SQL MCSA upgrade Training, Certification and Course

Upgrade your SQL Server 2008 certification to the new MCSA: SQL Server 2012 certification fast. You can get your MCSA in four days, by updating your current knowledge. It can take 18 days to get the full certification - which makes this 78% faster!

You'll learn about the skills and new tools needed to maintain a Microsoft SQL Server 2012 database.

Seven reasons why you should sit your course with Firebrand Training

Two options of training. Choose between residential classroom-based, or online SQL MCSA upgrade courses
You'll be SQL MCSA upgrade certified in just 4 days. With us, you’ll be SQL MCSA upgrade trained in record time
Our SQL MCSA upgrade course is all-inclusive. A one-off fee covers all course materials, exams, accommodation and meals. No hidden extras
Pass SQL MCSA upgrade first time or train again for free. This is our guarantee. We’re confident you’ll pass your course first time. But if not, come back within a year and only pay for accommodation, exams and incidental costs
You’ll learn more. A day with a traditional training provider generally runs from 9am – 5pm, with a nice long break for lunch. With Firebrand Training you’ll get at least 12 hours/day quality learning time, with your instructor
You’ll learn SQL MCSA upgrade faster. Chances are, you’ll have a different learning style to those around you. We combine visual, auditory and tactile styles to deliver the material in a way that ensures you will learn faster and more easily
You’ll be studying SQL MCSA upgrade with the best. We’ve been named in Training Industry’s “Top 20 IT Training Companies of the Year” every year since 2010. As well as winning many more awards, we’ve trained and certified 75,618 professionals, and we’re partners with all of the big names in the business

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Benefits of Training with Firebrand

Two options of training - Residential classroom-based, or online courses
A purpose-built training centre – get access to dedicated Pearson VUE Select facilities
Certification Guarantee – pass first time or train again free (just pay for accommodation, exams and incidental costs)
Everything you need to certify – you’ll sit your exam on the course and return home certified
No hidden extras – one cost covers everything you need to certify

See Curriculum...

Transition Your MCTS on SQL Server 2008 to MCSA: SQL Server 2012 - Part 1

Creating Database Objects
Working with Data
Modifying Data
Troubleshooting and Optimize Queries
Installing and Configuring SQL Server
Maintaining Instances and Databases
Optimizing and Troubleshooting SQL Server

Transition Your MCTS on SQL Server 2008 to MCSA: SQL Server 2012 - Part 2

Managing Data
Implementing Security
Implementing High Availability
Designing and Implementing a Data Warehouse
Extracting and Transforming Data
Loading Data
Configuring and Deploying SSIS Solutions
Building Data Quality Solutions

See Exam Track...

You'll sit the following exams to upgrade your certification to an MCSA: SQL Server 2012 certification:

Exam 70-457: Transition Your MCTS on SQL Server 2008 to MCSA: SQL Server 2012 - Part 1
Exam 70-458: Transition Your MCTS on SQL Server 2008 to MCSA: SQL Server 2012 - Part 2

See What's Included...

Microsoft Official Curriculum

MOC 40008 - Updating your Database Skills to Microsoft SQL Server 2012

Included:

Training Kit (Exam 70-461): Querying Microsoft SQL Server 2012 - ISBN - 978-0735666054
Training Kit (Exam 70-462): Administering Microsoft SQL Server 2012 Databases Book/CD Package - ISBN - 978-0735666078
Training Kit (Exam 70-463): Implementing a Data Warehouse with Microsoft SQL Server 2012 - ISBN - 978-0735666092

Your accelerated course includes:

Accommodation *
Meals, unlimited snacks, beverages, tea and coffee *
On-site exams **
Exam vouchers **
Practice tests **
Certification Guarantee ***
Courseware
Up-to 12 hours of instructor-led training each day
24-hour lab access
Digital courseware **

* For residential training only. Doesn't apply for online courses
** Some exceptions apply. Please refer to the Exam Track or speak with our experts
*** Pass first time or train again free (just pay for accommodation, exams and incidental costs)

See Prerequisites...

Before starting this accelerated course, you must have an MCTS SQL 2008 certification and have experience in the following areas:

Working in a SQL Server 2008 R2 environment
Writing Transact-SQL SELECT, INSERT, UPDATE, DELETE statements
Creating Database Objects (databases, stored procedures, views, functions)
Data Warehousing and SQL Server Integration Services ETL
Designing Database Structures, Objects and Security

While on the course, you'll need to use MSPress Training Kit Practice Exam Engines to get you ready for the exams.

Unsure whether you meet the prerequisites? Don’t worry. Your training consultant will discuss your background with you to understand if this course is right for you.

See Dates...

Microsoft SQL MCSA upgrade Course Dates

Start	Finish	Status	Location
24/2/2020 (Monday)	27/2/2020 (Thursday)	Finished	-
29/6/2020 (Monday)	2/7/2020 (Thursday)	Wait list	Nationwide
10/8/2020 (Monday)	13/8/2020 (Thursday)	Limited availability	Nationwide
21/9/2020 (Monday)	24/9/2020 (Thursday)	Open	Nationwide
2/11/2020 (Monday)	5/11/2020 (Thursday)	Open	Nationwide
14/12/2020 (Monday)	17/12/2020 (Thursday)	Open	Nationwide

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