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providing technology and management training to help professionals
improve their knowledge, enhance their resume, and advance their
careers. MicroTrain built its business by providing not only the most
up-to-date computer and technology training, but also showing a dedi-
cated and unsurpassed focus on our customers to create the ideal
educational environment.
Inside this catalog you will see descriptions of some of our most
popular courses and programs offered. But we encourage you to look
beyond the course descriptions and see what truly makes MicroTrain
different, and that is our friendly and knowledgeable staff which is
here to make your training experience both productive and enjoyable,
and guide you every step of the way.
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training company. Over the past ten years, MicroTrain has provided quality training to over 10,000 professionals in the
Chicago area, making us one of the largest and most successful training companies in the area. Today, we continue
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Project Management Programs
Each program is built around the Project Management Institute’s PMP Certification, which is the industry’s most prestigious, and then
specific courses are added to complement the needs of a variety of management professional. The programs stand out from others
due to two key factors: (1) MicroTrain offers instructor-led programs taught by experienced and certified trainers who help you every
step of the way, and (2) MicroTrain is so confident in the quality of our instructors and materials presented, that we will guarantee that
you pass your PMP Certification exam. *
Discover for yourself why a Project Management Certification will improve your skills, enhance your resume,
and advance your career. And see why MicroTrain is the top choice for PMP training in Chicago.
Our Project Management Training is ideal for the following job titles:
Project Management
Course Descriptions
For a complete description of the courses that
comprise the Project Management programs, please
“ As a graduate of your PMP
program, I can attest to the value
that you offer and the quality of your
training staff. I am a firm believer in
utilizing training and development to
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see the following pages of this catalog: enhance value and prepare for 21st
century technology opportunities.
Business Analysis ..............................page 10
- John E. Lopata ,
CAPM ...............................................page 7 PMP, Six Sigma Black Belt
CCNA.................................................page 14
Crystal Reports .................................page 10
ITIL v3 ................................................page 9
MS Office ...........................................page 28
MS Project .........................................page 8
PMP Training .....................................page 7
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If you enjoy the prestige that comes from being the best This program combines our PMP program with both levels of
in your field, then you will appreciate the professional Microsoft Project to ensure you know the tools along with the
advantages derived from attaining the PMP from the Project concepts. MicroTrain has been helping Project Managers get
Management Institute (PMI). MicroTrain has been helping PMP certified for over 10 years and boasts a 96% pass rate on
Project Managers get PMP certified for over 10 years and the first attempt. MicroTrain’s five day PMP course is designed
boasts a 96% pass rate on the first attempt. MicroTrain’s to teach you what you need to know for the exam as well as the
five day PMP course is designed to teach you what you PMBOK processes and the nine knowledge areas
need to know for the exam as well as the PMBOK processes
and the nine knowledge areas. After ten years we have the 56 hours - $3,529
recipe down to a science. MicroTrain is a Global Registered
Education Provider and all MicroTrain instructors are
Professional certified trainers.
40 hours - $2,829
PMP/ITIL Foundations/
PMP Professional with ITIL
Microsoft Project
This program combines our PMP program with our ITIL We combine PMP with ITIL and Microsoft Project to round
Foundations course. ITIL consists of a series of books giving this program out. ITIL consists of a series of books giving
guidance on the provision of quality IT services, and on the guidance on the provision of quality IT services, and on the
accommodation and environmental facilities needed to support accommodation and environmental facilities needed to support
IT. ITIL has been developed in recognition of organizations’ IT. ITIL has been developed in recognition of organizations’
growing dependency on IT and embodies best practices for IT growing dependency on IT and embodies best practices for IT
Service Management. ITIL is the only comprehensive, non- Service Management. ITIL is the only comprehensive, non-
proprietary source of service management best practices that proprietary source of service management best practices that
is publicly available worldwide. is publicly available worldwide. It contains an integrated set of
well-documented processes. Our program will ensure you take
64 Hours - $4,584 your PMP certification and your ITIL foundations certification into
the job market.
80 hours - $5,293
“ I was laid off for many months and not really getting many callbacks
for my resume and no job offers. After I put the letters PMP on it, not
only did I see an increase in quantity, but also quality of interviews. I
had been spinning my wheels for 5 months, and after the PMP went on,
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I had 2 job offers in 6 weeks. It really was the ‘golden ticket’
- Jean S.
PMP Certification Training
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Project Management Programs
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Project Management Professional Certification Training (PMP)
In today’s highly competitive job market, often experience Getting your PMP certification is a lengthy and challenging
alone is not enough. You need to stand out from the crowd process, but MicroTrain is the expert in Chicago helping
by not only showcasing what you’ve done but what you can professionals like you obtain their PMP certifications, and we are
do. One of the best ways to increase your marketability and here to make sure you know exactly what is involved and guide
attractiveness in the job market is to gain a level of certification you every step of the way. This includes guiding you through the
in your specialty. For project managers, certification as a requirements needed for PMI’s application, obtaining 35 PDUs
Project Management Professional is a globally recognized and for attending the course, studying, test prep and then sitting for
respected credential that lets any prospective employer easily the 200 question four hour exam. MicroTrain has been helping
see that you have strived for and attained a goal and a level of professionals get their PMP certifications for over 10 years, and
professionalism that they can count on. with our expert instructors, proven course work, modern facilities,
and 100% exam pass guarantee*, we are your best option to
The PMP certification demonstrates to potential employers the receive your PMP certification, too.
expertise to manage complex projects, which when combined
with your experience, will push your resume to the top of their
pile. When you put a PMP certification on your resume, it PMP Project
indicates that you have been expertly trained and meet the Project
Management
Registered
Education
Management
Institute
Professional
qualifications established by the Project Management Institute, Provider
making you a highly sought after candidate for a wide variety
of high-paying positions.
COURSE OUTLINE
MicroTrain’s PMP Certification Advantage
1. Defining the project
MicroTrain’s 5 day PMP course is designed to teach you what 2. Scope definition and planning
you need to know for the exam as well as the five PMBOK 3. Organization planning & staffing
processes and the nine knowledge areas. Our professional, 4. Team development
certified instructors will expertly present the information to you an 5. Communications planning
in informative, yet easy to digest manner specifically designed 6. Risk identification & management
to help you pass the PMP certification exam. Outside of the 7. Project Scheduling
classroom, MicroTrain’s dedicated customer service team will do 8. Project cost management & estimating
everything possible to make your training experience the best it 9. Quality planning & management
can be, from helping you enroll to applying for government tuition 10. Procurement management
aid. In fact we are so confident in our team’s abilities, as well 11. Project integration management
as the quality of the PMP course, that MicroTrain will guarantee 12. Quality Assurance
you pass your PMP certification exam. With over ten years of 13. Contract administration
experience and better than a 96% success rate, see for your self 14. Project control
why MicroTrain is Chicago’s premier source for PMP training. 15. Cost & Schedule performance measurement
16. Quality performance measurement
17. Change control systems
18. Administrative Closure & Contract close-out
Certified Associate in Project
Management (CAPM)
The CAPM is ideal for professionals who want to showcase their
leadership skills and learn the fundamentals laid out in the Project
Management Body of Knowledge, but may not have the experience
required for the PMP certifications. The CAPM® credential recognizes
a demonstrated understanding of project mangement, and is seen by
“ The trainer did an excellent job in
synthesizing the materials and explaining
the PMBOK concepts. His insights, tips
and first hand experience we extremely
helpful in preparing for the PMP exam.
“
employers as an indication of leadership skills and expertise.
