Microsoft Scholarship

About Microsoft Scholarship

The Cooperation between Microsoft & the Professional Development Foundation (PDF) sets the basis for the delivery of fully funded educational scholarships for IT Professionals that will pave the way to graduating globally recognized Microsoft professionals in the IT industry. The technical tracks of the scholarships are complemented by essential Integrated Business Skills training. The recipients of the scholarships will thus acquire high technical skills and the necessary business skills allowing them to compete at the highest levels in the IT market place both globally and regionally.

Program Objectives

The main objective of this program is to create a cadre of highly specialized IT Professionals in Egypt capable to compete nationally and internationally. This is achieved by selecting a number of IT professionals who will be enrolled in an educational track that consists of several highly specialized IT courses and Integrated Business Skills Courses. These individuals will acquire the required knowledge and skills that allow them to pass Microsoft’s exam and obtain the most highly required IT industrial certificates. The tracks will include a set of IT technical courses as well as Integrated Business Skills courses (Presentation Skills, Business Correspondence and Career Development). Courses are conducted in renowned Microsoft Certified Technical Education Centers in Egypt,to ensure the highest levels of quality.

Program Design

 

Note: Candidates applying for ERP tracks (AX or GP) should be accountants only (graduates from faculty of commerce)

 

PDF/Microsoft Scholarship Batch 5		Certificate Name	MCSE: Security on Windows Server 2003
#	Qualifying Courses	Exam Number	Duration
1	Course 5115: Installing and Configuring the Windows Vista Operating System	70-620	24 Hours
2	Course 5116: Configuring Windows Vista Mobile Computing and Applications		16 Hours
3	Course 2274: Managing a Microsoft Windows  Server 2003 Environment	70-290	40 Hours
4	Course 2275: Maintaining a Microsoft Windows Server 2003 Environment		24 Hours
5	Course 2276: Implementing a Microsoft Windows Server 2003 Network Infrastructure: Network Hosts	70-291	16 Hours
6	Course 2277: Implementing, Managing, and Maintaining a Microsoft Windows Server  2003 Network Infrastructure: Network Services		40 Hours
7	Course 2278: Planning and Maintaining a Microsoft Windows Server 2003 Network Infrastructure	70-293	40 Hours
8	Course 2279: Planning, Implementing, and Maintaining a Microsoft Windows Server 2003 Active Directory Infrastructure	70-294	40 Hours
9	Course 2830: Designing Security for Microsoft Networks	70-298	24 Hours
10	Course 2823: Implementing and Administering Security in a Microsoft Windows Server 2003 Network	70-299	40 Hours
11	Course 2824: Implementing Microsoft Internet Security and Acceleration Server 2004	70-350	40 Hours
		8 Exams	344 Hours

 

 

 

PDF/Microsoft Scholarship Batch 5		Certificate Name	MCSE: Messaging on Windows Server 2003
#	Qualifying Courses	Exam Number	Duration
1	Course 5115: Installing and Configuring the Windows Vista Operating System	70-620	24 Hours
2	Course 5116: Configuring Windows Vista Mobile Computing and Applications		16 Hours
3	Course 2274: Managing a Microsoft Windows  Server 2003 Environment	70-290	40 Hours
4	Course 2275: Maintaining a Microsoft Windows Server 2003 Environment		24 Hours
5	Course 2276: Implementing a Microsoft Windows Server 2003 Network Infrastructure: Network Hosts	70-291	16 Hours
6	Course 2277: Implementing, Managing, and Maintaining a Microsoft Windows Server  2003 Network Infrastructure: Network Services		40 Hours
7	Course 2278: Planning and Maintaining a Microsoft Windows Server 2003 Network Infrastructure	70-293	40 Hours
8	Course 2279: Planning, Implementing, and Maintaining a Microsoft Windows Server 2003 Active Directory Infrastructure	70-294	40 Hours
9	Course 2282: Designing a Microsoft Windows Server 2003 Active Directory and Network Infrastructure	70-297	40 Hours
10	Course 5047: Introduction to Installing and Managing Microsoft Exchange Server 2007	70-236	24 Hours
11	Course 5049: Managing Messaging Security Using Microsoft Exchange Server 2007		8 Hours
12	Course 5050: Recovering Messaging Servers and Databases Using Microsoft Exchange Server 2007		8 Hours
13	Course 5051: Monitoring and Troubleshooting Microsoft Exchange Server 2007		16 Hours
		7 Exams	336 Hours

