Qualifications

• Microsoft Certified Systems Engineer (MCSE)

GCSEs design, install, support and troubleshoot information systems. GCSEs are network gurus, support technicians and operating system experts.

• Microsoft Certified Solution Developer (MCSD)

MSc's use development tools and platforms to create business solutions.

• Microsoft Certified Product Specialist (MCPS)

MCPSes know all about at least one Microsoft operating system. Some also specialise in other Microsoft products, development tools or desktop applications.

• Microsoft Certified Trainer (MCT) MOTs teach others about Microsoft products using the Microsoft Official Curriculum at Microsoft Authorised Technical Education Centres.

2. Прочтите текст еще раз и определите:

Which qualification would be most useful if you wanted to до each of the following:

a. be an operating system expert

b. troubleshoot systems

с. teach computing

d. design business solutions

XVIII. Определите True or False, опираясь на информацию текста:

a. Microsoft offers а large range of certification programmes to study.

b. You must get an advanced certificate before you can call yourself а Microsoft Certified Professional.

c. All Microsoft training courses involve а period of full-time study.

d. Practice exams allow you to become familiar with the structure of the exams.

e. You can decide on the suitability of а course by its title.

f. It is your responsibility to make sure that your certification is kept up to date.

g. Gaining а certificate is likely to make you more attractive to other employers.

XIX. Выберите одну из предложенных специальностей из информации a и b. Задайте друг другу вопросы, предполагающие ответы Yes or No, затем определите специальность.

Student A

1. Systems Analyst

Studies methods of working within an organisation to decide how tasks can be done efficiently by computers. Makes a detailed analysis of the employer's requirements and work patterns to prepare a report on different options for using information technology. This may involve consideration of hardware as well as software. Either uses standard computer packages or writes a specification for programmers to adapt existing software or to prepare new software. May oversee the implementation and testing of a system and acts as a link between the user and the programmer.

2. Software Engineer/Designer

Produces the programs which control the internal operations of computers. Converts the system analyst's specification to a logical series of steps. Translates these into the appropriate computer language. Often compiles programs from libraries or sub-programs, combining these to make up a complete systems program. Designs, tests and improves programs for computer-aided design and manufacture, business applications, computer networks and games.

3. Computer Services Engineering Technician

Can be responsible for installation, maintenance or repair of computers and associated equipment. Installs hardware, ranging from personal computers to mainframe machines, and tests by running special software. Some technicians carry out routine servicing of large mainframe systems, aiming to avoid breakdowns. Others are called in to identify and repair faults as quickly as possible usually by replacing faulty parts. Work can also involve upgrading machines usually on customers' premises.