- Karla Gonzalez
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Course Outline
Lesson 1: Getting Started with Microsoft Project
Course Outline
Lesson 2: Creating a Project Plan Topic Lesson 1: Exchanging Project Plan Data with Other Applications
Lesson 3: Managing Tasks in a Project Plan Topic Lesson 2: Updating a Project Plan
Lesson 4: Managing Resources in a Project Plan Topic Lesson 3: Managing Project Costs
Lesson 5: Finalizing the Project Plan Topic Lesson 4: Reporting Project Data Visually
Lesson 5: Reusing Project Plan Information
Prerequisites for Microsoft Project 2007 - Level I Prerequisites for Microsoft Project 2007: Level 2
Students enrolled for this course should have the following: Students enrolling in this class should have:
•An understanding of project management concepts. • An understanding of project management concepts.
•Knowledge of a Windows operating system, either • Knowledge of a Windows operating system, XP or Vista.
Windows XP or Windows Vista. • Microsoft Office Project 2007: Level 1.
Course Outline
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Module 1: Getting Started with Microsoft
Office Project 2007
Module 2: Creating and Defining Projects
Module 3: Working with Estimates & Dependencies
Module 4: Working with Deadlines,
Module 6: Predicting Behavior by Using
Task Types & the Scheduling Formula
Module 7: Customizing & Formatting
Module 8: Analyzing Resource Utilization
Module 9: Tracking Progress
“ The instructor really knew
his stuff and gave awesome
real world examples.
- T. Peterson
Microsoft Project Level 2
Constraints, & Task Calendars Module 10: Creating Reports
Module 5: Working With Resources Module 11: Managing Multiple Projects
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ITIL v3 Foundations Six Sigma
ITIL consists of a series of books giving guidance on the provision of quality IT Green Belt
services, and on the accommodation and environmental facilities needed to support
IT. ITIL has been developed in recognition of organizations’ growing dependency on Thousands of companies around the
IT and embodies best practices for IT Service Management. world have discovered the benefits of
Six Sigma Methodology incorporating
• Service Strategy • Service Operations
the implementation of a measurement-
• Service Design • Continual Service Improvement
based strategy that focuses on process
• Service Transition
improvement and variation reduction.
This is accomplished through the use
These disciplines represent a service lifecycle framework that further enhances of two Six Sigma sub-methodologies:
alignment to the business while demonstrating business value and ROI and en- DMAIC and DMADV.
abling IT to solve specific operational needs.
The Six Sigma DMAIC process
Our ITIL v3 Foundations course is a three day, interactive course designed to
(define, measure, analyze, improve,
give the student the knowledge and skills needed to successfully pass the ITIL v3
control) is an improvement system
Foundations exam. Our course includes the ITIL v3 Foundations exam (which can
for existing processes falling below
be scheduled at the end of the course or at the students convenience), approved
specification and looking for incremental
courseware and of course, our 100% Exam Pass Guarantee.
improvement. The Six Sigma DMADV
process (define, measure, analyze,
design, verify) is an improvement
ITIL v3 Foundations Course Outline system used to develop new processes
or products at Six Sigma quality levels.
1. Service Management Defined 5. Service Strategy
IT services and what they really do; How IT Design, develop, and implement service man- Both Six Sigma processes are executed
services deliver value to customers; Value and agement; Service management as a strategic as- by Six Sigma Green Belts.
importance of IT service management set; Setting objectives and expectations; Identify
2. ITIL Introduction and select prioritization opportunities
Good practices; Ease ITIL adoption; ITIL qualifi- 6. Service Design
cation scheme, bodies, and certifications Design and develop services; Develop pro- Course Outline
cesses; Design principles and methods; Convert
3. Service Operation • Six Sigma Overview
Effectively and efficiently deliver support services; strategy into services
• Rolled Throughput Yield
Ensure value to customer and service provider; 7. Service Transition • Process Mapping
Maintain stability while allowing for change; Develop and improve capabilities; Improved
Organize to improve IT support to customers methods for transitioning new and changed
• Failure Mode & Effects Analysis (FMEA)
services into operation; Manage the complexity • Probability (Monte Carlo Analysis,
4. Continual Service Improvement
Create and maintain value for customers; Impor- related to changes; Prevent undesired results Conditional probability)
tance of better design, introduction, and operation while enabling innovation • Introduction to Statistics (Distributions)
of services; Improving service quality, business 8. Exam-Taking Tips • Confidence Intervals (Basic DOE)
continuity, and IT efficiency; Link improvement Important techniques to help you pass your exam • Basic Tools (Ishikawas Seven Quality tools)
efforts to strategy, design, and transition
9. Practice Exams • Hypothesis Testing
In-class and take-home exam preparation • Project Planning
• Correlation and Regression
• Analysis of Variance (ANOVA)
• Introduction to Design of Experiments
• Randomized Blocks
- Gary Chew
ITIL v3 Foundations
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Business Analysis Simulation Powered Learning Workshop
Simulation Powered Learning is our own unique approach to guidance of an experienced business analyst. Then they practice
training that incorporates hands-on experience into course work and learn how to apply best practice business analysis skills
rather than the traditional lecture/textbook methods of teaching. through a computer simulation. In teams of four, participants
We begin by giving you the base of knowledge you need in each actually plan and manage a simulated real-life business analysis
class. We then immerse you in computer-simulated situations project. They learn what it feels like as they make real decisions
that take you through real-life successes and mistakes - both and get real feedback. The simulation powered learning is
critical to learning. SPL takes you far beyond the traditional practical, engaging, intense and challenging. It’s designed to
“listen and practice once” model to provide hands-on learning give you the practice and confidence you need to apply your
experiences from start to finish. Participants are introduced to new skills back at work.
the fundamentals of business analysis through the lecture and
Course Outline
1. Understand the business analysis process and 6. Develop a Business Requirements Package
business analysis framework. 7. Analyze requirements
2. Create a requirements plan 8. Capture and document requirements in text
3. Create a management and communication plan and models
4. Elicit requirements using various techniques 9. Manage requirements throughout the
5. Develop stakeholder relationships software development life cycle
10. Create and use a traceability matrix
Crystal Reports Version 11: Level 1 Crystal Reports Version 11: Level 2
Crystal Reports 11: Level 1 is the primary recommended course
Now that you have completed the first course, or are familiar
you should take if your job responsibilities require you to obtain
with the basics of building and modifying reports, you’re ready
output from databases. It is also the first course in the Crystal
to move ahead to create complex reports and data sources
Reports 11 series. In this course, you will build basic list and
using Crystal Reports’ tools. In this course, you’ll not only learn
group reports that work with almost any database.
how to create more sophisticated reports including sub reports
and cross-tabs, but you’ll also learn how to increase the speed
and efficiency of your reports by using SQL queries.
Course Outline
Lesson 1: Creating a Report Lesson 5: Formatting Reports
Lesson 2: Displaying Specific Lesson 6: Enhancing Reports
Course Outline
Report Data Lesson 7: Creating Pie Charts Lesson 1: Creating Running Totals Lesson 6: Charting Data
Lesson 3: Grouping Report Data Lesson 8: Distributing Data Lesson 2: Building Cross-tabs in Lesson 7: Reporting on Excel
Lesson 4: Building Formulas Your Report Data with Crystal Reports
Lesson 3: Adding Subreports Lesson 8: Working with Prompts
Lesson 4: Creating Drill-downs Lesson 9: Enhancing Report
Functionality
“ Lesson 5: Enhancing Report
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CISCO
As the leader in communications technology, Cisco Systems At MicroTrain Technologies, we give you the computer skills
touches every aspect of our lives. Cisco touts itself as and knowledge you need to succeed by applying the perfect
developing the “Human Network” and they are building on this combination of expert hands-on instruction, modern state of
concept every day. Cisco technical skills are in high demand the art facilities and convenient training locations. Our courses
in the corporate labor market, from basic routers to advanced are carefully crafted to cover all of the latest aspects of Cisco
wireless networks and VoIP solutions, companies today need technologies, and each is led by expert instructors who will lead
employees who are skilled in these various platforms. And you every step of the way. And MicroTrain is so confident in the
those who have demonstrated their expertise by obtaining an high quality of our courses and the skills of our instructors, that
official Cisco certification will find their careers advance faster we will fully guarantee that you pass your certification exam.*
and further than others.
