This page provides an overview of the certifications that the Academy is accredited to offer to NHS staff.

• Find your nearest NHS Microsoft IT Training Centre

The Microsoft curriculum roadmap to the right helps candidates to understand how each of the Microsoft certifications link together.

Microsoft technical certifications

The NHS Microsoft IT Academy offers access to a wide variety of specialist certifications suitable for anyone working in a technical role in the NHS.

There are a large number of different certifications that are available, covering a number of different specialist areas, including Microsoft Certified Desktop Support Technician (MCDST), Microsoft Certified Support Engineer (MCSE), Microsoft Certified Technology Specialist (MCTS): SQL Server 2005/2008 and Microsoft Certified IT Professional (MCITP) 2008.

• More detailed information regarding technical certifications
• See where technical certifications fit in the Microsoft curriculum roadmap (PDF, 225KB)
• More Information about the Microsoft ICT Curriculum roadmap and IT careers

The case study below outlines how Microsoft technical certification helped one NHS member of staff to increase his skills, and improve his ability to perform at work.

• Case study: Technical training opportunities for NHS staff (PDF 95Kb)

There are many technical certifications that can be accessed. To find out more please contact your nearest centre.