 

 

 

PDF/Microsoft Scholarship Batch 5		Certificate Name	MCPD: Enterprise Applications Developer
#	Qualifying Courses	Exam Number	Duration
1	Course 2779: Implementing a Microsoft SQL Server 2005 Database	N/A	40 Hours
2	Course 2780: Maintaining a Microsoft SQL Server 2005 Database		40 Hours
3	Course 2124: Programming with C#	70-536	40 Hours
4	Course 2956: Core Foundations of Microsoft .NET 2.0 Development		24 Hours
5	Course 2957: Advanced Foundations of Microsoft .NET 2.0 Development		24 Hours
6	Workshop 2546: Core Windows Forms Technologies with Microsoft Visual Studio 2005	70-526	24 Hours
7	Workshop 2547: Advanced Windows Forms Technologies with Microsoft Visual Studio 2005		16 Hours
8	Workshop 2541: Core Data Access with Microsoft Visual Studio 2005	70–549	24 Hours
9	Workshop 2542: Advanced Data Access with Microsoft Visual Studio 2005		16 Hours
10	Workshop 2543: Core Web Application Technologies with Microsoft Visual Studio 2005	70–528	24 Hours
11	Workshop 2544: Advanced Web Application Technologies with Microsoft Visual Studio 2005		16 Hours
12	Workshop 2548: Core Distributed Application Development with Microsoft Visual Studio 2005	70–529	24 Hours
13	Workshop 2549: Advanced Distributed Application Development with Microsoft Visual Studio 2005		16 Hours
		5 Exams	328 Hours

 

 

 

PDF/Microsoft Scholarship Batch 5		Certificate Name	MCITP: Business Intelligence Developer
#	Qualifying Courses	Exam Number	Duration
1	Course 2779: Implementing a Microsoft SQL Server 2005 Database	70-431	40 Hours
2	Course 2780: Maintaining a Microsoft SQL Server 2005 Database		40 Hours
3	Course 2781: Designing Microsoft SQL Server 2005 Server-Side Solutions	70-441	24 Hours
4	Course 2782: Designing Microsoft SQL Server 2005 Databases		16 Hours
5	Course 2783: Designing the Data Tier for Microsoft SQL Server 2005	70-442	8 Hours
6	Course 2784: Tuning and Optimizing Queries Using Microsoft SQL Server 2005		24 Hours
7	Course 2791: Implementing and Maintaining Microsoft SQL Server 2005 Analysis Services	70-445	24 Hours
8	Course 2792: Implementing and Maintaining Microsoft SQL Server 2005 Integration Services		24 Hours
9	Course 2793: Implementing and Maintaining Microsoft SQL Server 2005 Reporting Services		24 Hours
10	Course 2794: Designing a Business Intelligence Solution Architecture for the Enterprise Using Microsoft SQL Server 2005	70-446	16 Hours
11	Course 2795: Designing an ETL Solution Architecture using Microsoft SQL Server 2005 Integration Services		16 Hours
12	Course 2796: Designing a Multi Dimensional Solution Architecture Using Microsoft SQL Server 2005 Analysis Services		24 Hours
13	Course 2797: Designing a Reporting Solution Architecture using Microsoft SQL Server 2005 Reporting Services		16 Hours
		5 Exams	328 Hours

 

 

Note: Candidates applying for ERP tracks (AX or GP) should be accountants only (graduates from faculty of commerce)

 

PDF/Microsoft Scholarship Batch 5		Certificate Name	Business Management Solutions Specialist for Microsoft Dynamics AX
#	Qualifying Courses	Exam Number	Duration
	Microsoft Dynamics AX 4.0 Installation and Configuration
1	8626B: Installation and Configuration I in Microsoft Dynamics AX 4.0	MB6-503	16 Hours
	Dynamics AX 4 – Financial Track
2	(8627) Microsoft Dynamics AX 4.0 Introduction	MB6-507	16 Hours
3	(8629) Microsoft Dynamics AX 4.0 Financials I		16 Hours
4	(8637) Microsoft Dynamics AX 4.0 Financials II		16 Hours
5	(8638) Microsoft Dynamics AX 4.0 Fixed Assets		16 Hours
	Dynamics AX 4 – Trade & Logistic Track
6	(8627) Microsoft Dynamics AX 4.0 Introduction	MB6-509	16 Hours
7	(8625B)Trade & Logistics I in Microsoft Dynamics AX 4.0		16 Hours
8	(8631) Microsoft Dynamics™ AX 4.0 Trade & Logistics Series II		16 Hours
9	(8635) Microsoft Dynamics AX 4.0 Bill of Materials		16 Hours
		3 Exams	144 Hours