The following job titles would benefit greatly from our Cisco training:
CCNP CCNA
Our CCNP program is designed to give students the MicroTrain is one of the leading Cisco training organizations
knowledge, and the skills to be successful as a Cisco network in all of Chicago and the CCNA is one of our most popular
professional. We combine 4 professional level Cisco classes, certification training courses. Our instructors guide our
Implementing Secure Converged Wide Area Networks (ISCW), students through this course using real Cisco equipment and
Optimizing Converged Cisco Networks (ONT), Routing (BSCI), hands on labs and exercises. This is the best possible way
and Switching (BCMSN). These classes give the student the to get your CCNA certification and we are so confident in our
knowledge to successfully pass the CCNP certification exams class we guarantee you will pass your certification exam.
and with these certifications under your belt, you are qualified
to manage Cisco networks in any industry. 40 hours - $2,545
CCNA.................................................................page 14
CCNA - Security ................................................page 15
CCNA - Voice.....................................................page 16
CCNA Certification Training, CCNP ................................................................page 14
CCNP - ISCW ....................................................page 18
CCNP - ONT......................................................page 18
CCNP - Routing ................................................page 17
CCNP - Switching ..............................................page 17
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CISCO Training Programs
Cisco Professional Cisco Associate
Cisco CCNA – Voice (CCNA +1)
(CCNA +2)
MicroTrain’s Cisco WAN Administrator Our instructors guide our students MicroTrain’s Cisco WAN
(CCNA plus two) program allows through this course using real Cisco Administrator (CCNA plus one)
students to take advantage of equipment and hands on labs and program allows students to
MicroTrain’s extensive Cisco training exercises. The Cisco CCNA Voice take advantage of MicroTrain’s
and position themselves better in the certification confirms that you have extensive Cisco training and
employment market. This program the required skill set for specialized position themselves better in the
combines Cisco’s CCNA certification job roles in voice technologies such employment market. This program
training with two additional class from as voice technologies administrator, combines Cisco’s CCNA certification
our Cisco curriculum. Students can voice engineer, and voice manager. training with one additional class
choose from CCNA-Voice, CCNA- It validates skills in VoIP technologies from our Cisco curriculum. Students
Security, or a combination of our
such as IP PBX, IP telephony, can choose from CCNA-Voice,
CCNP classes (Implementing Secure
handset, call control, and voicemail CCNA- Security, or one of our CCNP
Converged Wide Area Networks
solutions. This program is perfect classes (Implementing Secure
(ISCW), Optimizing Converged Cisco
for anyone who wants to get into the Converged Wide Area Networks
Networks (ONT), Routing (BSCI),
growing VoIP industry. (ISCW), Optimizing Converged
Switching (BCMSN). Whichever
electives are chosen, the student will Cisco Networks (ONT), Routing
be prepared for a career managing 40 hours - $2,745 (BSCI), Switching (BCMSN).
Cisco networks and will have the Whichever elective is chosen, the
credentials it takes to succeed in this student will be prepared for a career
in-demand field. managing Cisco networks and will
Cisco Basic (CCNA and 2 have the credentials it takes to
CompTIA Certifications) succeed in this in-demand field.
120 hours - $7,635
MicroTrain’s Cisco Basic (CCNA and
CompTIA Certification) is designed for 80 hours - $5,090
individuals who are interested in getting
Cisco CCNA – Security into the field of Information Technology
focusing on wide area networks, inter
Our instructors guide our students
and intra networks, and IT security.
through this course using real
This triple certification program covers
Cisco equipment and hands on
networking concepts, security concepts,
labs and exercises. CCNA Security
and the most recognizable Cisco
Certification meets the needs of IT
certification, the CCNA. Students
professionals who are responsible
choose 2 of the CompTIA certifications
for network security. It confirms an
(A+, Network+, Security +) to go along
individual’s skills for job roles such as
with their CCNA certification. This
Network Security Specialists, Security
program prepares students for careers
Administrators, and Network Security
as WAN administrators, Network
Support Engineers. This certification
administrators, Network Managers,
validates skills including installation,
Security Specialists, and more.
troubleshooting and monitoring of
network devices to maintain integrity,
96 hours - $5,995
confidentiality and availability of data
and devices and develops competency
in the technologies that Cisco uses in
its security structure.
40 Hours - $2,745
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CISCO Training Programs
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CCNA: Cisco Certified Network CCNP: Cisco Certified Network
Associate Professional
Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA) validates the ability The CCNP certification indicates advanced or journeyman
to install, configure, operate, and troubleshoot medium-size knowledge of networks, and validates a network professional’s
route and switched networks, including implementation and ability to install, configure and troubleshoot converged local and
verification of connections to remote sites in a WAN. Our wide area networks with 100 to 500 or more nodes. Network
CCNA program incorporates 40 hours of the best instructor Professionals who achieve the CCNP have demonstrated the
led training available with extensive hands-on labs with real knowledge and skills required to manage the routers and switches
Cisco equipment to ensure our students have the best possible that form the network core, as well as edge applications that
experience. Our program is so effective we will guarantee you integrate voice, wireless, and security into the network. With a
will pass your CCNA exam. CCNP, a network professional can install, configure, and operate
LAN, WAN, and dial access services.
You will learn and be familiar with:
Course curriculum including but not limited to these protocols:
• Internetworking • Configuring Novell IPX IP, IGRP, IPX, Async Routing, AppleTalk, Extended Access Lists,
• Switching Technologies • Managing Traffic with IP RIP, Route Redistribution, RIP, Route Summarization, OSPF,
• Internet Protocol Access Lists VLSM, BGP, Serial, Frame Relay, ISDN, ISL, X.25, DDR, PSTN,
• Configurations and IOS • Wide Area Networking PPP, VLANs, Ethernet, Access Lists, 802.10, FDDI, Transparent
Management Commands Protocols
and Translational Bridging.
• IP Routing
• Virtual LANs (VLANs)
• Managing a Cisco
Internetwork
Outline of CCNP
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CCNA - Security
CCNA Security Certification meets the needs of IT Our 5 day CCNA - Security course will prepare you for the 640-
professionals who are responsible for network security. It 553 exam. The 640-553 IINS Implementing Cisco IOS Network
confirms an individual’s skills for job roles such as Network Security exam is associated with the CCNA Security certification.
Security Specialists, Security Administrators, and Network This exam tests a candidate’s knowledge of securing Cisco
Security Support Engineers. This certification validates skills routers and switches and their associated networks.
including installation, troubleshooting and monitoring of network
devices to maintain integrity, confidentiality and availability of
data and devices and develops competency in the technologies
that Cisco uses in its security infrastructure.
“
Students completing the recommended Cisco training will gain
an introduction to core security technologies as well as how to
develop security policies and mitigate risks. IT organizations
that employ CCNA Security-holders will have IT staff that
can develop a security infrastructure, recognize threats and
“ The trainer was great. Thank
you MicroTrain for the interesting
and dynamic Cisco training.
- K. Steen
CCNA certification training,
vulnerabilities to networks, and mitigate security threats.
1. Exclusive - NAT and PAT 4. Network Security Using Cisco IOS Firewalls
Basics of NAT and PAT; Configuring NAT and PAT; Maintaining Firewall Technologies; Creating Static Packet Filters Using
NAT and PAT; Advanced Concepts in NAT and PAT ACLs; Configuring Cisco IOS Zone-Based Policy Firewall
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CCNA - Voice
The Cisco CCNA Voice certification confirms that you have the Our CCNA - Voice class prepares students for the 640-460
required skill set for specialized job roles in voice technologies exam. The 640-460 IIUC Implementing Cisco IOS Unified
such as voice technologies administrator, voice engineer, and Communications exam is associated with the CCNA Voice
voice manager. It validates skills in VoIP technologies such certification. This exam confirms basic IP telephony installation,
as IP PBX, IP telephony, handset, call control, and voicemail configuration, and maintenance skills by testing a candidate’s
solutions. Candidates also get exposure to the Cisco Unified knowledge of implementing and configuring small- to medium
Communications architecture and design covering mobility, sized IP Telephony solutions using Cisco Unified Communications
presence, and TelePresence applications. Manager Express, Cisco Unity Express, and the UC500 Smart
Business Communications System solutions.
