of VOIP for RCI, as you may have noticed that nowadays many people don’t own a home phone. This would present a problem with the phone conferencing option.

A few days before your class is scheduled to begin, our hands-on Operations team sends each student detailed step-by-step instructions on how to access RCI. It’s recommended that you test your connections a few days prior to your class beginning, and not wait until the last minute.  The Operations team is available to answer any questions or trouble-shoot for anyone who needs assistance.

If you are getting training through RCI at one of our training facilities located throughout the US, all you have to do it show up. We control all the technical aspects of the room software and hardware set-up. Just show up and get ready to learn!

Microsoft Lync is the cool tool we use to deliver the live presentation to you. GoToMyPC is used by the students to complete the labs.

RCI is just one learning method we provide. The others include:

Do people prefer virtual training over other delivery methods?

Our students have shown high regards towards RCI training, been satisfied with the delivery and content, and have expressed their intent do it again – in fact, many have! In one of our more recent student surveys, they left this note, “This was my first virtual-classroom course. Although I was skeptical at first, it worked out very well.”

 

Don’t knock it until you try it! If you have not tried virtual training yet, we encourage you to go ahead and give it a run. You may be thinking that you really prefer to physically be at the live instructor led class, but you may find this to be a more convenient option for you. We live in a fast paced society where there never seems to be enough hours in the day. The RCI option gives you the opportunity to fit training in your schedule without unnecessary travel cost, time, and scheduling troubles.

This is actually the perfect opportunity to try RCI, as one of our BOGO promos includes RCI classes. Buy One RCI Course, Get a Second One FREE! Get more details here.

Get Continuing Education Units (CEUs) and Professional Development Units (PDUs) Through IT Training

Continuing education and professional development are important facets for long-term success for people across a variety of industries and job positions. Many organizations require their employees to maintain specific certifications by obtaining Continuing Education Units (CEUs) or Professional Development Units (PDUs). Although CEUs and PDUs are required to sustain a particular status of expertise, they also provide great opportunity for building up an individual’s knowledge base. This enables current employees to stay relevant to their particular line of work. On-going training allows skills sets to be kept up to speed with improvements in current technologies and best practices, keeping the organization productivity at optimal levels. CEUs and PDUs are important to people for various reasons. Did you know you could earn CEUs and PDUs by participating in IT training courses?

CEUs for IT Certifications

There are several IT certifications, such as CompTIA’s A+ and Network+, which require recertification every few years. Students can choose from remote or instructor-led courses to help them prepare for their exams to pass! The recertification requirements only emphasize the importance of maintaining a thorough understanding of these technologies as newer versions are developed, and released. This allows for smooth and seamless transitions from one upgrade to another, which is critical when firms need to conduct business as usual.

Know your CEU Requirements

Depending on your industry, profession, or job function, the amount of CEUs you are required to obtain, and the amount of time you have to obtain those will vary. It is important that you verify this information with the organization or governing agency who issued your certification. Universally, 1 CEU = 10 Contact hours. The top five in-demand IT certifications for 2013 include: MCSA (Microsoft Certified Solutions Associate); MSCE: Private Cloud (Microsoft Solutions Certified Expert); PMP (Project Management Professional); VCP (VMware); and CISSP (Certified Information Systems Security Professional). If you currently hold these certifications, you should be aware when they expire, and make sure you get recertified, as they are in high demand by employers. CEUs in these areas will ensure competency to pass the exam. View our full list of Microsoft Courses here.

Know your PDU Requirements

If you are a Project Manager and hold PMP, PgMP, PMI-SP, or PMI-RMP, or PMI-ACP credentials, adherence to the Continuing Certification requirements (CCR) program, is essential to maintain these pertinent credentials. To report your PDUs, you will need to use the Continuing Certification Requirements System (CCRS). The CCRS provides online PDU reporting for all PMI credentials that are included in the CCR program. Each PMI credential requires a specific amount of PDUs per three year certification cycle. Follow this link to find out the specific requirements for each. (1 PDU = 1 Hour of Engagement) https://www.pmi.org/Certification/Maintain-Your-Credential.aspx.

Check out Project Management training courses here:

Microsoft Project
Project Management
Earn CEUs & PDU through IT Training

Let TechSherpas help you progress in your field, industry or profession. We offer courses that will earn you CEUs and/or PDUs, whether you are an IT professional, accountant, project manager, educator, or business professional. Just search our Courses page for the class you are interested in, and more importantly, fits your continuing education and/or professional development needs and sign up. Once you have completed the course, you will be provided a certificate stating the course completed, hours, and CEUs/PDUs earned. For more detailed information on how to earn your CEUs or PDUs through TechSherpas , click here. Just another way we can help you succeed! Contact us today to start earning your credits.