 

 

 

PDF/Microsoft Scholarship Batch 5		Certificate Name	Business Management Solutions Specialist for Microsoft Dynamics GP
#	Qualifying Courses	Exam Number	Duration
Microsoft Dynamics GP 10.0 Financials
1	8814: Installation and Configuration in Microsoft Dynamics GP 10.0	MB3-527	24 Hours
2	8811: Foundation I in Microsoft Dynamics GP	MB3-528	8 Hours
3	8812: General Ledger I in Microsoft Dynamics GP		8 Hours
4	8823: Receivables Management I in Microsoft Dynamics GP		8 Hours
5	8819: Payables Management I in Microsoft Dynamics GP		8 Hours
6	8671: Bank Reconciliation I in Microsoft Dynamics GP		8 Hours
7	8691: Fixed Assets I in Microsoft Dynamics GP		8 Hours
Microsoft Dynamics GP 10.0 Inventory and Order Processing
8	8816: Inventory Control in Microsoft Dynamics GP 10.0	MB3-529	8 Hours
9	8822: Purchase Order Processing in Microsoft Dynamics GP 10.0		8 Hours
10	8824: Sales Order Processing in Microsoft Dynamics GP 10.0		8 Hours
		3 Exams	96 Hours

Certification

 

This course explores the Microsoft CRM application from a user's perspective. Modules in this hands-on classroom experience include functionality available in both Standard and Professional editions of Microsoft CRM. Application functionality covered in the course includes Core CRM Navigation, User Interface, Sales for Outlook Client, Sales, and Customer Service. This application course does not include materials or instructor discussion of Microsoft CRM Installation, Application Configuration, Workflow Configuration, Customization, Back Office Integration or Data Migration

Is the premier certification for professionals who analyze the business requirements for a systems architecture, designs solutions, deploys, installs, and configures architecture components, and troubleshoots system problems.

Is the premier certification for professionals who design and develop custom business solutions with Microsoft development tools, technologies, and platforms. The track includes certification exams that test users ability to build Web-based, distributed, and commerce applications by using Microsofts products, such as Microsoft SQL Server, Microsoft Visual Studio, and Microsoft Component Services

Is the premier certification for professionals who implement and administer Microsoft SQL Server databases. The certification is appropriate for individuals who derive physical database designs, develop logical data models, create physical databases, create data services by using Transact-SQL, manage and maintain databases, configure and manage security, monitor and optimize databases and install and configure Microsoft SQL Server.

Integrated Business Skills

"IT Professionals with an Edge"

The key challenge for IT graduates is to achieve a balance between technical expertise & interpersonal skills. The integrated business skills model infused in the CIT Academy Technical certification programs generates the right balance resulting in a new cadre of CIT Technical experts capable of communicating effectively with customers and clients and adding value to business organizations.

Integrated Business Skills Program Contents:

Career Development:

The Career Development component provides students with the proper tools required to compete in todays demanding job market.

Presentation Skills:

Through presentation skills, students will be able to effectively communicate ideas in an organized, professional manner.

Business Correspondence:

In the Business Correspondence component, students will be able to understand the importance of effective channels of communication.

Communication Skills:

The communication skills course demonstrates the importance of communication skills needed and the tools to be effectively used inside and outside the organization emphasizing the different types of communication and the proper use of each.

Negotiation Skills:

This course explores the art of negotiation; it involves negotiation tactics as well as persuasion skills catered to realize the importance of negotiation and the objectives related to the deliverables of this function taking in consideration the Win-Win situation.

Selection Criteria

• Applicants must have a working knowledge of the English language.

• Applicants should be graduated at least with grade Good and preferably those with 2 years technical working experience in the IT field.

• All male applicants must have an acceptable military status.

• All applicants will be required to undertake and pass IT and IQ written examinations designed for these programs.

• Applicants must be fully committed to a minimum of 20 hours/week of classroom/lab training (from 5-10 pm).

• Any student who misses 10% of the required number of hours per course will be disqualified for graduation.

• Candidates applying for ERP tracks (AX or GP) should be accountants only. (graduates from faculty of commerce)