The CCNA Voice Certification enables employers to validate
that their staff possess a strong foundation in voice applications
and infrastructure concepts; and are capable of performing
baseline installation, operating, and maintenance tasks
on Cisco VoIP solutions, particularly the Smart Business
Communications System from 8-250 lines.
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CCNP - Building Scalable Cisco CCNP - Building Cisco Multilayer
Internetworks (BSCI) Switched Networks
The Building Scalable Cisco Internetworks (BSCI 642-
(BCMSN)
901) is a qualifying exam for the Cisco Certified Network The Building Converged Cisco Multilayer Switched Networks
Professional CCNP, Cisco Certified Design Professional (BCMSN 642-812) is a qualifying exam for the Cisco Certified
CCDP, and Cisco Certified Internetwork Professional Network Professional CCNP and the Cisco Certified Design
CCIP™ certifications. The BSCI 642-901 exam will certify Professional CCDP certifications. The BCMSN 642-812 exam
that the successful candidate has important knowledge and will certify that the successful candidate has important knowledge
skills necessary to use advanced IP addressing and routing and skills necessary to implement scalable multilayer switched
in implementing scalability for Cisco ISR routers connected networks. The exam includes topics on Campus Networks,
to LANs and WANs. The exam covers topics on Advanced describing and implementing advanced Spanning Tree concepts,
IP Addressing, Routing Principles, Multicast Routing, IPv6, VLANs and Inter-VLAN routing, High Availability, Wireless Client
Manipulating Routing Updates, Configuring basic BGP, Access, Access Layer Voice concepts, and minimizing service
Configuring EIGRP, OSPF, and IS-IS. Loss and Data Theft in a Campus Network.
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CCNP: Implementing Secure CCNP: Optimizing Converged
Converged Wide Area Cisco Networks
Networks
The Implementing Secure Converged Wide Area Networks The Optimizing Converged Cisco Networks (642-845 ONT) is
(ISCW 642-825) is a qualifying exam for the Cisco Certified a qualifying exam for the Cisco Certified Network Professional
Network Professional CCNP. The ISCW 642-825 exam will CCNP®. The ONT 642-845 exam will certify that the successful
certify that the successful candidate has important knowledge candidate has important knowledge and skills in optimizing and
and skills necessary to secure and expand the reach of an providing effective QOS techniques for converged networks. The
enterprise network to teleworkers and remote sites with focus exam topics include implementing a VoIP network, implementing
on securing remote access and VPN client configuration. The QoS on converged networks, specific IP QoS mechanisms for
exam covers topics on Cisco hierarchical network model as implementing the DiffServ QoS model, AutoQoS, wireless security
it pertains to the WAN, teleworker configuration and access, and basic wireless management.
frame mode MPLS, site-to-site IPSEC VPN, Cisco EZVPN,
strategies used to mitigate network attacks, Cisco device
hardening and IOS firewall features.
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MICROSOFT
Microsoft is a universal leader in information technology, making it a necessity for any technology focused professional
to demonstrate a thorough knowledge of the many Microsoft programs. And as the technology continuously evolves and
changes, it is critical to have the most up-to-date certifications demonstrating your proficiency. MicroTrain has you covered
on both ends, offering a complete array of Microsoft training options, including the very most up-to-date training and certifi-
cations to make sure your resume is at its best.
Our Microsoft Certified Systems The Microsoft Certified Systems Engineer MicroTrain is one of the leading
Administrator program is part of (MCSE) certification is one of the Microsoft training organizations
our trademark MCSE Program. most sought after, highly recognized, in all of Chicago and this is the
Our instructors guide our students certifications in the IT industry. This basic certification program from
through the basics of administering professional credential validates an IT Microsoft. Because we offer this
Microsoft networks and cover all the professional’s knowledge and skill in bundled within our famous MCSE
essential information required to pass administering, managing, and building program, our students have the
the 4 exams to achieve the MCSA Microsoft networks. MicroTrain has been same experience as those pursuing
certification. By combining our top a leader in providing training for the MSCE the higher level degree but finish
notch instructor lead training with a for the last 10 years in Chicago and our in a much shorter time frame.
battery of hands-on labs and a library program comprehensively covers all seven This is a great entry point into
of e-learning lessons we are able key competencies needed to successfully Microsoft technology as a Network
to give students the most effective pass the exams for the MCSE certification. Administrator or Technician. Call
experience possible to obtain their By combining our top notch instructor lead your program director for details.
certification. Our program is so training with a battery of hands-on labs and
effective we will guarantee you will a library of e-learning lessons we are able to
40 hours - $2,320
pass your MCSE exams. give students the most effective experience
possible to obtain their certification. Our
120 hours - $4,495
program is so effective we will guarantee
you will pass your MCSE exams
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MCSA / MCSE with Exchange 2007
The Microsoft Certified Systems Engineer (MCSE) certification Students attend traditional instructor led classes where they
is one of the most sought after, highly recognized, certifications can learn from certified instructors with real world experience
in the IT industry. This professional credential validates an IT along with other students from different backgrounds and
professionals knowledge and skill in administering, managing, industries. Our classes are designed to be interactive and
and building Microsoft networks. MicroTrain has been a leader to transfer knowledge in an engaging and entertaining
in providing training for the MSCE for the last 10 years in environment. Students will also have plenty of opportunity
Chicago and our program comprehensively covers all seven to work directly with the technology involved in this training.
key competencies needed to successfully pass the exams for Through a series of hands on labs, students will experience the
the MCSE certification. By combining our top notch instructor technology first hand. We also offer open lab hours so students
led training with a battery of hands-on labs and a library of can work on their own with this state of the art equipment.
e-learning lessons we are able to give students the most effective Finally, we incorporate a library of e-learning classes student
experience possible to obtain their certification. Our program is so can access from anywhere to assist in test preparation and
effective we will guarantee you will pass your MCSE exams. retention of the material they have learned in the previous
Our MCSE program has been designed to guide students through processes. Combined, this program is the most effective,
the learning process using a combination of learning mediums. efficient method to use to achieve your MCSE certification.
270-290 - Windows XP Professional - Windows Server 294-297 -- Administering & Designing Windows 2003
2003 (70-270 & 70-290); Basic IP Addressing; Regional and Ac- Active Directory (70-294 & 70-297) Active Directory Structures
cessibility Options; Internet Connection Sharing (ICS); Remote Instal- Review; Name Resolution Review; Planning and Installation; Operations
lation Services (RIS); Active Directory Structures; Domain Controllers; Masters (FSMOs) and Global Catalogs; Trust Relationships; Managing
User Creation and Modification; User Profiles; Group Management; Objects; Group Policy Management; Site Management; Maintenance and
Permissions; Offline Files; Encrypting File System (EFS); Disk Recovery; Domain Controllers and Operations Masters Review; Upgrad-
Management; Shadow Copies of Shared Folders; Internet Information ing and Restructuring
Services (IIS); Terminal Services; Backup and Restore
236-000 - Configuring Exchange Server 2007 (70-236)
291-293 - Windows 2003 Network Infrastructure Planning and Installation; Storage Groups and Databases; Recipients;
Implementation & Planning (70-291 & 70-293); IP Public Folders; Policies; Client Access Server; Outlook Anywhere; POP/
Addressing and Subnetting; DHCP Planning & Implementation; Host IMAP Configuration; Message Transport; Edge Transport; PowerShell
Name Resolution DNS Planning & Implementation; WINS Planning &
Implementation; Remote Access; IP Routing; Network Address Transla-
tion; Security Policies and Templates; IP Security; Network Monitoring;
Certificate Services; Network Load Balancing; Clustering; Windows
Server; Update Services
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MICROSOFT
MCITP with Exchange 2007
The Microsoft Certified IT Professional (MCITP) is the changing IT marketplace, Microsoft Certifications help you
highest level certification from Microsoft, demonstrating utilize evolving technologies, fine-tune your troubleshooting
that an individual has the comprehensive set of skills skills, and improve your job satisfaction.
necessary to perform a particular job role, such as database
administrator or enterprise messaging administrator. MCITP Whether you are new to technology, changing jobs, or a
certifications build on the technical proficiency measured seasoned IT professional, becoming certified demonstrates
in the Microsoft Certified Systems Administrator (MCSA) to customers, peers, and employers that you are committed
certifications. Therefore, you will earn one or more MCSA to advancing your skills and taking on greater challenges. In
certifications on your way to earning an MCITP credential. addition, certification provides you with access to exclusive
Microsoft Certified Professional (MCP) resources and
Earning a Microsoft Certification validates your proven benefits, including opportunities to connect with a vast,
experience and knowledge in using Microsoft products global network of MCPs.
and solutions. Designed to be relevant in today’s rapidly
160 Hours - $5,995
An MCSA candidate should have one to twelve months of experience in working with a desktop operating
system, a network operating system, and an existing network infrastructure. To complete the MCSA
certification, stundents must pass a total of four exams from the group listed above.
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Microsoft Training Programs
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MICROSOFT SHAREPOINT COURSES
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MICROSOFT SHAREPOINT COURSES
This ILT Series course, rated 4.9/5.0 in overall quality by This course is intended for entry-level SharePoint solution
ProCert Labs, teaches the core features and functions of developers who are currently capable of creating basic
SharePoint Designer 2007. Students will learn how to create SharePoint sites using the out-of-the-box functionality
and apply templates, control layout and spacing, create and provided by the built-in SharePoint Designer templates,
apply style sheets, and apply IDs and classes. They will also and who now want to extend or create SharePoint sites
modify and arrange images, create links and navigation bars, with functionality by incorporating server web controls,
and format tables. Finally, they will learn how to prepare a data controls, customized work flows, and administration
Web site for publishing.
Unit 1: Getting Started Unit 5: Images Unit 1: Web Components Unit 5: Web Forms
• Internet basics • Image formats & properties and Multimedia • Creating forms
• The SharePoint Designer • Working with images • Web components • Input validation
workspace • Multimedia
• Page editing Unit 6: Hyperlinks Unit 6: Data-Driven
• HTML • Basic hyperlinks Unit 2: Interactive Pages
• Link styles Content • Introduction to dynamic
Unit 2: Web Sites • Image maps • Interactive buttons pages
• Site planning basics • Behaviors • Web Parts
• Creating a Web site Unit 7: Tables • Rollovers • Data Views
• Templates • Working with tables
• Table-based layouts Unit 3: Layers Unit 7: Site
Unit 3: Text Formatting • Creating layers Management
• Text basics Unit 8: Publishing • Layer visibility • Basic search engine
• Structural formatting • Proofing tools optimization
• Cascading Style Sheets • Web site publishing Unit 4: Layout Tables • Compatibility testing
• Creating layout tables • Reports
Unit 4: Web Page Layout • Working with layout tables • Accessibility
• Basic CSS layout
• Basic layout techniques
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IT MANAGEMENT
For over 10 years MicroTrain has been a leading provider of IT and want to focus on IT Management. The programs and courses
Management training in Chicago, offering high level instructor led were designed to meet the ever changing needs of Information
courses and professional certifications. MicroTrain’s IT Manage- Technology Managers, Program Managers, or Executives seeking
ment (ITIL, Six Sigma, Business Analysis, SharePoint, Project to enhance their skill sets.. Each program is comprised of some
2007) program is specifically designed for students who are either of our most popular management level courses, allowing the flex-
already PMP certified and need to expand their skill set, or stu- ibility for each student to chart their own course by choosing the
dents who are not pursuing the Project Management career path courses that fit their specific needs.
IT Management Programs
IT Management +2
IT Management Course Descriptions
Our IT Management curriculum includes ITIL Version 3
Foundations, Business Analysis, Six Sigma Green Belt, For a complete description of the courses that com-
SharePoint, Microsoft Project 2007, Crystal Reports, prise the IT Management programs, please see the
Microsoft Office and our MCP and CCNA technical following pages of this catalog:
programs. This program allows the student to choose
any 2 of our related curriculum courses to build the Business Analysis .................................... page 10
program that will best prepare them for a career as a IT Crystal Reports ........................................ page 10
Manager, Program Manager, or Executive. CCNA....................................................... page 11
ITIL v3 ...................................................... page 9
48 Hours - $3,190
MS Project 2007 ...................................... page 8
MS SharePoint ........................................ page 22
IT Management +3 Six Sigma Green Belt .............................. page 9
96 hours - $6,060
IT Management +4
This program allows the student to choose any 4 of
our related curriculum courses to build the program that
will best prepare them for a career as an IT Manager,
Program Manager, or Executive.
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OFFICE ADMINISTRATION
Office Administration Training Programs
Running a modern office takes not only a great deal of business knowledge, but also a mastery of a variety of software and
hardware applications that are essential to the day-to-day function of the office. A thorough understanding of these programs
is essential for any office manager or administrator, and being able to prove this on your resume will put you ahead of the
competition in the job hunt.
MicroTrain’s Office Administration programs will provide the additional knowledge that an experience office manager needs to
take the next career step, including learning vital software programs such as the entire Microsoft Office package, bookkeep-
ing, keyboarding, and much more. And as with all MicroTrain courses, these are led by certified instructors who will take the
time to make sure you thoroughly understand everything along the way.
The following jobs titles are ideal for our Office Adinistration training:
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Office Administration Training Programs
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OFFICE ADMINISTRATION
MICROSOFT OFFICE COURSES
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MICROSOFT OFFICE COURSES
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Financial Keyboarding Medical/Healthcare Office
Fundamentals with Business Administration Training
Development & Accounting Training
MicroTrain’s Medical/Healthcare Office Administration pro-
Seeking a new job or career change? This program is designed gram was designed to give individuals pursuing a career in
to give individuals the skills and credentials to join the workforce in any number of medical or healthcare office support positions
the Banking, Insurance, Financial and Customer Service industries. the skills and knowledge needed to be successful. Our pro-
This program was developed in conjunction with leading financial gram covers 5 critical areas to prepare student for careers in
services companies to ensure students who complete the program the Healthcare Administration field. We cover Medical Office
fit the skills profile they look for when hiring new associates. Administration, Medical terminology, Coding and Medical
Software, and Medical Insurance. Along with this we also
This instructor led program prepares trainees for entry level provide the relevant Microsoft Office applications including
or reentry into the workforce. Course includes instruction in Excel, Outlook, Word, SharePoint and QuickBooks. This
keyboarding with emphasis in developing speed keying in program will prepare students to be Medical Office Manag-
numeric data entry, business development, customer service and ers, Healthcare Administrative Assistants, and other high-
QuickBooks accounting software. Nationwide industries employing demand jobs in the Healthcare industry.
the largest number of data keyers are banking, insurance, securities
commodities and other investments. Keyers work with highly 195 hours - $6,500
technical material. They plan and type complicated statistical
tables, combine and rearrange materials from different sources and
prepare master copies.
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GRAPHIC DESIGN / WEB DESIGN CLASSES
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DATABASE ADMINISTRATOR
Database Administrator – Developer/Database
MCTS SQL 2005 Administrator – MCTS SQL 2005
MicroTrain’s Database Administrator – MCTS SQL 2005 MicroTrain’s Developer/ Database Administrator – MCTS
program is designed for individuals in the database SQL 2005 program is a blended learning program designed
administration field. This program covers the relevant specifically for individuals in the database administration field
knowledge and skills necessary to successfully who are also interested in applications development. This
attain Microsoft’s MCTS – SQL 2005 Administration program covers the relevant knowledge and skills necessary to
certification. With this certification students will be able successfully attain Microsoft’s MCTS – SQL 2005 Administration
to pursue positions as Database Administrators, Data certification through our top notch instructor led SQL program.
Analysts, and Database Managers. We then incorporate an entire suite of development training
in a self paced e-learning format specifically designed with
80 hours - $5,120 developers in mind. This suite covers the .net framework,
Visual Studio, VB.net, and ASP.net along with C#. These
courses are interactive with labs and exercises and include 24x7
instructor access. This is the most intensive and sophisticated
developer training program we offer and it will more than
prepare our students to be successful developers. With this
certification students will be able to pursue positions as Database
Administrators, Data Analysts, Database Managers, Applications
developers and Web programmers.
COURSE OUTLINE
80 hours - $8,619
Lesson 1: Installing and Configuring SQL plus 40 additional hours of mentored learning
Server 2005
Lesson 2: Creating and Configuring Databases
Lesson 3: Working With tables and Security
Lesson 4: Performing Indexing and
Full-text Searching COURSE OUTLINE
Lesson 5: Introduction to More
Lesson 1: Installing and Configuring SQL Server 2005
Database Objects
Lesson 2: Creating and Configuring Databases
Lesson 6: Implementing Security in SQL
Server 2005 Lesson 3: Working With tables and Security
Lesson 7: Working with Relational Data Lesson 4: Performing Indexing and Full-text Searching
Lesson 8: Maintaining High Availability Lesson 5: Introduction to More Database Objects
Lesson 9: Introduction to Replication Lesson 6: Implementing Security in SQL Server 2005
Lesson 10: Maintaining and Automating Lesson 7: Working with Relational Data
SQL Server Lesson 8: Maintaining High Availability
Lesson 11: Performing Backups & Restores Lesson 9: Introduction to Replication
Lesson 12: Achieving High Availability Lesson 10: Maintaining and Automating SQL Server
through Replication
Lesson 11: Performing Backups and Restores
Lesson 13: Introducing More
Lesson 12: Achieving High Availability through Replication
High-Availability Methods
Lesson 13: Introducing More High-Availability Methods
Lesson 14: Monitoring and Optimizing
SQL Server 2005 Lesson 14: Monitoring and Optimizing SQL Server 2005
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COMPUTER TECHNICIAN
Computer Technician Training Programs
CompTIA certifications are credentials achieved through a test- Certified professionals report that they have more confidence on
ing process that validates knowledge within a specific IT support the job, see an improvement in the quality of their work and enjoy
function. All CompTIA exams are developed by subject matter a higher demand for their services. Employers feel the same way.
experts, and the certifications are recognized throughout the In fact, 74 percent of IT managers say a CompTIA certification is
industry as the standard for proving foundation-level skill sets. an important factor in considering an employee for a promotion.
MicroTrain has been a leader is delivering high quality CompTIA
courses for over 10 years. We are so confident in our courses
that we guarantee you will pass your CompTIA exam.
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COMPUTER TECHNICIAN
Computer Technician Training Programs
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Computer Technician Training Programs
“
Course Descriptions
For a complete description of the courses that com-
prise the Computer/Network Technician programs,
“ An excellent instructor [with]great
motivational skills that will help me
stay focused and get A+ certified.
- T. Baker
CompTIA A+ Certification Training
Lombard IL, 2008
please see the following pages of this catalog:
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CompTIA A+ Certification CompTIA Network +
CompTIA A+ validates knowledge and competency in core hardware
Certification
and operating system technologies, including installation, configuration, Network+ certification is an international industry
diagnosing, preventive maintenance and basic networking. CompTIA credential that validates the knowledge of networking
A+ certification also confirms awareness of security, safety and professionals with 18-24 months of experience in the
environmental issues, as well as basic communication skills and IT industry. Earning the Network+ certification means
professional etiquette. The certification objectives were updated in 2003 that the candidate possesses the knowledge needed to
and also in 2006. configure a wide range of vendor and product-neutral
networking technologies. Network+ can also serve as a
The CompTIA A+ certification exam was developed in 1993 at the prerequisite for vendor-specific IT Certifications such as
request of the IT industry; major corporations needed a way to validate Cisco’s CCIE track.
the skills of entry-level technicians. CompTIA recruited Subject Matter
Experts (SMEs) from more than 20 companies to create the standards Knowledge of Networking Technology
and objectives of CompTIA A+. Hands-on service technicians used their
• Network Basics • TCP/IP Fundamentals
real-world experience to define the test content, while computer service
• Physical Layer • TCP/IP Suite: Utilities
experts developed the exam questions. Thirteen years later, more than • Data Link Layer • Remote Connectivity
700,000 technicians certified worldwide, CompTIA A+ is still seen by the • Network Layer • Security
technology community as the perfect entry into an IT career. • Transport Layer
In response to these needs and industry support for a Security + Course Outline
foundation-level network security certification, CompTIA has
accelerated the development of its new Security+ exam. 1. General Security Concepts
MicroTrain Technologies is proud to be one of the first in this 2. Communications Security
area to offer this new CompTIA certification. 3. Infrastructure Security
4. Basics of Cryptography
5. Operational/Organizational Security
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VIRTUALIZATION - GREEN TECHNOLOGY
VMware® vSphere 4.0 Ultimate Bootcamp®
The VMware® vSphere 4.0 Ultimate Bootcamp® is taught by The focus of the VMware vSphere 4.0 Ultimate Bootcamp
top virtualization experts and offers hands-on labs designed training course is to instill the knowledge required for the student
to expose the student to advanced virtualization concepts and to do their job efficiently and effectively. To accomplish this,
the VMware® vSphere 4.0 product suite. This comprehensive we provide a comprehensive Beginner to Advanced training
class prepares the student to become a certified professional experience, starting from the installation of the licensed product
virtualization expert with the Certified Virtualization Expert to real world troubleshooting scenarios. The course focus is not
4.0® (CVE 4.0®) certification to attest to their knowledge of the limited only to learning and harnessing the power of VMware®
material and technology. but the entire concept of virtualization and other 3rd party tools
and technologies that will enhance VMware® capabilities and
Ultimate Bootcamps are designed to give the student in-depth increase the student’s virtualization expertise.
skills training through hands-on experience with state-of-the art
equipment. Read more about the benefits of our vSphere class.
50 Hours - $3,995
Course Outline:
Course Summary:
Chapter 1: Course Intro & Methodology
• Five (5) 10 hour days of intense instruction with no
Chapter 2: Virtualization Overview
outside distractions
Chapter 3: Planning & Installing ESX 4
• Personal access to the top virtualization experts in the
Chapter 4: Using Tools to Administer a VMware Environment industry
Chapter 5: Configuring Networking • Each student is provided their own dedicated server to
Chapter 6: Configuring Storage practice on.
Chapter 7: VirtualCenter and License Server • 50 + labs to hone skills and give a 360° perspective on
Chapter 8: VM Creation and Configuration & Snapshots how to build and maintain virtual environments.
Chapter 9: Security and Permissions • Install, configure, deploy, secure, analyze, consolidate
and design virtual networks from A-Z
Chapter 10: Advanced ESX & VirtualCenter Management
• Lunch and snacks provided on each day of class
Chapter 11: Patching and Upgrading ESX
• Learn to apply third party solutions to simplify processes
Chapter 12: Disaster Recovery and Backup and make the job easier.
Chapter 13: Server and VM Monitoring • Post mentoring from the best virtualization instructors in
Chapter 14: Installing and Configuring ESXi the industry.
• The Certified Virtualization Expert® certification
establishescredentials with employers.
Course Objectives:
• Learn about all of the new and exciting features of • Tools to support a virtual infrastructure - VMware®,
VMware® vSphere 4.0 PlateSpin®, Vizioncore™, Veeam, and more
• Foundational terms & concepts concerning virtualization • VMotion™, Storage VMotion, Distributed Power Mgt (DPM),
• How to install, configure, and support ESX Server 4 Update Manager, Power Mgmt, Guided Consolidation, Fault
and vCenter 4 Tolerance, Clustering – DRS/HA, etc.
• How to configure Virtual Machines, templates, • Best Practices within a Virtual Enterprise
and clones • How to perform backups in the ESX environment Service
• How to configure Virtual Networking including Console and Virtual Machines – VCB and Data Recovery
vNetwork Distributed Switches & vShield Zones and • How to use the Command Line Interface for
how to support VMotion & iSCSI Multipathing. supporting ESX & ESXi Servers - ESX commands
• P2V, V2V, V2P, and P2P methods and techniques • Configure and optimize storage - FC, iSCSI, NFS,
• Server Consolidation procedures and reasoning Multipathing, and Thin Provisioning
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MICROTRAIN’S CAREER SERVICES
MicroTrain’s Career Services
As a full-service computer training company, MicroTrain Technologies believes that complimentary career and
employment development services should be part of the training package. When you take courses with MicroTrain, you’re
armed and ready with new knowledge that will give you an edge in the job market.
The Career Service staff at MicroTrain is here to help you reach your goals. MicroTrain Technologies’ Career Services
staff offers career counseling, which includes career tests, career planning sessions, and one-on-one career counseling
with advice and ideas for your specific skill set, as well as resume review services and interview preparation, as well.
Our Careeer Counseling and Personal Branding process will help you understand your unique blend of skills,
values, interests and personality traits and how they influence your career decisions.
1 Job Coaching
Clearly defining, understanding and developing
your goals is key to your career success.
MicroTrain’s career professionals will help
you explore your career interests, goals, skills
and experience and how they can effectively 2 Job Plan Development
position you in today’s job market.
Clearly a map can help you pinpoint and find exactly where
you want to go. And a detailed career map/plan is priceless
to helping you achieve your occupational goals. MicroTrain’s
professionals will help you develop a personal job plan that
outlines your career interests and goals, with a solid job
3 Resume Review development plan geared towards your career success.
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STUDENT SERVICES & GUARANTEE
MicroTrain’s Certification Guarantee
At MicroTrain we are committed to your success, and we back
t e e d!
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up our training program with our exam pass guarantee.
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To qualify for our exam pass guarantee you must follow our proven system outlined below:
1. Attend any of our certification tracks or classes 4. The exam itself must be taken within 30 days of
2. Receive a certificate of completion for the class the last successful practice exam
3. Within one year of the last day of the class the student 5. Proof of the failed exam must be provided to the
must take two practice exams (Self Test or Measure Up) Training Coordinator and upon approval a new
in certification mode and score a 90% or better on both exam voucher will be issued.
and forward these results to our Training Coordinator to 6. The procedure outline above must be followed
qualify for the exam Pass Guarantee . each time an exam is attempted to qualify for the
MicroTrain’s Blogs
All MicroTrain students will have access to our topical blogs and chat rooms, providing additional information
outside the class and after classes have ended. The blogs are written by some of our top, certified instructors
and touch on some of the leading topics discussed in class, relevant current events, and other issues of
interest for a variety of topics. In addition, students can leave feedback and have their own discussions with
other students (both current and former), adding additional value to the overall learning experience.
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POLICIES AND PROCEDURES
STUDENT CODE OF CONDUCT
In order to protect the MicroTrain and to maintain order and stability on cam- c. Forgery: Attempts to forge e-mail or other electronic information;
pus, students who engage in inappropriate conduct, included but not limited sending spam or pranks; or any other actions that are inappropriate or
to the following acts, may be subject to disciplinary action. Some violations degrade the accuracy of student or school data.
may ultimately be subject to the maximum sanction of expulsion. d. Theft: Unauthorized access, alteration, or disruption of any IT system,
1. Infliction of bodily or mental harm or the intent to inflict bodily or mental which includes all MicroTrain data; any conduct which violates the Fam-
harm upon any member of the MicroTrain community or his/her family; ily Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA) or any other laws which
communicating a threat, either real or perceived, to any member of the protect the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of MicroTrain data.
MicroTrain community or his/her family; reckless endangerment with or e. Other unlawful and/or inappropriate activities: Viewing pornography;
without intent to inflict harm upon any member of the MicroTrain com- sending harassing, vulgar or intimidating messages; illegally download-
munity or his/her family. ing copyrighted material; violating any software license agreement or
2. Knowingly and purposefully, causing, making, and/or circulating a false intellectual property rights in any way.
report or warning of a fire, explosion, crime, or other emergency. 7. Damaging, destroying, defacing, or tampering with School property or the
3. Unauthorized possession or use of explosives, dangerous chemicals, or property of any person or business on School property.
weapons on School Property or at any School function. 8. Demeaning behavior toward a person on the basis of gender, sexual orien-
4. Being under the influence of, using, selling, possessing, or distributing tation, race, religion, national origin, age, military status, and/or disability.
any illicit drugs, including prescription drugs, or alcohol on School property 9. Disturbing the peace of the School by, among other things, fighting,
or as part of its activities. quarreling, causing excessive noise, or engaging in indecent or obscene
5. Acts of dishonesty, including, but not limited to: furnishing false informa- behavior on School property.
tion to any office; forgery, alteration, or misuse of any Student document, 10. Harassment including sexual harassment against a member of the
record, or instrument of identification; misrepresentation of oneself, or of School community. Sexually harassing or offensive conduct includes, but is
an organization, to be an agent or representative of the School. not limited to: unwanted physical contact or conduct of any kind, including
6. Misuse of the School’s IT systems (computers, networks, telephones) sexual flirtations, touching, advances, or propositions; verbal harassment of
through any of the following: a sexual nature, such as lewd comments, sexual jokes or references, and
a. Circumvention of any security systems: Any activities a. aimed at offensive personal references; jokes of a sexual nature; demeaning, insult-
compromising system or network security, including: hacking, probing, ing, intimidating, or sexually suggestive comments about an individual’s
denial of services, or scanning; attempts to break into other users’ dress or body.
accounts or to obtain passwords; use of computer viruses, worms, or 11. Violation of any federal, state, or local law on School property.
any kind of spyware or malicious software; sharing your username or 12.Theft of School property or services or theft of property or services from
password with another person, or using another student or employee’s any person or business on School property or at a School function.
account name or password (even if they have given you their permis- 13.Unauthorized use, distribution, duplication, modification, or possession of
sion). any keys issued for any building, laboratory, facility, room.
b. Modification of systems: Any unauthorized attempt to add to or recon- 14.Smoking and/or chewing tobacco in an area where smoking has been
figure any IT systems, including the introduction, removal or reconfigu- prohibited by law or by School regulations.
ration of any hardware, software, network devices, telephones, etc; the
unauthorized running of IT servers, whether virtual or physical, on any
MicroTrain network.
MicroTrain is recognized by the ISBE (Illinois State Board of Education) as Regular and punctual attendance at all classes, day and/ or evening,
meeting and maintaining certain standards of quality. It is the goal of MicroTrain is required. A student absent for any reason is responsible for all work
to provide educational training programs of quality. However in the event that missed. Both tardiness and early departure from class are forms of
you have a problem please submit in writing: the nature of the problem, the absenteeism. Absences of each student are recorded with exception.
dates the problem occurred, the names of the individuals involved in the prob- The counting of absences begins on the first day of class.
lem, copies of any important information regarding the problem. All complaints
should be signed, dated and a phone number listed where MicroTrain can
contact you.
MicroTrain’s Mission Statement
All complaints will be reviewed by our (CS) customer service coordinator within It’s MicroTrain’s mission is to help our clients learn new skills, get certified
3 days of the receipt. The CS will review the complaint with due diligence and advance their careers.
appropriate to the nature and substance of the complaint, and may request ad-
ditional information. The complainant will be notified in writing as to the finding
and action taken.
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SCHOOL’S REFUND POLICY PLACEMENT ASSISTANCE
When notice of cancellation is given after the student has completed over 60% Any student may request a transcript of his/her academic record in writing
of the course of instruction, measured by days in class ,the school may retain and it will be issued in accordance with the students wishes and is subject
the application-registration fee (if applicable) and the entire tuition and other to all transcript policies. The student’s signature is required to authorize the
charges. A student, who enrolls, starts, and completes a course of instruc- release of transcripts. All transcript requests must be submitted to Micro-
tion, of up to 20 clock hours before the fifth business day after the enrollment Train are to be completed only by the student, either in person, by fax or by
agreement is signed (short Course) , is not subject to the cancellation provi- mail. Another person may not request a student’s transcript without specific
sions of this agreement. This will be refunded on prorate up to 60% comple- written authorization from the student. Requests by email or by phone are/
tion of the course. will not be accepted. All requests must be authorized by the student’s sig-
nature in accordance with the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act
Applicants not accepted by the school shall receive a refund of all tuition and of 1974. Any faxed requests can be sent to 630-981-0210 and all mailed
fees paid within 30 calendar days of determination of non-acceptance are requests can be sent to MicroTrain Technologies Attn: Student Transcript.
made. Application-registration fees shall be chargeable at initial enrollment 720 E. Butterfield Rd. Suite 100, Lombard, IL. 60148Please include the
and shall not exceed $100.00 (if applicable). All deposits or down payments following information if you are requesting a transcript. All information that
shall become part of the tuition and/or fees. The school shall mail a written is requested below is required to help expedite the speedy processing of a
acknowledgement of a student’s cancellation or written withdrawal to the stu- transcript request.
dent within 15 calendar days of the postmark date of notification. Such written • Name (as well as any others that may appear on school
acknowledgement is not necessary if a refund has been mailed to the student records)
within 15 calendar days. If the school cancels or discontinues a course, the • Dates of attendance
student shall have all tuition, fees and other charges refunded. The school • Complete address where to send transcript(s)
shall make all student refunds within 30 calendar days from the date of receipt • Current & complete address of student
of the student’s cancellation. • Current phone number of student
• Student signature
A student may give notice of cancellation to the school in writing. The unex- •
plained absence of a student from the school for more than 15 school days Transcript processing time is 3-5 business days from the date we receive the
request. Please plan accordingly when requesting transcripts. All requests are
shall constitute constrictive notice of cancellation to the school. For purposes
processed in the order they are received.
of cancellation, the date shall be the last day of attendance. A school may
make refunds, which exceed those prescribed in this agreement if the school
has a refund policy that returns more money to a student than those policies
prescribed in this agreement, that refund policy must be filed with the Super- GRADES / CERTIFICATES
intendent. The school shall refund all monies paid to it in any of the following
circumstances: MicroTrain grades on a pass/fail system. In order to pass a program at
a. the school did not provide the prospective student with a student’s valid MicroTrain the student needs to attend at least 75% of their classes. In
enrollment agreement and current course information. order to receive a certificate of completion for a program, a student must
b. The school cancels or discontinues the course of instruction in which attend at least 75 % of class.
the student has enrolled.
c. The school fails to conduct classes on days or times scheduled, detri-
mentally affecting the student. All requests for refunds shall be made
within 90 days of the last class session attended by the student.
Notice of cancellation or request for refund shall be made in writing to: Micro-
Train Technologies 720 E. Butterfield Rd, Suite 100 Lombard, IL 60148-4881
Attn: Director of Training
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POLICIES AND PROCEDURES
ADMISSION ACADEMIC CALENDAR
All applicants are required to complete a personal interview with a • January 1st (Friday) New Year’s Day Closed
Program Director as part of the admissions process. During this interview, • April 3rd & 4th (Weekend) Easter Closed
we evaluate the individual’s reasons for seeking training and assess • May 22nd, 23rd & 24th (Weekend and Monday) Memorial Day Closed
their background, experience and previous training. We try to educate • July 3rd, 4th & 5th (Weekend and Monday) Independence Day Closed
the applicant about the local job market, demand for certain occupations, • September 4th, 5th & 6th (Weekend and Monday) Labor Day Closed
skills and knowledge required to work in these occupations and about the • November 25th (Thursday) Thanksgiving Closed
MicroTrain’s programs and services. • December 24th, 25th, 26th (Friday and Weekend) • Christmas Closed
Course Index
Course page Course page
5927 Managing Projects with Microsoft Office Project 2007 .............. 8 MCSE/MCSA with Exchange 2007................................................... 20
Adobe Dreamweaver: Level 1 .......................................................... 31 Medical/Healthcare Office Administration Training .......................... 30
Adobe Dreamweaver: Level 2 .......................................................... 31 Microsoft Front Page: Level 1........................................................... 29
Adobe Illustrator: Level 1 .................................................................. 31 Microsoft Front Page: Level 2........................................................... 29
Adobe Illustrator: Level 2 .................................................................. 31 Microsoft Office Access 2007: Level 1.............................................. 29
Adobe InDesign: Level 1 .................................................................. 31 Microsoft Office Access 2007: Level 2.............................................. 29
Adobe InDesign: Level 2 .................................................................. 31 Microsoft Office Access 2007: Level 3.............................................. 29
Adobe Photoshop: Level 1 ............................................................... 31 Microsoft Office Excel 2007: Level 1 ................................................ 28
Adobe Photoshop: Level 2 ............................................................... 31 Microsoft Office Excel 2007: Level 2 ................................................ 28
Business Analysis Simulation Powered Learning Workshop............ 10 Microsoft Office Excel 2007: Level 3 ................................................ 28
CAPM Certification Training ............................................................... 7 Microsoft Office Outlook 2007: Level 1............................................. 28
CCNA - Security ............................................................................... 15 Microsoft Office Outlook 2007: Level 2............................................. 28
CCNA - Voice.................................................................................... 16 Microsoft Office Power Point 2007: Level 1...................................... 29
CCNA: Cisco Certified Network Associate ....................................... 14 Microsoft Office Power Point 2007: Level 2...................................... 29
CCNP Implementing Secure Converged Wide Area Networks ....... 18 Microsoft Office Visio 2007 Professional Level 1 ............................. 29
CCNP Optimizing Converged Cisco Networks ................................. 18 Microsoft Office Visio 2007 Professional Level 2 ............................. 29
CCNP Routing ................................................................................. 17 Microsoft Office Word 2007: Level 1 ................................................ 28
CCNP Switching .............................................................................. 17 Microsoft Office Word 2007: Level 2 ................................................ 28
CCNP: Cisco Certified Network Professional ................................... 14 Microsoft Office Word 2007: Level 3 ................................................ 28
CompTIA A+ Certification ................................................................. 36 Microsoft Project 2007: Level 1 .......................................................... 8
CompTIA Network + Certification ..................................................... 36 Microsoft Project 2007: Level 2 .......................................................... 8
CompTIA Security+ Certification ...................................................... 36 Microsoft SharePoint Designer 2007: Level 1 .................................. 24
Crystal Reports Version 11: Level 1 ................................................. 10 Microsoft SharePoint Designer 2007: Level 2 .................................. 24
Crystal Reports Version 11: Level 2 ................................................. 10 Microsoft SharePoint Server 2007 Configuration ............................. 23
Database Administrator - MCTS SQL 2005 ...................................... 32 PMP Certification Training .................................................................. 7
Developer /Database Administrator – MCTS SQL 2005................... 32 Six Sigma Green Belt ......................................................................... 9
Financial Keyboarding ...................................................................... 30 Virtualization / Green Technology ..................................................... 37
ITIL v3 Foundations ............................................................................ 9 Windows SharePoint Services 3.0 - Level 1..................................... 23
MCITP ............................................................................................. 21 Windows SharePoint Services 3.0 - Level 2..................................... 23
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